Please join us at BCHS for Back-to-School Night tonight! |
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Wednesday, Aug. 16
- Back-to-School Night & Senior Parent Mtg.
Thursday, Aug. 17
- Morning prayer in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
- Theatre & Improv call-out & Pizza Party: 3:30 in Kyle Guyton Theatre
- Choir Auditions, after school
Friday, Aug. 18
- Eucharistic Adoration in Chapel: 7:20 a.m.
- Dismissal: 2:11 p.m.
- Choir Auditions, after school
Monday, Aug. 21
Tuesday, Aug. 22
- Black Student Union Call-out meeting during seminar
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Back-to-School Night & Class of 2024 Parent Meeting |
Bishop Chatard will hold its annual Back-to-School Night on Wednesday, Aug. 16. A meeting for parents of seniors covering important events and requirements of your student's senior year will immediately follow.
Schedule pick-up for Back-to-School night will occur from 5 to 5:30 p.m. in the Varsity Gymnasium. The presentation and class visits will begin at 5:30 p.m. and conclude by 7:20 p.m. The Class of 2024 Parent Meeting will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the Varsity Gym. This meeting is for parents of seniors.
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Theatre & Improv Call-out Meeting: Thursday, Aug. 17 |
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Choir Auditions being held Aug. 17 & 18 |
Auditions for BCHS Advanced choirs, Vox Troiano (troy-AH-no) and Sounds of Silas will be held this Thursday, Aug. 17, and Friday, Aug. 18, after school in the piano lab, Room 110. More information can be found on the posters around the school, by talking with current choir members, or by emailing or talking to Mr. Duray. Learn more here.
SAVE THE DATE! BCHS Fall Concert will be held on October 9.
All are invited to attend!
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BCHS Black Student Union Call-out Meeting Aug. 22 |
The BCHS Black Student Union will be holding a call-out for the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday, Aug. 22, during Seminar in Room 103. The club's goal is to celebrate and learn about Black culture through guest speakers, field trips, social events, and by planning Black History Month celebrations around the school. All current students are welcome to join! |
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Class of 2027 Grandparents Mass |
Bishop Chatard will be hosting the Class of 2027 Freshman Grandparent Mass on September 14. Grandparents and grandchildren alike enjoy this special morning, as they gather for the all-school Mass with a light reception immediately following.
Mass will begin at 8:40 a.m. All grandparents of our freshman students are invited to join us!
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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 a few upcoming opportunities:
Lord's Pantry at Anna's House -- Aug. 29 from 4 to 7:30 p.m.
Students are invited to join us on Tuesday, Aug. 29, to serve at The Lord's Pantry at Anna's House. We will be helping the community at Anna's house by doing some basic room painting. We will travel by bus, leaving BCHS at 3:30 p.m. and returning around 7:30 p.m. Students may also provide their own transportation -- the address is 303 N. Elder, Indianapolis, Indiana 46222. Students are asked to sign up in advance. Click here for more information or to sign up.
CSI Cincinnati -- Fall Break, Oct. 16 - 21
Students participating in CSI Cincinnati 2023 will spend the week practicing Christian service, learning about Catholic Social Teaching, spending time in prayer prayer, and living in community with their peers. The trip is open to all students, with priority given to Juniors and Seniors. The trip will satisfy the entire Christian Service expectation. Interested students should submit an application no later than Friday, Sept. 1. The Cost of the trip is $350 per student. Click here for more information or to apply.
Students interested in these service opportunities are encouraged to see Mr. Milton for more information.
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BCHS Prescription & Over-the-Counter Medication Forms |
Does your child have allergies or medicine (prescription or over-the-counter) that might be needed during the day? Please click here to learn more and access forms that need to be completed.
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Complete your PowerSchool Registration ASAP |
If you have not yet completed Bishop Chatard's annual PowerSchool registration, you are asked to complete this process now. Please go into your ArchIndy PowerSchool Parent Portal and update your information. Every parent is required to review and update information in the Archdiocese PowerSchool Parent Portal annually for all students enrolled. If you have more than one student, please complete this process for every student.
