April 3, 2026 EDITION

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How To Contact Cardinal Ritter

3360 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333

Dear Parents,


Today our seniors presented the Stations of the Cross in an absolutely beautiful way.  They spent their week practicing and preparing this moving portrayal of Jesus’ crucifixion.  Every year I am amazed with the love and attention they give to this service; their dedication to sharing this with the staff and younger students is truly remarkable.  I pray that this will stay with them so that every Good Friday they remember what they experienced today.


I pray that your family has a beautiful Easter weekend and you celebrate our Risen Christ by going to church with your family.  May we rejoice in His resurrection!


In Christ’s Peace,


Kari Jost, Principal 



Estimados padres:

Hoy nuestros estudiantes de último año presentaron el Vía Crucis de una manera absolutamente hermosa. Pasaron la semana practicando y preparándose para esta conmovedora representación de la crucifixión de Jesús. Cada año me maravillo del amor y la atención que dedican a este servicio; su entrega al compartirlo con el personal y con los estudiantes más jóvenes es verdaderamente admirable. Rezo para que esta experiencia permanezca con ellos, para que cada Viernes Santo recuerden lo que vivieron hoy.


Rezo para que su familia tenga un hermoso fin de semana de Pascua y que celebren a Cristo Resucitado asistiendo a la iglesia en familia. ¡Que nos alegremos en su resurrección!


En la paz de Cristo,

Kari Jost, Principal

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Prayer for Students

Lord our God, in your wisdom and love you surround
us with the mysteries of the universe.
Send your Spirit upon these students and fill them
with your wisdom and blessings.
Grant that they may devote themselves to their studies
and draw ever closer to you, the source of all knowledge.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.

R/. Amen.

Volunteers Needed For This Year's Runathon!

We are now scheduling voucher application appointments! Please utilize the following link to schedule your appointment with Mariana Sauceda. You will need to bring your 2025 tax return and proof of residency.

RAIDER REV UP CLASS BASKETS


We are excitedly preparing our annual Raider Rev Up on May 16th! One of our biggest silent auction items are the class baskets. We would like to have all items in our office no later than May 8th. They can be brought to school and turned in to each class moderator (teacher) or brought to the Advancement Office.


Each family will receive 1 service hour for every $10 donated to the basket. 


Raider Rev Up 2026

Class Basket Themes


Junior High -- Race to Riches


Gift Cards/Lottery Tickets (display in checkered basket/bucket)


Freshman -- Rub-A-Dub-Dub, Mom’s in the Tub


Bath Bombs, candles, Kindle Gift Card, Bookstore Gift Card, Kindle,

Spa Gift Card


Sophomore – The Ultimate Host


Charcuterie Board, Serving Dishes, Cookbooks, glasses, cheese knives,

spreaders, jams, crackers, grocery gift card, charcuterie shop (downtown),

themed paper napkins, napkin rings, cocktail shakers, unique glassware,

garnish kit, serving platters, premium mixers or syrups, wine aerator,

decanter, wine glasses, fancy pasta and sauce, olive oil, balsamic vinegar,

gourmet crackers, gourmet meats, decorative serving platters/trays, wine

charms, glass coasters, wine opener, cocktail recipe book, drink stirrers


Junior – BBQ/Picnic


Hibachi grill, charcoal, picnic basket, cooler, citronella candles, Firestarter,

long matches, grill tools, spices, meat rubs, s’more kit


Senior -- Leaving the Nest


Dorm refrigerator, small microwave, laundry hamper/basket, reusable

tumbler, small Keurig, shower caddy, fleece throw blanket, backrest pillow,

toiletry bag, Brita water pitcher, small string lights, Command hooks,

reusable plastic bowls, reusable plastic plates, reusable plastic cutlery,

hangers, lap desk, twin xl sheets, towels, power strips


CARDINAL RITTER SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES



Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter Memorial Scholarship

Cardinal Joseph E. Ritter was born on July 20, 1892 in New Albany, Indiana. He was the first Archbishop of Indianapolis and is known for his groundbreaking efforts in desegregating the Indianapolis Catholic schools in 1937. He was made Cardinal in 1961 while serving as the Archbishop of St. Louis. Joseph Ritter was the only Archbishop of our Archdiocese ever to be named a Cardinal. While in St. Louis, he continued his work of integrating the Catholic schools. Cardinal Ritter serves as an example for our students, staff ,and graduates. We honor his efforts toward achieving social justice by awarding this memorial scholarship in the amount of $500 to deserving 8th grade students who plan to attend Cardinal Ritter for their freshman year.


