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Carmel Catholic is moving forward with some of the most sweeping changes in the school’s history. Expansion and refinement of several academic programs, design and implementation of a modern classroom aesthetic, and completion of key projects already in the works, characterize the initiative which is slated to be in place by Fall 2021.

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News & Announcements

Michael Wattelet '20 Named IMEA All-District

Senior Michael Wattelet made the Illinois Music Educators Association All-District Classical and Jazz band this year, and will also be representing Carmel at ILMEA All-State on jazz trumpet at the end of January 2020.

Cardinal Blase Cupich Joins Carmel Community for All-School Mass

Cardinal Blase Cupich visited Carmel Catholic on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 to preside over an all-school Mass celebrating the Lunar New Year, a prominent liturgical custom in certain Asian countries. This Mass of Thanksgiving highlighted the cultural importance of family, service, and gratitude — above all, gratitude to God for the blessings we have received.

Students Attend Immigration Posada in Chicago

On December 13, students participated in the 14th Annual Posada for Immigration Reform hosted by the Archdiocese of Chicago outside the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Center in Chicago.

Corsair Raffle

Here's your chance to win $5,000! Corsair Raffle tickets are currently on sale. Proceeds benefit CCHS scholarships.

Seven Young Women Receive Archdiocesan Golden Rose Award

On Saturday, December 7th the Archdiocesan Council for Catholic Women (ACCW) Vicariate 1 awarded seven Carmel Catholic young women the Golden Rose Award. These young women were nominated by their parishes for their outstanding contribution to their parishes and for their leadership.

Luzolo Matundu '20 Named QuestBridge Scholar, Matched to The University of Notre Dame

One Carmel student was among 1,127 top high school seniors awarded full four-year scholarships and admission to highly-selective colleges through QuestBridge. Luzolo Matundu '20 was matched with The University of Notre Dame.

Students, Staff and Volunteers Pack Feed My Starving Children

On November 19, the Social Justice Club sponsored a trip to Feed My Starving Children to pack boxes of food to be shipped all around the world to feed the hungry. There were 153 Carmel community members present, mostly students, teachers and parent volunteers. The group packed 177 boxes or 38,232 meals, feeding 104 children for a year.

New Entrance Exam Merit Scholarships Announced

Carmel Catholic has expanded the scope of merit scholarships to recognize the top 10% of entrance exam scorers by providing four-year renewable scholarships.

Students Collect Native Prairie Plant Seeds

Twenty Carmel Catholic students and four science teachers collected native plant seed at Canterbury Park, the field just on the other side of Baker Stadium. This new service project was led by Carmel Alumnus, Jonathan Happ '05, who works for the Libertyville Open Space district. Students learned about native prairie plants, how to collect seeds, as well as the fauna that live in the field. More than 10 pounds of native grass and prairie seed were collected, which will help with conservation efforts and save the township more than $1,000 in native seed costs.

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Our School At A Glance

Carmel Catholic Community Our welcoming and inclusive community spans nearly six decades and is made up of 1,150 students and more than 16,000 alumni.
College Preparatory We offer a robust curriculum that prepares students to excel in college. Our College and Career Resource Center provides families with countless resources.
Mission and Values Above All Building a sense of purpose in our students is at the heart of Carmel Catholic. Our faculty and staff empower students to become servant leaders.
Embracing Our Catholic Identity We offer daily opportunities for prayer and reflection. Students share their talents with the community through our Christian Service Program.
Four-Time Blue Ribbon Winner We are one of less than 10 schools nationwide to receive the prestigious Blue Ribbon School Award from the U.S. Department of Education four times.
Students Are Involved The student experience is enhanced by countless activities both inside and outside the classroom, including fine arts, athletics, fundraisers and social events.