Bosco Catholic School System

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Bosco Catholic School System Accredited PK-12 schools serving Black Hawk County & surrounding areas. ESAs & tuition assistance available. All faiths welcome! Schedule your tour today.

We partner with families to help students grow spiritually, academically, physically & socially. The Bosco Catholic School System consists of St. Joseph Preschool (PreK3/PreK4), Immaculate Conception (K-8) and Don Bosco Catholic High School (9-12). Request a tour to learn more and ask questions https://boscosystem.socs.net/vnews/display.v/ART/5e4d5e1757268 or give one of our schools a call. The Bosco Catholic School System is supported by six area parishes, tuition, and donations. Thanks to the State of Iowa's new Education Savings Accounts, Catholic education is a reality for all who desire it! Eligible students (kindergartners, transfers from public or homeschool, and income eligible students) who apply and qualify for an ESA by 6/30/24 will have zero tuition cost this fall. All families will be phased in for fall 2025. Info & application: https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/students-first-education-savings-accounts

Others may receive STO tuition assistance. https://educateiowa.gov/pk-12/students-first-education-savings-accounts

The Post Prom Committee will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at Friday’s football game! Stop by, try your luck, and supp...
10/14/2026

The Post Prom Committee will be selling 50/50 raffle tickets at Friday’s football game! Stop by, try your luck, and support a safe and fun Post Prom celebration for our students.

🎟️ The winner will be announced at halftime!

Thank you for supporting our students and the parents who help make Post Prom possible. Go Dons!

Our 5th graders are seeing science come to life by creating a worm habitat! As they learn about producers, consumers, an...
10/14/2026

Our 5th graders are seeing science come to life by creating a worm habitat! As they learn about producers, consumers, and decomposers, students are exploring how living things work together to keep an ecosystem thriving.🐛

What a great way to explore the natural world and see science in action.

Join us tomorrow night for our Pops Concert featuring the music of Glee! Our middle school and high school choirs are re...
10/13/2026

Join us tomorrow night for our Pops Concert featuring the music of Glee! Our middle school and high school choirs are ready to take the stage for an evening of music and entertainment.

📅 Wednesday, October 14
🕕 6 PM
📍 Don Bosco Gym

Bring your family, invite a friend, and come enjoy an evening of music with our talented Dons!

We'll see you there! 💙💛

Our BCSS Middle School leaf raking service project is set for Friday, November 6th. If you know someone in Gilbertville...
10/13/2026

Our BCSS Middle School leaf raking service project is set for Friday, November 6th. If you know someone in Gilbertville who could use assistance with having their yard raked, please call the school at 319-296-1089. It's such a great way for our students to give back to the community. 🍁

🍫 The Knights of Columbus Are Back This Friday! The Jesup Council #8227 Knights of Columbus will be back at the footbal...
10/12/2026

🍫 The Knights of Columbus Are Back This Friday!

The Jesup Council #8227 Knights of Columbus will be back at the football gate this week selling Tootsie Rolls in support of local and regional programs for individuals with special needs.

Every dollar makes a difference, including support for our own Bosco Catholic Schools!

Remember to bring cash and grab a Tootsie Roll as you cheer on the Dons. Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for their continued generosity and support!

10/11/2026

Bosco System activities this week:
Sunday, October 11:
11:15 AM (after 10 AM Mass) Public Live Rosary @ Plaza
3:00 PM- Community Marching Band Performance @ DB Football field

Monday, October 12:
12:35 PM- K-12 Rosary
4:15 PM- JH Volleyball @ BMAP
4:15 PM- JH Football @ Postville
5:00 PM- Freshmen/Sophomore Volleyball @ Aplington-Parkersburg

Tuesday, October 13:
4:35 PM- Cross Country @ Iowa Star Conference Meet, Wartburg
5:30 PM- 3rd-6th Grade Girls Basketball Parent meeting @ St. Mary Center
6:30 PM- BCSS Board Meeting

Wednesday, October 14:
6:00 PM- MS/HS Pops Concert @ DB Gym

Friday, October 16:
Senior Retreat @ St. Francis, Barclay
8:30 AM- Preschool Breakfast with Buddies
7:20 PM- V Football vs Tripoli @ Don Bosco (Senior Night beforehand)

Saturday, October 17:
9:00 AM- V Volleyball @ Iowa Star Conference Tournament, Janesville

Sunday, October 18:
8:00 AM-12:30 PM- Harvestfest @ Immaculate Conception

It's competition weekend for our Don Bosco Band/Marching Band!The weekend kicked off bright and early today at Kingston ...
10/10/2026

It's competition weekend for our Don Bosco Band/Marching Band!

The weekend kicked off bright and early today at Kingston Stadium in Cedar Rapids, followed by Invitational Competitions in West Liberty and Muscatine.

Post competition, join us tomorrow, October 11, at the Don Bosco Football Field for a community performance at 3 PM. This will be the band’s final performance of the season! Come out and support our Dons as they bring another great marching band season to a close.

Good luck to all of our musicians this weekend! 🎶

The Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to gather in prayer for a public outdoor rosary on Sunday, October 11, at 1...
10/09/2026

The Immaculate Conception Parish invites you to gather in prayer for a public outdoor rosary on Sunday, October 11, at 11:15 AM, immediately following the 10 AM Mass.

We’ll meet at the north end of the Bosco System plaza, where our Confirmation students will lead us in the rosary. This gathering will take place rain or shine.

Reserved parking will be available near the gathering area for elderly individuals who wish to participate from their vehicles.

Invite your family and friends to join us as we come together in faith and prayer. We hope to see you there! ✝️

Address

405 16th Avenue
Gilbertville, IA
50634

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 3:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+13192961692

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