Heavenly Father, 25 years after the tragedy of 9/11, we lift our prayers for our nation and world. Where there is injury, let us sow pardon; where there is despair, hope; and where there is darkness, light. Amen.

ACT SUPER STARS

Mark Boye

Harrison Vodney

Roncalli celebrates seniors Mark Boye and Harrison Vodney for earning perfect scores of 36 on the reading section of the June ACT! Harrison achieved an additional milestone by also scoring a perfect 36 on the science section.

As a nationally recognized college readiness exam, the ACT evaluates student achievement in English, math, reading, science and writing. Earning top scores reflects extraordinary academic discipline, critical thinking and determination. Congratulations to Mark and Harrison on this outstanding achievement!

HOMECOMING 2026 COURT

Congratulations to the following seniors who were nominated to the 2026 Homecoming Court!

(left to right) Queen Nominees: Lola Neitzke, Sara Teipen, Annie Schoettle, Morgan Curtis, Carly Baugh, Addie Durrett and San Htet

(left to right) King Nominees: Jim Buchmeier, Mark Boye, Connor Reilly, Brian Moreno, Jake Gaskill, Will Hegwood and Sam Smith 

HOMECOMING SPIRIT WEEK

SEPTEMBER 14 — SEPTEMBER 18

Monday - Pajama Day (wear comfy, school-appropriate pajamas)

Tuesday - Country vs Country Club Day (dress in country attire or golf club attire)

Wednesday - Duo/Trio Day (pick a friend or two and dress up as a duo or trio)

Thursday - Monochromatic Day (wear all one color)

Friday - Red, White and Blue Day (everyone is encouraged to wear all three colors on this day!)

HOMECOMING DANCE 
- SEPTEMBER 19, 2026

The Homecoming Dance will be held on Saturday, September 19 from 8:00 PM to 10:50 PM at Roncalli. Cost is $10 per person. Tickets will be sold during lunch periods the week of September 14-18. Student drop-off and pick-up will be on the main circle, while parking will be available in the bubble parking lot.

HOMECOMING DANCE: DRESS CODE

DRESS CODE REMINDERS

Students are advised to err on the side of modesty and formality. Any student who violates the policy will not be permitted to enter the event until his/her attire meets the requirements.

Male students are encouraged to contact Mr. Crissman with any questions concerning their attire before purchasing their outfits. Here are the male attire expectations from the handbook:

• Long pants and collared shirts are required.
• Shirts must be worn appropriately at all times.

Female students are encouraged to contact Mrs. Kompara with any questions concerning their attire before purchasing their outfits. Here are the female attire expectations from the handbook:

• May wear a dress, skirt/top or pantsuit.
• May not reveal all contours of the body.
• Dresses shall be one-piece with straps over the shoulders and shall be longer than their fingertips. Furthermore, dresses shall cover all parts of the body so that no part of the midriff or cleavage is exposed.
• Any sheer, lace or see-through material in the dress cannot expose areas such as the midriff or cleavage.

*Because of differing body types, the same dress may meet the criteria for one person, but not for another.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

Congratulations to the Class of 2027 National Honor Society inductees, who were honored Wednesday night at Roncalli!

GIRLS GOLF SECOND AT MARION COUNTY TOURNAMENT

Ava Wenzel

Izzy Huxley

What a day for Lady Royals Golf! The team took home second place out of 15 teams at the Marion County Tournament at South Grove, carding their best team score of the season (336).

Top individual honors went to juniors Ava Wenzel, who placed third overall with a 77, and Izzy Huxley, who finished fifth with a 79. Rounding out the strong team performance were freshman Hannah Jansen (86), senior Ava Linton (94) and sophomore Delaney Newsom, who set a personal record with a 97!

CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION DINNER

If you have ever attended a high school annual fund dinner, you probably know exactly what to expect. You sit down, eat a meal, watch a slideshow and wait for the moment someone asks you to open your wallet.

This year, we are breaking that mold entirely. On Thursday, September 24, we are opening the doors to the Ascension St. Vincent Gymnasium for a celebration of Roncalli unlike any Circle of Faith Distinction Dinner before.

Here is our promise to you: Your checkbook is not needed. Your wallet is closed. This evening is entirely our gift to you.

