RONCALLI FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE - DEADLINE MARCH 15, 2025

Roncalli offers private financial assistance that works in conjunction with the Indiana Choice Scholarship program. Financial assistance is awarded based on the level of need after the Indiana Choice Scholarship amount has been determined. Once all family data has been collected, it will be analyzed by our third-party evaluation service, Blackbaud Financial Assistance, and returned to Roncalli with a financial assistance recommendation. The funds available for this assistance come from Roncalli and the Catholic community, not Blackbaud.

To apply for Roncalli financial assistance, please complete the online application at: https://studentfinancialaid.blackbaud.school. The application deadline for the first distribution of Roncalli assistance is MARCH 15, 2025, after which a reduction in financial assistance may be implemented. Please keep in mind that a copy of your 2024 Federal Income Tax Return, W-2s, most recent pay stubs and documentation of any other income must accompany your application, and Blackbaud charges a fee to process your application. NOTE: You do NOT need to complete this financial assistance application to receive the Indiana Choice Scholarship.

Roncalli grants financial assistance based upon the availability of budgeted funds and the level of need of each family requesting assistance. A family must be a supporting member of a Catholic parish or your student must have attended a Catholic school for a minimum of three years to be eligible for Roncalli’s financial assistance. These criteria are NOT applicable to the Indiana Choice Scholarship. All families applying for financial assistance by March 15 will receive a letter notifying them of the award determination in May 2025. Any assistance received will be uploaded into Tuition Management in time for the July 10 payment.

If you have any questions about any of this information, please feel free to contact the director of tuition assistance, Julie Gantner, at jgantner@roncalli.org.

Calling all wizards, witches and muggles! Roncalli invites you to grab your wands and get ready for Puffs, a magical comedy that takes you on a wild ride through seven years at a certain wizarding school from the perspective of the students who didn’t quite make it into the spotlight. 



Tickets for the play “Puffs” are available now. Tickets are available for performances tonight, Friday, March 14, at 7:00 PM and Saturday, March 15, at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Tickets can be purchased at roncalli.booktix.com. Tickets are only $10.00 for adults, $5.00 for Roncalli students and free for children 14 years old and younger.

Vaught

Huff, Litz, Vaught and Lewis

Litz, Vaught, Lewis and Buchmeier

The boys track and field team wrapped up the indoor portion of their season with an awe-inspiring performance.

Leading the way was the distance medley relay team placing 3rd: Owen Lewis, Cole Huff, Anthony Litz and Will Lewis.

The 4X400m relay placed 6th: Ben Swiezy, Jim Buchmeier, Dylan Guthrie and Sam Smith.

Dom Nelson PR in the shot to place 7th. 

The 4X200 placed 8th: Alex Beard, Liam Kidwell, Jacob Johnson and Alex Toth

Next up for the boys: Sam Vaught is competing this Sunday in the mile at the Indoor National Championship in Boston. The team also has two relays qualified for the Indoor State Championship over Spring Break: 4X400m (Lewis, Litz, Huff and Vaught) and the 4X800m (Lewis, Litz, Buchmeier, Vaught).

The Royals finished fourth as a team in a tough Regional, falling behind Columbus North, New Palestine and Bloomington North. 

Freshman Emiko Vecchio placed fourth on the beam, making her a state qualifier. She missed all-around by one place. Such a great accomplishment! 

Emiko will continue her season at Ball State tomorrow, Saturday, March 15, at the state competition. Go, Emiko - we are proud of you!

Row 1: John Malan, Eva Aguayo Martinez, Callie Elrod and Jesus Garcia

Row 2: Giovanni Serrano-Rivera, Ivan Figueroa, Chris Griffin, Lola Neitzke and Peyton Cole

Not pictured: Phelan Sloan

On Monday, we celebrated the outstanding students of the month for February. They were awarded certificates and treated to a catered luncheon for their exceptional work inside the classroom.

Twenty-two bowlers competed in the 2025 Unified Bowling Sectional last week. This was Roncalli's largest team ever! We missed qualifying for state, but everyone had fun. Several bowlers, including Za Thang, Reagan Turk, Diego Miranda, Madelyn Kitchens and Claire Meinerding, had triple-digit scores. Jim Buchmeier was one pin shy of a turkey. The unified bowling team looks forward to next year’s tournament.

The state speech tournament took place at Fishers High School on March 8th. Everyone who qualified is, by definition, in the top 42 in the state for their event.

Izzy Ahaus (Original Performance), Mary Motyka (Original Performance) and Elizabeth Nelson (Discussion) competed. Mary made it to the quarterfinals, ranking in the top 24 for Original Performance.

Congratulations on a job well done Royal speech team members!

