PUBLISHED ON May 16, 2025

Calendar

  • Monday, May 19

    2 WHITE


    7:40am - 7:47am Litany for ACHS Students


    12:20pm – 1:00pm Class of 2025 Senior Parking Spot Selection


    3:00pm – 4:00pm Club Planning & Boards


    3:30pm - 4:30pm Impressions


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Volleyball Tryouts Incoming 8th Grade


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Basketball Tryouts


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Soccer Tryouts



  • Tuesday, May 20

    EXAM REVIEW DAY - All 8 Classes


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Volleyball Tryouts Incoming 8th Grade


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Softball Tryouts (New Students Only)


    6:00pm – 7:00pm Basketball Team Meeting (Team Members/Parents)


  • Wednesday, May 21

    EXAMS


    AP Makeup Exams


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    8:00am - 9:25am English Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Math Exam 


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Softball Tryouts (New Students Only)


  • Thursday, May 22

    EXAMS


    AP Makeup Exams


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    8:00am - 9:25am Foreign Language Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Science Exam 


    6:00pm – 7:00pm Volleyball Team Meeting (Team Members/Parents)




  • Friday, May 23

    EXAMS


    Belize Mission Trip Departs


    AP Makeup Exams


    8:00am - 9:25am  Social Studies Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Theology  Exam


    12:00pm - 2:00pm Chapelle Northwestern Master  Class


  • Saturday, May 24

    Belize Mission Trip

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FROM THE DESK OF THE

HEAD OF SCHOOL

2025-2026 School Shoe Information


The new shoe policy will go into effect next year. ALL students must purchase the new shoe. Doc Martens and Eastlands are no longer part of the uniform. The shoe may be purchased at Ponseti's and is called School Issue Semester-Tan suede.


A picture of the shoe and a copy of the flier with all of the information on purchasing is attached. Ponseti's has been wonderful to work with! Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions. 


Thank you! 


Remembering always....Deus Providebit..God Will Provide

Mrs. Dantagnan '88


Safety

For the safety of our Chapelle students, faculty and staff, we have upgraded the campus gate system. Beginning on Tuesday, January 21, the perimeter of Chapelle’s campus will be secured daily from 8:30am – 2:45pm. Access to campus will be through the Montana Avenue gate (near the flagpole) during the school day. You must pull up to the Montana Avenue touchpad and press the silver button to speak with front office. Once you have identified yourself, the gate will be opened for you to enter campus. You must come directly to the front office after parking. When exiting campus, pull directly up to the same gate. As you approach the gate, it will automatically open, and it will automatically close after you exit. Thank you for your patience as we continue to focus on the safety of our campus.


Thank you for entrusting your daughters in our care.


Mrs. Dantagnan

STUDENT LIFE

End of Year Cafeteria Refunds/Transfers


4th Quarter Exam Schedule

Wednesday, May 21

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  English Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Math Exam 


Thursday, May 22

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  Foreign Language Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Science Exam 


Friday, May 23

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  Social Studies Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Theology  Exam


Dismissal is at 11:30am on exam days. All students must be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There is no lunch or aftercare available.


Exam Proctor Schedule

IMPORTANT   - If the room number is highlighted, students are testing in a different room than in other quarters.


Are you taking the June ACT?

If so, join a group of motivated students for Ace the ACT, a focused skills review to help you earn your best possible score.

 Dates: June 9th–12th
 
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Snacks included (Lunch included 1 day)
 
Cost: $150 (paid through the Tuition Portal)
 
Open to: You and your friends from Boys Catholic High Schools

This is a great chance to prepare alongside peers, review key content, and gain confidence before test day.

Spots are limited—let Mrs. Rohli know if you're in!

drohli@archbishopchapelle.org


Acorn Anthology

Click here to access Chapelle’s very own literary magazine featuring creative works by members of the National English Honor Society.


Bibles

For the past several years, all students have received a Bible that is used in their Theology classes. All students were sent a google form this week asking if they need a new Bible for next school year. This is in case anyone has lost their Bible, or if their Bible has been damaged beyond repair and the students need a new one. As a reminder, the Bible is required for all Theology classes at Archbishop Chapelle High School. 

