Wednesday, Jan. 17
- Senior Retreat
- Girls Tennis Callout Meeting
Thursday, Jan. 18
- All-School Mass
- Senior Retreat
Friday, Jan. 19
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Trinity Club Rosary: 8 a.m.
- Early Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
- Senior Retreat
- Girls Rugby Callout Meeting
- Frostbite Dance: 8 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 22
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Scheduling for the 2024-25 School Year is underway!
From January 16 to January 26, counselors will be distributing scheduling packets to students in grades 9 through 11 to help guide their course selections for the next school year. Each student will sing up for an individual meeting with their counselor to finalize their course requests by April 1.
Please review the course offerings with your student. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your student's counselor, or email guidance@bishopchatard.org.
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Bishop Chatard Summer Camps are back!
We will be welcoming grade school and middle school students to the BCHS campus for three weeks in June to experience a number of exciting and diverse summer camps. Our athletic and enrichment camps focus on a variety of activities and interests and are designed to appeal to a range of ages. From soccer to service and robotics to wrestling, Bishop Chatard offers something for every interest! See the full schedule on our BCHS camps website. Registration opens on Monday, Jan. 29, at 9 a.m.!
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Service Academy Day: January 18
If your student is interested in any of the U.S. Military Academies (such as West Point, Naval Academy, or Air Force Academy), please consider joining our Virtual Service Academy Information Session hosted in conjunction with other high schools in the area. Click here or use the QR code to sign up to attend the info session on January 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The process opens for juniors in January!
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Frostbite Dance: January 19
Announcing Bishop Chatard's newest winter dance event!
The Frostbite Dance is this Friday, Jan. 19! All students are encouraged to attend. Tickets will be on sale during lunch all week. Click here for more details.
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SAT Prep Class begins January 24
Bishop Chatard's SAT Prep Class runs six consecutive nights from 6 to 8 p.m. starting January 24 and ending February 28. Each session will consist of one hour of math with Mrs. Schaffner and one hour of english with Mrs. Hilton. Class is intended for juniors who will be participating in the SAT School Day on March 6, but sophomores are allowed if space is available.
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FAFSA Filing Event: January 24
Join INvestED at BCHS to complete the new FAFSA form! INvestED is a great resource to help answer any and all questions about paying for college. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is an important form to receive both federal and institutional aid for college. The FAFSA is required for all Indiana seniors and must be completed by April 15 at the latest; however, some colleges have earlier deadlines so they can award their financial aid sooner.
Please click the blue button below for more information. Questions? Please email College Counselor Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org.
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Substitute Teachers needed at Trojan Tots Preschool!
Trojan Tots Preschool is looking for substitute teachers to work with our young Trojans. This position has flexible hours between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our preschool serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Trojan Tots follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. For more information, please contact Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org or (317) 254-5437.
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National Honor Society Application Process is now open
National Honor Society applications are now open for current Juniors and Seniors with a 3.6 cumulative GPA or higher. Applications are due by 11:35 a.m. on January 23. Students are asked to see Mr. Max Horrigan with questions about the application process or if interested in applying.
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Trinity Club News!
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to get more involved with Bishop Chatard High School? The Trinity Club is the parent-teacher-staff organization at BCHS.
We encourage parents to join our ranks and volunteer for upcoming events including Chatard-A-Bration and the Dance-a-thon, among others. Trinity Club sponsors the monthly staff appreciation lunches and hosts a monthly rosary in the St. Benedict Center (SBC) Chapel. (See January opportunities below!)
Click here to learn more about activities in 2024!
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Volunteers Needed for January Staff Appreciation!
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Join us to pray the Rosary on Jan. 19
Join the Trinity Club at a Rosary on Friday morning, January 19. We will meet in the SBC Chapel at 8 a.m. Rosary guides and rosaries will be available.
Start your Friday off the right way! All are welcome.
