Important Back-to-School Information

Important back-to-school information was emailed to families yesterday regarding orientation, school pictures, new policies, and more. See below for links to those emails.

Back-to-School Email - All Parents

Transfer Student Orientation

Freshmen Orientation

Upperclassmen Orientation

Parking Registration

Click here to register for parking for the 2025–26 school year. Students should only complete this registration once they have a driver’s license and a car to park on campus. All student parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis in any unnumbered paved parking spot.

PowerSchool Annual Update Forms - Complete by Friday, August 15

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is now open. We ask all parents to please log in to your parent portal and complete the Annual Update Form by Friday, August 15.

Important Information for Seniors

Lilly Endowment Scholarship Deadline - Sunday, August 10 A reminder that the deadline for the Lilly Endowment Scholarship is Sunday, August 10 at 11:59 pm. This full-tuition scholarship (room and board not included) covers four years at a university in Indiana. Click here for more information and for the nomination request form. Please contact Kate Burkett at kburkett@bishopchatard.org with any questions.

Senior Common Application Meetings - August 12-15

Common Application meetings for seniors will take place during SILAS Period on the dates below beginning at 7:45 am in the theater. We will be creating and walking through the Common Application together, so seniors should bring their iPad and any questions they may have. Ms. Burkett will also meet with each senior individually throughout August and September.

• Tuesday, Aug 12: Seniors last names A-G
• Thursday, Aug 14: Seniors last names H-O
• Friday, Aug 15: Seniors last names P-Z

Boys Tennis Team Tryouts - Monday, August 4

Tryouts for the Boys Tennis Team will take place on Monday, August 4 at 3:00 pm at Devon Country Club. Questions? Contact Tennis coach Molly Card Beckmann at mbeckmann@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.

Summer Reading Assignments

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

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!

Now Hiring

Part-Time School Nurse Bishop Chatard High School is seeking a part time nurse, starting in the 2025-2026 school year. The school nurse is responsible for upholding the mission and vision of the school by providing health services to students while they are in school. Click here for the full job description. If interested, contact Ben Reilly, Vice Principal of School Operations, at breilly@bishopchatard.org.

Substitute Teachers - 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.

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