The Bibles are typically $49.95; however, you can receive one at a discounted price since we are making a bulk order; so this would be cheaper than having to go purchase one individually! The Bibles will cost $25. Please talk to your daughters and ask them if they need a new Bible! Here is a link to the Bible that we are using at Archbishop Chapelle High School if you'd like to take a look: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-bible-rsv-2nd-edition-leather-ibl2p/. Here is the link to the Google Form in case they have not completed it yet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwGhd3-aBpUva2k5xZaok6FXBuMRsBOFqX49Br_FIpEGn9Rw/viewform?usp=header 


There is currently an option to purchase the Bibles through the Gulf Coast tuition portal. The option to purchase a Bible will close on Tuesday, May 27th. Again, this is for anyone who has lost their Bible or if their Bible is damaged beyond repair and needs a new one! If you have any questions, please contact Gavin Matherne: gmatherne@archbishopchapelle.org.

Thank you!


Class of 2026 Rising Senior Information


2025-2026 First Day of School

Check In Day will be on Monday, August, 11.  This is a MANDATORY DAY for ALL STUDENTS. 


2025 - 2026 Important Dates



May-June Office and Bookstore Hours
Office Hours

May 21st: close at noon

May 22nd and 23rd: full day-7:30-4:00

May 26th: Closed for Memorial Day
May 27th-May-May 30th–8:30 AM-3:00 PM


June 2-June-July 1: 8:00-3:30

July 2nd-9th: Closed

July 10th-July 31: 9:00-3:00


Bookstore Hours
May 21-23: Mornings only

May 26-30 Closed for in person, online remains open

June: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

July: Online orders only.  In person shopping closed for the month to prepare for August


Quarter 3 Honor Roll


Vaccines: VERY IMPORTANT

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, all students in 11th grade or 16 years old MUST receive the 2nd dose of the Meningococcal vaccine.

  • If your daughter turns 16 years old before the first day of school, she MUST have received this vaccine in order to attend school. 
  • Once your daughter turns 16, she has a month to have the vaccine or she is then considered past due and cannot attend school.
  • Students must wait until their 16th birthday in order for the vaccine to be accepted by the state. 
  • If your daughter gets the vaccine before her 16th birthday it is not valid. (DO NOT get the vaccine before your daughter’s 16th birthday)


Hepatitis A vaccinations

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, all students entering school must have record of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccinations before being allowed to attend school. 

  • Please check with your doctor to make sure that your daughter is up to date on the Hepatitis A vaccines. 
  • If your daughter needs the vaccine, it must be completed before the first day of school.



Please call Cindy Kitchen at (504)467-3105 if you have any questions.


The Word

Click the following link to access The Word: https://www.archbishopchapelle.org/the-word



ACADEMICS

 How to access a report card for the current school year.

 

Parents & Guardians,

 

When report cards are emailed each quarter, there is a link for you to access the report card. That link is only active for 2 weeks.

 

You are always able to access your daughter's most recent report card for the current school year through the FACTS Family Portal.

 

These are the directions on how to access a report card:

 

  1. Log in to your FACTS family portal account.
  2. Select “Student” from the menu.
  3. Select “Report Card” from the menu. The most recent report card from the current school year will be displayed.


GENERAL SARA™ OFFICE HOURS

Extra Help for students with questions on any SARA™ content (Students access through their SARA™ accounts)

Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Accessing Lesson Plans

Information on how to access you lesson plans. There are two links. One link will show how to access lesson plans through parents web, and one will show how to students can access lesson through their FACTS account. If you have any questions or are not able to see your lesson plans, please email Mr. Wooderson at kwooderson@archbishopchapelle.org.


