Students

Pack the Chapel Weekly Events

• Jan. 8 (Thurs): All School Mass

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?

• Every Monday Meetings: Friendship Bracelet Club, Art Club: These meet every Monday, unless noted otherwise:
  • Friendship Bracelet Club Meeting -Will not meet this Monday, Jan. 5
  • Art Club Meeting - After school in Art Room A. There are lots of exciting opportunities this semester, including cafeteria murals and Valentine cards! All are welcome. For more information, see Mrs. Johnson.
• Girls Volleyball Returning Players Meeting: Jan. 7 (Wed):7:45am in the Main Gym. RETURNING PLAYERS ONLY. See Coach Wind for more info.
• Investment Club Callout Meeting: Jan. 8 (Thurs): 8 am in Room 310. New semester, new investment game! See Mrs. Stoudt for more information.
• Gaming Club: Jan. 8 (Thurs): After school in Room 205. All are welcome! This club will meet every Thursday after school unless otherwise stated. See Mr. Knight for more info.
• Mandatory Spring Break 2026 Trip Meeting: Jan. 8 (Thurs): 6 :00 pm in the Cafeteria. If you are going on Mrs. Johnson's trip this Spring Break, you and a parent must attend this meeting. See Mrs. Johnson for more information.
• Spring Musical Auditions: Jan. 8 (Thurs) & Jan. 9 (Fri): After school in the Music Room. Come audition for Cinderella! There will be two auditions: one vocal, one dance. You only need to come to one of the audition dates. Sign up for an audition slots and see important details on the link below. See Mr. Zavaleta for more information.
  • Info and Signup
• Military Service Academy Webinar for families: Jan. 14: 6-7 pm. Freshmen - Juniors, students & families: Register online to attend this information session. See details below.

College / Career / Enrichment Corner

• Notre Dame Summer Leadership Seminar: Open to current Juniors. Apply by Jan. 21
• Yale Young Global Scholars Summer Program - Open to current Sophomores and Juniors.
• 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 Page

Senior College News

College App Process Presentation

• December 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
• St. Matthew's Church Opportunities: St. Matthew's could use your help. Contact Mrs. Pam Fleming (pfleming@saintmatt.org) if you are interested!
  • Confirmation Retreat: Feb. 7 - 11 am - 6 pm (Jrs & Srs only)
  • First Communion Retreat: Feb. 21 - 9 am - 11:30 am
  • Children’s Liturgy of the Word during the 9:30 am Mass
  • Shepherd's FLOCK, a program designed to help adults with developmental disabilities grow in their spiritual life. The group meets monthly on a rotating basis from 6:00 to 7:30 pm
• IHM Sunday School Help: Immaculate Heart is looking for students to assist with their Sunday Family Faith (Sunday school) program. They meet on Sundays from 10:30-11:45. Contact Ms. Blandford (kblandford@ihmindy.org) for more info or to sign up!
• Contact your Parish for service opportunities.
  • View list of service coordinators for each parish

Area 2 Opportunities: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching

• AYS (At Your School): This not-for-profit student-support organization working with students at St. Lawrence School is looking for volunteers for their before and after-school programming.
  • View more information
  • Sign up here: (Click the link at the bottom that says "Service Work Students."
• Fatima Retreat House : Volunteers needed to help serve meals for folks on retreat. Many times and dates. Sign Up Here
• 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