Wednesday, Feb. 21
- Harlem Renaissance Art Workshop: 5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 22
- All-School Mass
- Racial Justice Prayer Service
Friday, Feb. 23
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Racial Justice Discussion: 11:05 a.m.
- Early Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 26
- Communion Service: 8:30 a.m.
- Late Arrival: 8:50 a.m.
- SAT Prep Class: 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 27
- Communion Service: During Seminar
- BSU Divine 9 Discussion Panel: 11:05 a.m.
- CYO Camp Info Meeting: 11:05 a.m.
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Parents and Guardians of the Class of 2024
Senior students are required by Indiana state law to have completed the 2 shot meningococcal (MCV4) series prior to the start of their Senior year. Please note: individuals who receive dose 1 on or after the 16th birthday only need 1 dose of MCV4, per the Indiana state guidelines.
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Cafeteria News: Ala Carte Purchases Update
The BCHS cafeteria has instituted a new policy concerning ala carte purchases. Students must maintain a positive balance in their MyMealtime account to purchase ala carte foods. Students will not be permitted at any time to overdraw or charge ala carte foods.
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Black History Month Paint and Pizza: February 21
A local Black Artist will teach our group Black History while creating a work of art on Wednesday, Feb. 21, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Students do not need to be a member of Black Student Union to attend -- all are welcome and free admission!
Limited to the first 30 people to register. We will provide pizza and drinks for everyone in attendance.
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Yearbook 'Senior Ads': Due February 25
Families of students who are graduating this year who are interested in purchasing an ad in the yearbook celebrating their senior can now place that order online. Payment and design must be submitted by February 25 to guarantee a placement in the yearbook.
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Trinity Club Staff Appreciation Lunch: February 27
Trinity club will host our February Staff Appreciation Lenten-themed lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please consider volunteering. Click the button below for more details or to sign-up. We are thankful for your help and support!
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CYO Camp Job Opportunities Meeting: February 27
There will be an informational meeting on February 27 in the cafeteria for students who are interested in working as a camp counselor for CYO camps this summer. Seniors are able to work residential camps, and sophomores and juniors are able to work day camps. If your student is interested in attending the meeting, RSVP here.
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Spring 2025 Trip to Europe: Additional Seats Now Available!
Exciting news -- BCHS is opening up more seats on our Spring 2025 trip to Europe! Students will visit four European Capitals: Vienna, Munich, Prague and Zurich.
Parents and/or guardians, please join us and learn about the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of the trip at our meeting on February 28 at 6 p.m. in Art Room A.
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BCHS Band Jam: March 2
On Saturday, March 2, the Bishop Chatard High School Music Department will host BAND JAM! for all 7th and 8th grade instrumental musicians from the North Deanery parochial schools. BAND JAM! will kickoff in Music Room 115 at 10 a.m. and run until Noon.
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BCHS Dance-A-Thon: Friday, March 8
BCHS Dance-A-Thon, a long-standing, student-run tradition at Bishop Chatard, raises money and awareness for Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital. This year’s theme is ‘Magic Awaits!’
This year, BCHS is opening the event to all 5th through 8th grade North Deanery children who are interested in spending time with high schoolers, learning a dance, and participating in other fun activities. Grade school participants will be partnered with high schoolers by grade to learn the dance and join in the fun.
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Trivia Night: Saturday, March 9
BCHS Athletic Booster Club invites you to Trivia Night 2024! In cooperation with Hambone’s Trivia, we’re looking forward to an evening of fun on Saturday, March 9, 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. Use the button below to register!
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NEW: Teen Trivia Night: Saturday, March 9
BCHS Athletic Booster Club invites BCHS students to the first Teen Trivia Night 2024! For $5 per person, hang out with your friends, enjoy some pizza and match your wits with other BCHS students! Use the button below to register!
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Volunteer for Trivia Night!
If you're not a trivia expert but still want to show your support for Bishop Chatard and the Booster Club during Trivia Night, we have various volunteering opportunities before, during, and after the event. Use the button below to sign up!
