Bishop Chatard's Spanish National Honor Society inducted 14 new members into its Manuel Zapata Olivella Chapter at a ceremony held on December 8. Congratulations to the following students: Maddie Barbar, Maddalena Bolchini, Claire Cady, Caroline Clapacs, Anna Erdosy, Andrew Hasbrook, Morgan Heim, Donovan Hibbeln, Logan Jarzyniecki, Molly Koers, Maisie McMahon, Claire O'Gara, Madelyn Pearson and Margaret Ryan. |
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Thursday, December 9
Friday, December 10
- 2:11 p.m. Dismissal
- Senior-Directed One Acts
Monday, December 13
Tuesday, December 14
Friday, December 17
- Last day before Christmas break begins
- Improv Show
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Join the BCHS Holiday Diaper Drive |
The Bishop Chatard community is in the midst of a service project to assist those that Catholic Charities and St. Vincent DePaul serves throughout the year, and during this season of giving we invite all school families to help!
For the next couple of days, diapers, baby wipes, disinfectant wipes and non-latex gloves will be collected at the beginning of each school day in the BCHS parking lot at Door 10. Donations will be accepted through Friday, Dec. 10. Click here to read more about the people this project will serve. Thank you for your continuing prayers and donations in support of these individuals.
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Dance Marathon sponsored by BCHS 4 Kids |
Dance the day away with your BCHS classmates on Sunday, January 16 from 12 - 7 p.m. in the BCHS main gym.
Admission is a donation of $30 and only $10 extra for the awesome t-shirt! All proceeds benefit the kids at Riley and Peyton Manning Children's Hospital!
Register with a BCHS email address before Dec. 17 to guarantee your t-shirt or by Jan. 14 to participate. Click here to fill out the form and view the flyer here. Contact Michelle Kowal at mkowal@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Senior Directed One Acts: Dec. 9 - 10 |
The BCHS Theatre Department presentd One Act plays directed by members of the Class of 2022!
- Thursday Dec. 9 at 6 p.m.
- Friday Dec. 10 at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. In Guyton Theater
Admission is free, but free-will donations to support the theatre department are always welcome. Click here for more information and to reserve your tickets! Contact Tristan Zavaleta at tzavaleta@bishopchatard.org with questions.
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Come out on Friday, Dec. 17, for a sweet treat and to support the BCHS Varsity Girls Basketball team at 6 p.m. and the Varsity Boys Basketball team at 7:30 p.m. as they each take on Covenant Christian. Best Buddies will be selling all sorts of fun holiday favorites and would love to see you all there! Contact Amy Bultinck at abultinck@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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BC Balding Eagles Improv Team Christmas Special: Dec. 18 |
Chatard Balding Eagles Improv Team presents: Santa Claus is Comin' to Town
An Unscripted Christmas Comedy Show.
Watch the BCHS Improv Comedy team perform their way through a retelling of the classic Christmas special "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town" without a script! Fun for all ages! There will be two performances on Dec. 18 at 2:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the Kyle Guyton Theater. Admission is free but donations are always accepted. Contact Tristan Zavaleta at tzavaleta@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Herff-Jones Graduation Orders due Dec. 9 |
Bishop Chatard's Herff-Jones representative talked to the Class of 2022 last week about graduation items that may be ordered. Seniors were sent home with a packet that was given to them during the meeting.
Parents are asked to please complete these forms to order graduation items by tomorrow, Dec. 9. The Herff-Jones representatives will be at Bishop Chatard collecting deposits and taking orders during all lunch periods on Thursday. Orders may also be done online. More information can be found in your student's packet.
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From the Counseling Office |
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The 2021 PSAT scores have been released. Click here to watch a video and read more information about understanding the test scores.
Test booklets were distributed to students in their seminar class this week for review. Students can also link their College Board account with Khan Academy to create a personalized study plan for the SAT. BCHS will also be offering an evening prep class to prepare for the SAT; more info will be available in coming weeks.
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Peer Tutoring and Finals Prep |
As we approach the first semester finish line, there will be extra peer tutors available for Chemistry, Geometry, Spanish and Algebra. Students who are struggling in these classes are encouraged to stop by Room 213 to let their counselor know and connect them with a tutor.
National Honor Society members are also offering a Prepping for Finals Room after school on December 6 - 9 and December 13 where students can get help organizing their notes, completing study guides, and studying for finals. It will be available from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Exact location will be posted when available.
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Countryman receives Academic MVP Award |
BCHS senior Patrick Countryman received the Kiwanis Colts Academic MVP Scholarship at the Kiwanis International’s 65th Annual Marion County High School Football Awards held on December 3. According to Trojan Football Coach Rob Doyle, this award is based on GPA and citizenship and is the top academic award presented to a football student athlete in Indianapolis.
Countryman, a defensive back and wide receiver on the Trojan football squad, has a GPA of 4.6. This is the second consecutive year that a Bishop Chatard student has won this award.
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Class of 2020 & 2021 Athletic Wall of Fame inductees honored |
Graduates of Bishop Chatard's classes of 2020 and 2021 who qualified for the school's Athletic Wall of Fame will be recognized in an induction ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 18, at BCHS. The ceremony will occur in the Varsity Gym at the conclusion of the JV Girls Basketball game (approximately 7 p.m.).
Click here for game information and click here to view a list of graduates being honored.
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Lily Cridge wins second place in Nationals |
Congratulations to BCHS junior Lily Cridge, as she finished second in the Garmin Running Lane National Meet in Huntsville, Alabama, on Dec. 4. She ran the 5000m course in 16 minutes, 22.81 seconds.
The previous girls Indiana cross country record was 16:52.25, set by Mishawaka’s Anna Rohrer in 2015.
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Spirit Shoppe Christmas Hours & Delivery |
This Christmas, give the Trojan fan on your shopping list the gift of Bishop Chatard spirit wear! Lots of new items and some old favorites are available through the BCHS Spirit Shoppe, either in the store or online!
Spirit Shoppe December Hours
- 11:30 – 1:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday on FULL school days
- Saturday, Dec. 11 – 10:00-noon
- Monday, Dec. 13 – 11:30-1:30 p.m.
- Friday, Dec.17 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, Dec. 21 – 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Holiday Delivery Info
Orders placed online have the following options for delivery:
- Shipped for a flat $10 fee. Orders should be placed by Dec. 13 to help ensure Christmas delivery
- Sent home with a student for FREE: Last day for this option is Dec. 13 – the last full day for students before break
- This is a Gift – Pick up in the Store for FREE: This option is only available for the December hours when the Spirit Shoppe is open (see above). The customer will be notified when their item is ready to be picked up in the Spirit Shoppe
Click here to access Bishop Chatard's online Spirit Shoppe and to learn more about the products offered!
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BCHS currently has job openings for a variety of positions including: ASL Teacher; Speech Teacher; Speech, Media, Photography & Yearbook teacher; Cooks (2 positions), and part-time cafeteria help. Click here to learn more!
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Cafeteria News for 2021-2022 |
New this year – FREE lunch & breakfast for all students! The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved all schools to offer free lunch and breakfast (where available) to ALL students, regardless of income, for the entire 2021-2022 school year. This means students will receive their USDA ‘Meal Deal” FREE OF CHARGE this school year. Click here for more information on the BCHS Cafeteria!
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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