The girls of Bishop Chatard’s Class of 2024 honored Mary, patroness of Bishop Chatard High School, during the annual May Crowning celebration on May 5. Thank you to Father Todd Riebe, pastor at Christ the King Parish, for celebrating Mass with us! |
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Thursday, May 12
Friday, May 13
Monday, May 16
Thursday, May 19
- Graduation practice for Seniors at 1 p.m.
- Baccalaureate Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, May 20
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Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors have been emailed a career survey with “Exploring” which will give them the opportunity to participate in career exploration programs offered in their areas of interest next fall.
Exploring provides exciting activities and mentorship for youth with hands-on experience to determine whether or not a particular career field is right for them. Students can develop valuable networking contacts with professionals working in selected career fields by participating in this program.
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Don't miss the 2022 New Play Festival at BCHS! Show dates are Tuesday & Wednesday, May 17 & 18 at 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre at BCHS. All seating is general admission and online ticket sales are now open. Seating is limited so order today.
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New Transfer & Class of 2026 Parent Meeting: June 14 |
There will be an important meeting on Tuesday, June 14, for parents of transfer students and incoming freshmen at 6:30 p.m. in the BCHS Varsity Gym. At this meeting, meet some of the school leaders who will be instrumental in your child’s high school journey. All parents received an email containing further details about the meeting on Monday, May 2. Click here to learn more!
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BCHS 2022-2023 Cheerleading Clinics and Tryouts |
BCHS 2022-2023 Cheerleading Clinics and Tryouts will take place THIS week. Clinic Dates: Wednesday, May 11 and Thursday, May 12, 4 – 6 p.m. in the main gym at BC. Tryouts will be Friday, May 13, at 4 p.m.
Anyone interested in cheering for BCHS next school year will need to come to clinics and tryouts.
Please come dressed to move – shorts, tee or tank, socks, cheer/tennis shoes, hair pulled back in a ponytail or braid, no gum or jewelry.
We are aware of an 8th grade trip to Washington, D.C. this week. Please contact Coach Kimberly Reed for further details about a makeup tryout at: kereed78@gmail.com if you are unable to be here due to that trip.
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Citizenship Grant Sign-Up is Open |
Sign-up is now open for 2022-2023 Citizenship Grant opportunities. Please sign up your students if they are available to help with summer work. Each opportunity has a dollar amount assigned to it that would be a credit toward next school year’s tuition. These spots are prioritized for those having a financial need.
A Citizenship Grant has three components to it:
- Minimum GPA requirement
- Attendance requirement
- A work/study element
These grants are designed and prioritized to help those with a financial aid need but are open to all students. The work will vary, but typical duties include cleaning, moving furniture/classrooms around, landscaping, trash pickup, etc.
The GPA and Attendance requirements will be monitored throughout the school year and, if in jeopardy, students and families will be notified if corrective actions are needed to earn the full amount of the grant.
How to Apply
In order to be considered for a Citizenship Grant, you need to sign up for the work/study component of the grant. The sign-up form below shows the opportunities we have over the summer.
Summer 2022 sessions are:
- Session 1 : May 31 – June 3; T-F, 8 a.m. - Noon; $325 for entire session
- Session II : June 6 to June 16 – M-TH, 8 a.m. - Noon; $650 for entire session
- Session III : June 20 to June 30 – M-TH, 8 a.m. - Noon; $650 for entire session
- Session IV : July 11 to July 21 – M-TH, 8 a.m. - Noon; $650 for entire session
- Session V : July 25 to Aug. 4 – M-TH, 8 a.m. - Noon; $650 for entire session
- Camp Help : June 13 – June 30 – M-TH, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.; $1,200
We ask that you only sign up for the sessions your student(s) can complete in full. If selected, you will be notified the weeks of May 23 and 30 to confirm session times. Deadline for submission of your interests is May 18.
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions including: Chief Information Officer; Math, Spanish, Social Studies teachers; Coordinator of Enrollment Advocacy; Cafeteria Cashier/Prep Cooks. Click here to learn more!
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Details
- Date: Friday, May 20
- Theme: Starry Night in the Enchanted Forest
- Place: Children’s Museum
- Time: 7:00 – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $50. Pre-purchased tickets are required. They will be on sale from May 11 to May 19 during all lunches in the cafeteria.
- Parking is free onsite in the parking garage located on the west side of Illinois Street.
- Entrance to prom requires the purchase of a ticket. Tickets must be pre-purchased.
- Formal attire is requested.
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shoppe: End of Year Sale Going On Now!
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New markdowns in the store and online including some Adidas items!
The Spirit Shoppe is open from 11:30 - 1:30 Tuesday - Friday through May 20 (it will not be open during finals week).
The online store will be open all summer but no “take home” orders are available - shipping option only for a flat $10 fee. Click here to learn more about the Spirit Shoppe and to shop online.
The store will be open June 14 from 5:30-8 p.m. during the Used Uniform Sale and Incoming Freshman Parent Meeting. This is the last time the store will be open until August!
Interested in helping out with the Spirit Shoppe next school year? Information about upcoming opportunities will go out in August so get on the list now! There are lunch shifts, varsity football games and other special events throughout the year that we are open for, so hours can range from weekday to evenings or weekends. If you’d like to get on the list, email Dawn Koers, Spirit Shoppe Manager, at spiritshop@bishopchatard.org.
