The Bishop Chatard Trojans finish another football season as 3A state champions! Congratulations to the team, coaches and all involved in making the 2022 season one for the record books. |
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Friday, December 2
- 2:16 dismissal
- Christmas on Crittenden, 6 - 8 p.m.
Monday, December 5
- 8:55 a.m. arrival
- Christmas Donation Drive begins
Tuesday, December 6
- Parent Coffee with the Counselors, 8 a.m.
- Career Seminar Speaker
- Christmas Concert, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, December 7
Friday, December 9
- HollaDance (following BB double-header)
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Christmas Coffee with the Counselors |
Mark your calendar for a chance to learn from the BCHS school counselors at Christmas Coffee with the Counselors on Tuesday, Dec. 6, from 8 -9 a.m. in the cafeteria. We'll be sharing information on course scheduling, preparing for finals, the spring SAT for juniors, and college and career timelines. |
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Football State Championship Gear now available
Athletic gear commemorating Bishop Chatard's 2022 3A Football State Championship is now available to order through this online store. All orders must be placed by the end of the day on Tuesday, Dec. 6 -- the store will close at 12 a.m. on December 7.
All orders will be shipped to school for pick up and are projected to be available by December 22. Confirmation will be send out when orders are ready.
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Balding Eagles Improv Christmas Show is Dec. 16
The BCHS Balding Eagles Improv Christmas Show will be presented December 16 at 7 p.m. One show only! Join us for an Unscripted, Totally Improvised, Abbreviated, and Abridged version of the 2003 classic Christmas movie: ELF!
The Improv Christmas Show will be performed in the Kyle Guyton Theater. Make your reservation online today! Only 100 tickets are available and those often go fast. Tickets are free, but donations are much appreciated. (Donations can be made via the linked form or at the door.) Reserve your tickets or make a donation here!
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Senior-Directed One-Acts presented Dec. 17
A popular senior tradition at BCHS, Senior-Directed One-Acts will be performed on Saturday Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. in the BCHS Kyle Guyton Theater. Join Bishop Chatard thespians for three amazing one-act plays! All three plays will be performed in each show. Runtime is roughly 90 minutes.
100 tickets are available for each showtime. Click here to read more about the three senior-directed plays and to reserve your seats!
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'Fiddler on the Roof auditions' coming soon
Students are encouraged to sign up now to audition for Bishop Chatard's 2023 Spring Musical, Fiddler on the Roof.
Auditions will be held January 10 and 12, and limited time slots are available. Click the blue bar below to learn more.
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Planning now underway for 2024 Europe trip
Plans for Bishop Chatard's 2024 spring break trip to Ireland and England are being made, and discounts for early registration are now available! The trip will visit amazing cities including Shannon, Killarney, Dublin, Holyhead, Birmingham, Chester, Stratford-upon-Avon and London.
Join us for an information meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the BCHS Art Room A. Please RSVP to let us know you can attend the Dec. 13 meeting. Can’t make the date? RSVP below but click ‘No, but send info’ so you don’t miss out!
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Christmas on Crittenden is Dec. 2 |
Bishop Chatard alumni, school families and North Deanery community members are invited to bring their little ones to celebrate the joy of the holiday season at Christmas on Crittenden on Friday, December 2, from 6 – 8 p.m.
This annual holiday event is sure to bring smiles to your children’s faces with inside and outside activities:
- Photos with Santa
- Christmas Carols
- Cookie Decorating and crafts
- Warm up by the fire pit, enjoy some hot chocolate and cider
- Fun for all — and it’s free!
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Support our holiday collection for Catholic Charities & Holy Family Shelter |
As we look toward the season of Advent, Bishop Chatard will be supporting the Catholic Charities Christmas Store & Holy Family Shelter with a donation drive.
Each year, Catholic Charities provides a Christmas store for many families in need. In many cases, the gifts provided by the Christmas store will be the only Christmas items these families will receive. Last year, this store provided Christmas to over 930 families in Indianapolis, helping over 4,000 people in need. Please consider donating any of the following items as a way to help those less fortunate:
- Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes
- Watches
- Bags
- Hair Straighteners and Blow Dryers
- Headphones
- Wallets
- Pedicure Sets/Nail Polish
- $10-$20 gift cards for fast-food restaurants or Walmart, Target, or Visa gift cards (please include activation slip)
We will also be collecting personal hygiene products such as: tissues, men & women's deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, bar soap, body wash, lotion, shaving razors, toothpaste, ethnic hair care products, hats, gloves, and mittens.
Please bring your donation to the BCHS main gym before school December 5 - 9. Collection will also take place at Christmas on Crittenden on December 2 and before the Christmas Concert on December 6.
We've also created an Amazon Wishlist if you prefer to send your donations directly to to Bishop Chatard. We will deliver all donations to the Catholic Charities Christmas Store & Holy Family Shelter.
Thank you for supporting families in need during this Advent season! Please email Libbie Steiner at lsteiner@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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BCHS Career Seminar Speaker Series |
In an effort to assist students in their career exploration process, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to hear from Bishop Chatard alumni career speakers each quarter during Seminar A in the theater room. Each student is expected to sign up for at least one career presentation per quarter, but students are welcome to attend multiple sessions if they are interested in more than one of the career presentations.