We have tagged this year’s Circle of Faith Distinction Dinner as a night to Celebrate Roncalli, and it is designed to be a high-energy kickoff to our school year. Instead of a formal lecture, we are turning center court into a social hub featuring:

• Honoring True Distinction: A dedicated moment to celebrate the incredible alumni and community leaders receiving our highest honors for 2026.

• Food & Drinks: Heavy appetizers, beer and wine… completely on us.

• A Casual, Open Layout: A vibrant space to mix and mingle with current parents, alumni, friends, donors and our incredible faculty and staff. 

• The Short Story Slam: No long speeches. Instead, you will hear from four generations of the Roncalli family sharing rapid-fire, 3-4 minute snapshots of what this community means to them.

We want to kick off this year by celebrating the foundation that makes Roncalli a home before we look toward the future. Come dressed casual - in your favorite Roncalli blue, white and red. Bring a friend. Be ready for an evening filled with great food, familiar faces and plenty of Roncalli spirit.

No ask. No strings attached. Just a night to Celebrate Roncalli!

RSVP today to attend this special celebration on September 24 at 5:30 PM.

We cannot wait to celebrate with you!

If you have questions about the event or are interested in serving as a Celebration Host, please contact Tina Hayes at (317) 787-8277 or thayes@roncalli.org.

• Steve SH’63 and Sharon (posthumously) Coffman – St. John XXIII Award
• Patrick Kuntz R’05 – Alumnus of the Year
• Lizzie Layer R’16 – ROYAL Award
• Mary Sheets – Honorary Alumna
• Jeff Small – Honorary Alumnus
• Jennifer R’89 and James Kedra – Volunteers of the Year

SACRED SOUNDS CONCERT

Please plan to join the Roncalli choirs as they present their annual Sacred Sounds concert on Wednesday, September 23, at 7:00 PM in the auditorium. Tickets are now on sale and can be purchased at roncalli.booktix.com. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for Roncalli students and children 14 years old and younger. You can print your tickets and bring them with you to the show or download them to your phone. Tickets will be scanned at the entrance to the auditorium. Please direct any questions to Fran Davey at fdavey@roncalli.org or (317) 787-8277 ext. 249.

APPLY TODAY TO BECOME A RONCALLI ROYAL!

Roncalli is excited to welcome the Class of 2031 next fall! The application for admission is now available online at https://roncalli.schooladminonline.com/users/sign_in.



The application/registration fee is $350, and it will increase to $400 on February 1, 2027. For returning students, the registration fee is $150, and it will increase to $200 on February 1, 2027. All fees are nonrefundable.

Once part one of the application process is complete, you will receive a confirmation email directing you to continue through the Checklist Items in the Parent Portal. Contact Allie Ross R'04, director of admissions & marketing, at aross@roncalli.org or (317) 787-8277, ext. 243 with any questions.

RONCALLI + CHATARD + FOUR GOOD KICKS = A GREAT NIGHT

Roncalli and Bishop Chatard teamed up with HotBox Pizza for a week of food, football and friendly rivalry, and it was a win all around!

Despite a little internet snafu along the way, our Royals showed up in a big way for the HotBox Pizza Dine to Donate earning $919.82 for Roncalli! Thank you to our families, alumni and friends who grabbed some pizza and supported our students.

Friday night was hot, but the fun continued with the Kicks for Stix field goal kicking contest, where students and principals from Roncalli and Chatard went a perfect four for four on their field goal attempts! That meant that every student in both student sections received a coupon for free HotBox breadsticks, both principals earned a pizza party for their faculty and staff and Roncalli’s kicker, senior Sam Smith, and Chatard's kicker both won free breadsticks for a year!

A huge thank you to HotBox Pizza for bringing our two school communities together for some friendly competition and a lot of fun. A great time was had by all, and we’re already looking forward to doing it again next year!

HotBox has one more win for our Royals! Newsletter readers can get a FREE order of breadsticks (with purchase) by using code KICKS. Don't sleep on this one - it expires on October 15th!

JOIN US FOR SEPTEMBER'S DINE TO DONATE AT BUBBA'S 33!

Gather your family and fellow Royals for an evening of great food and community at Bubba's 33 on Tuesday, September 15, from 4:00–8:00 PM.

Participating is easy:

Dine-In or Carry-Out

Mention Roncalli High School or show the flyer when ordering.