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Chatard-A-Bration 2024: 'Dancing Through the Decades' is February 10
Join us at Bishop Chatard High School on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. for Chatard-A-Bration 2024! Choose an era that gets your feet moving as you dress for the decade. Think the groovy Beatles for the 60's, boogie down with the Bee Gee's in the 70's, get gnarly with Fleetwood Mac in the 80's, or dress da bomb as you get jiggy with Pearl Jam in the 90's. Click below to RSVP by January 31.
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Stay tuned for more details and silent auction sneak peaks on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the latest reveal on the BCHS Chatard-A-Bration website! If you are not following our institutional social medias, click below to do so.
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SAVE THE DATE: BCHS Dance-A-Thon is
March 8
BCHS Dance-A-Thon is a long standing, student-run tradition dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Peyton Manning's Children Hospital. This event will take place on March 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the BCHS main gym.
This year, BCHS is also opening the event to North Deanery students in 5th through 8th grade. Participants will have the opportunity to learn a dance, mingle with high school students and engage in other fun activities! Registration will be available closer to the date.
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Class of 2028 Trojan Intent Form
Families who have received an acceptance letter for a student in the Class of 2028 are kindly requested to submit their Trojan Intent form as soon as possible. Forms must be submitted no later than February 1 to secure a spot for your incoming freshman.
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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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North Deanery Middle School Gathering, Friday, Jan. 26: ND Youth Ministers could use help with concessions, games, and cleaning up at their upcoming event on January 26 at St. Luke from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching: There are currently no Area 2 service opportunities. Stay tuned!
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:
- Thursday, Jan. 18: All School Mass in the main gym
- Friday, Jan. 19: Adoration at 7:20 a.m. in the SBC Chapel
- Friday, Jan. 19: Trinity Club Rosary at 8 a.m. in the SBC Chapel
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Girls Basketball is 2024 City Champs!
Congratulations to the 2023-24 varsity girls basketball team on their thrilling championship win in overtime against Cathedral. The team secured their victory with a game-winning 3-point shot by Olivia Berzai at the very last second, resulting in a final score of 45-44 (OT). Click here to read more and view the buzzer-beater!
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Congratulations to Jillian Donnelly!
Jillian Donnelly has become the first Trojan female wrestler to ever qualify for State, and we couldn't be more proud. Although she lost a hard-fought battle by 8-2, her hard work and determination have earned her a place in Trojan history. We are excited to see her future accomplishments next season as she enters her senior year!
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Upcoming Callout Mettings
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Girls Tennis Callout Meeting, Wednesday, Jan. 17: During Seminar in Room 212. Students may see Coach McCarthy with any questions.
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Girls Rugby Callout Meeting, Friday, Jan. 19: During Seminar in the Main Gym. The Royal Irish Rugby Club is planning to field their first ever girls team! Any girls interested in playing rugby this Spring, please attend this meeting! Students may contact Mrs. Sullivan, jennifer.sullivan@experis.com, with any questions.
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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! Theres no better time than now to dust off your bat and glove. Click here for more details and online registration. Please register by February 16 to guarantee a t-shirt!
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Boys Basketball North Deanery Night: February 1
Join us for North Deanery CYO Night at the Boys Basketball game vs. Roncalli on Thursday, Feb. 1. We will have the Trojan Horse on hand for dinner, pregame meeting with Coach Roseman, special seating behind the team, varsity halftime fun with a Christ the King vs. St. Simon scrimmage and a post game prayer on the court. Wear your team jersey for free admission! Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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Pro-Life Club: Indiana March for Life is January 22!
Join the BCHS Pro-Life Club and other youth from across the state to celebrate the cause of life! On Monday, Jan. 22, there will be a packed schedule including a youth rally at the Indiana Convention Center, Mass, and the March for Life with a rally at the Indiana Statehouse. BCHS students will travel by bus to downtown Indianapolis to participate in the day's events. For questions, feel free to contact Mr. Hilton, Ms. Bath, or Mrs. Oleson.
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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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