The mock trial team did great at the state competition last Saturday! Overall team results and scores are not in, but Roncalli had three individual award winners:

Sarah Jasheway - Best Witness 

Audrey May - Best Attorney 

Cylie Henson - Best Attorney and Best Witness 

ARCHERY TEAM AT STATE & GOING TO NATIONALS

The archery team had a strong showing at the state tournament on March 8th. They posted their second highest score of the season, assuring a place in the National Bullseye Tournament in May. The team was led by Za Thang, Dana Haggenjos, Alexis Kabat and AJ Susemichel.

In the 3D tournament, Dana Haggenjos and James Deardorff both posted good scores, with Dana placing 8^th and securing an invite to the National Tournament.

Congratulations to the 2025 Junior Prom Court!

Front row, left to right: Anna Cromer, Hannah Morris, Maddie Buechler, Bennie Leffler, Faith Lowry and Reagan Turk

Back row, left to right: Frankie Eagan, Nick Woodburn, Xavier Lawrie, Simon Wellman, Luke Baker and Collin Ash

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. The deadline is March 15. If you have any questions, email Julie Albertson, journalism instructor, at jalbertson@roncalli.org.

ATTENTION: Parents/Guardians

2025 - 2026 School Year Immunizations 

The Indiana State Department of Health and Department of Education requires immunizations for every student enrolled in an Indiana school. Roncalli High School must follow these requirements to stay in compliance, even if a physician’s immunization and dosing schedules show more flexibility.  

County health departments can assist with these vaccinations. 

Religious and medical exemptions are allowed. Every school year, a new exemption form must be signed and on file!

Religious Exemption form

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0Y-9QlLpLVD0fC0_ZFOmYElB4nPpR3f/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103340005558733348605&rtpof=true&sd=true

Class of 2026: If your current junior has not received the second Meningococcal ACWY- MCV4 dose, please make arrangements now! MCV4 second dose is given after 16th birthday and prior to 12th grade. 

Please send proof of immunization documentation to Guidance: Hope Golden, Fax: 317-788-2282; Email: hgolden@roncalli.org or call with questions: 317-787-8277 ext. 214

2025-26 Indiana Required School Immunizations - SPANISH

https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/files/2025-26-School-Immunization-Requirements_SPA.pdf

2025-26 Indiana Required School Immunizations – ENGLISH

https://www.in.gov/health/files/2025-26-School-Immunization-Requirements.pdf

Meningitis Vaccine Clinic –IMPORTANT INFORMATION!

Attention Roncalli Families: If your student is due for their second meningococcal (MCV4) vaccine, which is required for high school graduation, Roncalli is offering an on-campus clinic through Nurses Direct Connect during school on Thursday, May 1st. To register, visit www.nursesdirectconnect.com OR use the QR CODE below, then select "Roncalli Meningitis Vaccine Clinic," and complete the required paperwork.

For questions, contact Ashley Mahin at Ashley@NursesDirectConnect.com.

Thank you for supporting your student's health!

Counselors will meet with current sophomores and freshmen to discuss:

• Course Requests for next school year
• Graduation Pathways
• Transcripts
• Diploma Status
• Future Plans
• College Visits

All students will receive a copy of their current transcript. Please ask your student about their meeting! Reach out to their counselor with any questions!

This week, Roncalli celebrated the great work of the Maintenance, Custodial & Grounds Department! A big thank you to Nate Miller, Kevin Hurley, Jeff Elliot, Rick Knight, Gary Armbruster, Mike Coffman, Mike Kocher, Jimmy Matis , Mike Tully, Jeff Price, Marina Flores Pena, Marcela Mendoza, Cecilia Tello and Greg Wheatly.

We hope you are getting excited for Prom 2025: Once Upon a Prom on Saturday, April 12! Below are links to flyers containing all of the essential information about prom.

Important Dates to Remember: 

• Prom Song Auditions: Wednesday, March 19 (Wednesday before Spring Break) after school in the choir room. Contact Mrs. Masten with questions!
• This year's song will be "Enchanted" by Taylor Swift.
• Promposal Contest Submissions Due: Monday, March 31 by 3:00 PM
• Contest Winners will be notified on Tuesday, April 1.
• Guest Passes Due: Monday, March 31 by 3:00 PM
• Ticket Sales during all lunch periods: Tuesday, April 1 — Friday, April 4

Please direct all questions to Mrs. Moran at bmoran@roncalli.org or Miss Happe at rhappe@roncalli.org.

COME ONE, COME ALL

TO

ROAR 2025

The Greatest Show on Earth

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Purchase your tickets before you leave for spring break to get early bird pricing and save $50 per ticket. The discount ends Monday, March 17. You don't want to miss out on ROAR, Roncalli's favorite fundraiser, on April 26, 2025. Get your early bird tickets here: ROAR25.givesmart.com.

ROAR AUCTION

Help us create the greatest auction on earth! We are seeking donations to make our auction memorable.

