Congrats to the Trojans Girls’ Golf Team for bringing home the city championship title!

This parent newsletter is packed with important updates, events, and volunteer opportunities. Be sure to click "View entire message" at the bottom of your email so you don't miss a thing!

Schedule Parent-Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences take place Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Please click HERE to schedule an in-person or virtual conference with your student's teachers if you would like to discuss an academic concern.

Important Reminders from the BCHS Nurses' Office

Medication During School Hours

If your son or daughter requires medication during school hours, please complete the appropriate permission form(s) found here and return the form along with the medication in its original packaging to the Nurses’ Office. All medications will be securely stored in the office and made available to students as needed during the school day.

Seniors - Meningococcal Booster Requirement

This is a reminder for students who have not yet received their Meningococcal (MCV4) booster. This vaccination is required for all students entering Grade 12.

• Students who received their first MCV4 dose on or after their 16th birthday only need one dose.
• If your son or daughter still needs the booster, please submit documentation once it has been completed so we can update the registry.
• Proof of this vaccination is often requested during the college housing application process.

A full list of required and recommended school vaccinations can be viewed here.

Financial Aid & College Planning Event - Tomorrow Night

INvestEd Indiana will present an informational session on financial aid and college planning on Thursday, September 18 at 6:00 pm at BCHS in the Guyton Theatre.

Homecoming Dance - Saturday, September 20

The BCHS Homecoming Dance is this Saturday, September 20, from 7:30-10:00 pm. Here are details:



• Location is the Stadium (or Auxiliary Gym if it rains).
• Students should arrive no later than 8:00 pm, and must stay until 9:30 pm.
• Cost is $10 per person. Tickets are on sale this week during lunch.
• Dessert, lemonade, and water will be provided.

Please contact Andy Reel with any questions.

RSVP for Dad's Day Breakfast - Thursday, September 25

Calling all BCHS Dads! Join us for the BCHS Dad’s Day Breakfast next week on Thursday, September 25! Bring your student(s) and enjoy breakfast, fellowship, and an inspiring talk from Dr. Nick Zyromski, a BCHS parent and physician with IU Health Surgical Oncology. Dr. Zyromski will share his spiritual journey and how he and his family strive to live out their Catholic faith amidst the demands of daily life.

Doors open at 6:30 am | Speaker begins at 7:00 am | Hard end 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. Please click here here to RSVP, and you are welcome to contact Mr. Hilton with any questions.

Celebrate Life Dinner - Thursday, September 25

BCHS students are invited to Right to Life of Indianapolis’ Celebrate Life Dinner on Thursday, September 25, from 6:00-9:00 pm at the Marriott Ballroom, Downtown Indianapolis (350 W. Maryland St., Indianapolis, IN 46225). This special evening will highlight renewed efforts to grow the pro-life movement among young people, reinvigorate the gospel of life in our city’s churches, and stand together against the culture of death in our community.

Students will travel to the event by minibus. Please click here to access a permission form for student attendees. Please email Matt Hilton with any questions.

PSAT & SAT - Thursday, October 2

All freshmen, sophomores and juniors will take the PSAT on Thursday, October 2. Students must report to their testing location by 8:35 am in school uniform. Students are asked to arrive early to ensure ample time to get to their testing location. Dismissal will be following the PSAT at approximately 11:15 am. We cannot stress enough the importance of bringing a charged student iPad, as the PSAT is now given electronically. 

Seniors who have signed up for the school day SAT will report to their testing location by 8:35 am in school uniform as well. Testing will be digital and will end at approximately 11:15 am. Seniors NOT taking the SAT on October 2 are welcome to use this day for college visits or to work on applications.

Room assignments and what to bring on test day will be posted on the School Counseling Canvas page. Students will receive an email when room assignments and other important test day information has been posted, as well as reminders in morning announcements. Please contact Michelle Wilson with any questions.

College Application Help Night - Tuesday, September 23

Seniors and their families are invited to a college application completion workshop this coming Tuesday, September 23, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the Cafeteria. Bring your questions! Ms. Burkett will be on hand to provide guidance, answer application-related questions, and troubleshoot any issues. Take advantage of this dedicated time to help your student finalize their applications and get them submitted well before the November 1 deadline!

Volunteers Needed

Volunteers |Dad's Day Breakfast - Thursday, September 25

Are you an early bird who wants to volunteer but can’t always make our daytime events? Here’s your chance! We’re looking for helping hands at the Dad’s Day Breakfast on Thursday, September 25. Email the Trinity Club at bctrinityclub@bishopchatard.org if you would like to volunteer. We greatly appreciate your time and support!

Volunteers |Harv Sutton Memorial Golf Outing - October 3 & 6

Want to be part of the fun on the links even if you don’t play golf? Join fellow Trinity Club members by volunteering at this year’s Alumni Golf Outing on Monday, October 6 at Highland Country Club. Click here to sign up.

Chatard-a-Bration Gift Gathering Parties - HAPPENING NOW!

Chatard-a-Bration Class Gift Gathering Parties are happening NOW, and we’d love to see you there! Each fall, parents from each class host a Gift Gathering Party to support Bishop Chatard’s second-largest fundraiser held each February. These parties are a fun and meaningful tradition—bringing parents together to meet new friends, reconnect with old ones, and enjoy a great evening—all while giving back to a worthy cause and joining in a little friendly class competition!

Junior and Senior parents: RSVP below. Sophomore parents, stay tuned for information on the Sophomore Parent Gift Gathering Party coming soon!

Save the Date! Chatard-a-Bration - February 21, 2026

As Bishop Chatard’s second-largest fundraiser, Chatard-a-Bration supports the Annual Fund, which provides tuition assistance for more than half of our students and ensures fair compensation for our dedicated teachers. Watch for more information later this fall!

Trivia Night - Saturday, October 4

New this fall is our annual Trivia Night, hosted by the Athletic Booster Club and sponsored by Blingle Premier Lighting and Zink Distributing. Join us on Saturday, October 4, at 6:30 pm for a fun evening that supports all of our Trojan athletic programs! You can participate by entering a team, sponsoring a round, and inviting your family, friends, or fellow alumni to join the fun. Visit our Trivia Night information page for all the details and to register. We look forward to seeing you at Trivia Night and at all of our Trojan athletic activities!

Summer Field Studies Informational Meeting - Tuesday, September 30

Parents are invited to attend an information night for juniors or seniors interested in going on the Summer Field Studies trip to Grand Tetons and Colorado in 2026! The meeting will take place Tuesday, September 30 at 7:00 pm in the Kyle Guyton theatre room (Room 102). Contact Ben Reilly with any questions. Both parents and students are invited to attend.

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