Students

Pack the Chapel Weekly Events

• May 1 (Fri): All School Mass & May Crowning

Spare time? Borrow a book from the new Trojan Stacks -- currently located in the Student Life Center and Room 302, with more to come. Grab a book and keep it for as long as you need. Return to any Trojan Stack when you're finished. No sign outs or need to ask. What is Trojan Stacks?

• Hiking Club Outing is April 27 (Mon) : *Weather Permitting* - 3:45-6:30pm at Eagle Creek. Meet in the Main Office at 3:30pm. All are welcome. Sign up here: Questions? See Ms. O'Brien.
• Dad's Day Breakfast - April 28: Former NFL lineman and BCHS alum Zach Martin will be the speaker. Don't forget to remind your Dad (and/or mom, grandparent, etc.). Info & RSVP
• Pizza Party for the Freshman Class: April 30: For having the highest participation, the Freshman Class has earned a pizza party! Before heading to the Cafeteria during your assigned lunch period, stop by the Main Lobby to grab some pizza.
• Summer Field Studies Meeting: April 30: 6:30 pm in the Theater Room. This is a Family Planning Night for students going on SFS this summer. See Mr. Reilly for more info.
• All School Mass - May Crowning: May 1 (Fri): Sophomores, you will be in formal dress.
  • View Sophomore Dress Code
• May 1 College Decision Day Celebration: Seniors are invited to celebrate College Decision Day by wearing a t-shirt of the school or institution they will attend and come celebrate during lunches in Silas West. We will have photo opportunities and snacks for seniors.
• Celebration of the Arts is May 4: view the student’s Art Exhibit and enjoy a performance by BCHS musicians. Art Exhibit is 5-7 pm. Musical performances are 7 -8 pm. Free admission. Details
• St. Augustine Home Prom - May 8 (Fri): Chatard students are partnered with an elderly resident for a "date" for the evening and enjoy a fun night of music, food, entertainment, and dancing!! 80-90 students needed. Signup by May 5. Info meeting for those signed up is May 6 during Silas Period.
  • Details and Signup
  • Three category 2 service hours

College / Career / Enrichment Corner

Summer Programs

• Riviera Club: summer camp counselors needed
• Artificial Intelligence Intensive, explore healthcare careers and more
• Read the current summer program listing

• Shadowing a medical career at Ascension Health
• Notre Dame Pre-College Online Courses
• View these and other opportunities on the Leadership & Enrichment Opportunities Page

Senior College News

• College Scholarship Opportunities
• Graduation Dates & Details
• April Newsletter
• Folder with all Senior Newsletters

Don't forget 'Fast Fix Friday', where Mrs. Burkett will be available in the cafeteria during ALL Friday lunches to answer questions or just checkin!

Christian Service Opportunities

Area 1 Opportunities: Service to BCHS, Parish or Faith Community

• Peer Tutor Club: If you are in National Honors Society/Spanish National Honors Society/SUMMA, need service hours, or just want to help your fellow classmates, then you can join the Peer Tutor Club! Fill out the survey! Someone from Guidance will be in touch with you when someone is looking for a tutor. Sign up here
• BCHS Mass Setup (each week): BCHS Campus Ministry could use help setting up for Mass each week. Meet in the main gym during Silas to help out and earn an Area 1 Service Hour!
• Celebration of the Arts Set-Up: May 3: Lend a hand setting up for the Celebration of the Arts on Sunday, May 3rd from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and earn three Area 1 Service Hours! Meet in the Art Room at 10:00 am. Sign up here!
• Contact your Parish for service opportunities.
  • View list of service coordinators for each parish

Area 2 Opportunities: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching

• O'Conner House - April 29 (Wed): Join Mr. Farrell to serve at O’Conner House on Wednesday, April 29 from 3:30 to 5:30. Sign up here!
• Servants at Work: Servants at Work could use help building handicap-accessible ramps. This is a great organization that not only serves others but also teaches carpentry skills. About Servants at Work. Here is a video of what to expect. Sign up here to help!
• Serve at Gleaners*
• Serve at St. Vincent de Paul*
• Volunteer at Ascension Health/ Peyton Manning Children's Hospital*

• View Christian Service requirements for the school year
• Remember: Semester II service hours are due April 24, 2026.

News Worth Repeating

• T-Shirt Design Contest: Do you have an idea for a shirt that you'd like to see in the Spirit Shop?Submit your design here Your Chatard-focused designs will be accepted throughout the year, with hopes for a new design each semester. Details can be found on the form link above. Questions? Contact Mr. Reel
• Free SAT, AP, and Math Tutoring via Schoolhouse.world for grades 8-12. Free tutoring for SATs, math courses, and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. Live small-group tutoring via Zoom will focus on SAT reading, writing, and math as well as AP course tutoring in calculus, statistics, chemistry, biology, physics, and computer science.
  • Signup for a session today at Schoolhouse.world