Call (317) 883-4833 for same-day call-ahead seating or to place a carry-out order.

Dine to Donate takes place on the third Tuesday of every month, offering a fun and easy way to support Roncalli while enjoying dinner with our school community. We hope to see you there!

VACCINES & SPORTS PHYSICALS AT RONCALLI

Nurses Direct Connect will be on campus Thursday, September 17 to make it easy to take care of your health needs!

Vaccines During Lunch Periods

We will be offering flu shots and other recommended vaccines during student lunch periods.

Winter and Spring Sports Physicals After School

Need a sports physical? We will be available after school from 3:00 PM – 5:30 PM for upcoming winter and spring athletes.

Register online at www.NursesDirectConnect.com/home and select the Roncalli option.

SOPHOMORE HEARING SCREENING

The Marion County Public Health Department will be at Roncalli to administer the state-mandated hearing screening services for sophomores on Thursday, October 15 (updated date). A parent/guardian has the right to decline this service for their child.

If you do not want the health department to conduct a hearing screening for your sophomore, please contact Andi Baker, administrative assistant, in the front office, at abaker@roncalli.org or call 317-787-8277, ext. 221 in the main office.

STAND

Each week, a team of school officials conducts a confidential meeting to discuss the needs of our students. The team seeks to identify students experiencing physical, social, emotional or spiritual difficulties and to remove any barriers that interfere with student learning. The team offers these students affirmation, support, direction, counseling and community referrals. In addition, the team leads programs designed to improve the well-being of our community by providing resources, offering activities and presenting education on healthy living. 

If you have any questions about STAND or have any concerns about the mental health of any student, please email assistant principal Michael Wantz at mwantz@roncalli.org.

Read the full Stand Up Roncalli High School Mental Health Initiative linked to the button below.

CARPOOL LIST 2026-2027

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 home after school to Greenwood
• Need ride to school (ride sharing) from Martinsville, I-69 & SR 44
• Need ride home after school to Bargersville, SR 135 and Smokey Row Rd.
• Need ride to school in the morning from SR 144 and Centerline (Franklin)
• Need ride home from school to Greenwood area Meadowview Dr., between Fry and Main Street
• Need ride to school on Tuesdays from Smith Valley and Morgantown

SCHOOLMESSENGER SYSTEM OPT-IN

Parents and guardians, please read the attached PDF regarding SchoolMessenger. You may need to opt in to make sure you are receiving important messages from Roncalli. Roncalli only uses this for emergency alerting purposes.

GIRLS SOCCER FUTURE ROYALS DAY - SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

BAND AND CHOIR FEES

REMINDER! All choral and band fees are due Friday, October 2. You can send them in with your student or mail them to Roncalli - Attention Fine Arts Department. Please make sure to include your student's name on the check and/or envelope. If these fees pose a hardship, please contact Ms. Richards (erichards@roncalli.org) or Mrs. Gottman (lgottman@roncalli.org). If you have any questions or want to verify the amount owed, contact Mrs. Fran Davey, administrative assistant for the fine arts department, (fdavey@roncalli.org) at 317-787-8277, ext. 249.

SHOW YOUR ROYAL SPIRIT

If you weren't able to make it to Back to School Night, you can still pick up your 2026-2027 Roncalli yard sign! They are available at the main entrance, doors 10, 11, 15 and the main gate of Roncalli Stadium. 

TUITION WORK PROGRAM

Did you know that Roncalli offers opportunities for families to work at local venues such as Lucas Oil, Notre Dame Stadium, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Indiana Convention Center and more? 

Here's how it works:

• Fill out this form - Tuition Work Program 2026-2027 Sign-Up
• If you are over the age of 21 and not certified to serve alcohol, click here - Step-by-step process to obtaining a liquor permit
• Note: Not all events require workers to be alcohol-certified, but those who are certified typically earn significantly more. Save your receipt and submit it to our business office—you will be reimbursed.
• Once you sign up, you’ll be added to our email list to receive notifications about upcoming work events!

Event sign-ups will go out every Monday, with additional opportunities shared throughout the week as needed. These sign-ups will have more detailed information, as we primarily work with Lucas Oil and Notre Dame in the fall and IMS in the spring.

All money earned at events goes directly toward your student's tuition!

For more information, please click here - Tuition Work Program FAQ

Contact TuitionWorkProgram@Roncalli.org with questions.

