The Advanced Women’s Choir received Gold ratings across the board in Performance and Sight Reading at ISSMA last weekend. Also, the Roncalli Royal Band received a Gold rating at ISSMA Organizational as well as a Gold in Sight Reading. We are proud of our Royal artists!

Don't forget about the Golden Ticket!

How would you like a week in Destin for only $100? What about 72 holes of golf with Roncalli's principal? Or maybe you would prefer a trip on the Polar Bus Express? 

This year at ROAR, we are selling 100 Golden Tickets! 

What is a Golden Ticket? A golden ticket is your chance to win one of our very exciting live auction items for only $100!

Tickets are $100 each, and one lucky winner will be drawn before the live auction begins. The winner gets their choice of any of the live auction items (bourbon tasting excluded) before they hit the auction block.



You have to play to win, but with only 100 chances sold...we like your odds!

Are you wondering what to wear to Roncalli's favorite fundraiser? Don't worry, we've got you covered! This year, ROAR is a walk down memory lane... and we're asking that you dress up as your favorite toy or childhood character!

If costumes aren't your thing, that is okay too. We just want to celebrate with you!

See more fun ideas!

Congratulations to our Metro Tournament JV volleyball champions!

Last Friday was R Family Day at Roncalli. R Family Day is an opportunity for us to deepen social awareness and understanding by celebrating the cultural richness of our community. We want to say "thank you" for helping us put on a wonderful day for our Roncalli community. A special thank you to the following...

• Julie Albertson with our guests from Catholic Charities
• Kim Striby and Beth Reel for putting together the classroom session
• Kaleb Schlatter and Phil Milroy for coordinating with the St. Mark and Central Catholic dance groups and our student performers and panel
• Michael Wantz for orchestrating the taco truck for faculty and staff
• Jennifer Avery and Andi Baker on the front lines of attendance in the main office
• Brittany Moran for keeping us informed
• All students involved in making this day successful! 

Row 1: Cecelia Schoettle, Jahna Cardenas, Alysa Neibert and Austin Walker

Row 2: Clara Ralston, Justyn Anciso, Mark Boye, Charlie Baker and Ben Farley

Not pictured: Kolton Bertram

Congratulations to our March students of the month who were celebrated at a catered luncheon and awarded certificates on Monday.

Graduation is approaching very quickly, which means it is time to order the NHS cords to be worn with your cap and gown. 

With shipping and handling, these cords are $6.00 each. It is up to you to decide if you want to buy cords. You are more than welcome to borrow them from a previous graduate. There is no NHS requirement to wear them at graduation.

To purchase cords, you will need a check made out to Roncalli High School for $6.00 or exact change. The money must be in by Tuesday, April 30, so that they will be here by graduation.

Please submit your money in an envelope with your name and NHS Cords on it. Payment can be brought to Room 103 or to the main office no later than 3:00 PM on the 30th. There will be NO additional orders after this point.  Please see Mrs. Bohn with any questions or concerns.

Guidance will meet with seniors on Wednesday, May 1, during their study halls for senior exit interviews. They will go over graduation material and future plans! Every senior will participate.

FIELD DAY SCHEDULE FOR CLASS OF 2024 - MAY 3

On Friday, May 3, the Roncalli Senior Class will have a special schedule with a presentation, senior picnic, and graduation gown pick-up. The schedule will be as follows.

School starts at 8:30 AM for the seniors, and they should park in the Bubble parking lot.

8:30 AM - Rachael's First Week Presentation

9:45 AM - Senior Field Day

Noon - Pick-Up Gowns/Dismissal

AP exams will take place Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 17. Here is the schedule of exam dates, times and locations. Please make sure students check their emails or ask their AP teacher for specific times and updates!  

Spring is here and the Roncalli Fine Arts department is buzzing with activity!

On Friday, May 3, Roncalli will present the annual Art Show in the Auditorium lobby. Artwork from all art classes will be on display from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM with students from AP Studio Art available during this time to discuss their work. Light refreshments will be served. There is no admission charge for this event.

The Theatre Productions class will present their show, "Wait, Wait! Bad Acting!"  on Tuesday, May 7 at 6:00 PM in the auditorium. There is no charge for this event and seating is on a first come, first served basis.

The Choral Pops concert is scheduled for Thursday, May 9 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. All choirs will perform at this concert.  

The band will host Notre Dame’s concert band on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. The Roncalli Band will join the Notre Dame band for a few selections. Tickets are $5.00, and all proceeds benefit the Roncalli Band.  

The band will wrap up the season with their spring concert on Wednesday, May 15 at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. The Concert and Jazz Bands will perform a medley of songs.  

