Congratulations to the BCHS girls basketball team, winning the 2023 3A Sectional with a victory over Heritage Christian. The Lady Trojans advanced to the championship game with hard-fought games: an overtime win vs Guerin Catholic, 45 – 43, and a 33-32 win over Brebeuf Jesuit. |
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Friday, February 10
Friday, February 11
Monday, February 13
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FREE Girls Basketball Regional ticket for BCHS students
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BCHS students are invited to claim a free ticket to cheer on the Lady Trojans vs Cascade at Greencastle High School on Saturday, Feb. 11, at 4 p.m., courtesy of a generous Trojan benefactor. Order deadline is Friday, Feb. 10, at 4 p.m. You will receive your ticket at the door in Greencastle (details emailed after order deadline). Click here to sign up for your free ticket!
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March 1: Juniors take SAT; All other grades e-Learning |
The Indiana Department of Education requires all juniors to take the SAT in the spring. Please note the following:
- Spring SAT School-Day for the Class of 2024 (current juniors) is March 1.
- No registration is required.
- There is no fee for this administration.
- Scores can be used for college admission and for Graduation Pathways.
- This SAT will be in an online/digital format.
A pre-administration session will take place in Theology III classes February 21 and 22 where students will receive a Student Guide with test information, test-taking tips and practice questions. Parents, please encourage your juniors to read through the Guide and practice at satpractice.org.
On March 1, all freshmen, sophomores and seniors will be at home e-learning on a synchronous schedule. Classes will be 30 minutes, and there will be a 30-minute break. The school day will end at 11:55 a.m. More information will be shared in the coming weeks in regards to e-learning and effective practices for live virtual learning.
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Financial Aid Applications
Financial Aid Applications for CURRENT families are due March 15. APPLY THROUGH FACTS. Applying by this deadline guarantees inclusion in the pool considered for BCHS financial aid for the 2023-2024 school year. Click here for more information.
Registration Deposits are due Feb. 28.
Registration deposits of $350/student ($500/family) for next year are due on February 28. If you have a current BCHS FACTS account, your deposit will be set up for automatic withdrawal on Feb. 28. Please contact Karen Feeney if you want to make other arrangements.
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Order a Music or Theatre Yard Sign |
Recognize your music or theatre performer with a BCHS yard sign! In case you missed the fall order, orders are open again: $25 for a one-sided sign or $35 for 2-sided (both sides are the same). This is an optional sign for personal yards. Order deadline is Friday, Feb. 17.
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Send a Singing Valentine! |
Purchase a singing valentine! $5 will purchase a singing valentine (by a quartet of BCHS music students), flowers and candy for your Valentine during seminar on Feb. 13 or Feb. 14. This is for students to students. Serenade orders can be made online. We are currently taking a waiting list! Click here for more information!
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Bishop Chatard will be hosting a History Bowl on Saturday, Feb. 25. (Please note: This date is different than what was originally reported.) The fun, fast-paced, buzzer-based competition is FREE and available to all students. Teams of 2 to 4 people will compete from approximately 9-10:30 a.m., and 1-3:30 p.m. (for winning teams).
*Note: from 10:30-noon, students may choose to participate in the Individual History “Bee” competition, too!
(Other students may leave for lunch, or Chic-fil-A will be available.)
Interested students can simply email history teacher Greg Miller at gmiller@bishopchatard.org, then show up on the 25th! The History Bowl is a nationally recognized program. Information about the organization can be found at www.historybowl.com.
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Dance-A-Thon sponsored by BCHS 4 Kids |
Dance the day away with your BCHS classmates on Sunday, Feb. 19, from noon to 7 p.m. in the BCHS main gym.
- Minimum $30 donation for admission.
- $10 extra for the awesome t-shirt!
- All proceeds benefit the kids at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital!
- Signup before Feb. 10 to guarantee your t-shirt.
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7th & 8th grade students: Join us for Band Jam March 4 |
Do you have a 7th or 8th grade student who plays a wind, string or percussion instrument, whether in the school band or other ensemble?
If so, Bishop Chatard invites him/her to come to our BAND JAM on Saturday morning, March 4, from 10 a.m. until noon. It will be a quick but awesome (fire!) opportunity to meet current members of the BCHS Band and other students who are also considering attending BCHS. And then, we will light…it…up and play some of our favorites TOGETHER! Be sure to bring an instrumen.
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Chatard-A-Bration: A Night in the Caribbean: February 11 |
Support the BCHS Fund-A-Need! Cafeteria Kitchen Renovation
This year's Fund-A-Need is for the much-needed cafeteria kitchen upgrade. We will be replacing several pieces of equipment that are past their useful life and requiring frequent maintenance. We will also be replacing cabinetry and installing an epoxy floor. All improvements are being made to maximize functionality, quality of the food product and hygiene. Click here to donate!
Goal: $50,000+
Cost: $120,000
Register for the Silent Auction
You don’t have to attend Chatard-A-Bration to bid and win in the Silent Auction. Register your mobile device and you can join in the fun and support your BC Trojans! Bidding is open now and ends at 9:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 11.
HOW TO REGISTER
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Go to https://qtego.net/qlink/chatard.
- Click the Register button and fill out the form. You are required to enter a credit card. You will ONLY be charged if you make a donation, win an auction item or purchase an Instabuy.
