Congrats to our 2025 Homecoming King & Queen, Clare Kirchgessner and Spencer White!

PowerSchool Annual Update - Please Complete

If you received a text reminder to complete your student's PowerSchool profile, we ask that you review and update your parent portal as soon as possible so that we have current information on your student and family. Go to archindy.powerschool.com to complete your profile. Please contact Ben Reilly with any questions.

PSAT & SAT - Next 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.

Celebrate Life Dinner - This Evening

BCHS students are invited to Right to Life of Indianapolis’ Celebrate Life Dinner this evening, 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.

U.S. Military Academies Information Session - Tuesday, October 7

Heather Harvey, from Congressman André Carson’s office, will visit Bishop Chatard to share information about the application process for U.S. military academies. All freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors, and their parents are invited to attend and learn more about the steps involved in applying. Questions? Contact Kate Burkett.

Time & Date: Tuesday, October 7 at 7:45 am
Location: Room 205

Purdue Women in Engineering Day - Monday, October 20

High school juniors and seniors, along with their parents/guardians, are invited to Purdue University in West Lafayette to explore Purdue Engineering through a special program designed for women interested in engineering. This free event will feature sessions highlighting different majors and programs, tours of the West Lafayette campus or residence halls, and opportunities to connect with current students and staff. Click here to learn more and to register, and contact Kate Burkett with any questions.

Tickets Available - Charlotte's Web

Come enjoy Bishop Chatard’s production of the beloved play Charlotte’s Web on November 6, 7, and 8! Adapted from E.B. White’s classic novel, this heartwarming story celebrates friendship, loyalty, and hope as Wilbur the pig finds an unlikely ally in Charlotte, a wise and caring spider determined to save him. Click here to get your tickets today!

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 6:30 pm in the Kyle Guyton theatre room (Room 102). Contact Ben Reilly with any questions. Both parents and students are invited to attend.

Junior & Sophomore Parent Gift Gathering Parties

Every fall, parents from each class host a Gift Gathering Party to support Bishop Chatard’s second-largest fundraiser, Chatard-a-Bration. 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 Parents!

Your Chatard-a-Bration Class Gift Gathering Party is this Sunday, and we’d love to see you there! Click here to RSVP. Please note that the start time for this Sunday's party is now 3:30 pm.

Sophomore Parents!

Mark your calendars! Your Chatard-a-Bration Class Gift Gathering Party is Sunday, October 26 during the Colts' game at the home of Jodi & Jim Dalton. More details and an RSVP link to come!

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

Our annual Trivia Night, hosted by the Athletic Booster Club and sponsored by Blingle Premier Lighting and Zink Distributing, takes place on Saturday, October 4, at 6:30 pm. Get ready for an evening of fun that supports all Trojan athletic programs! Form a team, sponsor a round, and invite your family, friends, and fellow alumni to join the excitement. Visit our Trivia Night information page for full details and registration. We look forward to seeing you at Trivia Night - and at all of our Trojan athletic events!

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