Tickets for all concerts are now available at roncalli.booktix.com. Please remember to print your tickets, and bring them with you as they will be scanned as you enter the auditorium.

Please check the increased income limits then submit your google form and 2023 tax returns for the Indiana Choice Scholarship (formerly voucher) for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.

Please submit your $185 balance to Mrs. Baker in the main office. Due before May 1st. 

Order your graduate a yard sign and check out the other graduation items on our spirit store website.

If your children are eligible for free or reduced meals this school year, they

will also be eligible to receive SUN Bucks this summer.

SUN Bucks is a new program to help families buy food for their school-

aged children during the summer. Families will get $120 for each eligible

child to buy groceries during the summer. Children who get SUN Bucks can

still participate in other summer meal programs.

How does SUN Bucks work? In Indiana, SUN Bucks will be loaded onto an

EBT card and mailed to your home. If eligible, you can use SUN Bucks

benefits to buy food like fruits, vegetables, meat, whole grains and dairy at

grocery stores, farmers markets and other places that accept SNAP EBT

benefits. SUN Bucks is a convenient way for you to help your children

thrive.

How do I enroll my child in SUN Bucks? If your household has already

been notified of automatic eligibility, your child will be automatically enrolled

in the SUN Bucks program. You do not need to fill out an application. You

will get a card in the mail sent to the address your child's school has on file.

If you are not automatically enrolled and believe your children are eligible,

you can apply to receive SUN Bucks by filling out a simple application. Visit

https://indianasunbucks.com to complete the application.

For more information, visit: https://in.gov/doe/nutrition/indiana-sun-bucks-

summer-ebt or call the Roncalli cafeteria office at (317)788-4099.

All students are invited to participate in the summer mission trip to West Virginia from July 14-19. The cost of the trip will be $375, and any student who goes on the trip can apply their service hours for either the first semester or second semester of the 2024/2025 school year, completing all of their hours for the chosen semester. Please contact Mr. Striby at gstriby@roncalli.org for further information.

Senior Mass:

Updated student arrival time to 8:30 AM in cafeteria.

Graduation Attire: 

Students should plan to dress in business-professional wear under their graduation gowns. For men, this consists of a shirt, tie and dress pants. For women, business-professional means a dress or a top with a skirt or dress pants. Shoes should look professional but allow the individual to easily walk up and down stairs and across a turf field. Stiletto-style heels are not appropriate and may get stuck in the turf. Graduation regalia will be distributed following the conclusion of Senior Field Day on Friday, May 3.

Ticket & Rain Policy: 

The 2024 graduation ceremony will be held in Roncalli stadium and no tickets will be required. Seating will be available in the bleachers and in designated areas on the turf. Families will be allowed to bring lawn chairs for turf seating if desired. If severe weather impacts the safety of the ceremony, graduation will be held in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium. If the ceremony is moved indoors, tickets WILL be required for all guests. Inclement weather tickets will be distributed on Thursday, May 16, during all lunch periods in the Cafeteria. Each graduating student will receive 8 tickets.

Have your graduate's name permanently etched into Roncalli's Circle of Faith! Order your $125 custom brick by Friday, May 3, 2024 to ensure its completion by graduation on May 25th. Order two bricks for $200. All proceeds from brick sales benefit Roncalli's Circle of Faith fund.

Complete and return the form to become a part of the Roncalli Circle of Faith.

What can I put on the brick?

Your brick can display up to three lines of text, with 16 characters (including spaces and punctuation marks) per line.

How can I be sure the text on my brick will be correct?

When you order your brick, you will receive an acknowledgment letter that includes a verification of the engraved text. If something is spelled or listed incorrectly, please contact the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277 ext. 238 and make corrections within two weeks of receipt.

For questions please call Fran Davey in the Advancement Office at 317-787-8277, ext 238.

June 3 – June 27* 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Because of moratorium week, this camp ends on Thursday.)

Open to all students who have just completed 2nd—8th grades.

The cost of the camp is $250. There is a $50 discount for siblings attending the same camp.

*Camps will meet at 2 PM on the last day with 2 performances at 4 PM and 7 PM.

Please contact Miki Lewinski, administrative assistant fine arts department, if you have any questions 317-787-8277 x 249.

Registration and Information Letter

Roncalli High School is the place to be for summer camps! Attend by yourself, or grab a friend and experience what it is like to be a Royal.

Sports Camps – Baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, distance running development, football, golf, gymnastics, lacrosse, soccer, softball, speed development, tennis and volleyball. Go to this link to register or for more information, please contact (317) 788-4094.

