Clare Diez with parents Miriam and Andrew Diez and Principal Kevin Banich R'09

Each year, the National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) presents the Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Award. This award recognizes students in elementary and secondary schools across the nation who, through selfless service, determination, innovation and ideals, are changing the world while bearing witness to their Catholic faith. Roncalli is proud to announce that senior Clare Diez has been named this year’s NCEA Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision award recipient!

Clare Diez is a parishioner at the Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church. At Holy Name, she has served as an altar server for seven years. Her favorite school activities include singing in the Advanced Women’s Choir and participating in the Pro-Life Club, Royal Buddies Club and Community Service Club. Currently in her tenth year of 4-H, she enjoys working on projects such as baking, arts and crafts, creative writing and photography. She also helps as a junior leader during 4-H Club meetings. Additionally, she enjoys reading, playing the piano and violin and spending time with her family.

Congratulations to Clare on this outstanding honor!

WOW! What an incredible day we had! The Loyal Royal Day of Giving was a huge success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the amazing support of our Roncalli family—that means YOU!



To all of our donors—thank you for your generous gifts. Your support truly makes a difference in the lives of our students and the future of our school. We are so grateful for the outpouring of support we’ve seen over the past 24 hours. To those of you who haven’t had a chance to donate yet, there’s still time! We are not far from hitting the $55,000 mark...every gift, no matter the size, is appreciated and goes toward making Roncalli an even better place for our students, our faculty/staff and our entire community. There truly has never been a better time to be a Roncalli Royal!

SCHOLARSHIPS - DUE ON MONDAY!

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 for the 2025-2026 school year and are due Monday, 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. 

COST: $385 

AGE REQUIREMENT: Must be 15 years old by April 1st 

THEORETICAL (CLASSROOM) TRAINING: Must attend either session I or session 11. There are 15 class days in each session and students must attend all class days to fulfill State requirements. Missed classes and assignments must be made up. Excessive absences will result in dismissal from the class. 

CLASSROOM SESSION I: April 1-4, 7-11, 14-17, 22 & 23 (3:15-5:15 PM) 

CLASSROOM SESSION II: The following Saturdays from 7-9 AM: April 12, 19; May 3, 10, 17. From 7-9 AM for the weekdays of May 23, 27-30 and June 2-6. There are no classes on Memorial Day weekend. 

DRIVING PHASE: Every student must have six hours of behind-the-wheel driving experience. Students will be assigned a driving session lasting Monday through Friday in their assigned week. Driving starts at 7 AM and ends at 5 PM; each student will be given a 2 ½ hour time period to be in the car. Driving sessions will take place during the last week of May and all of June. You will have the opportunity to cross off dates that will not work for the student due to family vacations, camps, etc. Their assigned driving week and time will be posted outside the school's main office during the third week of May. Parents should begin the process of gathering documents to obtain a learner's permit as soon as possible to avoid issues. A learner's permit is required to drive. Students will receive additional paperwork from RHS necessary for the permit two weeks before the classroom portion starts. The Indiana BMV website is a good resource to see what documents are needed to get a permit. 

REGISTRATION: Registration forms will be available to interested students on Monday, February 3rd in the school's main office. Deposits of $200 and completed registration forms will be accepted beginning February 4th. They should be returned to Mrs. Baker in the school's main office. 

Registration will close on Thursday, March 20th. 

The balance of the account is due by May 1st. Students may not participate in the driving phase if a balance is still due. 

QUESTIONS: For further information, please contact Mrs. Baker in the front office at the high school. 

*ENROLLMENT WILL BE LIMITED THIS YEAR TO THE FIRST EIGHTY-TWO (82) STUDENTS WHO SUBMIT THEIR REGISTRATION PAPERWORK AND DEPOSIT. RONCALLI STUDENTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY.

Junior Alison Holden led qualifying at regionals, rolling games of 166, 182 and 178. She ended with a second-place finish after losing to a talented Addyson Rice of Southport by a score of 163-157. Alison advanced to semi-state and will compete next Saturday in Terre Haute!

The Lady Royals bowling team was second in qualifying and earned a spot into semi-state! They will compete next Saturday in Terre Haute!

Congratulations to senior Jordan Bauerle for an outstanding senior season! He capped off his year with an impressive 14th-place finish at the regional championships, just 16 pins away from advancing. Throughout the season, Jordan led the conference with an exceptional average and set a new school record, finishing with an impressive 226.33 per game. A truly remarkable achievement that reflects his hard work and dedication!