Accessing Lesson Plans

Helping Students View Lesson Plans


Peer Tutoring Information

 Attention Students! If you're looking for a peer tutor from an NHS or NJHS student, please fill out the form below. You will meet with your tutor once a week during S period.

 https://forms.gle/KUT7a1dkBpuMRgjFA

CAMPUS MINISTRY

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Hallow

Last year, we partnered with Hallow, an amazing online resource for prayer that the students can use in the classroom and in their own personal lives! Having Hallow was a great opportunity that I know many of our students took advantage of. Between the faculty, staff, and students, the Archbishop Chapelle community prayed over 11,000 prayers on Hallow last year! 


I am happy to say that we are partnering with Hallow again this year! Every single student will have full access to a Hallow account through their achschipmunks email. They should have, or soon will be receiving an email from Hallow with more information on how to log into their accounts. The students can access Hallow through the web browser on their chromebooks, or they can also download the app on their smartphones if they have one. We will be using Hallow in the Theology classes this year, so it is important that every student knows how to access their accounts. 


Parents, Hallow also generously offers a free trial for you! Be on the lookout for more information in the future! 


If you have any questions about Hallow, please contact Mr. Gavin Matherne.

Know that we are praying for you!


Service Hour Opportunities

Service Hours:

Attention all Students

The only requirement to be met for Service Hours this year is:

5 hours Community (our Make a Difference Day met this requirement)

5 hours Chapelle (most of you worked Open House so you met this requirement)


Your Mobileserve account should show your Make a Difference Day. If it does not, see Mrs. Capaci.


MobileServe

This year, Chapelle has partnered with MobileServe, an online service to record and track service hours! We are excited to use MobileServe help us record and track every student's required service hours throughout the year. The students should have, or will be receiving an email directly from MobileServe with information on how to log into their accounts. Please see the attached flyer for more information! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brenda Capaci.


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ATHLETICS

All Chapelle Home Game Tickets Must

Be Purchased on GoFan.com


All regular season home game tickets must be purchased through GoFan platform. Currently volleyball season passes are on sale. Individual game tickets will be available starting next week. Cash will not be taken at the door, however tickets can be purchased at the door through the app or with a credit card. 

Click to Purchase Tickets

COUNSELING

Upcoming College Visits on Chapelle’s Campus

All students welcome. Visits will take place in the Counseling Office during lunch and/or Period S. If you would like to attend the presentation during Period S, please see/email Mrs. Reeg before the visit for a pass.




Save the Date

College Counseling Parent Events




Bullying/Harassment Policy

Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others and is characterized by a power imbalance between the two parties. Bullying includes, but is not limited to physical or verbal aggression, relational aggression, or emotional aggression (teasing, threatening, and intimidating others). Relational aggression (RA), is a form of indirect bullying that uses social relationships to manipulate or harm others, such as isolating a student from her group of friends (social exclusion), threatening to stop talking to a friend (the ''silent treatment''), or spreading gossip and rumors. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, comments, or other offensive conduct relating to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Bullying, relational aggression (including cyber-bullying), and harassment will not be tolerated. Please use the forms below to report bullying.


BULLYING INCIDENT REPORT FORMS

> Click for Student Form

> Click for Parent Form

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Important Carpool Information

  • Students can only be dropped off or picked up in the Veterans horseshoe or the Montana St. horseshoe by the cafeteria.
  • If you enter at Veterans, you must exit onto Veterans.  If you enter on Montana, You must exit onto Montana.
  • When exiting campus on Montana you MUST turn right.  A left turn is not allowed.
  • Vehicles cannot enter or exit behind the gym during morning or afternoon carpool.
  • These restrictions are in place for the safety of our chipmunks.
  • Please help us to keep your children safe.

The carpool map is located above in the section titled "Stay in the Know". 


Forms for Physicals

LHSAA Medical Evaluation Form

Athletic Participation-Parental Permission Form

Substance Abuse-Misuse Contract



Cafeteria Updates


Breakfast

High School $3.00


Lunch

High School $4.25

Salad Bar with Potato $5.00

Personal Pan Pizza $5.00

New Year Prayer

God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.

Amen.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Ms. Vicky Smith '80, Dean of Students

vsmith@archbishopchapelle.org

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