Pack the Chapel Weekly Events
Everyone is always welcome to join in prayer during these times:- Aug. 20 (Thurs): All School Mass, following 5th period.
- Coffee Club Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 7:45 - 8:20 am in Room 113. All are welcome. The only requirement is you stay and hang out free of cell phones. See Ms. O'Brien for more info.
- Campus Ministry Guest Speaker - Aug. 17 (Mon): 7:30 am in the Cafeteria. John Giuliano will be speaking on his experiences leading ministry in El Salvador. All are welcome, especially students with an interest in such ministry! See Mr. Hilton for more info.
- Basketball Callout Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 8 am in the Main Gym. See Coach Adams for more info.
- Video Game Club Meeting - Aug. 17 (Mon): 3:30-5 pm in Room 304. See Mr. Knight for more info.
- 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
- Student Council Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): Callout for Freshmen - 8am in Silas West. All freshmen interested in running for student council must attend this meeting and fill out an application form! See Mr. Knight or Ms. Kassenbrock for more info. Voting will take place Wednesday through Friday!
- Robotics Callout Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): 8 am in Room 107. See Mr. Pritts for more info.
- International Food Club Callout Meeting - Aug. 18 (Tues): Right after school in the Cafeteria (outside Mr. Reel's office). Interested in trying new cuisines around Indianapolis? Come check out IFC! See Mr. Reel for more info.
- Charity Spirit Day - Aug. 19 (Wed): Bring $2 to your first class and get out of uniform! No leggings or athletic shorts, but jeans and sweatpants are fine. This week, your donations go to supporting victims of the Indianapolis floods.
- Friendship Bracelet Club Callout Meeting - Aug. 19 (Wed): 3:30pm in Room 112. See Mrs. Farrell for more info.
- 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.
- Purdue Visit - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 7:45 am in Room 100 (Lecture Hall). Seniors interested in applying to Purdue should attend! See Mrs. Burkett for more info.
- Homecoming Committee Meeting - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 7:45-8:15am in Silas West. If you missed the last meeting but are still interested in contributing your ideas, please come by! See Ms. Bradley, Mr. Knight, or Ms. Kassenbrock for more info.
- Improv Tryouts - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 3:30 pm in Room 100 (Lecture Hall). No preparation needed! See Mr. Zavaleta for more info.
- Video Game Club Meeting - Aug. 20 (Thurs): 3:30-5 pm in Room 304. See Mr. Knight for more info.
- Senior Sunrise - Aug. 21 (Fri): 7:30 am at the Softball Pavilion. Light breakfast and refreshments will be provided!
- BCHS4Kids callout Meeting - Aug. 21 (Fri): 7:45am in Room 201. This club exists to support the children's hospital at Ascension St. Vincent through service, fundraising, and a dance marathon! See Ms. Katra or Ms. Portman for more info.
- Charity Spirit Day - Aug. 26 (Wed): Bring $2 to your first class, and you can dress in spirit wear!
- Fall Play Auditions - Aug 27 (Thurs): Info & Signup details.
View the Student Meeting Calendar
Don't forget 'Grab and Go Breakfast' - available 20 minutes before the first bell!
Featured, among other things: hot sandwiches, bagels, breakfast burritos, and a make your own Belgian waffle every Friday. Students who qualify for free & reduced lunch also are eligible to receive breakfast! View the Menu
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
- SAT School Day is Oct. 2. Signup by Sept. 4: Details and Registration Form
- College Scholarship Opportunities
Christian Service Opportunities
Area 1 Opportunities: Service to BCHS, Parish or Faith Community
- 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.
Area 2 Opportunities: Service rooted in Catholic Social Teaching
- 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!
- 9/11 Meal Pack Project - Sept. 11: This year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks, and the 9/11 Day Meal Pack Project could use your help Friday, September 11, 2026 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Register 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.