- After you register, click the blue link to access your personal bidding site.
HOW TO PLACE YOUR BIDS
- After you register, click the blue link to access your personal bidding site.
- Press the ‘Auction Item’ button to be directed to our fabulous auction items.
- Tap the item, enter in your bid, then hit submit!
License #: 000572
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Reporting student tardies & absences |
Please report any student tardies and/or absences by calling Marilynn Fagan, Attendance Officer, at 317-251-1451. |
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From the Counseling Office |
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Military Service Academy info for students
Click here to check out the recording from our Military Academy Information Session and helpful resources for any student considering a Military Service Academy. Interested Juniors should start the process in the coming months. Please contact Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Course Selections for 2023/2024 school year
School Counselors are meeting with current Freshmen, Sophomores and Juniors to discuss scheduling classes for next year. Please be on the lookout for course selection sheets coming home, which will include recommendations from teachers, instructions for selecting courses, and a list of all courses available to your child.
School counselors will meet one-on-one with your child before Spring Break to go over their choices.
Please reach out to your child’s school counselor if you have any questions!
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5 BC Wrestlers Advance to Semi-state!
Congratulations to the following BCHS wrestlers, who advanced to the 2023 Semi-State contest. The team placed 4th in the Regionals. Click here to read the sectional and regional results!
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Grace Hurley heads to State!
Congratulations to Grace Hurley, who placed second in last night's Regional diving competition, to advance to State on Feb. 11, at IUPUI. Read more about the latest Swimming & Diving accomplishments here.
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Softball Winter Camp: February 25
All softball players, grades 1 – 8, are invited to the 2023 BCHS Winter Softball Camp. Freshen up your softball skills while having fun with the Bishop Chatard Softball team. There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove than right now. Practice your throwing, hitting and fielding with both players and coaches from the high school team.
Join us to have a great time and learn a few things along the way! (There will be no pitching/catching at this clinic due to time/space constraints.)
The camp will be held at BCHS on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the auxiliary gym.
- 1st – 3rd Graders: 9:00 a.m. – 11 a.m.
- 4th – 6th Graders: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
- 7th – 8th Graders: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Cost: $25 per player (includes camp and t-shirt)
Camp details
- Please arrive 15 minutes early for check in.
- Wear softball pants, leggings or sweats.
- Bring your glove, bat and bag, if you have one. No cleats; please wear athletic shoes.
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Questions? Contact Head Softball Coach Kerry Lynch at klynch@bishopchatard.org
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BC Artists receive 13 Awards |
BCHS student-artists recently received awards for 13 of their artistic compositions in the 2023 Regional Scholastic Art Competition. Gold Key awarded works of art will continue to the New York National Awards. Click here to learn more about the awards!
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CSI: Chicago trip July 10-15 |
Campus Ministry is proud to announce CSI: Chicago July 10-15! This is a great opportunity for rising juniors and seniors to complete ALL of their Christian Services hours for next year during the summer!
Students will travel to Chicago and spend their time serving marginalized people at food banks, urban gardens, and other agencies. Applications are due March 3. Please contact Libbie Steiner at lsteiner@bishopchatard.org for the application and more information.
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Parents of seniors interested in purchasing a congratulatory ad in the yearbook can now place that order online. Payment and design must be submitted by March 16 to guarantee placement in the yearbook. Click here for more information.
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Q3 BCHS Career Seminar Speakers
In an effort to assist students in their career exploration process, sophomores, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to hear from Bishop Chatard alumni career speakers each quarter during Seminar A in the theatre room.
Signup for Q3 Seminar speakers is now open.
- Each student is expected to sign up for at least one career seminar this quarter during Seminar A.
- You are welcome to attend multiple seminars if you are interested in more than one.
- Be sure to sign up early as space will be limited for some of the presentations.
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Driver's Ed: Summer 2023
Bishop Chatard will be offering Driver Education this summer. The 2023 Summer Driver’s Education Course at Bishop Chatard is a state-certified course open to all BCHS students who are at least 15 years of age by May 27. The cost is $450, which includes both the classroom session and the in-car driving sessions. This course is open to only current or incoming BCHS students.
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Bishop Chatard Summer Camp registration is now open! |
Registration for 2023 Summer Camps is now open! Bishop Chatard is offering both athletic and enrichment camps designed to keep your students engaged and having fun in the summer!
Three weeks of summer camps will run June 12 - 15, June 19 - 22 and June 26 - 29. A variety of activities will be offered! From theatre, ceramics and robotics with our award-winning teachers, to a number of athletic camps with our champion high school coaches, we offer something for every North Deanery student at our Trojan Summer Camps!
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BCHS Spirit Shop
The BC Spirit Shop is open from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday on full school days.
Some State merch is still available! Get a short or long sleeve t-shirt or a sweatshirt to commemorate our “Sweet 16” before they are gone! Available in the store and online.
Can’t make it in to the store? Shop online 24/7! Select the “Take Home” option during checkout and your order will be sent home with your BCHS student for free! Or select the “Shipping” option and items will be delivered to your door ($10 shipping fee applied). Click here to shop online!
Follow the BCHS Spirit Shop on Twitter @ChatardS for news, sales and special store hours.
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Registration for Enrollment Events |
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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