Application Deadline April 17, 2026



Monsignor John Ryan Scholarship

Monsignor John Ryan was a pastor at St. Anthony Parish for 35 years and Dean of the Indianapolis West Deanery for over 20 years. He was very dedicated to his people and always concerned about the education of the students in the West Deanery. This scholarship of $2000 is awarded to a student who attends St. Anthony, St. Anne, St. Gabriel, St. Joseph,, St. Michael or St. Susanna.


Application Deadline April 17, 2026




The Marthia Lee Posey Memorial Scholarship

The Marthia Lee Posey Memorial Scholarship is offered to any Junior or Senior incoming Junior Cadet Teaching Program student who attends Cardinal Ritter High School. The scholarship is for $1000 and is awarded in April.


Application Deadline April 3, 2026








Congratulations to Raider Junior Devin Bolden who was named to the Red Group of the Indiana Boys' Junior All-Stars and will play against the Kentucky Junior All-Stars on May 31 at Charlestown.

Raiders who participated in this year's Academic Challenge

THE WAY OF THE CROSS











RAIDERS ATTEND CHRISM MASS AT ST. PETER & PAUL CATHEDRAL

Recently, Mrs. Wilcox's 7th grade A+ math students wrote, solved,

graphed, and presented their own real world inequality problems.

Bingo not your thing but still want to join in on the fun?

Why not volunteer to help out and earn some service hours.

We need help with Food prep, Check In, Clean up and more.


REVERSE RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

Get Your Tickets Now For A

Chance At The Grand Prize Of

$2,500

Tickets are $25 each and are available at the Advancement Office (3356 West 30th Street).

(We can only except cash or check for the tickets)


Junior Parents -

Your student can now access their SAT scores from the March test by logging into their College Board account. The Guidance Office will also mail home the score report for families. We have included in the enewsletter a document to help you and your student better understand the results. One copy is in English and the other is in Spanish. Please review and contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions. Thank you!


Families of the Class of 2026: This is a reminder that the Indiana 2026-27 FAFSA deadline is April 15, 2026. Filing a 2026-27 FAFSA is a requirement for families of seniors in Indiana. Some families may choose to waive this requirement, but please note that if a student is a 21st Century Scholar, completing the FAFSA by April 15 is mandatory. If you are having trouble filing, help is available for free through INvestEd at outreach@investedindiana.org, (317)715-9007, the FAFSA hotline at 1-800-433-3243, and the Indiana Latino Institute at

 https://outlook.office.com/book/FAFSAHELP2526AYUDACONFAFSA2526@indianalatinoinstitute.org, (317)472-1055. 

JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS -

ILEARN Summative English/Language Arts and Mathematics testing will be in April for all junior high students. It will be the week of April 27 for both 7th and 8th grade students.


JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS -

Any student taking Biology will also complete the ILEARN Biology assessment in April. If a student has already taken ILEARN Biology, the student does not need to retest again. ILEARN Biology will be the week of April 13.


Please contact the Guidance Office if you have any questions.


Indiana Members Credit Union has a debit card program where a portion of every purchase with an IMCU Cardinal Ritter debit card comes back to Cardinal Ritter . IMCU continues to support our local community. Go to IMCU to set-up your checking account and get the Cardinal Ritter debit card.  https://www.imcu.com/personal/checking.

Shopping to Support CRHS


You can support Cardinal Ritter by shopping at Kroger and Office Max along with getting rewards from Box Tops and Coke for our school. Visit our website to find out more details


Earn Money for CRHS! Get the Box Top App on your phone
and scan your grocery receipts!
All schools operated by schools and parishes under the guidance of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
The West Deanery Unified Catholic Schools are Roman Catholic schools that provide an academically rigorous education for our diverse student population. Students are challenged to grow in Mind, Body, & Soul and to engage in charitable stewardship of their unique talents and abilities.

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