Weekly Parent Newsletter
May 22, 2019
News & Events
Summer Hours
BCHS will be transitioning to summer hours beginning Tuesday, May 28. Summer office hours will be from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This week's parent newsletter is the final issue of the 2018-2019 school year. The faculty, staff and administration of Bishop Chatard High School wish all of our families a safe and restful summer!
Underclassmen Finals Week
Finals week is in full swing with only two days remaining: Thursday, May 23 and Friday, May 24. Unless parents have been notified by one of their student's teachers, all students are expected to be at school during their assigned final times. Students will be released directly after their last final each day. Use this link to view the official final exam schedule, including times the school days begin and end each day next week.
From the Guidance Office
College Search season begins for the Class of 2020!
The exciting college search and application season has arrived for the class of 2020. Please view the newest College Counseling Newsletter for updates.  Click here to view the newsletter.

Class of 2019 Final Transcripts
Bishop Chatard will automatically send final transcripts to students' colleges of choice on May 31. Final transcripts are also sent to NCAA and NAIA eligibility centers if students have indicated plans to participate in college athletics.

If students have taken dual credit classes, we aren’t able to send dual credit transcripts to colleges because they are issued directly through the credit-granting institution. Your student will need to request that the college sends their transcript. For Indiana University Advance College Project (ACP) courses (Public Speaking, W131, Finite), you can request your transcript by clicking here . If you have any trouble with that, their phone number is 812-855-4500. ​For Vincennes University courses (Accounting), a transcript can be requested at this website . For questions, please contact them by phone at 812-888-4220 or email at  records@vinu.edu .
BCHS Welcomes New Theatre Director
Bishop Chatard has named Holly Stults Haas as its theatre director for the 2019-2020 school year. 

Ms. Stults is an experienced dancer, choreographer, performer and teacher, currently serving as education programs director at Booth Tarkington Civic Theatre.

Ms. Stults will take the reins from Bishop Chatard’s current theatre director, Bri Lindsey, whose upcoming marriage and relocation will take her away from Indianapolis. More information on theatre productions during the 2019-2020 school year will be announced soon.
Taylor Wayer Named Boys Basketball Coach
Bishop Chatard alumnus and former Junior Varsity head coach Taylor Wayer ’10 has been named the head coach of the Bishop Chatard boys basketball team.

Coach Wayer’s experience with the game of basketball includes playing at both Bishop Chatard and Indiana University; where he was a four-year letter winner, an Academic All-Big Ten selection, and a member of the 2013 Big Ten Championship team; followed by assistant coaching positions at Mt. Vernon and Bishop Chatard high schools. He has also served as a coach in several basketball clubs and elite-level camps, providing instruction and skill development.

After being announced as the program’s new leader, Coach Wayer said his goal is to “build a high school basketball program that teaches athletes how to set goals, strive for success and effectively pursue their vision, individually and as a group, in an environment that emphasizes leadership, progress, work ethic, selflessness, communication, faith and spirituality on and off the floor.”
From the Business Office
NEW: Tuition statements for the 2019-2020 school year will be mailed Friday May 24. Be on the lookout for those next week. Parents or guardians who applied for financial aid will be notified of your initial award by the end of this week through FACTS Management. Tuition statements will not reflect aid received.

Following is important Financial Aid  and  Choice Voucher  information for the coming year. If you are planning to apply for financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year, please read and apply as soon as possible.
  • If you intend to apply for financial aid for the 2019-2020 school year and have not done so, please do so as soon as possible at this link.
  • FACTS will warn you that the deadline is past, ignore the warning and continue to complete and submit the application.
  • Don’t forget to upload your 2018 tax documents (returns and W-2s, etc.) Your application will not be reviewed until these 2018 documents are submitted.
  • Click here to sign up for your summer financial aid/voucher appointment. All appointments must be completed by the end of July. The appointment link will be ready soon on the BCHS website.
  • Any questions about financial aid or the voucher program, please contact Karen Feeney, Tuition Manager at kfeeney@bishopchatard.org.
Sport Physical Night & Used Uniform Sale: June 3
BCHS Sports Physical Night is Monday, June 3, from 6 - 8 p.m. Cost is $30. This is an excellent time to get your IHSAA Sports Physical, good the entire 2019-2020 year. Get a head start and fill in the BCHS Eligibility Form online. Both items are REQUIRED to receive your ‘Ticket to Play’, needed by June 10 to participate in summer conditioning, workouts, tryouts. Click here for info and to register.

BCHS will hold its annual Used Uniform Sale on Monday, June 3, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Don’t miss this chance to purchase used uniforms and spiritwear at a reduced price! Used uniforms in good condition will be sold for $5 per item. Used spirit wear will be available for $1 to $5 per item. All proceeds benefit the Trinity Parent Club.

Parents who would like to donate gently used uniforms are asked to drop them by the Athletic Office or Main Office during school hours. All donations are greatly appreciated.

Volunteers are also needed to set up and work the sale June 3 beginning at 3 p.m. through 7:30 p.m. Please contact Cathy Nickerson at canickerson@sbcglobal.net or 317-403-4740 if you are able to help. 

