Dear Parents,
As summer school comes to an end, we are gearing up to have Camp Cathedral and Cathedral athletic teams training on campus in July, after moratorium week! We have been diligently planning and have numerous safety measures and procedures in place. We are also working faithfully on being able to come back face to face in August and can’t wait to be together again on the hill, as a family. We miss our students immensely and are looking forward to feeling the wonderful energy they bring to the hill!
Also, we are in desperate need of host families for our foreign exchange students. Without host families lined up, these students will not be able to attend Cathedral. Please prayerfully consider filling this void. Click HERE to learn more about the two students looking for a host family. If you have any interest or simply want to learn more about the opportunity, please email Anna Taul at ataul@gocathedral.com.
I hope you all continue to be safe and are enjoying these beautiful summer days!
Parent Powerschool and Schoology Accounts:
You should activate a parent Powerschool account for each child who attends Cathedral. Read More
These instructions have not been sent yet for the
Class of 2024. For the incoming families who are taking summer school, the Powerschool instructions will be sent out next week. For the incoming non
Once your parent Powerschool account is activated, the information needed for the parent Schoology account will be included and can be activated. We apologize for our delay for the summer school families. Making sure that the students were able to safely onboard virtually has been our priority.
For any questions, please contact our Director of Technology Brian Haselby at bhaselby@gocathedral.com. Thank you for your participation.
Requirements For All Parents of Student-Athletes
All parents of student-athletes must register with Final Forms, then complete and electronically sign all required documents prior to participating in any athletic activities. Cathedral recently added two new non-athletic forms to Final Forms that need to be signed by all parents. Read More
Everything will be colored green in Final Forms once everything has been completed, signed and submitted.
Parents that have already registered with Final Forms need to log in again and complete the recently added 2020-2021 IHSAA Health History Update and Questionnaire. This form can be accessed by:
– Clicking on IHSAA PPE Physical (for physicians)
– Select whether your student has a valid physical from 2019-20 on file, then sign electronically
– Download, complete and sign the 2020-2021 IHSSA Health History Update and Questionnaire. Submit the completed form to Mike Hunker at Mhunker@gocathedral.com
*Please note that any “Yes” answer on the 2020-2021 IHSAA form will require that your student get an updated physical before participating in any athletic activity!
Contact Mike Hunker at mhunker@gocathedral.com if you have any questions.
More Information about FINAL FORMS
Final Forms on-line system for parents and students to electronically complete, sign and submit documents required to participate in athletics at Cathedral.
To begin, parents must create an account with Final Forms. Click on the link below to find instructions on how to register, as well as how to complete all required forms. IN Cathedral Parent Playbook .pdf.
Parents and students of all grade levels must register and complete all forms before being allowed to participate in any pre-season conditioning, workout, or practice.
Parents of incoming freshmen and out of state transfer students will have to print and take the IHSAA PPE physical page to an appointment with a licensed physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. This form must be returned directly to Cathedral Athletic Trainer Mike Hunker once it is completed. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors will not need to get an updated physical this year, but still must have all forms completed/signed/submitted through Final Forms.
Please contact Mike Hunker if you have any questions. Mike’s email is: mhunker@gocathedral.com.
Summer Reading
Cathedral’s English Department promotes reading year-round, and all grade levels are responsible for choosing one book from the Summer Reading List to buy, read, and annotate by the first day of school. Read More
Cathedral educators nominated and selected books that exemplify the 2020-2021 Holy Cross Core Value of “Excellence,” and students can choose a fiction or non-fiction book from the list.
Camp Cathedral has LIVE CAMPS offered in July!
Are you looking for your children to brush up on their writing skills or learn more about a particular STEM area? Perhaps you want them to work on their athletic abilities and maintain their edge competitively? Maybe you are merely seeking an opportunity to get out of the house and have some fun? Read More
Camp Cathedral has K – 9th-grade offerings ready to address these needs, and we are prepared to provide your family with a safe and enriching Camp Cathedral experience in July!
Find our full schedule of July Camps at www.CampCathedral.com. We will operate our camps weekly from July 6th – July 31st.
We know this summer will be one like no other. However, we are taking steps to ensure your child’s experience will be safe and fulfilling! We are incorporating curbside check-in and pick-up procedures. For best practices in social distancing, we have set caps on registrations for all of our camps. Furthermore, we will have cleaning protocols in place for our facilities and equipment and a nurse will be onsite.
