Volunteers Needed!

Christmas on Crittenden - Friday, December 6

The Trinity Club needs a few more volunteers to help with activities in the Auxiliary Gym during Christmas on Crittenden. Click here to sign up!

Staff Cookie & Snack Bar Help - Tuesday, December 10

The Trinity Club is organizing a cookie and snack bar for teachers on Tuesday, December 10. Staff will have an opportunity to fill a gift bag with cookies and snacks to share with their families. Please click here to donate or volunteer to help.

Caffeination Station Help - Wednesday, December 11

Campus Ministry is looking for a few volunteers to help pass out coffee and hot chocolate to staff and students as they arrive at school. Click here to volunteer.

Thank you to all of our volunteers for making this season special for our staff and students!

Infant & Toddler Donations Drive - This Week!

Students can drop off donations at Door 5 or Door 10 before school. Donations will also be accepted during Christmas on Crittenden on Friday, December 6. Join us in spreading holiday joy and helping Catholic Charities provide a wonderful Christmas for families in need! Contact Matt Hilton with any questions.

Important Information for Senior Parents!

December College Counseling Newsletter

This week seniors were emailed the December College Counseling Newsletter, which features very important information and to-do's for seniors applying to colleges. Please click here for the newsletter.

FAFSA Help Night - January 8

Seniors and their families are invited to attend our FAFSA Help Night on 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.

Cap & Gown Orders

Seniors are asked to turn in their cap/gown and graduation product order forms and deposits in the cafeteria during lunch periods. Or, you can place orders online through Herff Jones using promo code 2025GRAD.

Please contact Abbey Saurine at asaurine@bishopchatard.org for questions or assistance.

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. Watch for an opportunity to register soon. Contact Matt Hilton with any questions.

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.  

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.

Class of 2029 & Financial Aid Application Deadline - Tomorrow

The deadline for submitting applications for the Bishop Chatard High School Class of 2029 is tomorrow, Thursday, December 5. If you have submitted your student's application, you should have received an email to let you know that your application is complete, or what supporting documents are still needed to complete it. Please check your spam folder if you have not received this email.

Tomorrow is also the deadline to submit a financial aid application. All families with an incoming freshman who are interested in financial assistance must complete the FACTS application by the deadline.  

Please contact Karen Aruta, Enrollment Manager, at karuta@bishopchatard.org or 317-251-1451 ext. 2234 with questions. Visit the enrollment web page for more information.

Weather Delays & Cancellations

In the event of school delays or cancellations, Bishop Chatard will communicate information through local media, on our website, on BCHS social media, and by text, phone and email.*

If school is cancelled, campus will be closed during school hours and we will conduct school as an e-learning day. Students and parents can access our e-learning day procedures and policies here. Please contact the main office with any questions or concerns.

*To receive text, phone and email messages, you must have registered in PowerSchool at the beginning of the school year. If you are not registered, you will not receive messages about school closings or delays. If you have not completed the annual PowerSchool registration, you will receive an email from Allison Mayer with instructions on how to complete it.

Daily Breakfast Available

A reminder that breakfast is served in the cafeteria each day, 20 minutes before the start of class. Breakfast is also included as a benefit for students enrolled in the free and reduced lunch program. 

Winter Sports Yard Signs



Yard signs for winter sports are now available for purchase. Please complete your order online by clicking here or submit a paper form with check or cash and return to the athletic office by Tuesday, December 10. Checks can be made payable to BCHS.

Special Holiday Shopping Hours!

Trojans gear makes great gifts and stocking stuffers! Come by the Trojan Spirit Shoppe during regular school days plus these additional shopping opportunities:

• Sunday 12/8 - 4:30-6:30 pm | During girls developmental basketball sessions
• Friday 12/13 - 6:30-8:30 pm | During boys/girls basketball double header
• Tuesday 12/17 - 11am-12:30 pm | Following finals
• Wednesday 12/18 - 4:30-6:30 pm | Last chance to shop before break!

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