If you have a freshman or transfer student, you previously received a separate email with the subject line "BC Parent Portal Registration." This email will have the personalized data that you will need to add your student and complete this process. Please note: Until registration is complete, some students may have only one parent/guardian email available for use. If you do not receive the email in your inbox, please be sure to check your spam/junk folder.
Instructions for signing into your PowerSchool Parent Portal
Step 1: Go to archindy.powerschool.com -- This will take you to the Archdiocese PowerSchool Student and Parent Sign-In Page.
Step 2: If you have previously signed into the Archdiocese PowerSchool Parent Portal, please sign in to your existing account. This is the username and password that you may use for another student.
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Download the BCHS Parent App |
For quick and easy access to many other often-used resources on the BCHS website, download the BCHS Parent App to your Home Screen! Click here to download.
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Visit the BCHS Spirit Shop for Trojan gear
Get ready for the new school year and busy fall sports season 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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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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Order Fall Yard Sign by Aug. 18
Recognize your fall sport athlete with a BCHS yard sign! Online orders are now open: $25 for a one-sided sign or $35 for two-sided (both sides are the same). This is an optional sign for personal yards.
Order deadline is Friday, Aug. 18.
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Girls Volleyball CYO Night is Sept. 6
The Bishop Chatard High School Girls Volleyball team is hosting a CYO Night on Wednesday, Sept. 6. Trojans will take on Herron High School. Grade and middle-school volleyball players are invited to wear their grade or middle school t-shirt or jersey and enter free of charge!
Arrive at Bishop Chatard a little before 6:30 p.m. and meet Coach Schroeder behind the Trojans JV bench in the Varsity Gym. Players will help with warm ups and then line the court to high-five athletes as they enter the court. T-shirts will be handed out to the first attendees through the door.
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Girls Soccer North Deanery Night is Sept. 12
The Bishop Chatard Girls Soccer team invites grade and middle school soccer players to join us for North Deanery Night on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The Trojans will play Covenant Christian with a 6 p.m. kickoff. Mark your calendars! More details will be provided on the Trojan Girls Soccer webpage when available.
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Join Trojan Boys Soccer for upcoming community opportunities |
The BCHS Boys Soccer team is offering several outreach opportunities to engage the Trojan community in soccer. Please consider attending one or more of the games listed below.
Aug. 26 at 7:30 p.m. -- Alumni Night:
Former Bishop Chatard players are invited to dust off those old cleats and kick the ball around with your former teammates. You will play at halftime of the varsity game.
Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. -- CYO Night:
Elementary or middle school soccer players are invited to wear their soccer jersey to the game to get in free of charge, be ball boys for the night, and play at halftime of the varsity match.
Sept. 9 at 2:30 p.m. -- Charity Day:
Donate gently used soccer equipment that will go to a good cause.
Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. -- Senior Day:
Come out and support this year's seniors!
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Royal Irish Rugby Fall 7s Team |
Royal Irish Rugby will be fielding a team for the fall 7s season. The first practice will be held on Aug. 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. at Riverwood Park (located at 7201 Crittenden Avenue). This is a more laid back, casual season with two practices per week (Tues/Thurs 6-7:30 p.m.) and matches on four Sundays (September/October). Please direct questions to Coach Rankin at 317-507-4250. |
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Feud Before the Feud is Sept. 7 |
Sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation, join the BCHS and Cathedral communities as they gather to support this community cause helping families dealing with Muscular Dystrophy. “The Feud Before the Feud” will take place on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 5-9:00 p.m., at the Northside Events & Social Club, 2100 E. 71st St.
You will hear from the head coaches of both football teams. Cheer on a real game of Family Feud: The Sullivans (Bishop Chatard) vs the O’Hara’s (Cathedral), participate in live and silent auctions and more fun!
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5885 Crittenden Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220
P: 317.251.1451 | F: 317.251.3648
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