Wednesday, Feb. 7
- Senior Retreat #4
- Asynchronous e-Learning Day
- SAT Prep Class: 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 8
- Senior Retreat #4
- Rosary: 7:20 a.m.
- All-School Mass
Friday, Feb. 9
- Senior Retreat #4
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Early Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 10
- Chatard-A-Bration: 5:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 12
- NHS Induction: 7:30 a.m.
- Communion Service: 8:30 a.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 13
- Communion Service: 7:20 a.m.
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Chatard-A-Bration Silent Auction 2024: Top Student Items!
Have your kids asked you about these? These are the items our BCHS students are going crazy over:
- 2 exclusive Taylor Swift concert tickets
- 4 exclusive Morgan Wallen concert tickets
- BCHS reserved parking spot
- Mr. Lorenzano hoodie pass
- Lunch with Mrs. Fagan
- Basketball lessons with Coach Wagner
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Order a Music or Theatre Yard Sign: Deadline is February 9
Recognize your music or theatre performer with a BCHS yard sign! This is an optional sign for personal yards. The deadline to order is February 9. Orders are now being taken:
- $25 for a one-sided sign
- $35 for 2-sided (both sides are the same)
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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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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 5:00 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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CYO Camp Job Opportunities for Students
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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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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Trinity Club Rosary: Friday, Feb. 16
Join BCHS parents as we pray the Rosary on Friday morning, Feb. 16. We will meet in the SBC Chapel at 8 a.m. Rosary guides and rosaries will be available. No experience necessary, all are welcome!
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Military Service Academy Info Session Recordings
Please see the attached document that includes our congressional nomination pages and recordings from our military service academy information session on January 18. Please reach out to Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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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. Seniors who would like to take the test are permitted to do so by reaching out to their guidance counselor. 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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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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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 2024-25 school year.
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Registration Deposits: Due February 28
Registration deposits of $350 per student ($500 per family) for the 2024-25 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. 16, 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.
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching:
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Holy Family Shelter, Wednesday, Feb. 14: Join us in helping serve the community at Holy Family Shelter on Feb. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. We will meet at door 10 at 3:30 and travel by bus to the shelter.
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MLK Center, Tuesday, Feb. 20: Join Mrs. Johnson for this service opportunity from 4 to 6 p.m. Stay tuned for sign up details.
Students interested in service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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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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Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:
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Thursday, Feb. 8: Rosary in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Friday, Feb. 9: Adoration in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Monday, Feb. 12: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 8:30 a.m.
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Tuesday, Feb. 13: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Katie Countryman Advances to State!
Congratulations to the BCHS Girls Swimming and Diving team as they placed 4th in their sectional! Katie broke the team record and secured her place at the state meet as the sectional champion in the 100 fly. This marks a historic moment for the BCHS Swimming and Diving team, as it is the first time in 19 years that a girl from our program has made it to the state meet. Katie’s determination and skill have set a new standard for the team, and we couldn’t be prouder!
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BCHS Girls Basketball is Sectional Champion!
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball team as they became 3A Sectional Champions with a 59-53 win over Heritage Christian on February 3. The Lady Trojans will play Indian Creek on Saturday, Feb. 10, at Greencastle High School at 4 p.m. Good luck at the start of regionals, Lady Trojans!
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BCHS Boys Wrestling: 6 Trojans Advance to Semi-State
Congratulations to our six Trojans advancing to semi-state! Bishop Chatard takes second out of 19 teams with 101.5 points at regionals — highest finish in the last 15-plus years. Keep making history, Trojans, and good luck!
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Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp: February 24
All softball players, grades 1 through 8, are invited to join the 2024 BCHS Winter Softball Camp. Refresh your skills and have fun while doing it! There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove. Click here for more details and online registration. Please register by February 9 to guarantee a t-shirt! We will accept registrations after February 9, but your child will not be guaranteed a camp shirt.
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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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Spring Intramural Basketball League: Sign up by February 16
Student Council is sponsoring a Spring Intramural Basketball League. Games will be played on four Sunday evenings: March 3 & 10; April 7 &14. Registration is now open and ends on Friday, Feb. 16. Students can register a team (up to 10 players) or sign up individually as a "Free Agent" to be placed on a team.
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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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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