Thursday, Sept 28
- Communion Service in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
Friday, Sept. 29
- Eucharistic Adoration in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
- Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
- Homecoming Game: 7 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 30
- Homecoming Dance 7:30 p.m. in Stadium
Sunday, Oct. 1
- Class of 2027 Chatard-A-Bration Parent Gift-Gathering Party
Monday, Oct. 2
- 8:55 a.m. arrival
- Summer Field Studies Info Night: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 3
- Class of 2024 Living Rosary
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It's Homecoming Week at BCHS!
Trojans are celebrating "Around the World" during Homecoming Week 2023. Themed dress-down days and special events throughout the week will culminate in the annual PowderPuff Football Game and Pep Rally Friday afternoon, followed by the Homecoming Game on Friday night. The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday night. Click the blue button below for day-to-day Homecoming Week details!
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Join BCHS Parents for a Homecoming Parent Lunch
In celebration of Homecoming Week, join fellow BCHS parents for a casual lunch on Thursday, Sept. 28, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch will be held at the home of Jennifer Dixon (5338 N. Pennsylvania St.) We'd love to see you! Parents are welcome to bring a side, but it is not necessary.
Questions? Contact Jennifer at 317-294-3073 or Anne at 317-502-3461.
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Trinity Club seeks volunteers for Living Rosary |
The Trinity Club is looking for hosts/hostesses for the Living Rosary on Tuesday, Oct. 3. If you can help with the ceremony or the post-event reception, please click the link below. We would love to have Freshman, Sophomore and Junior parents sign up to help so that the Senior parents can enjoy the Living Rosary, an important senior year event. Learn more and sign up here!
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Schoolbelles Fall Sale is Sept. 28 to Oct. 1!
Schoolbelles Fall Sale begin tomorrow and runs through Sunday. This is a great time to refresh your student's wardrobe or prepare for cold weather months. All uniform items will be 30 percent off!
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Progress Report Night: October 10
Bishop Chatard will host Progress Report Night on Tuesday, Oct. 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All parent-teacher conferences will once again be scheduled via Calendly, and parents will have the option to sign up for either an in-person or virtual (Google Meet) conference.
Click the blue button below to sign up for a conference with a specific teacher.
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2024 Summer Field Studies Information Night: Oct. 2
Join Bishop Chatard for an information session to learn more about the 2024 Summer Field Study adventure. The June 2024 trip heads to Bryce National Park and other areas near Leadville, Colorado, and is open to current Juniors and Seniors as part of a class offered by Roncalli – one part academics, one part adventure, and one part retreat.
The information meeting for interested Juniors and Seniors and their parents will be held on Monday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theatre Room at BCHS. Find out more about the trip itinerary, trip highlights, gear needs, and overall costs at the meeting. Learn more here.
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Travel Ireland & England during Spring Break 2024
Do you want your child to learn and grow during Spring Break? The 2024 Spring Break Trip to Ireland and England provides both cultural and spiritual growth. Space is still available for your student to be a part of this amazing excursion led by BCHS Art Teacher Lisa Johnson.
A deposit of $95 will hold your student's spot and lock in the price. Airfare, lodging, ground transportation, two meals a day, full-time tour director and travel insurance are included in the price. Learn more about the tour here!
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PSAT & SAT given at BCHS October 11
All Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors will take the PSAT on Wednesday, Oct. 11. Students must report to their testing location by 7:50 a.m. in school uniform. Students are asked to arrive early to ensure ample time to get to their testing location. Dismissal will be following the PSAT at approximately 10:30 a.m. We cannot stress the importance of bringing a charged student iPad, as the PSAT is now given electronically.
Seniors who have signed up for the school day SAT will report to their testing location by 7:50 a.m. in school uniform as well. Testing will be completed by approximately noon.
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Chatard-A-Bration Parent Gift-Gathering Parties are underway!
Parent gift-gathering parties serve as the kick-off for Bishop Chatard's annual Chatard-A-Bration event. This year's event, Dancing Through the Decades, will be hosted at BCHS in February.
Parent gift-gathering parties support this vital initiative! The Class of 2025 and Class of 2026 Gift-Gathering Parties were held earlier this month -- thank you to all who participated! The Freshman Class Gift-Gathering Party (Class of 2027) will be held Oct. 1 at Binkley's (5902 N. College) from 12:30 to 4:30. Stay tuned for the Class of 2024 party date. These are adult-only events.
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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 a few upcoming opportunities:
Area 1: Service to BCHS, Parish, or Faith Community:
- Trojan Tots Service - After school each day: see Ms. Katra in the Guidance Office for more information!
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching:
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Second Helpings - Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Provide and distribute food for hungry families in Indianapolis with Second Helpings.
- Fatima Retreat House ‘Beautify the Grounds’ - Tuesday, Oct. 24. Mr. Hilton will be leading a group to help beautify the grounds of Fatima Retreat House. The group will depart by 3:30 p.m. and return to BC by 7 p.m.
- Gigi’s Playhouse Trunk or Treat - Sunday, Oct. 29. BCHS will be helping to put on a Trunk or Treat for young people facing Down syndrome and their families.
Students interested in these service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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DirectorySpot Family Directory now available |
We are excited to announce that we are once again using DirectorySpot for this year’s Family Directory. You can access this directory through an iPhone, Android, iPad, iPod Touch, or DirectorySpot.net. An email was sent to BCHS parents on Sept. 13 providing instructions about accessing this app.
The email addresses you submitted in your PowerSchool Update/Registration at the beginning of the school year are the approved user emails for this directory. If you need a different email address or are having trouble logging in to DirectorySpot, please contact Chelsea Everhart at ceverhart@BishopChatard.org.If you have not yet completed your PowerSchool Update/Registration and therefore find incorrect information, please contact Ame Alerding at aalerding@BishopChatard.org.
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Download the BCHS Parent App |
For quick and easy access to many other often-used resources on the BCHS website, download the BCHS Parent App to your Home Screen! Click here to download.
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shop for Trojan gear
Prepare for the fall and winter sport seasons 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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Ways for Students to Stay Informed |
Is your student interested in getting involved, but not sure how? Contact Mr. Tim Boyle at tboyle@BishopChatard.org or stop by the Student Life office (in the Cafeteria). Other ways for students to stay informed include:
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Follow @BCHStudentLife on X (formerly Twitter)!
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Download and check out the BCHS Student News App! Students should have this on their school iPads, but can add it to their phone's home screen as well!
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Visit the Student Page on the school website.
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Oct. 1 Deadline to Order Swimming & Diving Team Suits & Apparel
Below is the link for ordering BCHS Swimming and Diving suits and apparel. Please note that in order to get our order in by the team's first meet, the HARD deadline for ordering is Sunday, Oct. 1. If your student will be joining the BCHS Swimming and Diving Team, the decision needs to be made and order placed this week.
Please read all information provided at the link below. The following apparel is MANDATORY for every swimmer: team suit, two pack of caps with last name, tee shirt, and sweatpants. The following items are OPTIONAL add-ons: parka, speedo team jacket, and team backpack. Pictures of all items can be viewed in the "ORDER HERE" link you will see on the webpage.
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Trojan Football North Deanery Night is Sept. 29 |
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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