The Black Student Union hosted a “Cultural Dance of West Africa” workshop this week with Arts for Learning dancer Ronne Stone. Participants explored the history and culture of West Africa through dance and learned to communicate through movement.
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Thursday, February 24
- National Honor Society Induction
Friday, February 25
Monday, February 28
Wednesday, March 2
Friday, March 4
- Juniors take SAT on campus; All other grades e-Learning
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A letter to parents from Principal Joe Hansen |
Dear Parents,
St. Patrick’s Day is quickly approaching. This year St. Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, March 17. I wanted to take a few moments to clarify our attendance policy and ask for your support to help to maintain a positive academic environment on a day that many choose to not attend school. Continue reading here...
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Tuition/Financial Aid dates for current families: Feb. 25, Mar. 10 |
Registration Deposits
Registration deposits of $350/student ($500/family) for next year are due on February 25. If you have a current BCHS FACTS account, your deposit will be set up for automatic withdrawal on Feb. 25. Otherwise, please send a check to the Tuition Office for your student's deposit.
Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid Applications for next year are due March 10. Apply through Facts by using this link. Applying by this deadline guarantees inclusion in the pool considered for BCHS financial aid for the 2022-2023 school year. Questions? Contact Karen Feeney, kfeeney@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, Ext. 2238. Click here for more information!
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Congratulations Mrs. Hilton! |
Bishop Chatard English teacher Mrs. Katie Hilton was recently named Creative Non-Fiction Editor for Butler's literary journal, Booth! Congratulations Mrs. Hilton!
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BCHS Athletic Booster Club invites you to Trivia Night 2022! In cooperation with Hambone’s Trivia, we’re looking forward to an evening of fun — TOGETHER — on Saturday, March 19, in the main BCHS gym.
Hambone’s creates entertaining, immersive, experiential games that require reason, not just recall, so everyone can play, no matter your level of trivia knowledge.
Put your thinking caps on to capture the prize for the most creative ‘theme’ table/member decorations.
- Check in begins at 7:00 p.m. with trivia starting around 7:30 p.m.
- $300/team for 6 rounds of play with up to 10 members per team
- In-person and online team options, or add some online players to your in-person team
- Make a reservation as a single person ($30) and we’ll create a table for you (in-person only).
- This is an over-21 event for all players.
- Sponsor a Round for $500, which includes a table of play
- 20 beers per team are provided; bring additional refreshments and food of your choice
- A bonus ‘VIP” will be auctioned whose answers can be used for one round at the auction-winning table.
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions on the school's administrative and school counseling teams, as well as in the Trojan Tots preschool and cafeteria staff. Click here to learn more!
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From the Counseling Office |
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National Honor Society selection |
Students who applied for Bishop Chatard's National Honor Society and are selected by the committee recently received an email confirming their acceptance. The induction ceremony for new members will take place on Thursday, Feb. 24, at 7 a.m.
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Scheduling of 2022-2023 classes is underway |
The course selection process is underway! Students are scheduling their course selection meetings with their respective counselors to finalize courses for next year. All pertinent information is available to students in the School Counseling Canvas course. These meetings will take place until spring break. |
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March 4: Juniors take SAT; All other grades e-Learning |
Beginning with the class of 2023 (current Juniors), the Indiana DOE requires students to complete Graduation Pathways as explained in this document.
Starting this year with the Class of 2023, the Indiana DOE will be using the SAT for school accountability, requiring that all Juniors take the SAT in the Spring at school. Please note the following:
- Spring SAT School-Day for the Class of 2023 is March 4.
- No registration is required.
- There is no fee for this administration.
- Scores can be used for college admission and for Graduation Pathways.
- This SAT will be in an online/digital format.
A pre-administration session will take place in Theology III classes February 24 and 25 where students will receive a Student Guide with test information, test taking tips and practice questions. Parents, please encourage your juniors to read through the Guide and practice at satpractice.org.