Students were sent a sign-up form and and are encouraged to reply as soon as possible. Space will be limited for some of the presentations. Click here to learn more!
Next presentation: Tuesday, Dec. 6: Meredith Fleming '93, local business owner
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Chatard-A-Bration: A Night in the Caribbean: February 11 |
Gift-Gathering Party Update
Thanks to incredible participation from our Bishop Chatard parents, donations received at this year's Chatard-A-Bration gift-gathering parties will be used, among other things, to fund an exciting trip to the Caribbean that will be included in this year's event auction. Below is a listing of the dollars raised per class. Your continued support of BCHS is appreciated!
- Class of 2026: $5,025
- Class of 2025: $5,850
- Class of 2024: $5,095
- Class of 2023: $3,435
Purchase Raffle Tickets Today!
Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize! Tickets are $100 each and only 300 tickets will be sold.
Tickets purchased by noon on January 12, 2023, will be entered into the Early Bird Drawing which takes place on January 13. The lucky Early Bird winner will take home $500!
The Grand prize will be drawn live during Chatard-A-Bration on February 11. You need not be present to win. Early bird winner will be included in the grand prize drawing.
Click here to fill out the form to reserve your raffle tickets.
License # 000572
Donate to the Silent Auction
Experiences that you enjoy, others will enjoy! Please consider donating a week at a vacation or lake house, tickets to your favorite teams’ competitive events, wine & spirits, or gift cards to your favorite local businesses. Share your joy and donate to the auction!
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Reporting student tardies & absences |
Until parent access is granted to PowerSchool, please report any student tardies and/or absences by calling Marilynn Fagan, Attendance Officer, at 317-251-1451. |
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Order your winter sport yard sign |
Recognize your winter sport athlete with a BCHS yard sign! Orders are now being taken: $25 for a one-sided sign or $35 for 2-sided (both sides are the same). This is an optional sign for personal yards.
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BCHS Wrestling invites all interested North Deanery wrestlers and their families to CYO Night on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. as the Trojans meet North Central at BCHS.
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Find the perfect gift for Trojans on your Christmas list with Bishop Chatard spiritwear! Lots of new items and some old favorites are available in the BCHS Spirit Shop, both in the store or online! Come and see us in our new and improved location in front of the cafeteria next to the concession stand.
Holiday Store Hours:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday (full school days only).
The last full school day before the Christmas holiday break is Friday, Dec. 16.
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Friday, Dec. 9: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (during the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball double header)
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Saturday, Dec. 17: 8:30 a.m. - noon (during the Freshman and JV Girls and Boys Basketball Shootout)
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Monday, Dec. 19: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (during the Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games and Wall of Fame Induction Night)
Click here to learn more about the Spirit Shoppe, to shop online, and for special sale events. Follow the BCHS Spirit Shoppe on twitter to get the latest info on new items, sales and special store hours.
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Registration for Enrollment Events now open |
Shadow at BCHS!
Registration for shadowing at Bishop Chatard High School is open! All 8th grade students are invited to join us for a full school day where they will attend classes, get a tour of the school, eat lunch, and participate in school activities with a current student. A shadowing experience is one of the most important ways your student can get a real look at what life is like at Bishop Chatard. Click here to register.
Register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru
Parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about Bishop Chatard can register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru. These sessions give parents and guardians the opportunity to hear a presentation from a member of our leadership team and take a tour of the school while classes are in session. These events, which start at 8 a.m. and last two hours, are held throughout the fall and winter. Space is limited so registration is required. Click here to learn more.
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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 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.
- Students should look for Mr. Boyle's weekly Student Life email (sent weekly to students).
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Bone Marrow donor drive for BCHS alum Dec. 4 at St. Simon
A Bone Marrow Donor Drive will be conducted through Be The Match to find a bone marrow match for Lindsey (Laconi) Garrison, BCHS Class of 2008. Lindsey was diagnosed with Leukemia in September and needs to find a match for a bone marrow transfusion. This could ultimately put her in remission and save her life!
A donor drive is being held on Sunday, Dec. 4, from Noon – 6 p.m. at Saint Simon Church in Geist at the Parish of Life Center. Stop by and get a swab taken to determine if you are a possible match for Lindsey or anyone in need. Ages 18-40 are preferred.
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Jack Shockley Warriors for Peace Blood Drive: Dec. 3 & 4
Jack Shockley, BCHS Class of 2014, was the victim of a violent murder on August 12, 2020. Though Jack is one of our own, a parish member, a classmate, a co-worker and a friend, he is just one example of the violence that is happening in Indianapolis.
There is a severe shortage in our blood supply, part of which can be attributed to violence in our city. Help us mitigate the unwarranted loss of life by ensuring that we have the blood supply to help the victims of this senseless violence. Donate a pint of your blood so that others can live through the Jack Shockley Warriors for Peace Memorial Blood Drive.
The drive will also be accepting new or gently used childrens’s books and toys to support Purpose 4 My Pains’s Seventh Annual Christmas with a Purpose.
Blood Drive Details
- Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022: 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Tuohy Hall, Christ the King Parish
**Please bring photo ID, eat and hydrate.
Questions? Contact Katie Malarney at 317.690.3587.
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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