How To Contact Cardinal Ritter
3360 W. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
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Dear Parents:
Last week I had the privilege of speaking to both our teachers and board members about the direction that Cardinal Ritter must take in order to ensure that we are meeting the needs of all the students that are choosing to attend Cardinal Ritter. While we have always provided an excellent College Prep program and will continue to do so, we need to ensure that our students are prepared for what the workforce will need in the future.
Our focus will be to provide opportunities for our students in four areas. STEM education is one area of focus. In the next 5 to 7 years 75% of the jobs available will require STEM education. In order to accomplish this we will the include classes needed in order to receive certifications; such as certification as a CNA ( certified nurses assistant). These would be added to our Pharmacy Tech certification currently offered here at Cardinal Ritter. We will provide opportunities to have more meaningful internships, as well as internships that hopefully will result in summer jobs or advanced training for our students. This will also allow students to pursue high degrees in many similar fields if that is their passion. Additionally ,our Cadet Teaching program will focus on assisting students who are serious about a career in teaching by providing them a more robust Cadet Teaching experience in most of our West Deanery schools. We know that there is such a great need for teachers.
Exciting things are coming for Cardinal Ritter! So glad to have you all be a part of it.
Enjoy your Spring Break
God Bless,
Mrs. Hoy
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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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Every year the Church gives us the season of Lent as a time of conversion of heart, inviting us to turn toward the Lord and be reconciled to Him. To help us in this effort we rely upon three pillars of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
By increasing our time in prayer we open ourselves more fully to a personal relationship with God, who loves us and desires to be known by us. Rather than piling up words in prayer we are called to listen, to meditate, to contemplate, and to love our Lord in prayer.
By fasting, both by observing days of fast and by making other sacrifices, we remind ourselves that "man does not live on bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God, and that for our Lord, his bread was to do the will of the one who sent him." Fasting also places us in solidarity with those who regularly do without and prompts us to increase our charity.
By almsgiving, or charitable giving, we put into practice the love and mercy that God has for each of us. By sharing of ourselves for the good of others we participate in that same self-emptying love that our Lord displayed upon the Cross.
Armed then, with prayer, fasting, and charity, let us continue our campaign of conversion and spiritual growth leading to the glory and the joy of our Lord's Resurrection at Easter.
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For the Lenten Season students will have the opportunity to participate in the following prayers in the chapel during their Advisory Time.
Monday - The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Tuesday - The Divine Mercy Chaplet
Thursday - Eucharistic Adoration & Spiritual Reading
Friday - Stations of the Cross
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NEWSLETTER
There will be no newsletter
next week March 31st due to
Spring Break!
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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 May 5,2023
Joyner Scholarship
The Joyner Scholarship is offered to any African American student in grades 8-11 who attends Cardinal Ritter High School. The $1,000 scholarship will be awarded during the fall of the following school year.
Application Deadline May 11,2023
Joseph Sweeney Memorial Scholarship
The Joseph Sweeney Memorial Scholarship has been established to celebrate Joseph’s uniquely combined gifts of academic achievement, work ethic, humble helpful character, and strong Catholic faith. This scholarship will be awarded annually to a rising senior and applied toward the student’s tuition during their senior year.
Application Deadline March 27,2023
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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 2022 tax return as well as any other income documentation for your household. | |
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Financial aid applications are due by March 31, 2023. Applications are to be submitted
through FACTS and there is a $40 application fee.
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Cardinal Ritter Virtual Career Day
Would you like to share what you do with Cardinal Ritter students and help them find their future careers? Want to earn two volunteer hours? Then please consider presenting for Cardinal Ritter High School’s Virtual Career Day! In order to participate, all you would need to do is record a short 5-10 minute video describing a bit about your job (a typical day, what is enjoyable and what you find difficult about it, necessary education, etc.). If you are interested in participating or want more information, please reach out to Ms. Wagner at iwagner@cardinalritter.org.
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MARCH STUDENTS OF THE MONTH | |
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Sannai Johnson - English
Elizabeth Martinez-Mendez - Math
Zion Lloyd - Theology
Luzehidy Garcia - World Languages
Angela Malvaez - Fine Arts
Kara May - Social Studies
Madelyn Roberts - Physical Education
Lily Arseno - Science
Cody Gray - Junior High
CONGRATULATIONS RAIDERS
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Wednesday some of the servers from Cardinal Ritter High School joined the students of St. Michael-St. Gabriel for their monthly all-school mass. Fr. Kamwendo said in his homily, "they are here because they love Jesus and want to show you how they love Jesus by how they serve."
Following mass, fifth-grade servers Kimberly Dominguez-Reyes, Segenet Aaron, and Sebastian Diaz accompanied the high schoolers back to Cardinal Ritter for a brief tour of the school and to visit with some classes.
Cardinal Ritter Servers present were Senior Simeon Pontones, Sophomores Michael Agboola, Jordan Leiter, and SMSG graduate Charlie Hutt.
