RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
JANUARY 17, 2025
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WRESTLING TEAM STATE CHAMPIONS | |
The Royal wrestlers captured the school's first Dual State Title! With a bye in the first round, they took out an undefeated New Haven team in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals, Columbus East would come out strong with a 14-0 lead, but the Royals put together five straight pins to make the score 30-14. Senior Alex Plahitko sealed the match with a fall at 144-Ibs. In the finals, Hobart would do much the same, winning the first four matches before Roncalli would respond with six straight wins of their own. Senior Will May would ice the match at 150 lbs. with a fall.
Quarter-Finals: RONCALLI 60 New Haven 12
Semi-Finals: RONCALLI 36 Columbus East 33
Finals: RONCALLI 38 Hobart 34
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GIRLS WRESTLING REGIONAL SUCCESS & ON TO STATE | |
Junior Claire May is the Regional Champion, going 4-0 with three falls and one decision in the championship match. Junior Olivia Lemus placed 4th with a 2-2 record, securing a spot in the State Finals with falls in both the first round and the ticket round.
The inaugural IHSAA Girls Wrestling State Finals will take place at the Corteva Coliseum in the Indiana State Fairgrounds today, Friday, January 17th.
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BELL NAMED 2024 GATORADE PLAYER
OF THE YEAR | |
Senior Logan Bell has been named the 2024 Gatorade Indiana Volleyball Player of the Year. Gatorade Player of the Year honors the nation’s best high school athletes for their success on the court, in the classroom and in the community. Not only did Logan dominate on the court, recording 333 kills, 252 digs, 63 aces, 50 assists and 26 blocks, she is a standout in the community and the classroom. She volunteers at Servant’s Heart of Indy, a local nonprofit food pantry, and teaches children with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle with iCan Bike. Logan is also a volunteer youth volleyball coach, and she maintains a 3.98 GPA in the classroom. She is the second Roncalli volleyball player to receive this award, joining 2007 graduate Paige Weber.
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IMPORTANT SCHEDULING INFORMATION FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR | |
Counselors presented scheduling information to all current freshmen and sophomores for the 2025-2026 school year.
Current sophomores will request courses on January 28 during the school day, and current freshmen will request courses on January 30 during the school day.
All students are guaranteed spots in all ACA and CP Core Classes (English, math, science, social studies, theology), but no Honors/AP level courses or electives are guaranteed. Spots will be given to students based on the time they request the course, if they meet the prerequisite and if they are taking the class as a 7th class. Students will be notified of the courses they are in by February 18 via PowerSchool.
A reminder that all students must be registered for the 2025-26 school year in order to request their courses. If you have not yet registered, you may do so by clicking here - https://roncalli.fsenrollment.com/users/sign_in
Please speak with your child before that date about the courses they are planning to take, and feel free to reach out to their counselor with any questions. As a reminder, below is the counselor breakdown.
Freshman - Class of 2028
A - De - Angela Maly - AMaly@Roncalli.org
Di - Lee - Abby Sauers - ASauers@Roncalli.org
Leh - Pha - Amy Jordan - AJordan@Roncalli.org
Phi - Sum - Jessica Engel - JEngel@Roncalli.org
Sun - Z - Lisa Beckwith - LBeckwith@Roncalli.org
Sophomores - Class of 2027
A - D - Angela Maly - AMaly@Roncalli.org
E - J - Abby Sauers - ASauers@Roncalli.org
K - N- Amy Jordan - AJordan@Roncalli.org
O - S- Jessica Engel - JEngel@Roncalli.org
T- Z - Lisa Beckwith - LBeckwith@Roncalli.org
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21ST CENTURY SCHOLARS:
CHECK-IN MEETING | |
Students who are a part of the 21st Century Scholar program and their families are invited to attend one of the 'check-in' meetings this semester! Students should select one of the meeting dates/times listed below and connect with the Guidance Team in the Student Life Center (SLC). Families are welcome to attend the meeting with their students if they wish to learn more about the program.
