Students had the opportunity to go on the annual European Spring Break Trip. The group headed to Spain and Portugal this year with both Executive Director of Mission Integration Libbie Steiner and Art Teacher Lisa Johnson as chaperones. Check out the various updates and photos from the trip on the BCHS Arts Twitter account!
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Friday, April 7
- 12 p.m. Dismissal
- Good Friday
Saturday, April 8
Monday, April 10
- Easter Monday - No School
Tuesday, April 11
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Fiddler on the Roof: Tickets now on sale |
Tickets are now on sale for this year's spring musical, Fiddler on the Roof happening on April 20, 21 and 22 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). Click here to learn more and reserve your tickets.
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Purchase your tickets to this year's Prom: "An Evening on the Red Carpet!" Students are invited to the Fountain Square Theatre on Saturday, April 29, from 7:00-10:30 p.m. (Students must arrive no later than 7:30 and stay until 10:00). Each ticket is $50. Light snacks will be available at the event, but dinner will not be served. Only Juniors & Seniors can attend. Click here to purchase tickets, to view the guest form and to learn more!
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Van Hibbeln wins 2023 Serra Club competition |
Congratulations to senior Van Hibbeln, winner of the Serra Club of Indianapolis 2023 John D. Kelley Vocations Essay competition in the 12th grade category. Van’s essay, titled "The Eucharist, Our Cornerstone," will be published in an upcoming issue of The Criterion, and he will be honored and receive a cash prize at a Serra Club luncheon.
This year, the Serra Club asked students to write about how a saint’s devotion to the Eucharist enabled him or her to fulfill their vocation, and how that love of the Eucharist inspires people today. Of Van’s essay, organizers of the contest wrote, “We received many essays from around the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and our judges selected your essay as the best among those submitted by all students at your grade level.”
The John D. Kelley Vocations Essay contest is open to any Catholic student in grades 7 through 12 in parochial, public or homeschool systems in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
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Parent Volunteer Opportunities |
The BCHS Trinity Club is offering a number of opportunities for BCHS parent volunteers to sign up for upcoming spring events. These events include the senior grandparent Mass, Walkathon, Honors Night, Baccalaureate and Graduation. Click here to learn more and sign up.
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Save the Date: Senior Blood Drive! |
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Cafeteria account information for seniors |
- Class of 2023: All negative accounts must be reconciled by graduation in order to receive your cap and gown.
- Seniors with a positive balance over $20 will be refunded before July 1 of the graduation year.
- Account balances may also be transferred to incoming family members by a formal parental request (via phone or email).
- Balances under $20 will be donated back to the school unless a formal request (via phone or email) is made by July 1 of the graduation year.
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The Little Sisters of the Poor St. Augustine Home is excited to be able to invite BCHS back for our annual St. Augustine Prom on Friday, April 14, from 7 - 9 p.m. (Arrive at 6:30 and plan to stay after to help tear down). The St. Augustine Prom is a fun service opportunity for students while presenting an enjoyable evening for residents.
Dress to impress! Details about dress code will be discussed at a student meeting on Thursday, April 6, during Seminar.
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Order Spring Sport Yard Signs |
Recognize your spring sport athlete with a BCHS yard sign! Online orders are now open: $25 for a one-sided sign or $35 for 2-sided (both sides are the same). This is an optional sign for personal yards.
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The Boys and Girls Track and Field program competed at the Indoor State Meet in March 2023 with great performances across the board. The Boys were Indoor State Champ and the Girls were State Runner-up. Click here to learn more.
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Bishop Chatard Summer Camps |
For three weeks in June, campers will have the opportunity to explore new interests, develop creative skills, and challenge themselves playing sports. Led by experienced teachers, coaches and creative directors, summer camps at Bishop Chatard provide a nurturing environment for children to learn, grow and make new friends.
Past favorites are returning, and we've added a few new camps for children to enjoy. Click here to secure your student's camps today! New users will be prompted to create an account when completing their first camp registration, while parents who have registered a camper in the past using the ACTIVE system may sign into their previous account.
