Wednesday, Jan. 24
- Pro Life Week
- Rosary: During Seminar
- FAFSA Filing Event: 6 p.m.
- SAT Prep Class: 6 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 25
- Pro Life Week
- All-School Mass
Friday, Jan. 26
- Pro Life Week
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Track Callout Meeting
Monday, Jan. 29
- Catholic Schools Week
- Communion: 8:30 a.m.
- Summer Camp Registration Opens
Tuesday, Jan. 30
- Catholic Schools Week
- Rosary: 7:20 a.m.
- Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. in Cafeteria
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Important Reminder about Reporting Student Absences
If a student is absent from school because of an illness or an emergency, a parent or guardian is required to notify the school office before 8 a.m. on the day the student is not in school. Parents will be notified by 10 a.m. if their student is not present and we have not received notification.
BCHS offers three convenient ways for a parent to report absences, late arrivals, or early departures: by phone, through the SchoolMessenger website or using the SchoolMessenger app.
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Important School Schedule Updates
Junior SAT Day, March 6, 2024: The state of Indiana considers the College Board Indiana SAT as its required standardized assessment for accountability. Each year, high schools are given a window in which they can offer the SAT as a school day. This year, our testing day is March 6. On this day, all juniors will take the SAT at Bishop Chatard. Seniors who would like to take the test are permitted to do so by reaching out to their guidance counselor. All other students will utilize an eLearning asynchronous day.
Total Eclipse, April 8, 2024: As many are aware, on April 8, Indianapolis will be in the path of totality to witness the full extent of the total solar eclipse. Local authorities and community partners have worked with schools to take appropriate measures due to the timing of the eclipse and the anticipated visitors to the city. Bishop Chatard will follow our local guidance and operate on an asynchronous eLearning day.
Reminders about asynchronous procedures and expectations can be found here, and extracurricular activity schedules and other information will be shared in future parent newsletters.
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Students named to 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
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Pro-Life Week Activities: Ends Friday, Jan. 26
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Catholic Schools Week: January 29 to February 2
Join us in celebrating Catholic Schools Week with some exciting events! Students may participate in themed spirit days, prayer experiences and so much more! Provided below is the schedule:
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Monday, Jan. 29: Celebrating Our Community
- Dress: Grade-school spirit wear
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Tuesday, Jan. 30: Celebrating Our Students
- Dress: Pajama Day
- Pancake Breakfast: 7 a.m. in Cafeteria. Come early and have breakfast with us!
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Wednesday, Jan. 31: Celebrating Our Nation
- Dress: Red, White & Blue Day
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Thursday, Feb. 1: Celebrating Vocations
- Dress: School Uniform for All-School Liturgy
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Friday, Feb. 2: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers
- Dress: Dress like your favorite Teacher/Staff Member
- Adoration will be available throughout the school day during theology classes
- Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game
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FAFSA Filing Event: January 24
Join INvestED at BCHS to complete the new FAFSA form! INvestED is a great resource to help answer any and all questions about paying for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an important form to receive both federal and institutional aid for college. The FAFSA is required for all Indiana seniors and must be completed by April 15 at the latest; however, some colleges have earlier deadlines so they can award their financial aid sooner.
Please click the blue button below for more information. Questions? Please email College Counselor Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org.
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Yearbook 'Senior Ads': Due February 25
Families interested in purchasing an ad in the yearbook celebrating their senior can now place that order online. Payment and design must be submitted by February 25 to guarantee a placement in the yearbook.
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Scheduling for the 2024-25 School Year is underway!
From January 16 to January 26, counselors will be distributing scheduling packets to students in grades 9 through 11 to help guide their course selections for the next school year. Each student will sing up for an individual meeting with their counselor to finalize their course requests by April 1.
Please review the course offerings with your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's counselor, or email guidance@bishopchatard.org.
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College Summer Camps and Programs
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Bishop Chatard Summer Camps are back!
We will be welcoming grade school and middle school students to the BCHS campus for three weeks in June to experience a number of exciting and diverse summer camps. Our athletic and enrichment camps focus on a variety of activities and interests and are designed to appeal to a range of ages. From soccer to service and robotics to wrestling, Bishop Chatard offers something for every interest! See the full schedule on our BCHS camps website. Registration opens on Monday, Jan. 29, at 9 a.m.!
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Substitute Teachers needed at Trojan Tots Preschool!
Trojan Tots Preschool is looking for substitute teachers to work with our young Trojans. This position has flexible hours between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our preschool serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Trojan Tots follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. For more information, please contact Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org or (317) 254-5437.
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Trinity Club News!
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to get more involved with Bishop Chatard High School? The Trinity Club is the parent-teacher-staff organization at BCHS.
