Members of the BC Theatre program have been hard at work getting ready for the BCHS Spring Musical which begins Thursday! Don't forget to reserve your tickets to Oklahoma!, running from April 21-23. Click here to learn more and secure your seats. Students are encourage to attend and may also secure seats in advance, or walk-ins are welcome!
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Thursday, April 21-23
Monday, April 25
Friday, April 29
- Talent Show & Walk-A-Thon
- 12:30 p.m. Dismissal
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Walk-A-Thon is on April 29 |
We are thrilled to announce that our traditional Walk-a-Thon, the student fundraiser, is back! Walk-a-Thon is our annual student fundraiser – and every dollar raised provides tuition assistance for Bishop Chatard families. Click here to learn more about the day and/or donate!
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A Message to Sophomore parents from Campus Ministry |
To the parents and guardians of the young women in the Bishop Chatard Class of 2024:
Easter greetings from Campus Ministry! May your hearts be filled with the joy of the Risen Christ.
Our annual May Crowning will take place on Thursday May 5, at 9:40 a.m. in the main gym prior to the start of our all-school Mass. May Crowning is an annual act of devotion in honor of our Blessed Mother. This has been a Catholic tradition for centuries, and we are proud to echo the devotion of our ancestors in faith as we honor Mary, Queen of Heaven as the patroness of our school. Continue reading here...
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BCHS Spring Musical: Oklahoma! |
Bishop Chatard Theatre presents: Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma! April 21-23 at 7 p.m.
Reserved seating ticket sales now open! Livestreaming can also be purchased. Suggested donation is $10 per ticket. All donations fund the BCHS Theatre programs to ensure artistic and performing opportunities for theatre students in the future.
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Bishop Chatard will again be offering Driver's Education this summer. The 2022 Summer Driver's Education Program at Bishop Chatard is a state-certified course open to Bishop Chatard students who are at least 15 years of age by May 27. The cost is $400, which includes both the classroom session and the in-car driving sessions. This course is currently open only to current or incoming BCHS students.
Classroom Sessions: The only remaining spots for Driver's Ed are in Session 2. It is set for Monday, June 13, to Friday, June 24. Classroom sessions will run from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
In-Car Sessions: These sessions will be scheduled by the student and instructor on the first day of class. In-car sessions are available through the months of June and July.
Each student will receive the required forms that allow them to get their driver's education permit from the license branch three weeks prior to the beginning of their classroom session.
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BCHS Trinity Club Updates |
Before the MAYhem! – Trinity Club invites all current parents
Join Bishop Chatard Trinity Club members (ANY current parents: this is YOU) on Sun., April 24, from 6 – 8 p.m. for an evening at Blind Owl Brewery. This gathering opportunity is in appreciation for all the help you’ve given us over the past year.
If you made a meal, served coffee in the morning, set up chairs and tables, greeted at Open House, prayed with us, prayed FOR us, or just want to be with other BCHS parents, please stop by the Blind Owl (62nd & Binford Blvd). We’ll be out on the patio. Chat with the TC Leadership Committee, grab a (complimentary) beverage and have some snacks. Make a night of it and have dinner!
Volunteers, Donations needed for Teacher Luncheon
Trinity Club is hosting the last Teacher Appreciation Lunch of the year on Tuesday, May 3, and volunteers, desserts and other items are needed. This is an excellent chance to show your appreciation for the work teachers do! Monetary donations will cover the cost of the catered lunch and teacher’s gift card drawing.
How you can help:
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Sign up to help at the luncheon or bring desserts, other items: SIGNUP FORM
- Monetary donations: There will be a collection box at the sign-in desk at Door 1 on Thursday & Friday, April 28 - 29. Alternately, donate online via the Venmo link below.
- Encourage your child(ren) to send a thank you note or email to their teachers.
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Questions? Email bctrinityclub@bishopchatard.org
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Schoolbelles Uniform Sale: April 28 - May 2 |
The next Schoolbelles’s sale is April 28 – May 2, with 20% off school monogrammed items and free shipping on orders over $100.
Join the Schoolbelles mailing list by texting ‘Schoolbelles’ to 22828. You will be the first to know about upcoming sales and special store hours!
Schoolbelles is located at 6315 N. Keystone Avenue.
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Celebration of the Arts: May 2 |
BCHS Fine Arts invites you to a Celebration of the Arts on Monday, May 2, in the main gym. The art exhibit, open from 5-7 p.m., will feature creations of our many gifted visual artists. Theatre performances will be ongoing until 7 p.m.
At 7 p.m., the Celebration Concert will begin with performances by all BCHS music ensembles! Admission is free. Don’t miss this evening celebrating the student’s accomplishments!
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Spain and Portugal – 2023 Spring Break Trip Meeting: April 27 |
There will be an Informational Meeting about the 2023 Spring Break Europe trip on Wed., April 27 at 6 p.m. in the BCHS Art Room A.
What we will cover in the meeting:
- What we’ll see and do
- Travel logistics
- Affordable payment options
- How to enroll on this trip (before it fills up!)
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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!
There are lots of fun new items in the Shoppe for Spring! T-shirts, hats, jackets, etc. We also have umbrellas and blankets that are great for keeping in the car during spring since we never know what the weather will actually be like! Stop by and take a look or browse the webstore from home anytime!
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 free of charge or shipped for a flat $10 fee.
Interested in helping out with the Spirit Shoppe next school year? Info 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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Exploradoor: Indiana Opportunity Portal |
Exploradoor is a great resource for Indianapolis students to pursue opportunities in our area.
It is a free resource that ‘opens doors’ among teens, their families, schools to Indiana programs and opportunities.
Listed in the portal are opportunities for enrichment, experiences and leadership. ‘Open the Door’ to build your resume, explore your passion, and connect with ways to serve. Visit EXPLORADOOR.COM for more information.
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Seniors: Send in information for Honors Night |
Seniors are being asked to send in their college acceptances and scholarships! Screenshots, copies or forwarded emails will help BC celebrate you on Honors Night.
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Before April 22: email scholarships and acceptances to pnixon@bishopchatard.org or bring to Room 213 to be included in Honors Night recognition.
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Before May 1: Let us know your future plans. Complete THIS FORM before May 1 to let the guidance office know of your future plans. This information is needed for the Indiana Department of Education report.
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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 Virtual Volleyball Meeting on April 20 |
The Bishop Chatard Girls Volleyball season is right around the corner. There will be a virtual meeting on Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the upcoming summer schedule and season. The meeting is for all incoming freshman and returning athletes. Login information for the meeting will be posted on the Volleyball team calendar as the date nears. Summer information is also available there. Click here to view the volleyball team calendar.
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BCHS will offer Health Class this summer. One credit hour is earned for the course. Cost is $200. Classes run Monday to Friday, June 8 – 28, from 8 to 11:30 a.m. This course will be conducted in-person at BCHS. All Marion County Health Department COVID-19 directives will be followed.
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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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The Bishop Chatard Prom will take place at the Children's Museum on Friday, May 20, from 7:00 - 10:30 p.m. Tickets will be sold beginning on May 11 during lunch and in the main office. More information to come! |
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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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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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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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