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2024 Bishop Chatard Driver's Education Course
The Bishop Chatard Driver's Education course is certified by the Indiana BMV, and includes both the classroom requirement and behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom portion will take place in June, and the driving instruction will be scheduled sometime within the months of June and July.
The course is open to BCHS students who are at least 15 years of age by May 25, 2024. The total cost of the program is $450. The deadline to sign-up is April 1, unless the course fills prior to that date.
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Spring Sport Yard Signs: Now Available Until April 17!
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HSPT at Bishop Chatard: April 27
Bishop Chatard will provide 7th grade students the opportunity to practice taking the High School Placement Test on April 27, 2024. There is no charge for this opportunity and students are welcome to use the results on their application for the BCHS Class of 2029. Click here to view the full schedule and more details.
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Tuition and Financial Aid |
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Financial Aid Applications: Due March 15
Financial aid applications for CURRENT families are due March 15, 2024. Applying by this deadline guarantees inclusion in the pool considered for BCHS financial aid for the 2024-2025 school year.
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Registration Deposits: Due February 28
Registration deposits of $350 per student ($500 per family) for the 2024-2025 school year are due on February 28. If you have a current BCHS FACTS account, your deposit will be set up for automatic withdrawal on February 28. Please contact Emily Brown, ebrown@bishopchatard.org, no later than Wednesday, Feb. 21, if you need to make other arrangements.
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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 upcoming opportunities:
Area 1: Service to BCHS, Parish, or Faith Community:
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Trojan Tots Service - After school each day: See Ms. Katra in the Guidance Office for more information!
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St. Matthew Fish Fry - Help is needed Feb. 23 and March 8. Please note that these are not BCHS-chaperoned opportunities so parents will need to plan their students drop-off and pick-up from St. Matthew.
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Immaculate Heart of Mary - Help is needed for the spring play concessions at the Marian University Theater on Thursday, Feb. 29 and Friday, March 1, starting at 6:30 p.m. and ending around 8:30 p.m. Please note that these are not BCHS-chaperoned opportunities so parents will need to plan their students drop-off and pick-up from Marian University. Contact Mrs. Amy Elson at amyelson@yahoo.com if you are interested in helping with this event.
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St. Matthew Ministry Fair - Help is needed for set-up on March 2 and tear-down on March 3. Please note that these are not BCHS-chaperoned opportunities so parents will need to plan their students drop-off and pick-up from St. Matthew.
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching:
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Bloom Senior Living - With Mr. Hilton on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 3:45 to 4:30 p.m.
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Care packages for hospitalized children - With Mr. Miller on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in room 311.
Students interested in service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:
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Wednesday, Feb. 21: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Thursday, Feb. 22: Racial Justice Prayer Service
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Friday, Feb. 23: Adoration in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Monday, Feb. 26: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 8:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, Feb. 27: Communion in the SBC Chapel during Seminar
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Donovan McMahon and Jack Steadham Advance to State!
Congratulations to two members of the BCHS Boys Swimming and Diving Team as they advance from the Sectional and Regional competitions. Both Donovan McMahon and Jack Steadham will compete in the Swimming and Diving State Meet Preliminaries at the IUPUI Natatorium on February 23 and 24. Good luck, Trojans!
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BCHS Wrestling City Champ Camp: Now Through March 11!
The Bishop Chatard wrestling coaches are holding a camp for youth wrestlers who want to hone their skill before the end-of-season tournaments. Youth wrestlers in grades 4 through 8 can join to improve their skills and learn new moves and techniques that work at the highest levels of competition!
This FREE camp will be held on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from February 19 thorough March 11 in the BCHS wrestling room from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Come get some extra work in before the City Tournament!
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BC Boys Volleyball Tryouts: Feb. 26
BCHS boys volleyball will host a final open gym on Thursday, Feb. 22, from 8 to 10 p.m. in the Main Gym. All boys are welcome to participate.
Tryouts will take place on Monday, Feb. 26, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. All boys are expected to meet in the Aux Gym. Students must finalize their registration forms before the tryouts. If a students forms are not complete, they cannot tryout.
