Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times: Check back in August for the next school spiritual opportunities.View the Student Meeting Calendar
- Back to School, Orientation, and other info View information here
- Boys Tennis Tryouts: Aug. 3 (Mon): 3:00 pm at Devon Country Club. Bring water, racquets, and proper shoes. Questions? Contact Tennis coach Molly Card Beckmann at mbeckmann@bishopchatard.org.
- Girls Flag Football Callout - Aug. 7 & Aug. 10: Room 317, 3:30 pm. Details and Interest Form
- Lilly Endowment Community Scholarship: Application Form due Aug. 10: Seniors, apply to be considered as the BCHS nominee for this full in-state tuition scholarship. Details & Application
College / Career / Enrichment Corner
View the College & Career Roadmap Leadership & Enrichment- 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
Spring/Summer College Goals Newsletter
- College Scholarship Opportunities
- Common App Kickstart Meetings (Mandatory): 7:45 am: Bring your charged iPad with to the Kyle Gutyon Lecture Hall
- Monday, Aug. 10: Seniors last names A-F
- Tuesday, Aug. 11: Seniors last names G-M
- Thursday, Aug. 13: Seniors last names N-Z
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
- Contact your Parish for service opportunities.
Area 2 Opportunities: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching
- Servants at Work Ramp Construction: 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*
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.
@BCHSstudentnews
Student Life 
Depending on the nature of the report, school officials may follow up with parent contact in order to partner in supporting the physical, social, emotional, or spiritual needs of the student. In certain circumstances, school officials may assist in connecting families with outside agencies for educational, evaluative, or counseling needs.
In situations where a student is referred or has referred themselves over concerns related to drug or alcohol abuse or addiction, it is the intent of the SAP program to provide an avenue for the student to receive assistance without incurring a disciplinary penalty. Upon honest admittance of drug or alcohol use, the student:
- May be required to submit to an initial drug test to establish a baseline of usage
- May be required to complete a professional drug/alcohol assessment at the family’s expense and complete all follow-up recommendations
- May be required to participate in a drug/alcohol education program at the family’s expense
- May be subject to future drug testing administered by the school and/or an outside drug testing company at the family’s expense (future positive drug tests would result in consequences outlined in the Student Life Substance Abuse Policy)
Note: Reports made in an effort to avoid disciplinary consequences after an incident that the school is aware of or may become aware of will not result in disciplinary immunity.
Reports made through the SAP program are considered sensitive and confidential. Please note that BCHS school officials must abide by existing state and federal laws and are required in certain situations to contact law enforcement and/or the Indiana Department of Child Services.
- August 2, 2026
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5:00 pm Senior Send-Off
- August 3, 2026
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8:00 am Staff Retreat
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- August 5, 2026
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- August 10, 2026
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- August 11, 2026
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- August 12, 2026
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8:50 am All School Mass
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5:00 pm Back-to-School Night
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7:30 pm Senior Parent Meeting
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- August 13, 2026
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- August 14, 2026
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7:30 am Senior Sunrise
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- August 20, 2026
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7:45 am Purdue Visit
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7:45 am Visit with Purdue University
- August 25, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with Valparaiso University
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10:30 am Visit with University of Cincinnati
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12:00 pm Visit with Saint Louis University
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- August 27, 2026
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7:45 am IU Visit
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12:00 pm Visit with Wabash College
- September 1, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with Lake Forest College
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Roadmap to College/Career
Personal Device Policy & FAQs 2026-27
Study Tips
- Class Schedule: The schedule of classes can be found on the Bishop Chatard website and the student news app. Students only need to complete coursework for the classes scheduled on the cancellation date.
- Course Format: Students will use their iPads or other electronic devices to access course content via Canvas. Classes scheduled for the canceled day will continue in a virtual format.
- Pacing: Students can work through their assignments at their own pace, but they must adhere to due dates set by their teachers.
Attendance Procedure
- Each teacher will post an attendance form on their Canvas page, either a Google Form or Canvas Quiz.
- Failure to complete this form by 10 am will result in being marked unexcused for that class, and any submitted work may not receive credit.
Coursework Submission
- Students must complete and submit all assignments as defined by their teachers, adhering to the teacher’s specified deadlines.
Teacher Availability:
- Teachers will be available for questions from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm via email or the Canvas discussion board.
- Teachers will respond to student inquiries within one hour.