- Thursday, January 30: 3 - 4 PM
- Tuesday, February 25: 6 - 7 PM
- Burmese Language Translation Available
- Tuesday, March 18: 6 - 7 PM
- Spanish Translation Available
- Thursday, April 24: 3 - 4 PM
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CURRICULUM MEETING FOR INCOMING FRESHMEN | |
Who: Parents/Guardians and their current 8th grader who is interested in attending Roncalli High School next year
When: Tuesday, January 28 at 7 PM
Format: English, Spanish, Burmese, Hakha, Zomi
Where: Roncalli Auditorium
What You Will Learn: We will discuss Roncalli’s curriculum of courses, and you will have the opportunity to go to speak with some teachers regarding different elective courses.
What You Will Need: Your phone! All materials are on Roncalli’s website, so we will be accessing the website during the meeting.
Questions?: Contact Jessica Engel, school counselor, at jengel@roncalli.org
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SCHOLARSHIPS ARE OPEN
Roncalli High School is pleased to offer several scholarships to students currently enrolled in grades 9 - 12. The eligibility criteria and amount for each scholarship vary from $250 to $1,500 so be sure to look at all the opportunities available!
Applications are NOW OPEN for the 2025-2026 school year and are due February 3, 2025, at 3 PM. Will you be one of the many students to receive a scholarship this year? Click the button below to find out everything you need to know about this year’s scholarship opportunities.
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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT
The Thad Christopher Yanis Scholarship
Thad was a 1991 graduate of Marion High School, and he took pride in being a Marion Giant where he walked the same halls as his brother and his friends. He was proud to attend some of the same classes such as gym, be involved as a manager of the baseball team, and carried his pride close to his heart in learning job skills, such as learning to cook in the cafeteria, doing laundry, and working in a local bowling alley.
Much like the students in the Roncalli Life Academy, Thad participated in many day-to-day activities; he was a champion bowler with the Special Olympics and was a devoted Colts fan. Thad loved family trips to Disney World and had a fond love for Minnie Mouse. He always had a smile on his face and was fondly referred to as “the angel among us.”
Thad is remembered by his family and friends for his smile and his ability to light up any room. Being kind and generous were core to his being, and because of that, Thad’s family created this scholarship to continue that spirit of giving to others.
Thad’s family would like to offer this $250 scholarship opportunity to one student involved with the Roncalli’s Life Academy
LEARN MORE & APPLY
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SAVE THE DATE
for
ROAR 2025
The Greatest Show on Earth
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Roar is our premier annual fundraiser that supports our annual fund projects, including tuition assistance, faculty and staff enrichment and school improvements.
The night includes food, drinks, silent and live auctions, raffles, live entertainment and much more.
We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers for our planning committee to help make ROAR The Greatest Show on Earth!
We are also seeking items for our auctions (vacation rentals, tickets to local sporting events, behind-the-scenes experiences, home improvement services, gift cards, etc.). Your donation to our silent and live auctions is tax-deductible.
If you can help or have an item to donate, click here for a donation form or email Brandi Young, director of alumni relations and special events at byoung@roncalli.org.
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FAFSA COMPLETION NIGHT
January 27, 2025, 6 PM - Student Life Center (SLC)
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Join the team from INvestED and the Roncalli Guidance Department to learn about and complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)! Students and families should attend this session together and bring a Chromebook/laptop so that they can work on completing the online form. Please direct questions to Steven Freck, college and career counselor, at sfreck@roncalli.org. | |
Students from the R Family Club loaded over 100 coats from the December Gift and Coat Drive to benefit Catholic Charities. Representing Catholic Charities were Susie Marren and Jana Bucher, who also detailed a new Ambassador Student Volunteer Program with students. This program gives high school students opportunities to serve the refugee and immigrant community in Indianapolis. Students who want more information about the Ambassador Student Volunteer Program should contact Julie Albertson (jalbertson@roncalli.org). | |
SERVICE HOUR REQUIREMENTS | |
- Quarter 3 Checkpoint (18 point homework grade)
- Monday, March 3rd @ 11:59 PM - logged in MobileServe by student
- Thursday, March 6th @ 11:59 PM - verified by an adult supervisor
- Semester 2:
- Monday, May 12th @ 11:59 PM - logged in MobileServe by student
- Thursday, May 15th @ 11:59 PM - verified by an adult supervisor
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CARPOOL - HELP NEEDED
Please consider helping with rides to and from Roncalli. Contact Andi Baker, in the main office, at abaker@roncalli.org with any carpool needs.
