Thursday, Sept 14
- Class of 2027 Grandparent Mass
Friday, Sept. 15
- Eucharistic Adoration in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
- Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 16
- Class of 2025 Parent Gift-Gathering Party
Monday, Sept. 18
- 8:55 a.m. arrival
- Rosary in Chapel: 8:30 a.m.
- Annual BCHS Golf Outing
Tuesday, Sept. 19
- Lectio Divina in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
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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 yesterday (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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Upcoming Callouts for Teams & Clubs |
A new school year means team and club callouts! Below are several that are on the calendar for the weeks ahead. Keep an eye on the BCHS School Calendar for more callouts being scheduled.
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BCHS 4 Kids Callout: Wednesday, Sept. 13, during seminar in the Main Gym
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Improv Team Tryouts: Sept. 13 & 14 -- see information below
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Boys Volleyball: Monday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym -- An open gym will be held immediately following the callout, lasting until 8 p.m. All are welcome! Interested players who can not attend are encouraged to email Coach Jim Joven at jjoven@bishopchatard.org.
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Art Club Callout: Tuesday, Sept. 19 during seminar
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Mock Trial Callout: Wednesday, Sept. 20 during seminar
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Balding Eagles Improv Team tryouts Sept. 13-14
Tryouts for the Balding Eagles Improv Team will be held September 13 & 14. If your child loves to make people laugh, this may be the perfect activity for them!
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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 on time. 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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Homecoming Week is Sept 24 - 30!
Trojans will celebrate "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 Friday night. Click the blue button below for day-to-day Homecoming Week details!
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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 Junior Class Gift-Gathering Party (Class of 2025) will be held Saturday, Sept. 16, and the Sophomore Class Gift-Gathering Party (Class of 2026) will be held Sept. 23. Stay tuned for Class of 2024 & Class of 2027 party dates. 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!
- St. Luke Fall Fest - Saturday, Sept. 16; Help is needed in the afternoon and evening.
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching:
- MLK Center - Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mrs. Johnson will be leading a group of students in putting on a watercolor class for the children in the MLK Center afterschool program.
- Celebrate Life Dinner - Wednesday, Sept 20. Trojans for Life is seeking volunteers to help serve at the dinner event on Sept. 20 at the Downtown Marriott Ballroom. The group would be leaving school at 5:15 p.m.
- Downtown Indy Homeless Outreach - Tuesday, Sept. 26, from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mr. Hilton will be leading a group to make small bagged dinners to distribute to those experiencing homelessness in Indianapolis along with helpful resources from the Wheeler Mission.
Students interested in these service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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Trinity Club seeks volunteers for upcoming BCHS events |
Sign up to help with the Alumni Golf Outing on Monday, Sept. 18. It promises to be a great day and will help BCHS to raise funds for tuition assistance. Grab a friend and enjoy a day at Highland Country Club. Learn more and sign up here!
Trinity Club will host its September Teacher Appreciation "BRUNCH" for Lunch on Tuesday, Sept. 19. Please consider volunteering. We are thankful for your support! Learn more and sign up here!
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Join BCHS for the Harv Sutton Memorial Golf Outing Sept. 18
Tee off with the Trojans! Nearly $100,000 was raised through the 2022 Golf Outing to support the Harv Sutton Fund for Tuition Assistance, continuing Bishop Chatard’s mission to provide an exceptional Catholic education to all who seek it. Golfers of all ages and experience levels make this event a favorite Trojan tradition.
Join us Monday, Sept. 18, at Highland Country Club (1050 W. 52nd Street, Indianapolis). Click the blue button below to view event details and register.
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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
Get ready for the new school year and busy fall sports season 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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Trojan Football North Deanery Night is Sept. 29 |
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Trojans traveling to Columbus are invited to St. Bartholomew Festival
Trojans traveling to Columbus North for the football game this Friday night (Sept. 15) are invited to attend the St. Bartholomew Festival, known as St. B Fest, either before or after the game! The event runs from 4 to 11 p.m. St. Bartholomew is right next door, within walking distance from the game. Food trucks, live music, beer garden and more! Free entry.
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Join Trojan Boys Soccer for upcoming community opportunities |
The BCHS Boys Soccer team is offering outreach opportunities to engage the Trojan community in soccer. Please consider attending Senior Day on Sept. 16!
Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. -- Senior Day:
Come out and support this year's seniors!
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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