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Service Hours are due April 15 |
All Christian Service hours need to be completed by April 15! Please check in with your student(s) to see how they are doing in completing their hours. If they have not logged any hours, it's time to get to work!
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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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Important Information for Seniors
As graduation approaches, seniors need to be aware of a few things!
- Seniors were sent an "exit form" to complete no later than April 24
- If students haven't already, all college acceptances, senior awards and scholarships need to be sent to Mrs. Saurine. You can either print them out or take a screenshot. This needs to be done by April 21 at the latest!
- College Decision Day is May 1. Many institutions are going to require a decision and deposit by May 1, so be sure students are keeping track of those deadlines.
- If students are playing a college sport, they need to request their final amateurism certificate in their NCAA account.
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21st Century Scholars: June 30 deadline for 8th graders
If you have a current 8th grade student, June 30 is the deadline for income-eligible families to apply for the 21st Century Scholars Program. This program pays up to 100% of tuition at public colleges in Indiana and part of the tuition at private or independent colleges. Students in the program have to complete tasks each year of high school to remain eligible.
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Cheerleading Clinic & Tryouts |
All current students and incoming freshmen interested in 2023-2024 cheerleading are invited to attend the cheer call-out meeting, clinic and tryouts. No experience needed.
- Incoming Freshmen Review: April 16: Come to the auxiliary gym at 5:15 p.m. (before the clinic) to review motions, kicks, jumps before learning new material from 6 - 8 p.m.
- Cheer Clinic for ALL is Sunday, April 16, from 6 - 8 p.m. This is a skill review. Tryout material will also be taught.
- Cheer Tryout for ALL is Monday, April 17, from 6 - 8 p.m. Tryout material will be performed.
- Attire: For the clinic and tryouts, please meet in the Aux Gym. Attire is solid color shorts and shirt, cheer shoes or something similar, hair up, and no jewelry.
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Attention Senior Parents: A message from senior picture photographer Sarah Shields |
If you have not had a chance to view your son or daughter's senior headshots, please take advantage of this opportunity to view them here: Class of 2023. They turned out great this year, and we don’t want you to miss your chance to purchase a download or a print.
Your child was sent a login code on photo day, but if that has been lost, please send senior picture photographer Sarah Shields your child's name at (text) 419-351-7144 or (email) sarah@sarahshieldsphotography.com, and the code will be sent to you.
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BCHS Spirit Shop
Check out our new items for spring!
The BC Spirit Shop is open from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday - Friday on full school days.
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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Bring your family and join Bishop Chatard on Saturday, April 8, at 9:30 a.m. for the Annual BCHS Easter Egg Hunt! Children are invited to bring their Easter baskets to collect eggs on the front lawn of the school. The Easter Egg Hunt begins promptly at 9:30 a.m. led by our special guest, the Easter Bunny! Following the hunt, all are welcome to continue the Easter fun on the front lawn!
To ensure the safety of all the children, we have made arrangements to block Crittenden Ave. from vehicle traffic beginning at 9 a.m. Please park in the back of the school. That lot can be accessed prior to 9 a.m. from Crittenden or from Keystone, Northgate and 58th St. at any time. Click here to RSVP.
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Donate your Used Uniforms & Spiritwear |
We need your used uniforms and spiritwear for the annual Used Uniform Sale. A box will be placed outside Door 10 for donations from mid-April through the sale. Until then, donations can be dropped off at the school office or at the home of Jennifer Zyromski at 5732 Broadway St., Indianapolis, 46220.
Mark Your Calendars: The Used Uniform sale will take place coinciding with the Freshman Parent Orientation, exact date usually in early to mid-June. More information to come!
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BCHS will offer Health Class during the summer 2023. One credit hour is earned for the course and cost is $200. Classes run Monday to Friday, from June 5 – 23, from 8 to 11:30 a.m.
This course will be conducted in-person at BCHS.
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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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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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