At Boston College High School, parents are a vital part of our community, and your partnership with us in the growth of your son is essential.
The BC High Parents Association (BCHPA) is comprised of parents who have current students enrolled in Arrupe and/or the High School. The BCHPA is parent-led and works collaboratively with the school’s executive administration on behalf of all families and provides leadership and oversight for the various parent programs and committees.
The varied events and activities are designed to provide tradition, progress the school’s culture, and foster community amongst parents, caregivers, and students. All programs and events are open and accessible to all adults (with student participation as appropriate).
The key pillars of the BCHPA include:
• Parent Programming and Events
• Parent Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Parent Giving
• Parent Enrollment Volunteers
The BCHPA is aligned with the Jesuit mission to seek to do all things for the Greater Glory of God.
Parents’ Association Advent Liturgy
Sunday, November 27 – 4:00 p.m. Mass followed by Dinner & Reception
Register Here!
For questions about events in the Eagle or Arrupe Updates, please contact Courtney Walsh Coletti P’13,’27, BCHPA Secretary, at [email protected]
Every parent/guardian of a BC High student (Arrupe Division or high school) is a member of the BCHPA. Our governing body—the Executive Board—is comprised of parents, and all BCHPA events are planned and supported by parent volunteers. We invite each and every one of you to become involved, however fits your schedule. Find out more about upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, committee information and more!
Questions? Email Courtney Walsh-Coletti P’13,’27, BCHPA Secretary, at [email protected], or Colleen Carter, Vice President of External Relations at [email protected]
The Parent Programming and Events Committee meets once a month, and works with the school to propose, create, and help facilitate parent programming and events. The committee also oversees the Grade Representatives for each class, who coordinate grade-specific events for families.
Chair:
Bebe McCarron, P’19, ’21, ’23, ’23
The DEI committee is committed to serving as a bridge between parents and school operation and programs. The focus on DEI related topics at BC High and how it affects our sons will be primary. We will engage BC High staff to lead conversations on highly requested topics as it relates to DEI.
This committee will continue to support our families who identify under one of the pillars that bring diversity to the school community; examples include: families who identify as people of color, LGBTQ+, non-Catholic faith backgrounds, in need of financial assistance, and more.
The committee will be responsible for leading and publicizing monthly meetings which are opened to all families. Such meetings will be the first Thursday of every month at 6-7:30 p.m. and will include a virtual option for those that choose not to attend in person.
Co-Chairs:
Jynelle Herbert P’25,’25
Yvonne Howard P’24
The Parent Giving Committee meets quarterly and helps advance the mission of BC High through fundraising events, peer-to-peer solicitations, and parent campaigns.
Chairs:
Peter and Tracey Welsh, P’22, ’26
The Enrollment Volunteers Committee assists the Office of Enrollment to create a welcoming community for potential new students and their families through events and family cultivation.
Chair:
Maggie Begley P’18,’20,’22