We encourage parents to join our ranks and volunteer for upcoming events including Chatard-A-Bration and the Dance-A-Thon, among others. Trinity Club sponsors the monthly staff appreciation lunches and hosts a monthly rosary in the St. Benedict Center (SBC) Chapel.
Click here to learn more about activities in 2024!
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Chatard-A-Bration 2024: 'Dancing Through the Decades' is February 10
Join us at Bishop Chatard High School on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. for Chatard-A-Bration 2024! Choose an era that gets your feet moving as you dress for the decade. Think the groovy Beatles for the 60's, boogie down with the Bee Gee's in the 70's, get gnarly with Fleetwood Mac in the 80's, or dress da bomb as you get jiggy with Pearl Jam in the 90's. Click below to RSVP by January 31.
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Stay tuned for more details and silent auction sneak peaks on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the latest reveal on the BCHS Chatard-A-Bration website! If you are not following our institutional social medias, click below to do so.
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SAVE THE DATE: BCHS Dance-A-Thon is
March 8
BCHS Dance-A-Thon is a long standing, student-run tradition dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Peyton Manning's Children Hospital. This event will take place on March 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the BCHS main gym.
This year, BCHS is also opening the event to North Deanery students in 5th through 8th grade. Participants will have the opportunity to learn a dance, mingle with high school students and engage in other fun activities! Registration will be available closer to the date.
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Class of 2028 Trojan Intent Form
Families who have received an acceptance letter for a student in the Class of 2028 are kindly requested to submit their Trojan Intent form as soon as possible. Forms must be submitted no later than February 1 to secure a spot for your incoming freshman.
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Upcoming Student Service Opportunities |
The BCHS Christian Service Program provides organized opportunities for students to complete their school service requirement. Below are upcoming opportunities:
Area 1: Service to BCHS, Parish, or Faith Community:
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Trojan Tots Service - After school each day: See Ms. Katra in the Guidance Office for more information!
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North Deanery Middle School Gathering, Friday, Jan. 26: ND Youth Ministers could use help with concessions, games, and cleaning up at their upcoming event on January 26 at St. Luke from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching:
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St. Augustine's Home, Wednesday, Jan. 24: Join other students in spending time in service at St. Augustine's Home this Thursday. We will play games and spend time with residents. We will depart BCHS around 3:30 p.m. and return around 6:30 p.m.
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Bloom Senior Living, Tuesday, Jan. 30: Join us in spending time with the Residents of Bloom Living, a home for elderly adults. We will depart BCHS around 3:30 p.m. and return around 6:30 p.m.
Students interested in service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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SAVE THE DATE: National Eucharistic Congress
We all know the power of prayer when two or more are gathered in the Lord's name, but what if it was 80,000 people? This summer, join fellow students from BCHS and individuals from across the nation in reviving our love for the Eucharist at the National Eucharistic Congress from
July 17-21. Stay tuned for more details!
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Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:
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Wednesday, Jan. 24: Rosary in the SBC Chapel during Seminar
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Thursday, Jan. 25: All-School Mass
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Friday, Jan. 26: Adoration in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Monday, Jan. 29: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 8:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, Jan. 30: Rosary in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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2024 Track and Field Callout Meeting: January 26
There will be a callout meeting for Boys and Girls Track and Field on Friday, Jan. 26, in the main gym during Seminar. Students who are unable to attend the meeting, are asked to please reach out to Coach McGinley at smcginley@bishopchatard.org.
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Boys Basketball North Deanery Night: February 1
Join us for North Deanery CYO Night at the Boys Basketball game vs. Roncalli on Thursday, Feb. 1. We will have the Trojan Horse on hand for dinner, pregame meeting with Coach Roseman, special seating behind the team, varsity halftime fun with a Christ the King vs. St. Simon scrimmage and a post-game prayer on the court. Wear your team jersey for free admission! Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp: February 24
All softball players, grades 1 through 8, are invited to join the 2024 BCHS Winter Softball Camp. Refresh your skills and have fun while doing it! There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove. Click here for more details and online registration. Please register by February 9 to guarantee a t-shirt! We will accept registrations after February 9, but your child will not be guaranteed a camp shirt.
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BCHS Trobotics Competes at Purdue University!
On Saturday, Jan. 20, the Bishop Chatard Trobotics team competed at Purdue University. Three of the five achieved their season-best scores, and the 5690T team was in the running for top awards. Great job, Trojans!
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shop for Trojan gear
Prepare for upcoming sporting events with a visit to the Trojan Spirit Shop! Lots of new items to showcase your Trojan Pride are available.
The Spirit Shop is open:
- Tuesday - Friday on regular school days: Shop hours are 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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The online store is open 24/7. Visit now!
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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