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For Roncalli Concessions opportunities, please email concessions@roncalli.org, and you will be added to their email list.

CONCESSIONS HELP NEEDED

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.

LETTERMAN JACKET

A sales representative from Awards America will be in the main lobby (enter through door #1) on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Wednesday, September 30, 2026, during all lunch periods to take orders for all students interested in purchasing a Roncalli letter jacket this year. The only other time to order will be in late January.  

Payment (cash, check or card) will be required at the time of order, with checks to be made out to Roncalli High School.

Information/price sheets may be picked up at the main office or the athletic department office. If you have any questions, please email Regan Getz, administrative assistant athletic department, at rgetz@roncalli.org.

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

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.

ALUMNI CALENDAR

FALL & SPRING BREAK POLICIES

School policy does not provide for any early start of, or extension to, either fall or spring break. No student will be excused from school on any day(s) the week before or the week after fall or spring break. Any student’s absence on these days will be considered unexcused. An unexcused absence means that one point will be deducted from the student’s cumulative grade in each class at the end of that grading period. Teachers are not required to make special provisions for students who are unexcused. Students absent because of illness on the day(s) preceding and/or immediately following fall or spring break will be required to bring a doctor’s excuse to the Attendance Officer upon their return to school.

ATTENDANCE REMINDERS

Parents and guardians, please remember:



• 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. 
• Absent: Contact us before 9:00 AM by calling 317-787-8277 or emailing afarris@roncalli.org.
• 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.

WHAT IS A SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKER?

MORNING MASS EVERY TUESDAY

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.

NARTHEX COMMUNITY OF LEARNERS

MARIAN UNIVERSITY AWAKE NIGHT

Freshmen through seniors are invited to join us next Wednesday, September 16, for what Marian University calls an “Awake Night." The evening will include a speaker leading into adoration and praise beginning at 8 PM and ending around 9:30 PM. If you're interested in attending, please click the link below to register.  

Click Here to Register

CASTLE NIGHTS

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: September 16, 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. 

GIRLS IN AVIATION DAY - SEPTEMBER 19

The afternoon will give students an opportunity to explore aviation-related career paths through hands-on activities and workshops, conversations with women working in the industry and a panel of aviation professionals. Our goal is to show young women that there are many ways to build a career in aviation, including paths they may never have encountered before. Parents and guardians will also be included in the day's activities!

Register HERE!

SAINTS FRANCIS & CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH - FALL FESTIVAL

HOPE HOURS AVAILABLE!!

SIGN UP NOW

From your phone, click on the dropdown menu at the top of the page, select the area you would like to volunteer and then hit GO.

HOLY NAME CATHOLIC CHURCH - OKTOBERFEST

Visit their Facebook page for more details at Holy Name Oktoberfest 2026.

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST CATHOLIC CHURCH - PURSE BINGO

LITTLE ROYALS DAYCARE HIRING

Roncalli Little Royals Daycare is looking for a nurturing individual who would love to spend the day caring for our children in the Toddler Room.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday. Perfect for Roncalli High School parents.

Please contact Lynne Gorski, director Roncalli Little Royals Daycare, at 317-690-7747 or lgorski@roncalli.org for more information on the position and available benefits.

SOUTH DEANERY JOB OPENINGS

Business Manager - The Secretariat for Catholic Schools, 1400 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, is accepting applications for the Business Manager position. Click here to apply: https://archindy.applicantpro.com/jobs/4133775

Bookkeeper - Saints Francis & Clare of Assisi Catholic Church & School

https://www.ss-fc.org/about-us/job-openings

SAINTS FRANCIS & CLARE OF ASSISI CATHOLIC CHURCH - AFTERCARE ASSISTANT

If you have a heart for working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, faith-filled environment, we would love to hear from you. This is a great opportunity for a high school student, college student, retiree or anyone who loves working with children and is looking for meaningful part-time work. 

To learn more, contact ECM Director Stacy Harrison at sharrison@ss-fc.org.

KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS

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!

9/18/26

HOMECOMING
GAME

9/19/26

HOMECOMING 
DANCE

9/24/26

CIRCLE OF FAITH DISTINCTION DINNER

• 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 Pope Leo XIV, that the Lord may grant him wisdom, courage and a heart filled with Christ’s love as he shepherds the Church.
• 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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