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Raiders Named To The
ICC All-Conference Basketball Team
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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. | |
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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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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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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Earn Money for CRHS! Get the Box Top App on your phone
and scan your grocery receipts!
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You are now able to check grades through the PowerSchool App! Once you have created your parent account, go to your app store and download PowerSchool. CRHS access
code is TMHH.
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Project Stepping Stone of Indiana
The deadline has been extended to Friday, March 31st
Project Stepping Stone of Indiana (PSS) is a FREE, ONE-WEEK college prep and leadership development program for Hispanic/Latino high school sophomores and juniors in Indiana.
APPLY AT: projectsteppingstone.org by MARCH 31st
WHAT DO YOU DO AT PSS?
• Personalized Career Planning
• Resume building & networking/interview skills
• College admissions info sessions
• “How to pay for college” workshops
• Tour eight (8) Indiana colleges/universities
- Stay overnight in campus dorms
- Eat in dining halls!
• Connect w/ Latino professionals & mentors
• Formal business & dinner etiquette
• Opportunities for awards & scholarshipsOpen
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Parents
If your student is in need of making up a class that was not passing during the school year, Achieve Virtual through Wayne Township will be opening on April 4 for online registration. There is no fee for this option and classes tend to fill up quickly. Please sign up on April 4, if possible. Registration can be completed at https://achievevirtual.org/online-high-school/students/summer-school/.
If you have any questions regarding your student needing summer school, please call (317) 924-4333 and request to speak with your student's counselor.
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Junior and Senior Parents
Some of our juniors and seniors will be taking the ASVAB test on Tuesday, April 11, at 8:15am. Students will be notified right after spring break if they will be involved with testing. It is approximately a 3 hour test and students will be dismissed to class or lunch once it is completed. If you have any questions regarding your student, please contact the Guidance Office at (317) 924-4333 and request to speak to your student's counselor.
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Junior Parents
Students who participated in the recent SAT School Day primary testing window may access their scores through their individual College Board account on Thursday, March 23. To access results, students may create a College Board account if they do not already have one. Students who participate in April makeup testing may access results on Wednesday, May 3. Note that some scores may be released later due to participation in the accommodated testing window. Additional scores will be released on a rolling basis. Contact College Board with any questions.
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JUNIOR HIGH PARENTS -
ILEARN English/Language Arts and Mathematics testing is coming up in mid-April for all junior high students. The schedule is noted below -
7th grade students: 4/17-4/21
8th grade students: 4/24-4/28
JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL PARENTS -
Any student taking Biology will also complete the ILEARN Biology assessment in late April/early May. If a student has already taken ILEARN Biology, the student does not need to retest again. All testing will be in Biology class 5/1-5/5.
Please contact the guidance office if you have any questions.
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Law Enforcement Career Camp
This camp gives teens hands on learning about what it takes to be in law enforcement. Learn about other careers and specialties within law enforcement!
Any child that is going into high school or that has graduated but not yet attended college is eligible to attend. These camps are co-ed and are directed by male and female Indiana State Police troopers. Career camps are week long camps conducted at university campuses to give participants an idea of college life. All camps start on Sunday and end on Friday. Campers will participate in physical training, familiarization of police equipment, conduct their own crime scene investigations, hear from defense attorneys, judges and other experts in the criminal justice field. Each camper will find out what it takes to be a police officer, experience some of the same things officers do during their careers, and get to see other careers and specialties in the law enforcement field.
- Career Camps: High School Age
- Law Camps
- (6th, 7th ,8th graders)
- Columbus Law Camp- July 9th-13th
- Anderson Law Camp-June 25th- 28th
- Career Camps
- (High school kids)
- Vincennes Career Camp-June 25th-30th
- Trine Career Camp- July 9th-14th
- Anderson Cadet Camp- July 16th-22nd
- NEW! Collegiate ISP Course/Shield Project
- Anderson University June 8th-11th (must be 18 years old and above)
Find details at https://www.exploradoor.com/programs/05132012
Summer Physics Program
June 2023
Open to high school juniors and seniors (and advanced sophomores), the Summer Research Experience in Physics is an intensive six-week summer research program beginning in mid-June. Jun 5-July 14
Register by April 1st 2023
Click here to learn more: https://www.exploradoor.com/programs/09212021
Ready to Explore STEM?
STEM YES!
— Applications now open —
An intense summer program for underserved, underrepresented Central Indiana students in grades 8-12 to explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) careers in a work-based environment.
Sign Up
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iEngage Indiana Camper Registration
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
REGISTER NOW
WHAT?
A new, free five-day civics camp for upcoming 5th-9th graders (current 4th-8th graders) through IUPUC and the IU Center on Representative Government
WHEN?
June 26th-30th from 9am-3pm
(and Friday until 5pm)
WHERE?
IUPUC campus
HOW MUCH?
FREE, and lunch will be provided
WHY?
Youth will meet community leaders and explore ways to spark change in their communities!
LEARN MORE
Visit our site for more information and to register!
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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. | | |
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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