How To Contact Cardinal Ritter
3360 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
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Dear Parents,
The new school is here! This week we kicked off our athletic season with mass together, and next week our teachers will begin their meetings and professional development for the new school year. We are so excited to welcome your students back into the building and to begin this year with all of our students in person.
I know many of you have questions about Covid protocols. At this moment (and we know this can change at any time), masks are optional based on Marion County Health Department’s guidelines for schools. We highly encourage masks for students who are not vaccinated or for anyone who would feel more comfortable wearing a mask. We will NOT be asking students if they are vaccinated. We will continue to contact trace if we have a positive case. This means that if your child has been exposed to someone who has tested positive, we will reach out to you to let you know the quarantine policy based on your child’s vaccination status.
This upcoming week is a busy one. Don’t miss out on this important dates:
Monday, August 9:
Freshmen/New Parent Meeting in the CRHS Cafeteria from 6-8 pm
Tuesday, August 10:
Freshmen Orientation (students only) from 9-2. Students may dress in casual attire.
7th Grade Orientation (any new junior high student & parent) 6-8 pm in the cafeteria. Students will get their schedules and will get to practice opening their lockers.
Wednesday, August 11:
Back to School Bash 6-8 pm
Join us for a fun evening. You will be able to get schedules, parking passes, used uniforms, spirit wear, and you can also sign up for volunteer opportunities for the school year. We will start in the gym at 6:00 pm.
Friday, August 13:
First Day for Grades 7, 8, 9
2:00 Dismissal Students should be in uniform (no pe uniforms on this day)
Monday, August 16:
First Day for All Students 7:55 - 3:00 pm/Black Day
Continue to pray for our world, our community, and our school. Please reach out if you have any questions.
In Christ’s Peace,
Kari Jost
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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.
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Changes To The Service Learning Program
AThe video below explains the changes to this year's Service Learning Program.
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Join Anthony Basso and John Watson as they discuss topics through the mind of the church. |
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MONDAY - AUGUST 9
6PM - New Parent Orientation for grades 9-12 - Raider Gym
TUESDAY - AUGUST 10
9AM to 2PM - Freshman Orientation
3PM - Fall Sports Pictures
6PM to 8PM - Junior High Orientation
WEDNESDAY - AUGUST 11
6PM to 8PM - Back To School Bash
FRIDAY - AUGUST 13
First Day Of School for grades 7-9 - Students in uniform
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New Faces In The Halls Of CRHS |
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Claire Anderson (CR'15)
Campus Minister
Claire Anderson graduated with her master's in Theology through the Echo program at Notre Dame this summer and is excited to return to Ritter as the campus minister! She graduated from Ritter in 2015 and did her undergrad at Purdue, majoring in Aeronautical Engineering Technology and minoring in Professional and Technical Writing. She is excited to be back home and serving the Raider community.
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The Indiana State Department of Health and Department of Education has mandatory immunizations for every student enrolled in an Indiana school Cardinal Ritter High School must follow these requirements to stay in compliance; even if a physicians’ immunization and dosing schedules show more flexibility.
Immunization requirements for 2021-22 require all high school students to have 2 Hepatitis A vaccines, administered a minimum 6 months apart.
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Here is great way to raise money for Cardinal Ritter that doesn't cost you anything extra
When making purchases at Office Depot (either in store or on-line and this includes OfficeMax as well), you can designate that 5% of your purchase price be directed toward merchandise credits for Cardinal Ritter.
Once a school receives $10 in credit within a calendar quarter Cardinal Ritter will be mailed a merchandise certificate to use online or in store!
Cardinal Ritter's ID is 70036459
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Don't forget to select Cardinal Ritter High School as your charity of choice at smile.amazon.com, and a portion of your purchase will be donated to CRHS!
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Shopping to Support CRHS
You can support Cardinal Ritter by shopping at Kroger, Amazon, and Office Max along with getting rewards from Box Tops and Coke for our school. Visit our website to find out more details.
