July 24, 2025

Tuesday, August 5 @ 1-2:30 pm

TRANSFER STUDENT ORIENTATION

Wednesday, August 6 (Schedule to come)

ORIENTATION - ALL STUDENTS

Thursday, August 7

FIRST FULL DAY OF SCHOOL

Wednesday, August 13

BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHT/SENIOR PARENT MEETING

Important Back-to-School Information


Watch your inbox and BCHS social media for important back-to-school information, including details on orientation, cafeteria information, parking inforrmation, and more.


The PowerSchool parent portal will open soon, and an annual update will need to be completed for each student. Details about this process will be emailed to families next week.

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Summer Reading Assignments


Families, please remind your students to complete their summer reading assignments for their respective English courses. If you have questions or concerns about which course they are taking, please email the school counselors at guidance@bishopchatard.org.

BCHS MUSIC Summer News


New and returning BCHS musicians! Click here for the latest issue of BCHS MUSIC Summer News, for lots of information from the music department for the upcoming school year. Reach out to Mr. Mark Duray with any questions.

Now Hiring: Trojan Tots Preschool


Trojan Tots Preschool is hiring substitute teachers from August to May, working with children of all ages. This substitute position offers flexible hours, from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm, and follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. Our preschool serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Substitute teachers are needed to cover classrooms when teachers are absent, as well as to cover lunch breaks and prep time.


Interested candidates should email their resume to Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education, at kgrose@bishopchatard.org.


Visit our Employment Opportunities website for more open positions.

Girls Flag Football Callout - Wednesday, August 6


BCHS is excited to partner once again with the Indianapolis Colts in this year's Girls Flag Football season! An informational callout meeting will be held on August 6, with the first official practice scheduled for August 8 from 5:30–6:45 pm. All grade levels and skill levels are welcome, and we especially hope to see many of last year’s players return!


If your student is interested in participating, please complete this form. At this time, there are no associated parent costs, but a valid physical must be on file before your student can participate in practices.


Returning players should bring last year’s jersey to the callout meeting on August 6. Additional details about practice locations will be shared soon. Contact Mr. Vance Erwin with questions.

Athletic Booster Club News


Join Us!

Another exciting year of Trojan athletics is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to cheer on our student-athletes together! The Bishop Chatard Athletic Booster Club plays a vital role in supporting our Athletic Department—providing funding, organizing parent social events, and enhancing the overall experience for our teams and fans throughout the year. Most Booster Club membership levels include season passes, allowing you to skip the ticket line and enjoy admission to all regular-season home games across all sports (excluding City, Conference, and IHSAA tournament events). We would love for you to join us! Select your preferred membership level by clicking here.


Colts Season Ticket Raffle

The Athletic Booster Club is holding a raffle for four (4) Indianapolis Colts season tickets, with proceeds benefiting both our overall athletic program—including the weight room and athletic training—and your individual teams through your participation! Raffle tickets are $10 each and can be purchased by cash or check only (in accordance with Indiana Gaming License regulations) through the BCHS Athletic Office or directly from a team’s head coach or designated representative.

Don’t miss your chance to support our student-athletes and win big—click here to learn more. Go Trojans, and Go Colts!


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Tailgate Party - Saturday, August 9

One of the Athletic Booster Club’s most enjoyable events, our annual Tailgate Party, is set for Saturday, August 9 in the Auxiliary Gym—rain or shine! This adults-only evening is all about fun and Trojan spirit, featuring our signature “Trojan Horse” Cookout and great company, all while supporting Bishop Chatard athletics.

Guests will also have the opportunity to pick up their Booster season passes and member gifts, and we’ll cap off the evening with the drawing for the Colts Season Tickets Raffle. RSVP here! More details coming soon!


Trivia Night - Saturday, October 4

New this fall, the Athletic Booster Club is excited to host our annual Trivia Night—a fun evening in support of Trojan athletics! Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 4 at 6:30 pm, proudly sponsored by Blingle Premier Lighting and Zink Distributing. All proceeds will benefit all BCHS athletic teams. We’d love to see our community come together for this exciting event! You can participate by entering a team, sponsoring a round (which includes team entry), or simply inviting family, friends, and fellow alumni to join the fun. Click here to register and learn more!

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