What a weekend for the Trojans! Congratulations to the Boys Soccer and Girls Cross Country as they advance to State—an incredible accomplishment! A special shoutout to Casey Beckmann, who earned second place in the state of Indiana in tennis. And let’s not forget our #2-ranked Varsity Football team, heading into sectional competition this weekend. Go Trojans!

Family Resources Available

With SNAP benefits ending on November 1, we understand that some families may be experiencing financial hardship. If your family is in need of assistance, please reach out to BCHS Mental Health Counselor Laura Gorr for a list of community resources and benefits. We’re here to help support our school families during this time. Laura can also be reached at 317-251-1451 ext. 2273.

Halloween Improv Comedy Show - Tonight

Are you ready to laugh!? Come out to our Halloween Improv Comedy Show tonight at 7 pm in the Guyton Theatre! Free show, fun for all ages!

Fall Festival - Tomorrow

Students are invited to Bishop Chatard’s Fall Festival on Thursday, October 30, from 5:00–7:00 pm on the front lawn along Crittenden Avenue! This festive evening will celebrate the season with fun activities (including pumpkin painting, a costume contest, and inflatables!), treats, and plenty of Trojan spirit. All Bishop Chatard students are welcome (no outside guests). Tickets are $5 and can be purchased during lunch periods. Click here for more information.

FAFSA Help Night - Wednesday, November 12

Wednesday, November 12 | 6–8 pm | BCHS Cafeteria

Representatives from INvestEd will be on campus to assist families with completing the FAFSA. Please bring your laptop and the materials listed here to file your FAFSA during the session. This is a hands-on workshop offering one-on-one help from experts—no formal presentation will take place.

For questions, please contact Kate Burkett.

Financial Aid Information Night - Wednesday, November 12

We recognize the financial commitment a family makes when choosing Bishop Chatard, and strive to reduce the impact affordability has in the school choice equation. To learn more about financial aid, plan to attend Financial Aid Information Night on Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 pm in the Kyle Guyton Theatre (Room 102). You can also visit our web page for more information, or click here to start your application today. ¿Necesita ayuda en español? Habrá asistencia disponible. Please contact Bob Bell with any questions.

Parent Meeting for Camino de Santiago Trip - Wednesday, November 12

We are thrilled to announce an incredible opportunity for our students: a school pilgrimage along the historic Camino de Santiago in Spain during Fall Break 2026. A parent meeting will be held Wednesday, November 12 at 6 pm in Room 205. We hope to see you there! Please contact Matt Hilton with any questions.

Service Hours Due - Saturday, December 6

A reminder that 10 hours of Christian Service need to be logged by Saturday, December 6. Hours should be logged in the Mobileserve app. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Hilton at mhilton@bishopchatard.org.

Veterans Day Mass - Tuesday, November 11

Please join Bishop Chatard High School on Tuesday, November 11, as we honor those who have served our nation at our annual Veterans Day Mass. Mass will feature a full Color Guard detail and short presentation by a special Veteran.

• Doors open at 9:15 am with Mass beginning at 9:30 am
• Parking: Attendees can park on the east side of Crittenden Avenue and enter the school via Door #1, the main lobby entrance
• Mass will be followed by a short reception in the cafeteria

Are you or a loved one a veteran or active-duty service member? We’d love to recognize you or your loved one at the event.

Please click the button below to submit or update your information and RSVP to the event. Submitted photos do not need to be military photos. Any photo will do!

We look forward to prayerfully remembering the sacrifices of those who have served our country.

Dad's Day Breakfast - Thursday, November 13

Join us for our next Dad's Day Breakfast on Thursday, November 13. Our speaker this quarter will be our very own Mr. Mark Duray. Mr. Duray will be sharing his insights on living our Catholic faith and how music and the arts have shaped his own experience of God.

• Doors open at 6:30 am
• Speaker will begin at 7:00 am
• Hard stop at 8:15 am

We look forward to celebrating all the fathers and father figures in our students' lives, and hope this event will help strengthen their faith journey together. Click here to RSVP, and reach out to Matt Hilton with any questions.

Japan Trip Informational Meeting -

Wednesday, November 5

Come and learn about this incredible opportunity for our students to travel to Japan for Spring Break 2027! Click here to RSVP for the meeting. Contact Lisa Johnson with any questions.

Click here for ticket purchases and more information.

Ski Club Sign Up

The Ski Club will travel to Perfect North Slopes on four Fridays during the spring semester. Sign up by November 8 to get early bird pricing! Click here to learn more about the Bishop Chatard Ski Club. Click here for instructions on how your student purchase their club pass online. Contact Mr. Knight with any questions.

Jr. Trojan Girls Basketball

Jr. Trojans Girls Basketball is once again offering a developmental program for North Deanery girls in grades 3–8! Our 2025 Developmental Program is designed for players who want to build confidence, strengthen fundamentals, and grow their basketball skills. This year, we’re adjusting the timing of sessions to help girls prepare for their CYO season. Training sessions will take place on Sunday evenings from November through January, led by BCHS Varsity Head Coach Dan Wagner and former JV Head Coach Ana Adams. Cost is $50 per player. Click here for more information and to register. Please contact Coach Ana with any question.

Jr. Trojan Girls Volleyball

Registration is now open for Jr. Trojans Volleyball open gyms and tryouts! These sessions are open to current 6th–8th grade girls interested in developing their skills and competing with the Jr. Trojans program. Please click here for dates, times, registration links, and additional details. Questions? Contact Club Director Ellen Wind.

Help Wanted - Trojan Tots Preschool

Trojan Tots Preschool is hiring substitute teachers from August to May, working will all ages This substitute position has flexible hours from 7:00 am – 5:30 pm. Trojan Tots follows the same school calendar as Bishop Chatard High School. Our preschool serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years old. Substitute teachers are used to cover classrooms when teachers are off as well as to cover lunch breaks and prep time. Interested individuals should email their resume to Kathryn Grose, Director of Early Childhood Education.

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