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Fall Athletes Mass & First Day Of Practice
On August 2nd the Fall Raider Athletes attended the Annual Fall Athletes Mass and First Day of Practice at St. Michael Church. This annual event is a great way to kick off the fall athletic season. We wish all the teams successful and safe season, GO RAIDERS!
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Campus Ministry Retreat
This week the Campus Ministry Leadership Team went on a retreat at Fatima Retreat House to prepare for the coming school year by taking time to encounter the Lord. They reflected on the theme "Awakening Wonder Anew", were trained for various liturgical and pastoral ministries, and brainstormed events to lead the school to wonder at the beauty of the faith this year (and had fun solving a mini mystery!). Zack Gonzales, Stella Campbell, Zach Martin, Ethan Jost, Ella Kappel, Brenda Olivera, Samantha Serrato, and the other leaders who were unable to join us on retreat are excited to serve the CRHS community this coming school year!
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Future Picassos
For the last few weeks Raiders have been painting their spots in the Cardinal Ritter parking lot before the start of school. We are almost certain we will see the work of one the these budding artists the the Louvre Museum in the near future.
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2021 Fall & Winter Sports Program Advertising
Each school year, Cardinal Ritter produces the Fall Sports Program and the Winter Sports Program. These printed publications promote Cardinal Ritter athletic programs as well as raise money for the Athletic Department. Each program consists of team portraits, individual portraits of seniors and coaches, advertisements from CRHS supporters, and parent ads encouraging their Raiders. Click here for more details on how to place an ad.
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Come Out And Support
Your Raiders
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Aug. 9 - Girls Varsity Golf - 4:30PM
Cascade vs Raiders
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Aug. 11 - Girls Varsity Golf - 5PM
Decatur Central vs Raiders
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Aug. 12 - Girls Varsity Golf - 5PM
Bishop Chatard vs Raiders
Eagle Creek Golf Club
Aug. 12 - Boys Varsity Tennis - 5PM
Raiders vs Danville
DCHS Warrior Stadium Field
Aug. 12 - Girls Varsity Volleyball - 5:30PM
Raiders vs Pike
Pike High School
Aug. 12 - Boys Varsity Soccer - 6PM
Raiders vs Ben Davis
Ben Davis High School
Aug. 12 - Girls Varsity Soccer - 5:30PM
Ben Davis vs Raiders
Ben Davis High School
Aug. 13 - Boys Varsity Football - 7:30PM
Covenant Christian vs Raiders
Raider Field Cardinal Ritter HS
Aug. 14 - Boys JV Soccer - 10AM
Cathedral vs Raiders
Raider Field Cardinal Ritter HS
Aug. 14 - Boys Varsity Soccer - 11:30AM
Cathedral vs Raiders
Raider Field Cardinal Ritter HS
Aug. 14 - Girls Varsity Golf - 12PM
Ben Davis Invitational
South Grove Golf Course
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Cardinal Ritter Booster Club
Would you like to attend all home sporting events for free? This is one of the many benefits of joining the Cardinal Ritter Booster Club. The Cardinal Ritter Booster Club meets monthly and plans and implements strategies to raise money for the athletic programs at Cardinal Ritter High School. There are no sports passes for sale this year so the only way to get one is by being a contributing member of the Cardinal Ritter Booster Club. Contact Athletic Director Dave Scott at dscott@cardinalritter.org for more information.
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Junior High CYO Sports
The CYO sports season is just around the corner! You can sign up now for the following sports:
-Cross Country (Co-ed)
-Boys Basketball
-Girls Basketball
-Boys Volleyball
-Girls Volleyball
-Soccer (Co-ed)
-Softball
-Track&Field (Co-ed)
Please visit the CYO website to register your student athlete at the link below:
The school code used for registration is: 146CRJH-IN
If any parents are interested in coaching a sport, please contact Dave Scott
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REGISTRATION FOR
THIS YEAR CONTINUES!
