There is a lot to be thankful for, especially when you're a BCHS Trojan! Enjoy this November Monthly Recap video from BCHS Student News! |
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Wednesday, December 7
Friday, December 9
- HollaDance (following BB double-header)
- 2:16 p.m. Dismissal
Monday, December 12
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Uniform Change: Friday, Dec. 9
Filming will take place at BCHS this Friday as part of an institutional video that is being created. As a result, students are asked to wear their regular school uniforms on Dec. 9 Friday will not be a spirit wear day.
Announcements are being made this week at school about this uniform adjustment and students should be aware. Please help us in this effort by reminding your son/daughter on Friday morning to wear their school uniform. Thank you for your support!
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BCHS HollaDance!
The BCHS HollaDance is on Friday, Dec. 9, after the basketball game. All BCHS student are invited (no outside guests permitted). The dance is in the Aux. Gym from 9:00 – 10:30 p.m. and it’s FREE!
- Admission is free and limited to Bishop Chatard Students Only.
- Students entering the dance are required to stay until the end of the dance.
- Pizza and drinks will be provided.
- DJ Knighty Knight bringing the jamz!
- Win a prize for:
- The Ugliest Christmas Sweater
- The Best Christmas Costume
- The Best Homemade Christmas Cookie: Students can bring cookies from home to enter into the contest. Please label with your name, type of cookie, and MUST indicate if there are any nuts.
You won’t want to miss this fun event!
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PSAT Scores are now available
The Students in grades 9-11 who took the PSAT in October can now view their scores. If your student does not have a Collegeboard account already, please follow these steps to make an account:
2. find the "sign in" icon at the top right of your screen
3. find the "create an account" link option on the bottom of your screen
4. click "student" to create a student account
5. fill in the required information
*Please be sure to use a personal email for your account. DO NOT use your Bishop Chatard email*
PSAT test booklets will be handed out during seminar on December 8. These booklets are a great study tool for any PSAT or SAT related testing. Students have been asked to bring these booklets home to parents.
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BCHS Best Buddies Bake Sale
The BCHS Best Buddies will be hosting a Bake Sale Fundraiser during the Girls and Boys Basketball games this Friday, Dec. 9, from 6 - 8:30 p.m.! Find us in the Main Lobby and bring $5 to enjoy a sweet treat while supporting your Trojans and Best Buddies!
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Boys Volleyball Open Gyms
Open gyms for boys volleyball begin again on Thursday, Dec. 8, from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. Open gyms are an ideal opportunity to knock off the rust and to prepare for the upcoming boys volleyball season. All BCHS boys are welcome to attend!
The team plans to run open gyms twice weekly until the season starts in late February. Here’s the December schedule:
- Thursday, 12/8, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m., Varsity Gym
- Tuesday, 12/13, 7:30 – 9:30 p.m., Aux Gym
- Saturday, 12/17, 2:00 – 4:00 p.m., Varsity Gym
- Thursday, 12/22, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Aux Gym
- Friday, 12/23, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Aux Gym
- Monday, 12/26, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Aux Gym
- Friday, 12/30, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m., Aux Gym
RSVP if you plan to attend.
If you plan to attend any open gyms or if you have any questions, please email Coach Jim Joven at jjoven@bishopchatard.org.
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Upcoming Callout meetings
Wednesday, December 7
- Model UN Callout is during Seminar in the Cafeteria. See Mr. Carney for details
Monday, December 12
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Rugby Callout is during Seminar in the main gym. Click here for details.
- Boys Golf Callout: from 11:05-11:35 in the Cafeteria
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Balding Eagles Improv Christmas Show is Dec. 16
The BCHS Balding Eagles Improv Christmas Show will be presented December 16 at 7 p.m. One show only! Join us for an Unscripted, Totally Improvised, Abbreviated, and Abridged version of the 2003 classic Christmas movie: ELF!
The Improv Christmas Show will be performed in the Kyle Guyton Theater. Make your reservation online today! Only 100 tickets are available and those often go fast. Tickets are free, but donations are much appreciated. (Donations can be made via the linked form or at the door.)
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Senior-Directed One-Acts presented Dec. 17
A popular senior tradition at BCHS, Senior-Directed One-Acts will be performed on Saturday Dec. 17, at 1 p.m. & 7 p.m. in the BCHS Kyle Guyton Theater. Join Bishop Chatard thespians for three amazing one-act plays! All three plays will be performed in each show. Runtime is roughly 90 minutes.
100 tickets are available for each showtime. Click here to read more about the three senior-directed plays and to reserve your seats!
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'Fiddler on the Roof auditions' coming soon
Students are encouraged to sign up now to audition for Bishop Chatard's 2023 Spring Musical, Fiddler on the Roof.
Auditions will be held January 10 and 12, and limited time slots are available. Click the blue bar below to learn more.
