RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
October 16, 2026
| | DEXTER EARNS EAGLE SCOUT RANK | | |
Congratulations to senior Colin Dexter on earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in Scouting America, reached by only a select group of Scouts. Colin is a member of Troop 462, based out of Nativity Catholic Church, and a member of the Roncalli Royals varsity soccer team.
Earning the Eagle Scout rank requires years of dedication, earning at least 21 merit badges and demonstrating proven leadership. As part of his rank requirements, Colin led a team of volunteers in building two rebound walls and installing 200 feet of fencing at the Circle City Futbol Club, giving back to the club where he first learned to play soccer.
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STUDENT COUNCIL CLASS OF 2030 | |
Congratulations to the newly elected student council representatives for the Class of 2030!
Eliana Jackson: Co-President of Public Relations
Rosal Singh: Co-President of Service
Ava Eckhart: Co-President of Spirit
Maddy Harlow: Co-President of Web Promotions
| | This week, we celebrated the great work of the Health and Physical Education Department! Thank you to (left to right) Frank Litz, Maria Poteet, Jamin Wernke R'02, Kathy Nalley-Schembra K'68, Sam Otley R'11 and Jeff Richardson (not pictured) for their phenomenal work! They were out of uniform and had a special lunch on Tuesday! | |
On Wednesday, October 14, nationally known guest speaker Darin Odier visited Roncalli to speak about internet safety. He spoke to the entire student body in the morning and to Roncalli parents that evening. | Spread the word and invite family and friends to join us for the 2026 Roncalli Open House on Thursday, November 5 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM! The Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium will be set up to explore Roncalli, so join us for a fun evening! Take a tour of the school, meet students, speak with faculty, staff and coaches, shop in the Spirit Store and enjoy Adoration in our Chapel of the Sacred Heart. Check-in will take place in the main lobby of the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium (Door 15). | THE COSMIC PILGRIMS CONCERT | The school social workers would like to offer additional support to students by offering a counseling small group during this semester. The group topic will be "Dealing with Anxiety" and will meet on Wednesdays during homeroom. If you are interested in your student getting more support at school through a group setting, please fill out this form and return to the social workers by October 28. Email dbuxton@roncalli.org or lperry@roncalli.org for more information. | |
CARPOOL HELP NEEDED
Can you help a fellow Royal family? Roncalli families are in need of transportation assistance during the school year. If you're able to assist, please contact Andi Baker, administrative assistant, in the front office.
- Need ride to school from Kentucky Ave. and High School Rd. (west side). Could possibly meet at SSFC
- Need ride to school on Tuesdays from Smith Valley and Morgantown
| | WALKATHON 2026: KEEP DOING MOORE! | | |
Walkathon fundraising is in full swing, and now is the time to keep sharing those fundraising links with family, friends and neighbors!
Want the full week of out-of-uniform days? Students who reach their fundraising goal must turn in their Walkathon envelope by Friday, October 30, or Monday morning, November 2, to earn the entire week. Remember, even if all donations were made online, the envelope still needs to be turned in to receive Walkathon incentives.
Funds raised this year support needs-based tuition assistance and faculty professional development, helping make a Roncalli education possible for more students while investing in the teachers who make it so special.
🎁 HELP US STOCK THE PRIZE VAULT! We’re collecting gift cards to restaurants, stores and other student favorites for incentives and prize drawings. Donations may be dropped off at school, attention: Brandi Young, director of alumni relations and special events, or email byoung@roncalli.org to coordinate.
Keep fundraising. Keep sharing. Keep doing MOORE!
👟 LEARN MOORE ABOUT WALKATHON
❤️ SUPPORT A STUDENT
Every gift. Every student. Every step makes a difference.
One community. One mission. One MOORE Step to Christ.
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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2026
ASCENSION ST. VINCENT GYMNASIUM
12:45 PM ALL-SCHOOL MASS
Roncalli High School is pleased to invite and honor anyone currently serving or who has served in the military to our all-school Mass this Veterans Day. Please join us in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium on Wednesday, November 11, at 12:45 PM. (Please note the updated time). Spouses and family members are welcome to attend. RSVP and provide us with your service details. If you are unable to attend, please RSVP to respond with your service details so we are able to honor you in your absence.
Thank you for your service!
| We would like to honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. If you have a family member or friend who was killed while in the military, please click the button below to share their information. | | DINE TO DONATE: CITY BARBEQUE | | |
Make plans to Dine to Donate on Tuesday, October 20, ALL DAY at City Barbeque, 7863 US 31 South!
20% of proceeds will benefit needs-based tuition assistance at Roncalli High School. Dine in or carry out and mention the Roncalli fundraiser or show the flyer.
Ordering online? Visit citybbq.com and use code GIVE.
Eat BBQ. Support our Royals. Everybody wins!
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GERMAN AMERICAN PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM | HOLIDAY SPIRIT STORE SALE | It's never too early to start your holiday shopping! Roncalli's Holiday Spirit Store Sale will take place on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM in the Roncalli cafeteria, coinciding with the High School Placement Test and Parent Meeting. | | RONCALLI FUTURE COURSES & PATHWAYS FEASIBILITY SURVEY | | |
Roncalli High School is exploring new courses, career pathways, certifications and work-based learning opportunities as Indiana transitions to its new high school diploma.
