Weekly Parent Newsletter
Thursday, Oct. 5
  • Communion Service in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
Friday, Oct. 6
  • Eucharistic Adoration in Chapel throughout the school day
  • Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
  • Last day of 1st Quarter
Monday, Oct. 9
  • 8:55 a.m. arrival
  • Fall Concert: 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 10
  • Progress Report Night: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, Oct. 11
  • PSAT/SAT Testing at BCHS; Early Dismissal
Oct. 4, 2023
Join the BCHS Music Department for a Fall Concert October 9

Bishop Chatard's Concert Band and Concert and A Capella choirs will present a Fall Concert on Monday, Oct. 9 at 7 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. All are invited to join us for an evening of music!
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.
Trinity Club Faculty Dinner: October 10
Trinity Club will host its October "Comfort Food" Teacher Appreciation Dinner for Progress Report Night on Tuesday, Oct. 10. This is a wonderful opportunity to support the school's teaching staff by providing a dish that will help to create a good meal to fuel them through a night of meetings. Your support is appreciated!

Learn more and sign up here!
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 between 10:30 and 11 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. 
BCHS Blood Drive: October 13

BCHS will be hosting a Blood Drive on Friday, Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. through 4 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym. Individuals age 16 and older are invited to sign up today by following this link or scanning the QR code. Learn more about the Blood Drive by clicking the blue button below.

  • When: Friday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Where: BCHS Auxiliary Gym
  • Who: Anyone 16 and older can donate.
  • Service Hours: Student donors will receive 2 CST (Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching) Service Hours

Give the gift of life and sign up today to donate! Appointments are preferred and all are welcome!
Trinity Club Rosary: October 13

Join the Trinity Club at a rosary Friday morning, Oct. 13. We will meet at the grotto in front of the SBC (weather permitting) at 8 a.m. Rosary guides and rosaries will be available. Start your Friday off the right way! All are welcome.
Join BCHS for a 2025 Spring Break Trip to Europe!

Join us for an information meeting about the 2025 Spring Break trip to Europe! Find out more about the Central Europe Quartet tour. We will visit four Central European capitals in 10 days: Vienna, Prague, Munich, Zurich.

Meeting Date: Tuesday, Oct. 24
Time: 6 - 7 p.m.
Location: BCHS Art Room A

Questions? See Mrs. Johnson or email at ljohnson@BishopChatard.org
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! Parents of the Senior Class of 2024 - Mark your calendar for October 28! More information will be coming very soon. This will be an adults-only event.

Gift-gathering parties for the classes of 2025, 2026 and 2027 were held earlier this fall -- thank you to all who participated!
Reserve tickets for Radium Girls now!

The Bishop Chatard Theatre Department will present Radium Girls November 2 - 4 at 7 p.m. in the school's Varsity Gym. Online reserved seating is now open! Those who can not attend may also purchase a video recording of the production. Click the blue button below for more information.

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:

  1. 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:

  1. Second Helpings - Saturday, Oct. 7 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Provide and distribute food for hungry families in Indianapolis with Second Helpings.
  2. Fall Blood Drive at BCHS - Friday, Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Students 16 years old and up can donate. Parent must complete a consent pack. Donors receive 2 CST service hours. 
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
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.
  • The online store is open 24/7. Visit now!

Questions? Email spiritshop@BishopChatard.org. Read more about the Spirit Shop here.
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.
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:
  • Follow @BCHStudentLife on X (formerly Twitter)!
  • 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!
  • Visit the Student Page on the school website.

Athletics
WISH TV's Anthony Calhoun has selected Bishop Chatard as Friday's location for TheZone8 Tailgate Party! We will be hosting a Tro-Zone Tailgate for all BCHS students on the front lawn along Crittenden Ave. from 4 - 7 p.m. Our student section leaders have BIG plans to roll out the BLUE carpet for AC and we need as many Trojans there as possible to show him that WE WANT THE BANNER! Food, games, and entertainment will be provided!
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