Bishop Chatard High School

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Nominations for BCHS volunteer awards being accepted

Bishop Chatard will present its annual Achievement Awards on Sun, April 18. The Achievement Award recognizes parents, past parents, alumni, faculty/staff and community members who support the misson of Bishop Chatard High School and give of themselves to help nurture a faith-based academic environment for students.
The awards will be presented by BCHS President Bill Sahm at a Liturgy held at Bishop Chatard. Please take this opportunity to nominate an individual for this award and then join the BCHS community for this special morning. Online nomination is now available. A list of past recipients can be found at this link also.

Already Pledged: $350,821

To learn more about supporting Catholic education by making a donation to the Annual Fund, contact the BCHS Development Office at (317)251-1451, ext. 2267 or e-mail hnightingale@BishopChatard.org.

Drumline Camp

6-11 grades
Mar 29 - Apr 29
Details & Registration

Battle of the Bands!

Come and watch as over eight BCHS music groups compete for the title of the "Best Band at BCHS." The Battle of the Bands will be held Saturday, March 13, from 8 to 11 p.m. at BCHS. (Please note - this date has changed from the original March 12 date.) There is a $5 cover fee and all proceeds support the El Salvador Mission Trip over Spring Break 2010.

Thank You, Chatard-A-Bration Sponsors

Bishop Chatard would like to thank all of their 2010 Chatard-A-Bration sponsors. Without your continued support, our event would not be as successful. Please view the list of our sponsors and continue to patronize them throughout the year. Our Sponsors

School News

» Enjoy a Lenten spaghetti dinner and support Trojan Values Scholarship Fazoli's Night to support the Trojan Values Scholarship fund is Friday, March 12, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Keystone Ave. location (north of 62nd St.). Enjoy "all you can eat" spaghetti and breadsticks for only $6! To participate, you must by an advance ticket during the lunch period at BCHS on Thursday, March 11.

» Service requirement deadline April 14 A reminder to all parents/students that the service program deadline of April 14 is quickly approaching. ...details

» Lost and Found flowing over Is your student missing a coat, shoes, pants, shirts, glasses or anything else? If so, please ask him/her to check the Lost and Found (located in the bookstore) prior to March 19. All items left in the Lost and Found after March 19 will be donated to charity.

» Course Offerings and Descriptions The course offerings and descriptions of all courses for the 2010/11 academic year are available online under "Academics". The 8-class option is also explained.

» The Jesuit Excellence College Tour is coming to Bishop Chatard to meet with interested juniors on March 18...details

Parent News

» Pilgrimage Traces St. Mother Theodore Guerin's Journey Join the Trinity Club on April 25 to retrace the steps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Indiana's first saint) in Terre Haute. RSVP is due March 28 ...details

» Save your treasures for April's Garage Sale The Athletic Booster Club's Trojan Treasures Garage Sale last year was a HUGE success, raising over $7,000 to help support BCHS athletes. This year's sale is scheduled for Sat, April 17. Begin storing up your treasures. For new details, visit the Athletic Booster Club page

» Join Relay for Life Student and adult volunteers are invited to assist in this year's Relay for Life held on Sat, May 22, and Sun, May 23 and sponsored by the American Cancer Society. ...details

» Celebratory yard signs now available The Junior Class is offering personalized yard sign to wish your student a happy birthday, congratulations or good luck in an upcoming event! Signs are just $35. Proceeds support the Junior Class Prom Fund! Questions? Contact Jr Class Sponsor Matt Hilton at mhilton@BishopChatard.org. Order form

Community News

» Coaching for Christ March 10 The CYO will be hosting Coaching for Christ on Wednesday, March 10, from 6 to 8:15 p.m. at Bishop Chatard. Indiana Pacers Head Coach Jim O'Brien will deliver the keynote address. All coaches are welcome to attend. There is no charge for the event, and RSVPs are requested by February 26. To register, e-mail the CYO office at bprice@cyoarchindy.org.

» Trojan Tots wish list If you have new or gently used children's items that do not need, please consider donating them to the Trojan Tots Day Care Ministry. View the Trojan Tots wish list. Questions? Contact Jackie White at (317) 254-5437 or jwhite@bishopchatard.org.

» Summer Sports Camps Schedule Each summer, BCHS offers various sports camps for grade school children. The schedules for these camps are now posted. Registration forms for the camps will be available for download as they become available. Schedule

» Drumline Camp: March 29 - April 29 All current 6th through 11th graders from North Deanery schools are invited to attend the drumline camp, skilled and novice drummers alike. The camp will be run by percussionists from the Marian University Concert Band. What a great opportunity! ...details

Drum Corp

» Opportunities for Lenten worship in the North Deanery The parishes of the North Deanery offer many opportunities for spiritual growth during the Lenten season. All are welcome to take advantage of the Lenten observances and events in the parishes listed. Mouse over the parish's name to see their scheduled events. (IHM, St. Matthew, St. Thomas are TBD.)
St. Andrew, St. Lawrence, Christ the King, St. Simon, St. Pius. Links to each parish's website can be found at the bottom of the page for further details.

» Lenten Rosary begins In observance of the Lenten season, a Rosary will be prayed each Monday evening during Lent at 7 p.m. in the St. Benedict Center Chapel. Students and adults are welcome to spend time in prayer and with members of the community during this time.In observance of the Lenten season, a Rosary will be prayed each Monday evening during Lent at 7 p.m. in the St. Benedict Center Chapel. Students and adults are welcome to spend time in prayer and with members of the community during this time.

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