Welcome
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 Boston College High Parents’ Association (BCHPA) is comprised of all parents and guardians who have current students enrolled in Arrupe and/or the High School. The parent-led BCHPA collaborates with the school’s executive administration on behalf of all families and provides leadership and oversight to all BCHPA Committees.
The BCHPA strives to create event programming and activities in conjunction with the school. The varied events and activities are designed to foster community among parents, caregivers, and students, welcome new families, support the school’s culture, and promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. All programs and events are open and accessible to all adults (with student participation as appropriate).
The BCHPA goals and values are aligned with the Jesuit mission to seek to do all things for the Greater Glory of God.
The key areas of focus for the BCHPA include:
Ways to Get Involved
All BCHPA initiatives are planned and supported by parent volunteers. We invite each and every one of you to become involved, however fits your schedule. All BCHPA initiatives are planned and supported by parent volunteers. Learn more about volunteer opportunities below, and fill out the form to get involved!
Questions? Email Maureen Oates P’21, ’24, ’28, BCHPA President, at moates@bchigh.edu, or Colleen Carter, Vice President of External Relations at ccarter@bchigh.edu.
Class Reps work to keep parents engaged and informed of any events school and/or class-specific events. The Class Reps may also engage parents and students in activities throughout the year. There are typically two Class Reps for each year. Class Reps have been selected for the 2025-2026 school year but we are happy to have you express an interest for future years.
Co-chairs:
Michelle Keating P’28
Heather Schmid Mehdi P’29
The Justice and Belonging Committee welcomes all families, students, faculty, and staff regardless of each person’s background, culture, experiences, nationality, religion, LGBTQIA+, race, ethnicity, age, ability, or socioeconomic status to participate. The committee organizes monthly meetings and discussions on relevant topics and aligns with BC High events. It also works closely with the Imago Dei Center for Justice and Belonging on our annual Families of Color Dinner held in the spring.
Co-chairs:
Aiyana Lakes P’29
Shibani Peterson P'29
Emily Synk P'28, '30
The Eagle Store is BC High's “pop-up” shop, available at various events throughout the year. Parents help with setting up, staffing and breaking down the Pop-Up events. We strongly encourage you to follow them on Instagram at bch_eaglestore to see event reminders and some memorable Eagle Store content.
Co-chairs:
Eileen Cuddy P’28
Rory Earley P’30
The Enrollment Committee assists the Office of Enrollment in creating a welcoming community for potential new students and their families through events and family cultivation. Parents volunteer for Enrollment events such as the School Fair, Open House, Admitted Students Days, etc. and also help with email/phone outreach to prospective families. Parents can help with one event or multiple events throughout the year.
Co-chairs:
Holly Calamese-Grazette P’28
Christy MacLetchie P ’25, ‘27
Greg Starosky P'28, '31
The Parent Faith & Formation committee is a new committee that focuses on helping parents/guardians reflect on and deepen their faith. We will do this through the Jesuit concept of Manresa, focused on companionship, education, liturgy, service and spirituality. We openly welcome parents/guardians of all faith traditions to participate in this committee.
Co-chairs:
Jason Hamelin P'25, '27
Laura Kheir P'30
Megan Shriver P'24, '27, '30
The Parent Giving Committee meets quarterly and helps advance the mission of BC High through fundraising, peer-to-peer solicitations, and parent campaigns.
Co-chairs:
Tracey Welsh, P’22, ’26
Katie Norton, P'22, '23, '28
The Parent Programming and Events Committee works with BC High to propose, create, and help facilitate parent programming and events. Their main events are the Fall Parent Social, the Advent Liturgy & Dinner (for moms, female guardians, grandmothers, etc.), Teacher & Staff Appreciation Day, Family Service Day and our Senior & Parent/Guardian Event.
Co-chairs:
Maureen Gomes P’26
Mary Moore P’28, '31
Regan Flaherty P'24, '27, '30