White group in person/Blue virtual

Blue group in person/White virtual

Homecoming football game

White group in person/Blue virtual

Blue group in person/White virtual

White group in person/Blue virtual

The Bishop Chatard Trojans will host Guerin Catholic High School for the 2020 Homecoming Varsity football game this Friday in the BCHS Athletic Stadium. Due to social distancing requirements, tickets are very limited. There will be no general admission tickets sold at the gate. All parents of athletes, booster club members and students who are eligible to purchase tickets for this week's game have been notified.

The BCHS parking lot will open at 6 p.m. and gates to the stadium will open at 6:20 p.m. Safety protocols do not allow tailgating of any kind to occur. We thank you for your cooperation in helping the school maintain a safe environment for all athletes, coaches and spectators.

A livestream option for those who can not attend the game will be available on the BCHS Facebook page. The 2020 homecoming court and this year's Homecoming King and Queen will also be crowned at halftime! Head to the Bishop Chatard website, www.bishopchatardathletics.org/tickets and social media for more information. Go Trojans!

Bishop Chatard High School has made the decision to continue operating under its hybrid Blue/White class schedule through October 16. Click here to read the letter from Principal Joe Hansen to learn more.

The BCHS Spirit Shoppe trailer will be at the football game this Friday! A fall clearance sale is also underway with many items on sale, so now is the time to stock up on Trojan spirit wear. The Spirit Shoppe can be found on the BCHS home page, under the “Who We Are” tab, or click here to shop online! Delivery is free to students at school or can be shipped anywhere for a flat fee.

The BCHS Spirit Shoppe is now open each Wednesday during all lunch periods. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, visitors are not permitted to visit the Shoppe at this time so access is limited to students and staff only. Contact Dawn Koers at Dawnkoers@att.net with any questions.

The Bishop Chatard Math Club will be competing in their first online competition of the year during the week of September 27. All math students are welcome to join us virtually for these competitions. BCHS will be randomly assigned to compete against another school in the country each week, and the top 5 scores are counted for the team score. There are usually 5 - 7 questions to answer in a 30-minute time period which is aimed to occur during Seminar. The fall competition lasts for nine weeks, one contest a week; and there is a spring competition that lasts for six weeks. There is no cost to the students to join.

Students who wish to compete should send an email to Mrs. Gayle Mass at gmass@bishopchatard.org. The students will then get an invitation to the competition that must be accepted 24 hours prior to competition time. Math students who would like to compete are encouraged to join in for the fun!

Need an afternoon snack? Get your BC chocolate chip cookies Thursday after school by Door 10. Cookies are $1 each and all proceeds benefit the BCHS Black Student Union.

The Bishop Chatard Music Dept. fall semester newsletter is now available. Learn more about upcoming concerts, piano and electronic keyboard class, and rehearsal times. Click here to read the fall newsletter.

There will be a zoom session on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 7 p.m. for anyone interested in girls and boys swimming and diving to discuss the upcoming year. This is just the first informational meeting. A second meeting will be held in early October to finalize numbers. Swimming & Diving is a non-cut sport and open to all ability levels. The meeting details are:

Any student who is interested in being on the BCHS ‘Trobotics’ team should join the virtual Google Meet on Friday, Sept. 25, during Seminar A. Hear from Mr. Pritts and get details on the season. No experience is necessary. Freshman welcome! Click here to see the Virtual Google Meet Link.

Bishop Chatard students complete over 20,000 service hours per year. This is made possible through a robust Christian Service Program that provides a list of service agencies and occasional service excursions that allow students to participate in service that fit their unique interests. Due to COVID-19 and current safety precautions, Christian Service commitments will look different for the 2020-2021 school year. Our hope is that the Christian Service Program can continue in its prior format for the 2021-2022 school year. Use the button below for more information or email service@bishopchatard.org with any questions.

Each week, the Bishop Chatard community prays for the needs of BCHS students, families, alumni, staff and neighbors through our Prayer Chain! The prayer chain will be sent out each week of school on Monday. All are welcome to sign up. If you have specific intentions or prayers you would like to share during a particular week, please email them to Steven Patzke in Campus Ministry spatzke@bishopchatard.org.

BCHS College Counselor Pam Nixon has created a series of videos for seniors interested in learning more about applying to college. The topics include college application tips and timing, choosing a major, financial aid information and tips from a college admissions expert. Click the button below to view the video series!