Feel free to look over the week by week schedule and register your children at www.CampCathedral.com.
We are excited to share that demo work has begun as the first step in the construction process for Cathedral’s Innovation Center! Below is a construction calendar that we will keep updated to ensure that you are aware of how this will impact our campus in the coming year. Read More
Construction Calendar
2020
– May 11: Demolition of B-Basement began
– May 26: Exterior work on front facade of Kelly Hall began
*** Door 4 will no longer be accessible. The main entrance will be moved to door 2.
– June 8: Excavation begins in courtyard began
– August 12: New Spirit Shop-Delivery entrance opens
– September 10: Blessing of the Beams
– January 8: New cafeteria complete
2021
– April 1: Exterior building structure and elevators complete
– June 16: Main floor complete
– July 7: Top floor complete
– July 17: Ground floor complete
– August 5: Main staircase complete
– August 12: Construction complete – Innovation Center opens!
Thank you in advance for any referrals you send our way!
Update on Used Uniform Sale
The Mothers’ Club regrets that we were unable to hold our Used Uniform Sale this month. We’re planning to reschedule the sale for sometime this summer before school starts. Read More
We’ll be sure to communicate the details here and on our
Facebook page. We’ve had several inquiries about holding an online sale. As much as we really like this idea, we can’t get to our inventory which is stored at school. Also, we are not equipped with the staff/resources to support development of an online retail shop. We hope you understand. In the meantime, while you’re home now is the perfect time to gather up any gently used uniforms and spirit wear – including college apparel – that you no longer need. We’re currently exploring drop off locations or we’ll collect if we’re able to return to campus early in the summer. Please make sure items are clean and free of holes or tears. As a reminder, proceeds from our sale help fund our Annual Teachers’ Grants so your support is appreciated.
2020 Yearbook Distribution Information
Based on when the yearbook plant in Kansas City resumes production, the 2020 Cathedran yearbook is scheduled for distribution in August. Read More
All current seniors will have their yearbooks shipped to their home address from the yearbook plant. Current freshmen, sophomores and juniors will receive their yearbooks at school when classes resume on campus, with a specific distribution schedule to be determined. All Cathedral students receive a yearbook as part of their tuition and fees. It is not necessary for students to order a yearbook. For more information, contact Tony Willis, the yearbook faculty moderator, at
twillis@gocathedral.com.
News From the Spirit Shop
Celebrate your special GRAD and Cathedral DAD with a gift from the Spirit Shop! Shop online anytime at www.cathedralspiritshop.com Get your IRISH on for summer comfort and fun! Shop Cathedral, GO IRISH!
Trending Topics in the Counseling Department
The Counseling Department has created a new link on the Cathedral website called “Trending Topics.” In order to keep our Cathedral family up-to-date on the most current changes and trends in college admission, financial aid, testing, and summer programs, the counselors have created this page to keep you informed. Read More
There are also links to upcoming programming for all grades, as well as tips from the counselors on topics that might be helpful during our time at home.
All students, regardless of grade, are encouraged to use the page linked below as a resource and to explore available opportunities.
https://www.gocathedral.com/academics/counseling/trendingtopics
If you have any questions, contact Kathy Pivonka or Duane Emery.
E-Cigarette Resources
E-Cigarette use has increased in high school students at an unprecedented rate. Read More
As of 2018, approximately 24% of Indiana high school students have used or are using JUUL vape products (source, Marion County Public Health). The Cathedral Counseling Department would like to share information and resources with all parents and guardians. To learn more about vaping, smoking cessation and a new counseling initiative please click
HERE
2019/2020 Important Dates
View the Academic Schedule for 2019 – 2020 for more dates.
2020/2021 Calendar
***PLEASE note there have been changes made in February***
We have finalized the 2020/2021 calendar. Click this link to view important dates in our academic schedule. Read More
Junior parents, please note that we will be holding our Baccalaureate Mass on Friday evening, opposed to the Saturday morning before Graduation. We made this change to serve the many students who have other important end-of-year commitments that often conflict with Baccalaureate when it is on a Saturday.
Happenings in Our Schools, Parishes, and Community Organizations
Cathedral loves to support our schools, parishes, and community organizations. See what’s happening in our area below.