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Planning now underway for 2024 Europe trip
Plans for Bishop Chatard's 2024 spring break trip to Ireland and England are being made, and discounts for early registration are now available! The trip will visit amazing cities including Shannon, Killarney, Dublin, Holyhead, Birmingham, Chester, Stratford-upon-Avon and London.
Join us for an information meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 13, from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. in the BCHS Art Room A. Please RSVP to let us know you can attend the Dec. 13 meeting. Can’t make the date? RSVP below but click ‘No, but send info’ so you don’t miss out!
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Support our holiday collection for Catholic Charities & Holy Family Shelter |
As we look toward the season of Advent, Bishop Chatard will be supporting the Catholic Charities Christmas Store & Holy Family Shelter with a donation drive.
Each year, Catholic Charities provides a Christmas store for many families in need. In many cases, the gifts provided by the Christmas store will be the only Christmas items these families will receive. Last year, this store provided Christmas to over 930 families in Indianapolis, helping over 4,000 people in need. Please consider donating any of the following items as a way to help those less fortunate:
- Jewelry, Jewelry Boxes
- Watches
- Bags
- Hair Straighteners and Blow Dryers
- Headphones
- Wallets
- Pedicure Sets/Nail Polish
- $10-$20 gift cards for fast-food restaurants or Walmart, Target, or Visa gift cards (please include activation slip)
We will also be collecting personal hygiene products such as: tissues, men & women's deodorant, shampoo & conditioner, bar soap, body wash, lotion, shaving razors, toothpaste, ethnic hair care products, hats, gloves, and mittens.
Please bring your donation to the BCHS main gym before school December 5 - 9. Collection will also take place before the Christmas Concert on December 6.
We've also created an Amazon Wishlist if you prefer to send your donations directly to to Bishop Chatard. We will deliver all donations to the Catholic Charities Christmas Store & Holy Family Shelter.
Thank you for supporting families in need during this Advent season! Please email Libbie Steiner at lsteiner@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Chatard-A-Bration: A Night in the Caribbean: February 11 |
Tickets are now available to attend
Chatard-A-Bration: A Night in the Caribbean
on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023!
Purchase Raffle Tickets
Purchase your raffle tickets for a chance to win the $10,000 Grand Prize! Tickets are $100 each and only 300 tickets will be sold.
Tickets purchased by noon on January 12, 2023, will be entered into the Early Bird Drawing which takes place on January 13. The lucky Early Bird winner will take home $500!
The Grand prize will be drawn live during Chatard-A-Bration on February 11. You need not be present to win. Early bird winner will be included in the grand prize drawing.
Click here to fill out the form to reserve your raffle tickets.
License # 000572
Donate to the Silent Auction
Experiences that you enjoy, others will enjoy! Please consider donating a week at a vacation or lake house, tickets to your favorite teams’ competitive events, wine & spirits, or gift cards to your favorite local businesses. Share your joy and donate to the auction!
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Reporting student tardies & absences |
Until parent access is granted to PowerSchool, please report any student tardies and/or absences by calling Marilynn Fagan, Attendance Officer, at 317-251-1451. |
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BCHS Wrestling invites all interested North Deanery wrestlers and their families to CYO Night on Thursday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. as the Trojans meet North Central at BCHS.
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Find the perfect gift for Trojans on your Christmas list with Bishop Chatard spiritwear! Lots of new items and some old favorites are available in the BCHS Spirit Shop, both in the store or online! Come and see us in our new and improved location in front of the cafeteria next to the concession stand.
Holiday Store Hours:
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Tuesday - Friday (full school days only).
The last full school day before the Christmas holiday break is Friday, Dec. 16.
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Friday, Dec. 9: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (during the Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball double header)
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Saturday, Dec. 17: 8:30 a.m. - noon (during the Freshman and JV Girls and Boys Basketball Shootout)
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Monday, Dec. 19: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (during the Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games and Wall of Fame Induction Night)
Click here to learn more about the Spirit Shoppe, to shop online, and for special sale events. Follow the BCHS Spirit Shoppe on twitter to get the latest info on new items, sales and special store hours.
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Registration for Enrollment Events now open |
Shadow at BCHS!
Registration for shadowing at Bishop Chatard High School is open! All 8th grade students are invited to join us for a full school day where they will attend classes, get a tour of the school, eat lunch, and participate in school activities with a current student. A shadowing experience is one of the most important ways your student can get a real look at what life is like at Bishop Chatard. Click here to register.
Register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru
Parents and guardians who are interested in learning more about Bishop Chatard can register for a Wednesday Walk-Thru. These sessions give parents and guardians the opportunity to hear a presentation from a member of our leadership team and take a tour of the school while classes are in session. These events, which start at 8 a.m. and last two hours, are held throughout the fall and winter. Space is limited so registration is required. Click here to learn more.
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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 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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Click here to see Mr. Boyle's weekly Student Life email (sent weekly to students).
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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