Official school uniforms can be purchased through  Schoolbelles  (School code: S1664) on the north side of the Glendale Mall on 62nd street. Uniform sweatshirts can only be purchased through the BCHS Spirit Shoppe, located in the BCHS cafeteria.
2019 National Catholic Youth Conference
Join 25,000 teens from around the country for an exciting, three-day experience of prayer, community, and empowerment for Catholic youth, grades 9-12. The schedule includes general sessions, workshops, and opportunities for reconciliation, daily liturgy, and special activities such as concerts, a dance and comedy club. Those interested in attending the conference should contact is Kyle Murphy at kmurphy@ihmindy.org. For further information on the event, please click here and to register for NCYC, please use this link.
Volunteer Opportunity: Dad's Day Breakfast
Deacon Rick Wagner is looking for a few good dads! After taking a year away from the Dad's Day Breakfast programming, Bishop Chatard would like to bring it back for the 2019-2020 school year. The hope is to see this program run "by the dads, for the dads."

Deacon Rick would like four or more dads to help out with the following:

*Attend a planning meeting on a date in June TBD
*Contact and schedule speakers 
*Coordinate food needs with the cafeteria manager
*Act as emcee
*Greet guests and collect payment at the door
*Count and deposit money with the business office
*Acquire door prizes for give-aways
*Perform other duties that may surface during the planning meeting

If interested, please contact Deacon Rick at  rwagner@bishopchatard.org
Bishop Chatard Welcomes International Students
Did you know that Bishop Chatard enrolls international students? Many of these students stay with us year after year and graduate from Bishop Chatard. During the school year, these students live with local families who provide meals, transportation and loving support, for which they receive monthly compensation. 

This culturally enriching opportunity yields life-long friendships and countless other benefits. Would you be interested in learning more about becoming a host family for the 2019-2020 school year? Please contact Catherine Welch at  cwelch@bishopchatard.org  for more information.
Volunteer Opportunity: Saint Simon Festival
The St. Simon festival is quickly approaching on May 30, 31 and June 1. BCHS students who attended St. Simon are encouraged to sign up to work at the festival. These students will be assisting in the Kids Area at the Obstacle Course. 14 students are needed to fill two-hour time slots for for the festival over the three days. Click here if you are interested in helping out!
Summer Camps at Bishop Chatard
Time to register for Bishop Chatard Summer Camps is coming to a close! Registration for summer camp ends on May 31. Click here to read all the BCHS summer camp options and to register.
NFL Players Zack and Nick Martin Host Free Football Camp at BCHS June 8
If you are a young man between the ages of 11 and 15 years old and love the game of football, here is your chance to learn from the pros! 

On Saturday, June 8, aspiring football players are invited to attend a USA Football FUNdamentals clinic at Bishop Chatard High School led by NFL players Zack Martin of the Dallas Cowboys and Nick Martin of the Houston Texans. The Martin Brothers Football Camp will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. in the Bishop Chatard Athletic Stadium. Click here for more information and to register.
Learn to Lift Seminar for Middle School Athletes
During the last two weeks of May, BCHS will host a Learn to Lift Seminar for middle school athletes. During four sessions, athletes will learn to perform the fundamental movement patterns that will become the basis for their athletic performance in high school.  Click here for more information and to view the flyer. Click here to register.
Help BCHS earn 'Champions Together Banner'
Bishop Chatard Junior Edreece Redmond II is one of 18 students in Indiana selected to serve on the IHSAA Student Advisory Committee. One of his goals is to raise awareness of special needs athletes and bring the “Champions Together” Banner to Bishop Chatard. 
This year is the 50-year anniversary of Champions Together, so there is a special Gold Banner that requires $3,000 raised for Special Olympics Indiana. This is what BCHS is aiming for because, as Edreece says, “naturally, as Trojans, we strive for the best!"
Click here to read about this collaboration and how BCHS students and families can support it!
Job Opportunity
BCHS is currently accepting applications for School Food Service Manager. This is a full-time position, with salary based on experience. The primary function of the manager is to administer the school food service program in an efficient and effective manner, while supporting the mission of BCHS as a ministry of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis. If you are interested, click here .
Community News
STEM YES! Summer Camp 2019
DirectEmployers Institute's STEM YES! is a FREE, comprehensive summer program made up of two, 2-week sessions for Central Indiana students in grades 9 -12 who are interested in exploring STEM careers in a work-based environment. During each session, students develop competencies in teamwork, business planning, presentation skills, social etiquette, soft skills and career, and college preparation. All this, while exploring and learning about the various fields that STEM has to offer through job shadows, research, projects, information technology, and more! For more information, please click here .
GRAMMY Camp 2019
GRAMMY Camp Weekend is coming to Indianapolis on Saturday, June 1 and registration is open now! This is a completely free opportunity. GRAMMY Camp is a one-day non-residential music industry experience where a small group of students gain an introduction to the business of music and how they can become successful in it. There are three tracks in Indianapolis: Video Production, Audio Engineering, and Songwriting. Click here to register! For more information, visit their website at www.grammyintheschools.com.