Wednesday, Feb. 14
- Ash Wednesday: All-School Mass
- SAT Prep Class: 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 15
- Communion: 7:20 a.m.
- Valentines Day Improv Show: 7 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 16
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Trinity Club Rosary: 8 a.m.
- African Dance Workshop: 11:05 a.m.
- Club Picture Day: 1:11 p.m.
- Early Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 19
- NO SCHOOL: Presidents Day
Tuesday, Feb. 20
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2024 NHS Induction Ceremony
Bishop Chatard held its 2024 National Honor Society induction ceremony on February 12, 2024. Congratulations to the following new inductees:
Lucy Acklin, Beckett Adler, Elaine Anderson, Samuel Bardach, Edward Benson, Neve Bielefeld, Carlotta Bolchini, Greta Borowski, Gregory Brown, Elizabeth Burchard, Samuel Bustamante, Harrison Campbell, Anna Caskey, Elisabeth Christenberry, Morgan Collins, Elizabeth Conder, Vivianne Corns, Lorenzo DeVettori, Anna Dixon, Jackson Donnelly, Julia Dunn, Kaylee Durnil, Hackeem Escarment, Anne Felts, Katherine Figura, Abigail Fix, Harrison Forestal, Eileen Forsee, Lucy Frasier, Gracen Gann, Ella Gries, Lily Gries, Gavin Guffey, Matthew Haas, James Haines, Mariana Hankee, Camdyn Hardaway, Camryn Hart, Karsyn Heim, Jaice Hoosier, Declan Hostettler, Rachael Hudson, Kaitlin Huehls, Cassandra Hunt, Nolan Jahn, Michael Jones, Maeve Kalesperis, Zoey Kidwell, Blake Konger, Courtney Kramer, Andrew Kroner, Emma Kroner, Keaton Kuehr, Reiley Kumler, Lucia Lake, Grace Lloyd, Lola Lomax, Matthew Marrano, Nicholas Marrano, Gregory Mates, Annie McAllister, Michael McGinley, Margaret McGowan, Margaret McNamar, Emily Meckauskas, Lauren Millard, Emilie Minch, Luke Monahan, Andrew Moriarty, Aidan Mungovan, Nathan O’Brien, Thomas O’Gara, Matthew Olivares, Alexander Paz, Alyssa Polackin, Alexandra Pozsgai, Landry Priser, Grayson Ratterman, John Reynolds, Riley Riggs, Catherine Roberson, Ashlie Rohan, Hanna Ross, Addison Sandifur, Zachary Smith, Reese Sochacki, Leonelle Stickel, Joshua Sweeney, Emma Townsend, Abigail Treida, Madison Turner, Renae Waugh, Mary Elizabeth Wirts, and Phalen Wynne.
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2024 Bishop Chatard Driver's Education Course
The Bishop Chatard Driver's Education course is certified by the Indiana BMV, and includes both the classroom requirement and behind-the-wheel instruction. The classroom portion will take place in June, and the driving instruction will be scheduled sometime within the months of June and July.
The course is open to BCHS students who are at least 15 years of age by May 25, 2024. The total cost of the program is $450. The deadline to sign-up is April 1, unless the course fills prior to that date.
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Spring Sport Yard Signs: Now Available Until April 17!
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BCHS Balding Eagles Post-Valentines Day Show: Thursday, Feb. 15
BCHS Balding Eagles Improv Team is BACK with a post-Valentine's Day show on Thursday, Feb. 15, at 7 p.m. in Guyton Theatre. Bring a date and share a laugh!
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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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Trinity Club Staff Appreciation Lunch: February 27
Trinity club will host our February Staff Appreciation Lenten-themed lunch on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Please consider volunteering. Please click the button below for more details or to sign-up. We are thankful for your help and support!
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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 Meeting: February 27
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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Spring 2025 Trip to Europe: Additional Seats Now Available!
Exciting news -- BCHS is opening up more seats on our Spring 2025 trip to Europe! Students will visit four European Capitals: Vienna, Munich, Prague and Zurich.
Parents and/or guardians, please join us and learn about the itinerary, activities, academic opportunities and the cost of the trip at our meeting on February 28 at 6 p.m. in Art Room A.
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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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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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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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Wednesday, Feb. 14: Ash Wednesday All-School Mass
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Thursday, Feb. 15: Communion in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Friday, Feb. 16 Adoration in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Wrestler Jack Davis Advances to State!
Congratulations to Jack Davis (132) on placing 3rd in the 2024 Wrestling Semi-State competition with three pins and a one-point loss to the defending state champ. Jack is headed to the State Meet on Friday, Feb. 16 at the Ford Center in Evansville. Good luck, Jack!
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BCHS Girls Basketball is Regional Champion!
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Girls Basketball team as they became 3A Regional Champions with a 64-60 win over Indian Creek on February 10. The Lady Trojans will play Danville on Saturday, Feb. 17, at Jasper High School at 10 a.m. With success, they will play again on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. for the semi-state championship. Good luck at the start of semi-state, Lady Trojans!
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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. Students can sign up here!
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BCHS CYO Soccer Coaching Clinic: Friday, Feb. 23
We are pleased to announce that we are hosting a coaching clinic for CYO soccer coaches on Friday, Feb. 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. Whether its your first time coaching or you're a seasoned vet, all are welcome! We will be going through technical and tactical aspects of the game, and a few strategies we use within our program to help develop our players. Please contact BCHS Boys Soccer Coach Mike Carney, mcarney@bishopchatard.org, if you would like to attend by February 22.
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BCHS CYO Futsal Tournament: March 2
Our boys soccer program will be hosting a CYO Futsal Tournament on March 2 form 6 to 9 p.m. This will be played in our Aux Gym, and will give your team the opportunity to play together prior to the season starting. If you would like your team to attend the Futsal Tournament, please email BCHS Boys Soccer Coach Mike Carney at mcarney@bishopchatard.org.
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Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp: Saturday, Feb. 24
There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove. Don't forget to sign up for the Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp! Walk-ins are welcome, but t-shirts are not guaranteed for anyone who registered after February 9. Click here for more details and online registration. The schedule can be found below:
- Grades 1 through 3: 9:00 to 11 a.m.
- Grades 4 and 5: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Grades 6 through 8: 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- $25 per student (includes camp and t-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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BCHS Trobotics: VEX Heritage Christian Competition Results
Congratulations to the BCHS Trobotics team for their performance at the Heritage Christian Competition on Saturday, February 10. All 5 teams had season best performances and team 5690T, composed of Andie Adams, Mark Gejdos, Meg McNamar and Zoe Williamson, made the tournament finals. Team 5690T won the Excellence Award, which is the highest award given at the competition. This award automatically qualifies the team for the state championship!
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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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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. 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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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