Needs assistance:
- Share rides (Mann & 144 or Southport, Mooresville area)
- Rides every other week to school (Smokey Row & 135)
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ATHLETICS CASH BASH & RAFFLE | |
ROBINSON RECOGNIZED BY THE COLTS | |
The Colts Community recognized Roncalli sophomore Keaton Robinson as their Season Ticket Member of the Month. Keaton's love for the team began at just 11 months old, and by the age of two, he could name the entire starting lineup. He shares this passion with his grandfather, Ruben, providing play-by-play commentary through every game they attend. Keaton has also shown deep compassion by giving back to his community by raising funds for bicycles, turkey dinners and more. He embodies the values of loyalty, generosity and perseverance that come with being a dedicated fan. The Colts are honored to have Keaton Robinson as a member of the Colts family and extend their gratitude for his continuous support. Congratulations Keaton! | |
ATHLETIC TICKETS
Welcome to another year of exciting Roncalli Royals athletics! Planning on attending a Royals athletic event at Roncalli? These are the only acceptable means for admission to a freshman, JV or varsity athletic event at Roncalli.
- A paper ticket (purchased with cash at the gate)
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An electronic ticket (using a credit card at https://websites.eventlink.com/s/roncalli-high-school/tickets on your mobile device)
- A Golden Guard mini-diploma
- Current Student ID card at the gate (they will not need to get a paper ticket)
- Current Faculty/Staff ID card
EACH person entering the gate must have one of these forms to enter.
Ticket booth - we will take cash to purchase tickets, or you may purchase an electronic ticket.
Questions? Contact Regan Getz, administrative assistant athletic department, at rgetz@roncalli.org.
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Roncalli Media Network is the place to be for all things RHS! You can check out the calendar at the button below for all broadcast information each week. You will just click on the date, and it will direct you to the live stream. | |
Interested in earning some extra cash? Need service hours? Want to meet other Roncalli families? Sign up to work in the concession stands at Roncalli!
Parents and high school students are encouraged to sign up! Students can earn service hours or $10 per shift they work. Parents can earn $20 per shift they work. Each shift is 2-3 hours in length.
Please follow this link to sign up: Concessions 2024-25
Parents, please sign up in the Parent slots first. If those are full, then you can sign up in the volunteer slots. Students, you can only sign up in volunteer slots.
If you have any questions, please contact Jenny Randol, concessions coordinator, at concessions@roncalli.org.
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ENROLLMENT FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR IS OPEN | |
Current student enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year and the new student application are open. An email with a link to the parent account has been sent out. It contained your login email. Please do not create a new student application for your current student.
The non-refundable enrollment fee is $150 and can be paid on FinalSite (Enrollment program). Payments by cash or check may be sent to the Guidance Office with your student.
All students must be enrolled and their fees paid before courses will be scheduled into PowerSchool.
Enrollment questions may be directed to Mary Sheets, registrar, at msheets@roncallii.org.
Scheduling questions should be directed to your student’s school counselor.
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ACT AT RONCALLI - FEBRUARY 8 | |
Roncalli will serve as a testing site for the ACT National Test on Saturday, February 8. Students interested in taking the ACT at Roncalli should register at act.org by January 20. Students who qualify for Free and Reduced Lunch and/or the 21st Century Scholar Program can contact their School Counselor for a waiver to avoid registration fees. | |
HOW TO BEAT THE WINTER BLUES | |
SNOW DAYS & eLEARNING POLICY | |
On the first three (3) days that school is closed for any reason, Roncalli will have an eLearning day on the same day as the cancellation. Teachers will have their assignments posted on Canvas no later than 11:00 AM. Students will be required to log into their Canvas account no later than noon. A student who will be absent and unable to complete their work due to an illness must have a parent or guardian contact the attendance office via email before noon to be excused from the work. Failure to contact the attendance office will result in an unexcused absence. The work on eLearning will be due no earlier than 7:30 AM on the next school day.
Due to the cancellation of school on January 6, 2025, Roncalli will have an elearning day on President's Day, February 17.
In the case of the fourth (4th) and fifth (5th) days that school is closed for any reason, Roncalli will have an in-person school day on the Friday of Baccalaureate. In the case of using Baccalaureate, final exams would move back one day.