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On March 4, all freshmen, sophomores and seniors will be at home e-learning on a synchronous schedule. Classes will be 50 minutes, and there will be a 30 minute lunch. View the attached schedule. |
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Marian University’s Missionary Disciples Institute: June 13-17 |
Bishop Chatard encourages rising sophomores to rising seniors to consider Marian University’s Missionary Disciples Institute!
Missionary Disciples Institute (MDI) is a youth theological institute that prepares 75 high school leaders to grow as missionary disciples ready to serve their community through the Church. Youth participants will move onto Marian’s campus for one week over the summer – June 13-17. During their time on campus, students will live in an intentional community of high school leaders from around the country, discover dynamic ways to pray, be mentored by college students preparing to be Church leaders, learn from brilliant MU theologians and, ultimately, build a mission plan designed to help share the joy of the Gospel in practical/concrete ways with their peers.
This opportunity is currently available to students on an invite-only basis. If your student has been invited, please encourage them to apply! The deadline to sign up is March 1.
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CSI: Chicago Service Immersion Trip: June 26-July 1 |
Is your student interested in putting his/her faith into action? Consider Campus Ministry’s CSI: Chicago service immersion trip. BCHS students will serve marginalized people in Chicago, pray and reflect on their experiences together, practice simple living, and learn about Catholic Social Teaching. For rising juniors and seniors, this counts for Christian Service hours for the 2022-2023 school year! There are 20 spots available. Rising juniors and seniors will be given priority.
- Applications are due March 4
- Accepted students are notified by March 11
- Permission forms and $450 payment are due March 24
- Student Formation/Parent Information Meetings in April/May
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CYO Soccer Futsal: March 11 |
The Bishop Chatard Boys Soccer Team is hosting a CYO Futsal event on Friday, March 11, from 6-9 p.m. This event is free for any CYO soccer team (5th-8th grade).
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Register for Royal Irish Rugby |
Royal Irish Rugby is one of the most prestigious high school rugby programs in the United States, having won multiple national and state championships. The team has alumni playing in college and several who have played at the Olympic level and for professional and recreational rugby teams all over the country. The team is currently fielding high school (boys) and youth 5-8 grades (boys, girls and co-ed) teams.
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Summer Camp registration is now open! |
Register for BCHS Summer Camps! A variety of athletic and enrichment camps will be offered on the BCHS campus from June 13 to 30. Early-bird and multiple-camp discounts will once again be offered this year.
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Bishop Chatard will be hosting a History Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 26. The fast-paced, buzzer-based competition is in-person and FREE! Students will compete on teams of 2-3 people, from approximately 9-10:30 a.m., and 1-3:30 p.m. (for winning teams). From 10:30-noon, students may choose to participate in the Individual History “Bee” competition, too! (Other students may leave for lunch, or Chic-fil-A will be available.)
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shoppe! |
It’s cold outside, but we have plenty to keep you warm! Stop in and pick up a new sweatshirt or hat! We have some new items and old favorites and all are available in the store or online.
The Spirit Shoppe is open from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday or online 24/7. Click here to learn more about the Spirit Shoppe and to shop online. All online orders can be sent home with students for free or shipped for a flat $10 fee.
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Cafeteria News for 2021-2022 |
New this year – FREE lunch & breakfast for all students! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved all schools to offer free lunch and breakfast (where available) to ALL students, regardless of income, for the entire 2021-2022 school year. This means students will receive their USDA ‘Meal Deal” FREE OF CHARGE this school year. Click here for more information on the BCHS Cafeteria!
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Join STA for "A Cry for Justice: A Prayer of Lamentation"
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Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m.
St. Thomas Aquinas Church*
Within a prayer service of lamentation, Attorney Angela Espada will offer a presentation on racism, voting and our responsibilities as Catholics. Ms. Espada is the executive director of the Indiana Catholic Conference, which puts forth the lens of Catholic Social Teachings with our state legislators and the laws of the State of Indiana. The program is sponsored by the STA Race and Culture Committee. All are welcome.
* If COVID numbers continue to go down, the program will be in person. If not, it will be virtual.
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