The new Indiana Diploma provides students with greater flexibility to personalize their high school experience around their goals for college enrollment, employment, enlistment and/or service. Roncalli is seeking input from families, alumni, businesses, industry leaders, community members and important stakeholders to determine which opportunities are both valuable to students and feasible for Roncalli to develop.
Your feedback will help us identify potential programs, partnerships, internships, courses and career experiences that could prepare students for life after high school.
This survey should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Please note: This is the same survey shared via email earlier this week. We’re sharing it again to make it easier for our community to participate. Thank you for your time!
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NEW this year! Hoosier Heat Sports Cards is our official game ticket sponsor. Each ticket has a discount coupon of $5 off a $20 purchase on the back side. Be sure to save your ticket stubs!
| | | | Roncalli Media Network is the place to be for all things Roncalli! Click the live stream button to go to Roncalli's YouTube page. Past events can also be found there. Check out the RMN calendar at the bottom of the page for each week's broadcast information. | | RONCALLI MEDIA NETWORK SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES | | |
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!
We offer concessions for all home volleyball, football, soccer, basketball, track, lacrosse, baseball, softball, CYO football and CYO track events and games.
We have two concession stands, one in the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium and one at the Roncalli Stadium.
Parents and high school students are encouraged to sign up!
Students can choose to 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.
Friday night football games pay $30 per shift for parents and $20 for students. These shifts are 4-5 hours in length.
Please follow this link to sign up: Concessions 2026 - 2027
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 Brittany and Sarah at concessions@roncalli.org.
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Parents and guardians, please remember:
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Late to school: Contact us the same day with the reason for the tardy. If we do not hear from you, it will be unexcused. No call is needed if your child is late of their own accord. The appropriate consequence will be given.
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Absent: Contact us before 9:00 AM by calling 317-787-8277 or emailing afarris@roncalli.org.
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Leaving for an appointment: Send a note with your child before school or email afarris@roncalli.org. Please provide documentation from the appointment afterward.
Questions? Contact Mr. Crissman, dean of students, at tcrissman@roncalli.org.
| | MORNING MASS EVERY TUESDAY | | NURSE ASHLEY - SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT BELOW | | |
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.
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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.
| | COLTS BLEED BLUE BLOOD DRIVE | | |
Roll up your sleeves and help Hoosiers in need by donating blood at the annual Bleed Blue Blood Drives this season!
🗓️ Saturday, October 17
⏰ 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
📍 Ascension St. Vincent - William K. Nasser, MD, Healthcare Education and Simulation Center
1801 W. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260
colts.com/bleedblue
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Castle Nights is an evening for high school boys to get a glimpse of seminary life at Bishop Simon Brute Seminary, with vespers, dinner, discernment discussions and games. This semester, Castle Nights will be on the following dates: October 21 and November 18.
Please note that this year, due to a large increase of enrollment of seminarians, Castle Nights will be limited to high school juniors and seniors.
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ST. JUDE AUTUMN 5K
- SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
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St. Jude Parish is hosting our fifth annual 5K on Saturday, October 24 at 10:00 AM. Race proceeds benefit our high school youth attending NCYC 2027.
Register online at www.autumn5k.com before October 5 to guarantee your race shirt! After October 5, shirt supplies will be limited.
Families of three or more who register together can receive a 20% discount by entering the promo code FAMILY.
For more information on the race, please visit www.autumn5k.com.
We need volunteers to make the 5K a success! Student volunteers receive HOPE hours. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054CAFAB2AA5F58-65478095-2026#/
| | 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 $5,889.59 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 2026! 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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10/30/26 - 11/05//26
WALKATHON
TURN-IN DATES
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11/11/26
VETERANS DAY
MASS
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- For the healing of Pope Leo XIV, as he recovers from lung cancer surgery, and that the Lord may grant him wisdom, courage and a heart filled with Christ’s love as he shepherds the Church.
- For a blessed school year, that our students, faculty and staff may embrace God’s call to more, growing together in wisdom, unity and faith and drawing ever closer to Him in all that we do.
- For Archbishop Charles Thompson, that God may continue to bless and strengthen him as he faithfully shepherds the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
- For all who struggle to meet their basic needs, especially those without adequate food, clothing, shelter or medical care, that they may find compassion, assistance and the loving mercy of God.
- For all who struggle with depression, addiction or other mental health challenges, that they may experience healing in body, mind and spirit and find hope, support and peace.
- For all those facing serious or life-threatening illnesses, that God may grant them strength, comfort and healing and sustain their families, caregivers and loved ones.
- For the men and women serving in our armed forces and their families, especially Roncalli alums serving our country, that God may protect and strengthen them and bring them safely home.
- For Roncalli alums discerning or preparing for religious vocations as priests, religious women or missionaries, that they may be strengthened in their calling and generously follow where God leads.
- For an increase in vocations to the priesthood, religious life and missionary service and that Roncalli High School and our families may nurture young people as they hear, discern and answer God’s call.
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RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL
(317) 787-8277
info@roncalli.org
roncalli.org
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