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From the Counseling Office |
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Class of 2022 May College Counseling Newsletter |
The May College Counseling Newsletter is now available for the Class of 2022. Click here to learn more about wrapping up your senior year at BCHS!
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Student’s course selection for 2022-2023 is available |
Parents of current Freshman - Juniors: Please take a moment to review the courses your child has selected for the next school year. To do this:
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Log into the Parent Portal (if you need help with your login contact aalerding@bishopchatard.org).
- Click on “Class Registrations” in the menu on the left.
The deadline for any course changes is Wednesday, June 1.
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Girls Soccer Alumni Game: June 25 |
We welcome all former Lady Trojans and their families back to the BCHS Alumni Stadium on June 25 from 10 a.m. – Noon for the Girls Soccer Alumni Game.
Bring whatever you need to play and a side dish/drinks to enjoy after the game. Cost is $20, which includes a t-shirt and small donation to the girls soccer program. RSVP and place a t-shirt order via our online form below. Please register by June 10.
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Congratulations to the following sports teams on becoming City Champions:
- The Girls Softball team
- The Girls Track team
- The Boys Baseball team
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A BCHS Gift Idea for Graduates: Commemorative Brick |
Leave your mark on BCHS! Here is a great way to celebrate and honor your graduating senior! Purchase a personalized brick paver to be installed in the brick pathway into the football/athletics stadium.
Orders for commemorative bricks can be submitted at any time during the year; however, bricks are installed in batches, at one of two times during the year. Order by May 15 and bricks will be returned by the end of the summer. Order by October 1 for December delivery (installation will be later when the ground thaws). Click here for more information!
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Attention all BC parents applying for 2022-2023 Financial Aid:
Financial Aid Applications are now due
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If you wish to be considered for financial aid for the 2022-2023 school year and have not completed your financial aid application, please do so as soon as possible. While the posted deadline has passed, Bishop Chatard will continue to accept financial aid applications for a limited time. Instructions on how to apply are available here.
Applications for financial aid are made through the FACTS portal. If you have previously used FACTS with another school, it is imperative that you use the same username and password to sign in and add BCHS to your profile. While you will continue to be able to see all of your family's information, BCHS can only access information pertaining to your student who is enrolled here.
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Used Uniform Sale is June 14. Used uniform donations and volunteers are needed |
DONATIONS ARE NEEDED!
Your donations will make the Used Uniform Sale a success! Drop off used uniforms, spiritwear and sports wear at the school office or at the home of Jennifer Zyromski, 5732 Broadway Street, 46220. We are accepting donations through the day of the sale.
The sale will be held Tuesday, June 14, from 5:30 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
The sale will be held in the BCHS cafeteria. Uniform tops and bottoms, spirit wear, and sportswear will all be for sale. This is a cash/personal checks only sale.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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Join the Schoolbelles mailing list by texting ‘Schoolbelles’ to 22828. You will be the first to know about upcoming sales and special store hours! This year's buying guide is now available! Click here to learn more.
Now Hiring!
Schoolbelles is taking applications for summer help. We have found that customers relate well to staff that has experience with school uniforms. That could be high school students, college students, school staff, or even parents of students. Employees receive a 40% discount! Training starts mid June.
Anyone interested can stop by the Schoolbelles located at 6315 N. Keystone Avenue.
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Cafeteria balances at the end of the school year |
All remaining lunch balances (negative and positive) will be transferred to the next school year.
CLASS OF 2022 SENIORS
- All negative accounts must be reconciled by graduation to receive cap and gown.
- Seniors with a positive balance over $20 will be refunded before July 1 of the graduation year.
- Balances under $20 will be donated back to the school unless a formal request (via phone or email) is made by July 1 of the graduation year.
- Account balances may also be transferred to incoming family members by a formal parental request (via phone or email).
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Register for BCHS Summer Camps! |
Register for BCHS Summer Camps! A variety of athletic and enrichment camps are being offered on the BCHS campus from June 13 to 30. The multiple-camp discount is once again being offered this year.
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Christ the King Festival needs student volunteers |
Christ the King’s Summer Social is June 24 – 25, and organizers are looking for responsible and dependable students to volunteer to help in Tiger Town (the kid’s zone).
Volunteer shifts are available both nights from 5:45 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 10:10 p.m. Students interested in volunteering are asked to email Nicole Biberstine at nicolebeebs23@gmail.com.
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Saint Vincent de Paul ~ Changing Lives Forever Graduation Picnic
- Saturday, June 4
- Broad Ripple Park, Shelter #1
- 1500 Broad Ripple Avenue
- 12 - 2:30 p.m. shift or 2:30 - 5 p.m. shift
5-10 high school volunteers are needed to set up, assist with the event, help with the photo booth and tear down the Changing Lives Forever Graduation picnic. Please sign up before Wednesday, May 25 using this form. Any questions, please contact Amy Taylor at taykoz44@hotmail.com.
**Changing Lives Forever is an 18-week program that teaches participants how to live a self-sufficient life, financially and emotionally, while depending on God as the source of happiness and blessings. The program is a powerful tool to help break the cycle of generational or situational poverty and our graduates have gone on to pursue employment and education that may have seemed unattainable in the past. This picnic is a celebration of their accomplishments as well as encouragement and support to them.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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