Many of our returning students have already met with their Guidance counselor to set their classes for next year as well as over 160 new students to Cardinal Ritter that have registered. Access to Online Registration paperwork is available and we need those forms filled out by parents and sent in. Just go to Cardinal Ritter’s website, click on Admissions and then Registration Forms. Forms need to be downloaded, filled out, and then emailed to registration@cardinalritter.org
or brought in to school. Also the registration fee of $150 for returning families or $200 for new families should be paid to the business office. Students are not considered registered for next school year until they have met with a counselor, turned in paperwork, and paid their fee.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR HELP WITH THIS PROCESS!
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Scholarship Opportunity For Student Leaders
Have your students apply for the United States Senate Youth Program, sponsored by the Hearst Foundation. Two Indiana juniors or seniors students will be selected to earn a $10,000 college scholarship and an all-expense-paid trip to Washington, D.C. on March 5-12, 2022.
Eligible students are high school juniors and seniors who are currently serving in leadership roles in student government in the 2021-2022 school year:
- Student body president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
- Class president, vice president, secretary, or treasurer
- Student council representative
- National Honor Society officer (including discipline-based Honor Society such as the National English and Social Studies Honor Societies that include service components)
- Student representative elected or appointed to a district, regional, or state level civic or educational organization.
Last Year, students participating in this program had the opportunity to meet notable national leaders including:
- Captain Scott Kelly, Former NASA Astronaut and Commander of the International Space Station
- Hon. Robert H. Henry, Former Chief Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit
- Justice Clarence Thomas, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court
- Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
- Norah O’Donnell, Anchor and Managing Editor, CBS Evening News
Applications, essay, and letter of recommendation are due to the Indiana Bar Foundation by October 1, 2021. Finalists will be informed of their selection to an in-person interview October 22, with the interviews taking place on October 30. Questions can be directed to Joseph O’Connor (joconnor@inbf.org; 317-608-6504).
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Scholarship Opportunity for the Class of 2022!
If your child lives in Marion or Hamilton County with a GPA of a 2.5 or higher, they are eligible to be considered for the Lilly Endowment Scholarship. The Lilly Endowment Scholarship pays for college tuition to any school in the state of Indiana. It is an amazing opportunity and want to make sure all parents are aware!
The student must complete two essays and submit them to Mrs. Lettich at jlettich@cardinalritter.org by Tuesday, August 17th if they are interested. From there, a committee will select two students from Marion County and 2 students from Hamilton County to compete against other students within the counties for the scholarship.
Here are the two essay topics:
1. Please describe, from a financial standpoint, what impact this scholarship would have on your education. Please answer in 500 words or less.
2. Please describe how your commitment to community service has impacted your life, and describe how you see yourself continuing to give back to your community in five years. Please answer in 500 words or less.
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Upcoming Events/Programs Hosted by Indiana Latino Institute
Back to School" Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic This event will provide a great opportunity for Indy’s Latino youth population (12 y/o and above) to get vaccinated. Since the vaccination clinic provides a limited number of vaccines, people are encouraged to sign up through this link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/IndianaLatinoInstituteAug14
August 14th, 10:30 am-1:30 pm at Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center, Indianapolis, IN . Anyone 12-17 years old will need a parent or guardian to provide consent.
Education Summit and College Career Fair Opportunities for students to learn about scholarships, financial aid, the application process and navigating college life while exploring Universities and Businesses at the College & Career Fair. This is a free event. November 4 at the JW Marriott
College Coaching Program
This program allows students to receive coaches for college preparation. Coaches advice about college classes, financial aid, universities and careers. They also assist in helping with SAT/ACT sign-up, essay revisions, college applications, registering for classes, or any obstacle or barrier in their educational journey. For more information, call (317) 472-1055.
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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. |
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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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