Wednesday, Jan. 31
- Catholic Schools Week
- Rosary: During Seminar
- North Deanery Spell Bowl: 4 p.m.
- SAT Prep Class: 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 1
- Catholic Schools Week
- All-School Mass
- Trojan Intent Form Due
- Boys Basketball North Deanery Night
Friday, Feb. 2
- Catholic Schools Week
- Adoration: 7:20 a.m.
- Pep Session
- Early Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 5
Tuesday, Feb. 6
- Boys Volleyball Callout: During Seminar
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Catholic Schools Week: Ends February 2
Join us in celebrating Catholic Schools Week with some exciting events! Students may participate in themed spirit days, prayer experiences and so much more! Provided below is the remaining schedule:
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Thursday, Feb. 1: Celebrating Vocations
- Dress: School Uniform for All-School Liturgy
- Seniors: Dress Up Attire (see details below)
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Friday, Feb. 2: Celebrating Faculty, Staff, and Volunteers
- Dress: Dress like your favorite Teacher/Staff Member
- Adoration will be available throughout the school day during theology classes
- Pep Session: Seniors vs. Faculty Basketball Game
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Seniors are Invited to Dress Up for Thursday Mass
At BCHS, it is a long-standing privilege for seniors to dress up for Mass, and we are excited to extend this opportunity to our Class of 2024 this Thursday, February 1. While choosing the attire for Mass, we encourage students to pay close attention to the dress code specifications for senior Mass in the BCHS Student Handbook. Any confusion or uncertainty about what is acceptable should be addressed with the administration or a teacher prior to Thursday. As always, we look forward to celebrating Mass with out senior leaders!
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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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The Addams Family Spring Musical: Cast Announced
Congratulations to the cast for the 2024 BCHS Spring Musical, The Addams Family! The play will be presented on April 18 to 20. Click here to check out the cast and watch for ticket sales in early spring.
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Military Service Academy Info Session Recordings
Please see the attached document that includes our congressional nomination pages and recordings from our military service academy information session on January 18. Please reach out to Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org with any questions.
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Important Information Regarding the Cafeteria
Please by sure to check your students lunch account and pay off any negative balances. Please reach out to Cafeteria Manager Michael Dlugosz at mdlugosz@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451, ext. 2240, with any questions.
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Important Reminder about Reporting Student Absences
If a student is absent from school because of an illness or an emergency, a parent or guardian is required to notify the school office before 8 a.m. on the day the student is not in school. Parents will be notified by 10 a.m. if their student is not present and we have not received notification.
BCHS offers three convenient ways for a parent to report absences, late arrivals, or early departures: by phone, through the SchoolMessenger website or using the SchoolMessenger app.
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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. Seniors who would like to take the test are permitted to do so by reaching out to their guidance counselor. 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 eLearning 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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Chatard-A-Bration 2024: 'Dancing Through the Decades' is February 10
Join us at Bishop Chatard High School on Saturday, Feb. 10, from 5:30 to 11 p.m. for Chatard-A-Bration 2024! Choose an era that gets your feet moving as you dress for the decade. Think the groovy Beatles for the 60's, boogie down with the Bee Gee's in the 70's, get gnarly with Fleetwood Mac in the 80's, or dress da bomb as you get jiggy with Pearl Jam in the 90's. Click below to RSVP by January 31.
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Stay tuned for more details and silent auction sneak peeks on Instagram and Facebook. Check out the latest reveal on the BCHS Chatard-A-Bration website! If you are not following our institutional social medias, click below to do so.
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Students named to 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
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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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Substitute Teachers needed at Trojan Tots Preschool!
Trojan Tots Preschool is looking for substitute teachers to work with our young Trojans. This position has flexible hours between 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Our preschool serves ages 6 weeks to 5 years old. Trojan Tots follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. For more information, please contact Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org or (317) 254-5437.
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Trinity Club News!
Is one of your New Year's resolutions to get more involved with Bishop Chatard High School? The Trinity Club is the parent-teacher-staff organization at BCHS.
We encourage parents to join our ranks and volunteer for upcoming events including Chatard-A-Bration and the Dance-A-Thon, among others. Trinity Club sponsors the monthly staff appreciation lunches and hosts a monthly rosary in the St. Benedict Center (SBC) Chapel.
Click here to learn more about activities in 2024!
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SAVE THE DATE: BCHS Dance-A-Thon is
March 8
BCHS Dance-A-Thon is a long standing, student-run tradition dedicated to raising funds and awareness for Peyton Manning's Children Hospital. This event will take place on March 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. in the BCHS main gym.
This year, BCHS is also opening the event to North Deanery students in 5th through 8th grade. Participants will have the opportunity to learn a dance, mingle with high school students and engage in other fun activities! Registration will be available closer to the date.
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Class of 2028 Trojan Intent Form
Families who have received an acceptance letter for a student in the Class of 2028 are kindly requested to submit their Trojan Intent form as soon as possible. Forms must be submitted no later than February 1 to secure a spot for your incoming freshman.
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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!
Area 2: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching: There are currently no Area 2 service opportunties, stay tuned!
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, Jan. 31: Rosary in the SBC Chapel during Seminar
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Thursday, Feb. 1: All School Mass
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Friday, Feb. 2: Adoration in the SBC Chapel at 7:20 a.m.
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Boys Basketball North Deanery Night: February 1
Join us for North Deanery CYO Night at the Boys Basketball game vs. Roncalli on Thursday, Feb. 1. We will have the Trojan Horse on hand for dinner, pregame meeting with Coach Roseman, special seating behind the team, varsity halftime fun with a Christ the King vs. St. Simon scrimmage and a post-game prayer on the court. Wear your team jersey for free admission! Dinner will be served at 5:45 p.m. We hope to see you there!
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Bishop Chatard Boys Volleyball: Open Gyms & Callout Meeting
BCHS boys who intend to try out for the upcoming volleyball season should attend the callout meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6 during Seminar in the Main Gym. Open gyms will take place on Thursday, Feb. 1; Saturday, Feb. 3, and Tuesday, Feb. 6. All BCHS boys are welcome to attend. Tryouts will take place on Monday, Feb. 26. Click here to view the timing of events and for more details.
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Bishop Chatard Winter Softball Camp: February 24
All softball players, grades 1 through 8, are invited to join the 2024 BCHS Winter Softball Camp. Refresh your skills and have fun while doing it! There is no better time to dust off your bat and glove. Click here for more details and online registration. Please register by February 9 to guarantee a t-shirt! We will accept registrations after February 9, but your child will not be guaranteed a camp 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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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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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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