132 lbs., Jack Andrews 1st

106 lbs., Hadyn Farris 4th

190 lbs., TJ Michalak 4th

113 lbs., Jonah Odum 6th

144 lbs., Pau Tuang 6th

The Royals had six wrestlers qualify for the JV State on Saturday, January 25. Sophomore Jack Andrews was crowned champion at 132 lbs. — four other wrestlers placed in the top six.

Individual results:

132 lbs., Jack Andrews 1st

106 lbs., Hadyn Farris 4th

190 lbs., TJ Michalak 4th

113 lbs., Jonah Odum 6th

144 lbs., Pau Tuang 6th

Row 1: Dorothy Butts, Mary Motyka, Clare Albers and Haydn Farris

Row 2: Paul Thang, Vivi Goodnight, Ben Buechler and Chris Jerry

Not pictured: Addison Marsh and Anthony Gomez

On Monday, we celebrated our outstanding students from the month of December. These exceptional students who excelled in the classroom were awarded certificates and treated to a catered luncheon.

On Monday, February 3, at 7 PM, the Roncalli speech team will put on a Speech Showcase in the auditorium. At speech meets, the students give their speeches in front of judges ONLY. No coaches, no parents and no peers can watch our students. The showcase gives the students a chance to give their speeches in front of a crowd.

Please consider joining us at 7 PM in the auditorium for the Speech Team Showcase! 

Team members include Izzy Ahaus, Danielle Frank, Viktor McGuire, Mary Motyka and Elizabeth Nelson.

Nearly 100 Royals participated in last week's March for Life in downtown Indianapolis. This is the Pro-Life generation!

MONDAY: Eucharistic Procession

MONDAY: Catholic Schools Day

TUESDAY: Pajama Day

WEDNESDAY: Monochromatic Day

THURSDAY: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad

THURSDAY: Soccer Mom vs BBQ Dad

FRIDAY: Blue, White and Red Day

FRIDAY: Blue, White and Red Day

For the first time in many years, we are offering senior ads in the yearbook. If you wish to purchase an ad for your graduating senior, please click the link for detailed instructions and pricing. If you have any questions, email Julie Albertson, journalism instructor, at jalbertson@roncalli.org.

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!

Don't miss the show and get your early bird priced tickets today! 

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.

The Guidance Department is planning to offer a small group for students this semester! Here is more information on the group being offered:

Managing Emotions

(led by the Social Workers)

What? Using the book "Don’t Let Your Emotions Run Your Life" students will learn to manage big emotions better and improve self-esteem.

When? Thursdays during Homeroom

starting Feb 6th through Mar 13th

Where? Classroom 009

Who? Anyone who wants to join!

Seniors from Roncalli's Campus Ministry Student Leadership Team attended the Catholic Schools Week Mass with Archbishop Thompson at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral downtown on Wednesday!

Next deadline:

• 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

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)

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) 
• 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.

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.

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

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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:

1. Effortless Scheduling – Roncalli office staff will work with you to arrange the earliest available appointment.
2. Flexible Care Options – Your child can receive care in the school office or virtually from home.
3. In-Office Testing – Strep, flu and COVID testing are available directly in the school’s office.
4. Prescription Convenience – If medication is needed, we’ll send prescriptions directly to your pharmacy of choice, allowing for an easy pick-up after school.
5. 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.

TUITION WORK PROGRAM

Did you know that Roncalli offers opportunities for anyone 16 and over to work at local venues such as Lucas Oil, Notre Dame Stadium and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to earn money toward tuition? 

For more information and to be notified of events, fill out this form Tuition Work Program - 24-25 Sign Up.

For some more FAQ, please click here Tuition Work Program FAQ.

Contact TuitionWorkProgram@Roncalli.org with any questions!

ST. JUDE DESIGNER BAG BINGO

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!

• For Hannah Tyler R'23, daughter of Shane and Lisa Tyler and sister of Seth Tyler R'22. She has a glioma brain tumor and will have surgery on February 20.
• For Chip Taylor, father of junior Joe and freshman Mac and husband of Lori (Paul) Taylor R'99, who was hospitalized last week and is recovering.
• 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.
• For Mike Gilley, parent of Ariana R'21 and Makayla R'19, who is currently battling pancreatic cancer.
• 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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