Class of 2024 Wall of Fame Induction Ceremony - January 8

The Induction Ceremony for the Class of 2024 will take place on Wednesday, January 8, during the Boys JV and Varsity Basketball games, around 7:30 pm. Join us as the Trojans face off against Beech Grove, and celebrate the Class of 2024 inductees as they join their fellow honorees on the Bishop Chatard Wall of Fame. Don’t miss this special evening of recognition!

White Christmas Unscripted - December 20

The Balding Eagles Improv Team brings you snowy laughs at White Christmas Unscripted! Enjoy the show on Friday, December 20 at 7 pm in the Guyton Theater. Admission is free, and so are the laughs!

Service Academy Day Webinar - January 16

Would you like to learn more about our nation's military academies? Join this webinar to learn about the admissions process and experience of service academy life on Thursday, January 16 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm. Advanced registration is required. Please click here to register. A Zoom link will be sent out one hour prior to the start of the event.

Dad's Day 2025 - Week of January 27

Dad's Day is a cherished tradition at BCHS, where students invite their dads or a family member to enjoy breakfast and hear from an inspiring speaker before the school day begins. Stay tuned for more details coming soon!

Important Information for Senior Parents

FAFSA Help Night - January 8

Seniors and their families are invited to attend our FAFSA Help Night on Wednesday, January 8 from 5-7 pm in the cafeteria. There is no formal presentation, but there will be professionals from INvestEd Indiana to answer any questions you have. There will also be translation assistance available for Spanish speaking families. 

Many colleges have their own priority deadlines for the FAFSA. We strongly encourage families to attend this event to ensure all deadlines are met. Students and parent(s) should have their FSA ID created at least five days prior to this event. Please contact Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org with questions.

Cap & Gown Orders

Seniors are asked to turn in their cap/gown and graduation product orders online through Herff Jones using promo code 2025GRAD. Please contact Lisa Barnes or Beth Brogan with any questions.

Important Information for Junior Parents

Coffee with the Counselors

Junior Parents! If you are interested, please join us for Coffee with the Counselors in the cafeteria on Thursday, January 9 at 8:00 am for a meeting about college preparation. We will briefly talk about some of the tasks current juniors can work on to prepare for college applications next year. Though this is mainly for junior parents, parents of students grades 9-11 are welcome to attend if they want to get a head start collecting information about the college process. Please fill out this form if you plan on attending.

Junior SAT Preparation Course

BCHS is hosting a Junior SAT Preparation Course on Wednesday evenings from January 29 to March 5, 6:00-8:00 pm. Registration details will be shared in the parent newsletter after Christmas Break. The course fee is $150. For more information, please contact Katie Schaffner or Katie Hilton.

Indiana Youth Rally & Mass for Life

BCHS students will have the opportunity to join high school students from across the state in standing up for the pro-life cause on Wednesday, January, 22 at the Indiana Youth Rally & Mass for Life. Students can click here to register. Please contact Matt Hilton with any questions.

21st Century Scholar Information Night - January 22

Students and parents of students enrolled in the 21st Century Scholar program are invited to join us for an information night on January 22 from 6-7:30 pm in Room 102. Bring a phone or device and:

• Learn more about the basics and benefits of the program
• Learn how to create a ScholarTrack account
• Learn about significant opportunities for college scholarships
• Ask questions of representatives from the Indiana 21st Century Scholar Program

Enrollment letters for freshmen and sophomores were sent via mail in early October from the Indiana Department of Education. Juniors and seniors would have had the opportunity to be enrolled by a parent or guardian in 7th or 8th grade. Abbey Saurine has been in touch with all junior and senior 21st Century students. 

If you have any questions regarding your student’s eligibility or enrollment in the program, please reach out to Abbey Saurine.

Brooke Nichole Lahr Scholarship for International Missions Work

The Brooke Nichole Lahr Scholarship for International Missions, an Advisor Fund through the Indianapolis Archdiocese, supports young adults in funding their first mission trip abroad. Established by friends and family of Brooke Nichole Lahr, a St. Gabriel Church parishioner, the fund honors her legacy by enabling others to continue her work. Since its inception in 2014, the scholarship has helped 66 young adults embark on their first international mission trips.

Click here to learn more about Brooke's mission and to apply for the scholarship. Scholarships are need-based and intended to supplement, not fully cover, trip costs. Applicants must be 15–24 years old and planning their first mission trip. The application deadline is January 20, 2025.

For more information, please contact Kimberly Pohovey in the Office of Stewardship and Development at the Archdiocese of Indianapolis at kpohovey@archindy.org or 317-236-1568.  

Last Chance to Shop Before Break!

Trojans gear makes great gifts and stocking stuffers! The Trojan Shoppe will be open today from 4:30-6:30 pm. This will be the last chance to shop before break!

Regular school day hours will resume after break, Tuesday-Friday from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Or shop online any time! Questions? Email spiritshop@bishopchatard.org.