Do you, your business or your network have show-worthy access to build our program? Show stoppers may include:

• one-of-a-kind experiences
• behind the scene tours
• service (examples: car detailing, landscaping, personal training)
• wine or spirits
• art
• unique items
• sporting or event tickets
• autographed merch
• hotel, condo, vacation home stays
• gift cards
• or do you have a special talent to share (we promise we won't shine our spotlight on you)... secret chef, woodworker, bourbon maker...

The sky's the limit even when you're under the big top! If you have an idea or donation, contact Brandi Young at byoung@roncalli.org.

SPIRIT PULL  

We are having a liquor pull/ring toss game at ROAR this year. We need donations! If you have an unopened bottle of wine, bourbon, tequila, vodka, whatever or you find a great deal on something, please consider donating it. Please drop it off at the front office (in a bag). Let us know if we can count on you by signing up here. Thank you for your support! Sophomore parent Peggy Reeves has volunteered to lead this endeavor. She can be contacted at jpreeves6058@gmail.com. Or contact Brandi Young at byoung@roncalli.org if you have any questions.

In 2017, The Lugar Series founded a training program for young women known as the Lugar Series Next Generation. The program targets women ages 13-18 as they learn the process of government, policy issues and implementation, how to communicate and how to solve problems at an early age. Applications are currently live and due on Thursday, March 20, 2025. 

Click HERE to learn more.

Next deadline:

• Monday, May 12th @ 11:59 PM - logged in MobileServe by student
• Thursday, May 15th @ 11:59 PM - verified by 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:

• Rides to and from school (81st & Allisonville Rd.)

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.

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.

Remaining meetings:

• Tuesday, March 18: 6 - 7 PM 
• Spanish Translation Available 
•  Thursday, April 24: 3 - 4 PM

Do you know someone whose dedication, service and commitment deserve to be celebrated? Now is the perfect time to nominate them for the 2025 Circle of Faith Distinction Awards!

Each year, Roncalli High School presents awards to recognize individuals who embody excellence in their careers, contribute meaningfully to our community and live out their Catholic faith with passion and devotion. Whether it's an alumnus, parent, faculty/staff member, volunteer, or community leader — if someone has made a significant impact, now is your chance to honor them! Please take a moment to nominate a deserving recipient for one of the following awards:

• Alumni of the Year
• Honorary Alumni
• Volunteer of the Year
• St. John XXIII Award
• ROYAL Award

These awards not only acknowledge the exceptional individuals who support and strengthen Roncalli High School, but they also highlight the important role each of us plays in nurturing the faith, growth, and leadership of today’s students — tomorrow’s leaders.



The 2025 Roncalli Circle of Faith Distinction Award recipients will be announced in July 2025, and winners will be honored at the Circle of Faith Distinction Dinner on September 18, 2025.

Contact Brandi Young director of alumni services and special events, by email or call (317) 787-8277 ext. 242 with questions.

Thank you for your continued support of Roncalli High School and for taking the time to honor those who serve with faith, dedication and excellence. Saint John XXIII – Pray for Us!

Complete explanation of the criteria for these awards

View past award recipients

Although nominations are accepted throughout the year, the deadline for 2025 recognition is April 9, 2025. All nominations submitted for those not selected carry over for consideration by the selection committee each year.

(SCAN OR CLICK QR CODE TO PROCEED TO FORM)

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) FULL

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 are available to interested students 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.

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.



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 price is $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. 

Parents did you know you can now register online for a virtual urgent care visit with your school-based nurse practitioner? Whether your child is at home or school, we've got you covered! Get quick, convenient care when it's needed most.

CLICK ON "SCHEDULE" AT THE TOP TAB AND THEN EITHER "ESTABLISHED PATIENT VIDEO VISIT" OR "NEW PATIENT VIDEO VISIT"

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!

Roncalli High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion

Weekend of July 26-27, 2025

ST. JUDE DINE TO DONATE

City Barbeque

7863 US 31 South

April 23, 2025

11 AM - 8 PM

HELP US SEND A GROUP OF ST. JUDE TEENS TO THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE IN NOVEMBER 2025



Just mention St. Jude for your dine-in, takeout, delivery (no 3rd party delivery apps), drive-thru thru or pick-up order. 20% of your order will be donated back to St. Jude.

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!

03/14/25 - 03/15/25

SPRING PLAY: PUFFS

03/21/25 - 03/30/25

SPRING BREAK

04/12/25

PROM 2025

ONCE UPON A PROM

04/26/25

ROAR - THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH



• For the repose of the soul of Pierce Birge, 20-year-old brother of freshman Kylin Birge, who was killed in a motorcycle accident this week.
• For Bill Spotts R'91, husband of Diane (Coffman) R'96, father of junior Will, Anthony R'20 and Owen R'19, who is recovering from transplant surgery.
• For Nicole "Coco" (Clark) Burke R'12, who is fighting alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, an extremely rare cancer.
• 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 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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