Many Indiana colleges/universities are waiving application fees this week. Many of them have short, easy applications available on their school websites. If you are overwhelmed by the entire application process, pick one from the list and apply today! Visit this website and click Show Table. If students apply through Common Application, their transcript is sent as soon as Mrs. Nixon is added as their counselor under "Recommenders and FERPA" under My Colleges. If students apply from a school's website, send the transcript to Parchment.com.

Bishop Chatard is pleased to have Monique Ware '05, Marian University Director of Financial Aid, join us for a College Financial Aid Virtual Information Meeting for Senior Parents on October 1 at 7 p.m. Mark your calendars and look for logistical details coming soon!

An amazing community-based organization in Indianapolis, the Center for Leadership Development, has incredible opportunities set up to help students be successful and capitalize on networking opportunities. BCHS has had several students receive full-tuition scholarships to colleges and universities through their Emerging Scholars Program. Sophomores through Seniors are eligible to register now for Self-Discovery, which is required before participating in Emerging Scholars. Please consider taking part in this if you are able. There are also other programs available for younger students. Visit cldinc.org for information and Visit the Enrichment and Leadership Area on the BCHS counseling website for more opportunities, gathered by the BCHS Counseling Department.

Peer tutoring is available from National Honor Society students. Students can sign up to meet with a tutor on a schedule and at a time that is convenient for them by completing this form.

BCHS Fall athletic events are underway! Visit our Athletics Home Page for all recent updates and schedules on BCHS athletic contests.

BCHS Girls Basketball season will start on Monday, Oct. 19, for grades 9-12. Starting on October 19 there will be 2 - 3 days of player evaluations/tryouts before teams are set. It is important to note that October 19 is the week of Fall Break. All players need to be at practice. If there is a conflict such as a family vacation, please let Coach Fisher know as soon as possible by emailing kfisher@bishopchatard.org.

Tryouts are being held at Bishop Chatard on Sunday, Oct. 4, for the Girls Jr. Trojans Winter League, grades 5 - 8. The league is open for girls in grades 3 - 8 but tryouts are not required for girls in grades 3 - 4. Cost for the season is $150 per player. Registration closes on Sept. 30. Click here to learn more and to register!

Please email Coach Katie Fisher at kfisher@bishopchatard.org with any questions. Go Jr. Trojans!

If your child tests positive for COVID-19 or is quarantining due to COVID-19 exposure, please contact BCHS using the email address medical@bishopchatard.org. A list of information to be provided in that email is available on the BCHS Re-Entry webpage.

Please note that the medical@bishopchatard.org email address is to be used only to report COVID-19 positive test results or quarantining due to exposure, and report COVID-related absences. Standard school procedures should still be used to report a daily absence for COVID-19 or for other reasons, or to ask health-related questions. View Bishop Chatard's standard procedure for reporting absences here.

The USDA recently issued a waiver to provide all students free breakfast and lunch! All Bishop Chatard students attending in-person class may now receive complimentary breakfast and lunch in the school cafeteria. Students must select a “Meal Deal” in order for their meal to credit as free. Included with a Meal Deal lunch is any entrée/sandwich, vegetable, fruit, whole grain and milk. Up to two components can be denied, but a fruit or vegetable must be selected. Seconds are not included. Breakfast includes a whole grain, meat/meat alternative, fruit and milk. One component may be denied, but a fruit must be selected. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria daily 30 minutes before the first bell.

Assorted a la carte items, snacks and beverages will still be available for purchase during the lunch period. Please note that students will be responsible for any charges incurred outside the “Meal Deal.” Signage clarifying what is provided in the Meal Deal is displayed in the cafeteria, and students are encouraged to ask any cafeteria staff member if they have questions. Please contact Cafeteria Manager Michael Dlugosz at (317) 251-1451, ext. 2240, or mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org for more information. For more information visit www.bishopchatard.org/menus.

BCHS currently has a few job openings. These include, Dishwasher/Prep Cook and Trojan Tots Preschool substitute teachers. Click here to learn more!

Help Bishop Chatard generate extra resources by adding ‘Supporting Bishop Chatard’ to your Amazon purchases using the smile.amazon.com program. 0.5% of your eligible Amazon Smile purchases will be returned to Bishop Chatard High School. A great way to help Bishop Chatard fulfill our mission while you shop! Click here for more information.

Support the Indiana Non-Public Education Association. Visit the INPEA website to read about the latest news concerning INPEA efforts.

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