Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:- Aug. 12 (Wed): All School Mass with the Archbishop! Due to this exciting opportunity, instead of the normal mass schedule, report to your 6th period class for attendance. Students will be dismissed from there to Mass over the PA.
- IU/Purdue Webinar: Aug. 18 (Tues): Reps from IU and Purdue will discuss the latest information regarding admissions processes, scholarships, and other opportunities. Details & Registration
- Seniors - Plan to arrive at 7:45 am for your Common App Meeting (Aug. 10, 11, 13): See information below
- 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
- Coffee Club Meeting - Aug. 10 (Mon): 7:45am in Room 113. NEW CLUB ALERT! Come and hang out while sipping coffee or tea. Enjoy chill music, our first *signature drink*, board games, and the company of fellow coffee and tea drinkers. All are welcome! The only requirement is you stay and hang out free of cell phones. See Ms. O'Brien for more info.
- Spanish NHS Meeting - Aug. 13 (Thurs): 7:45 am in Room 320. If you are a current member of Spanish NHS, plan on attending this meeting; there are some exciting opportunities for you this upcoming school year! See Mrs. Dibrell for more info.
- Fall Play/Improv Team Callout Meeting - Aug. 13 (Thurs): 3:30 pm in Room 100 (Lecture Hall). If you are interested in auditioning for either of these extra-curriculars, come to this meeting and get all the info you need! See Mr. Zavaleta for more info.
- Senior Sunrise - Aug. 14 (Fri): 7:30 am at the Softball Pavilion. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided!
- Boys Lacrosse Callout Meeting - Aug. 14 (Fri): 8 am in the Main Gym. Email Coach Karnick for more information.
- Bowling Callout Meeting - Aug. 19 (Wed): 3:30 pm in Silas West. No experience needed; just come to find out what we do. Any questions email Coach G. Miller at gmiller@bishopchatard.org.
- Charity Spirit Day - Aug. 26 (Wed): Bring $2 to your first class, and you can dress in spirit wear!
- Coming up: Watch for details
- Improv Tryouts - Aug. 20
- Fall Play Auditions - Aug 27
- Shadowing a medical career at Ascension Health
- Notre Dame Pre-College Online Courses
- View these and other opportunities on the Leadership & Enrichment Opportunities Page
- 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
- Kickball Concessions - St Matthew School: help with kickball concessions on various dates throughout August. Sign up here!
- Annual Fund Dinner - Sept 2: Help out with one of Chatard''s biggest evenings of the year! If you are a Student Ambassador, this is a great opportunity for you. See Mrs. Bustamante for more info.
- Contact your Parish for service opportunities.
- Dia de la Familia: Aug. 16: assist with setup, registration, activities at the Aug 16th event at 10 Center Green Carmel, IN 46032. Morning and afternoon shifts. Event Details, Volunteer Form
- Homeless Outreach - Aug. 18 (Tues): Join Mr. Hilton to prepare and hand out bagged meals downtown on Tues, August 18 from 3:30 to 5:30. Sign up here!
- Holy Family Shelter - Aug. 27 (Thurs): Join Campus Ministry to serve at Holy Family Shelter on Thursday, August 27 from 3:30 to 5:30. Sign up here!
- Second Helpings - Sept. 1 (Tues): Join Campus Ministry to serve at Second Helpings on Tuesday, September 1 from 3:30 to 8:00. Sign up here!
- Serve at Gleaners*
- Serve at St. Vincent de Paul*
- Volunteer at Ascension Health/ Peyton Manning Children's Hospital*
- 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.
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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 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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7:45 am Spanish NHS Meeting (Room 320)
- August 14, 2026
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7:30 am Senior Sunrise
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2:00 pm Fall Sports Commissioning Mass
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2:30 pm Improv Practice
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- August 17, 2026
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- August 18, 2026
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- August 19, 2026
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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
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9:30 am All School Mass
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3:30 pm Improv Tryouts (Room 100)
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- August 21, 2026
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- 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 26, 2026
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- August 27, 2026
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7:45 am IU Visit
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9:30 am All School Mass
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12:00 pm Visit with Wabash College
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3:30 pm Fall Play Auditions (Music Room)
- August 28, 2026
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2:30 pm Fall Play Callbacks (Music Room)
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- September 1, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with Lake Forest College
- September 2, 2026
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5:30 pm 2025 Annual Fund Dinner
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- September 3, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with Xavier University
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10:35 am Sr. Class Mass
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12:00 pm Visit with Holy Cross College
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1:30 pm Visit with William & Mary
- September 4, 2026
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- September 7, 2026
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- September 8, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with Lehigh University
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10:30 am Visit with Fairfield University
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12:00 pm Visit with Loyola University Chicago
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- September 9, 2026
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9:00 am Visit with DePaul University
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10:30 am Visit with Wake Forest University
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12:00 pm Visit with Belmont University
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1:30 pm Visit with University of Dayton
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- September 10, 2026
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10:30 am Visit with University of Chicago
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12:00 pm Visit with University of Notre Dame
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.