The cheer team from Queen of Martyrs Catholic Elementary School, in Evergreen Park, wrapped up a phenomenal season with a fourth-place showing at the state competition held recently in Springfield.

The Germazing Ducks, a small, volunteer-based fundraising committee shaped and formed by parents, teachers and staff at St. Germaine Elementary School, in Oak Lawn, have launched the Innovation Lab, a remarkable feat built around cohesiveness, collaboration and integrity.

Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS) recently inducted 44 new members into its National Honor Society (NHS). The school also honored the accomplishments of the 44 graduating senior members of its NHS.

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States.

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Father Perez Knights of Columbus Council 1444 members and volunteers crowned nine free throw champions at its annual Knights of Columbus International Free Throw Championship for boys and girls between the ages of 10 and 14 held recently at Br. Rice High School. Forty-eight aspiring players …

Jack Donnelly, a senior at Evergreen Park Community High School (EPCHS), has been awarded the Chick Evans Scholarship for golf caddies. This marks the third consecutive year in which an EPCHS student has been awarded the prestigious honor.

Morgan Park Academy (MPA) recently announced that six students have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Angela Sarlas, a St. Xavier University (SXU) nursing student, was recently recognized as a Lincoln Academy of Illinois Student Laureate.

Officials at St. Germaine Elementary School, in Oak Lawn, were not sure of what to do with the computer room when all of their students already have Chromebooks of their own.

Ranked for years among the most diverse private schools in Illinois, Morgan Park Academy’s (MPA) focus on global studies and community diversity this school year includes the arrival of 14 high school students from international countries for the 2022-23 school year.

Morgan Park Academy (MPA) students stood out at the nation’s largest high school Model UN conference, capturing five individual awards among more than 1,000 participants at St. Ignatius College Prep on Nov. 5.

The Marian Catholic High School marching band recently captured first place in its class at the Illinois State Marching Bands Championship competition.

Marian Catholic High School recently announced that four seniors have earned academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School recently announced the recognition of distinguished alumna Betsy Ross Ready, Class of 1994, with the 2022 Caring Heart Award.

Br. Rice High School, 10001 S. Pulaski Road, has six students earning academic honors from the College Board National Recognition Programs.

William Sanderson, principal of Evergreen Park Community High School, recently announced that 37 current students and 2022 graduates earned AP Scholar recognition by The College Board.

Mt. Carmel High School’s recent decision to maintain its all-male tradition is already proving to be the right decision in exciting ways at the 123-year-old school.

The Circle of Champions, the Brother Rice athletic hall of fame, will welcome its twelfth class of dedicated coaches and athletes to the school's hall of fame.

Marian Catholic High School, 700 Ashland Ave., in Chicago Heights, a Catholic co-educational college preparatory high school, will host two open houses and a Shadow Day in the coming weeks.

Tremendous momentum is growing at Br. Rice High School.

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Morgan Park Academy (MPA), 2153 W. 111th St., welcomed new faculty and staff for the 2022-2023 school year.

Fr. Perez Knights of Columbus Council 1444 awarded a $1,000 scholarship to each of three students at a recent council meeting.

When students arrived at St. Barnabas Elementary School on Monday, Aug. 29, they met 16 new teachers and staff members. They also reconnected with many of their beloved teachers and staff members.

Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D., president of St. Rita of Cascia High School, announced that the Rev. Thomas McCarthy, OSA, has been named the school’s director of community relations.

Deacon John Donahue, J.D., Ed.D., president of St. Rita of Cascia High School, announced that Curtis Price has been named athletic director.

Natalee Guilfoyle, of Mt. Greenwood, was recently inducted into the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHHS).

St. Walter-St. Benedict Elementary School recently announced that Kimberly Leonard has been named the school’s interim principal for the 2022-23 school year.