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2024-2025 YEARBOOK ORDERING | |
Do you want to make sure your student receives a yearbook for the current school year? You can order online now. The discounted price is $65 until February 15, when the price increases to $80. Yearbooks will be passed out to graduating seniors in July and to all other students on the first day of the 2025-26 school year. Questions? Email Julie Albertson at jalbertson@roncalli.org.
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SCHOOLMESSENGER SYSTEM OPT-IN | |
Students, parents and guardians, please read the attached pdf regarding SchoolMessenger. You need to opt-in to make sure you are receiving important messages from Roncalli. Instead of robocalls, messages will be sent via text. Roncalli uses this for emergency alerting purposes, such as two-hour delays, school closures and for notifying you about other critical information. | |
INDIANA GENERAL ASSEMBLY PAGE PROGRAM | |
Students interested in learning more about the legislative processes in Indiana should apply for the Page Program with the Indiana Senate and House of Representatives! Students in grades 6 - 12 are eligible to participate and should apply HERE. Students accepted to the program should contact the school for attendance purposes. Direct questions to Steven Freck, college and career counselor, at sfreck@roncalli.org. | |
TELEHEALTH FOR RONCALLI STUDENTS | |
Nurses Direct Connect is proud to continue partnering with Roncalli School to provide quality healthcare for students. Over the past three months, many students have benefited from telehealth services, allowing them to receive timely treatment while staying in the school environment and minimizing disruptions to their learning. This partnership helps ensure that students get the care they need without missing valuable educational time.
Here’s How Nurses Direct Connect Works:
For Students at School:
If your child feels unwell and visits the front office, we’re able to conduct a telehealth visit if additional medical attention is needed. You’ll be notified before any care begins, with your permission sought every step of the way. If you’d like to schedule a visit for your child to be seen at school, you can do so—just let the office staff know as well.
At-Home Virtual Visits:
We also offer virtual appointments from home. To schedule an at-home visit, simply go to www.nursesdirectconnect.com.
Quick and Convenient Care Process:
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Effortless Scheduling – Roncalli office staff will work with you to arrange the earliest available appointment.
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Flexible Care Options – Your child can receive care in the school office or virtually from home.
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In-Office Testing – Strep, flu and COVID testing are available directly in the school’s office.
- Prescription Convenience – If medication is needed, we’ll send prescriptions directly to your pharmacy of choice, allowing for an easy pick-up after school.
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Insurance - We’re also pleased to announce that we now accept TriCare insurance, in addition to Anthem, United, UMR and Medicaid, to further expand access to care.
For more information contact Ashley Mahin, FNP-C Provider, at (317) 500-4572.
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Every little bit counts! Make sure your Kroger card is associated with Roncalli! Go to https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards and choose "link your shopper's card" or create an account if you do not already have one. Roncalli’s code is AS409. The Roncalli community donated $7,102.05 to Roncalli last school year through the Kroger Community Rewards program! | |
INDIANA MEMBERS CREDIT UNION | |
Indiana Members Credit Union has a debit card program where a portion of every purchase with an IMCU Roncalli debit card comes back to Roncalli. Roncalli received $2,500 from IMCU in 2024! Go to IMCU to set up your checking account and get the Roncalli debit card.
https://www.imcu.com/personal/checking.
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For the healing of Fr. Steve Giannini, Hon'18, pastor of Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi parish and dean of the South Deanery, who has been diagnosed with uveal melanoma, a cancer that has occurred in his right eye.
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For Mike Gilley, parent of Ariana R'21 and Makayla R'19, who is currently battling pancreatic cancer.
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For the healing of junior BC (Brayden Collins), who is battling leukemia.
- For God’s blessings and mercy upon Archbishop Charles Thompson and his ministry in shepherding the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
- For those who struggle to find adequate food, clothing, shelter and medical services and for those most in need of God’s mercy.
- For healing of body, mind and spirit for all people dealing with depression, addiction or mental health issues.
- For strength and healing for all those fighting off life-threatening illnesses and for their families and caregivers.
- For the men and women of our armed forces and their families, especially our Roncalli High School alums serving in the military.
- For our Roncalli alums preparing for a religious vocation as a priest, religious woman or missionary.
- For vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary field, and that Roncalli High School and its families will provide a nurturing environment that fosters and supports these vocations.
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RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL
(317) 787-8277
info@roncalli.org
roncalli.org
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