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BCHS CYO Soccer Coaching Clinic: Friday, Feb. 23
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a coaching clinic for CYO soccer coaches on Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Whether it is your first time coaching or you're a seasoned vet, all are welcome! We will be going through technical and tactical aspects of the game along with a few strategies we use within the BCHS soccer program to help develop our players. Please contact BCHS Boys Soccer Coach Mike Carney, mcarney@bishopchatard.org, by February 22 if you would like to attend.
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BCHS CYO Futsal Tournament: March 2
Bishop Chatard's boys soccer program will be hosting a CYO Futsal Tournament on March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. This will be played in the BCHS Aux Gym and will give your team the opportunity to play together prior to the season starting. If you would like your team to attend the Futsal Tournament, please email BCHS Boys Soccer Coach Mike Carney at mcarney@bishopchatard.org.
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Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp: Saturday, Feb. 24
There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove. Don't forget to sign up for the Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp! Walk-ins are welcome, but t-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone who registered after February 9. Click here for more details and online registration. The schedule can be found below:
- Grades 1 through 3: 9:00 to 11 a.m.
- Grades 4 and 5: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Grades 6 through 8: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- $25 per student (includes camp and t-shirt)
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2024 JV/Varsity Football Parent Meeting: March 5
The 2024 BCHS football parent meeting will take place March 5 at 6 p.m. in the cafeteria. All players should have at least one parent or guardian in attendance to learn about the summer schedule and many other important details for the upcoming 2024 football season.
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2024 Bishop Chatard Girls Soccer Call Out Meeting: March 6
This soccer call out meeting is for incoming freshman and current students to meet team staff, discuss summer workout schedule, any learn additional program information. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Enter Bishop Chatard through Door 10 and proceed downstairs to the cafeteria.
If you have any questions or are unable to attend, please contact Coach Ashton Balch at abalch@bishopchatard.org or (219) 707-0572.
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Royal Irish Rugby Registration: Now Open!
Discover the excitement of this amazing team sport that offers non-stop action! Age groups include high school girls and boys teams, and youth girls and boys teams (2nd through 8th grade). Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to play rugby with the Royal Irish!
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Summer Camps at BCHS: Register Now!
Registration for Bishop Chatard’s 2024 Summer Camps is open!
Bishop Chatard is offering athletic and enrichment camps designed to keep your students engaged and having fun in the summer! Our three weeks of summer camps will run throughout the month of June with a variety of activities. From theatre, printmaking and robotics with our award-winning teachers to a number of athletic camps with our champion high school coaches, we have something for every student.
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Important School Schedule Updates
Junior SAT Day, March 6, 2024: The state of Indiana considers the College Board Indiana SAT as its required standardized assessment for accountability. Each year, high schools are given a window in which they can offer the SAT as a school day. This year, our testing day is March 6. On this day, all juniors will take the SAT at Bishop Chatard. All other students will utilize an eLearning asynchronous day.
Total Eclipse, April 8, 2024: As many are aware, on April 8, Indianapolis will be in the path of totality to witness the full extent of the total solar eclipse. Local authorities and community partners have worked with schools to take appropriate measures due to the timing of the eclipse and the anticipated visitors to the city. Bishop Chatard will follow our local guidance and operate on an asynchronous e-Learning day.
Reminders about asynchronous procedures and expectations can be found here, and extracurricular activity schedules and other information will be shared in future parent newsletters.
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shop for Trojan gear
Prepare for upcoming sporting events 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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Upcoming Special In-Store Shopping Opportunities!
- Tuesday, Feb. 27: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Wednesday, Feb. 28: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Thursday, Feb. 29: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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SAVE THE DATE: National Eucharistic Congress
We all know the power of prayer when two or more are gathered in the Lord's name, but what if it was 80,000 people? This summer, join fellow students from BCHS and individuals from across the nation in reviving our love for the Eucharist at the National Eucharistic Congress from
July 17-21. Stay tuned for more details!
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