Jr. Royal Theatre Presents Seusical Jr. – The July camp is full, but there are still spots available for the June 3-27 camp! Registration info can be found at https://www.roncalli.org/arts/theatre/junior-royal-theatre-camp/.

Academic Camps – Roncalli will offer multiple academic camps this summer! 

• Baking Camp Grades 2-4 (June 3-7)
• Baking Camp Grades 5-8 (June 3-7) - FULL adding waitlist
• Beginning Ukulele Camp Grades 5-8 (June 10-13) 
• Advanced Ukulele Camp Grades 5-8 (June 10-13) 
• Beginners Coding Camp Grades 4-8 (June 10-14) 
• Advanced Coding Camp Grades 4-8 (June 10-14) 
• Young Authors Camp Grades 6-9 (June 17-20 NEW DATE) 
• ACTIVATE: Leadership Bootcamp Grades 7-8 (July 22-25) 

To register for academic camps, please visit this link. Contact Allie Ross, director of admissions and marketing, at aross@roncalli.org with any questions. Grades for all camps indicate the grade students will be in for the 2024-25 school year. 

COME ENJOY A RONCALLI CAMP EXPERIENCE

ATTENTION: PARENTS/GUARDIANS

2024 - 2025 SCHOOL YEAR IMMUNIZATIONS

The Indiana State Department of Health and Department of Education has required immunizations for every student enrolled in an Indiana school. Roncalli High School must follow these requirements to stay in compliance, even if a physician’s immunization and dosing schedules show more flexibility. 

County Health Departments can assist with these vaccinations.

Religious and medical exemptions are allowed. Every school year, a new exemption form must be signed and on file!

Religious Exemption form

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:6c07e466-d459-4ed0-8029-58622e248329

Class of 2025: If your current junior has not received the second Meningococcal ACWY—MCV4 dose, please make arrangements now! The MCV4 second dose is given after your 16th birthday and prior to 12th grade.

Please send proof of immunization documentation to the Guidance Department - Jane Dias fax: 317-788-2282; email: jdias@roncalli.org or call with questions: 317-787-8277 ext. 214.

2024-25 Indiana required School Immunizations - SPANISH

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:713c2c01-4b18-40a2-8978-2b518016bd9e

2024-25 Indiana required School Immunizations – ENGLISH

https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:a64c1004-4441-4a1a-a7b9-cbfc0a0bbd96

YEARBOOK

This year's 44-member student media staff is hard at work creating an outstanding yearbook. Make sure your student gets their own yearbook by ordering online now. The price is $80. Yearbooks will be passed out to graduating seniors in July and to all other students on the first day of the 2024-25 school year. Questions? Email Julie Albertson, journalism teacher, at jalbertson@roncalli.org.

Earning your academic letter is one of the highest honors a Roncalli Royal can achieve for efforts in and out of the classroom.

Please read more about the academic award criteria, award levels, the process and guidelines on the Roncalli website.

LISTEN IN

The 12th annual Katie's Walk for Hope will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at noon at Roncalli High School. Please join us to remember Katie Lynch, Roncalli class of 2012, who passed away from childhood cancer in 2011 at the age of 17. This event has raised funds to provide numerous scholarships for high school and college students as well as provide much needed assistance to families struggling with cancer. 

To sign-up, please do one of the following:

1. Click on this link to register Katie's Walk Sign-Up
2. Go to Katie's Hope on Facebook to sign-up
3. Call Kathleen Lynch at 317-502-1979 to sign-up

Every little bit counts! Make sure your Kroger card is associated with Roncalli! Go to  https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and choose "link your shopper's card" or create an account if you do not already have one. Roncalli’s code is AS409. The Roncalli community donated $6,635.28 to Roncalli last school year through the Kroger Community Rewards program!

PLEASE PRAY

• For the healing of Jill Patterson R'79.
• For the healing of Nicole "Coco" (Clark) Burke R'12.
• For God to bring us deeper into Your world, Your people, Your Lent. May this time be one of outward focus; seeking You in those we often ignore. Help us live a Lent focused on freedom, generosity and encounters. Give us hearts hungry to serve You and those who need what we have to give.
• For God’s blessings and mercy upon Archbishop Charles Thompson and his ministry in shepherding the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
• For those who struggle to find adequate food, clothing, shelter and medical services and for those most in need of God’s mercy.
• For healing of body, mind and spirit for all people dealing with depression, addiction or mental health issues.
• For strength and healing for all those fighting off life-threatening illnesses and for their families and caregivers.
• For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums serving in the military.
• For our Roncalli alums preparing for a religious vocation as a priest, religious woman or missionary.
• For vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary field, and that Roncalli High School and its families will provide a nurturing environment that fosters and supports these vocations.

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