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A Five-time National Blue Ribbon School

The coveted National Blue Ribbon School award affirms the hard work of students, educators, families, and communities in creating safe and welcoming schools where students master challenging and engaging content. Carmel Catholic High School is proud to be a five-time National Blue Ribbon School – one of only two private schools in the nation to receive this award five times.

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News & Announcements

Dr. Bonham Registers Carmel Catholic for Laudato Si' Action Platform

Carmel Catholic President Dr. Brad Bonham, along with students Bridget Mc Loud '23 (President of Environmental Club), Yujing Sung '23 (Environmental Club member and native of South Korea), and Diego Medina '24 (Environmental Club member), registered the school for the Laudato Si' Auction Platform on October 4, coinciding with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi who is the patron saint of the environment and animals.

Carmel Kicks Off "Green Team”

An exciting new committee has been established at Carmel – the Green Team – and includes teachers, staff, alumni, and students. Spearheaded by science teacher and newly named Campus Sustainability Manager Mrs. Michelle Titterton, the committee is taking a deep dive into helping educate through a new sustainable management program.

Leo Baumann '25 Recognized by Catholic Charities of Des Plaines

On June 8, 2022, the team at Catholic Charities of Des Plaines recognized two of their youngest volunteers – Leo Baumann, of Carmel Catholic High School, and Nick Bobay, of Loyola Academy. This past year, from December through June, these two students made and donated almost 400 brown bag lunches.

Students Lead Halloween Costume Drive

Mark Zitella '24 and Rhett Wolf '24 are spearheading a Halloween Costume Drive for children. A donation box is located at CCHS in the Kathy A. Nemmers Welcome Center and at local Catholic grade schools around Lake County. The costumes will be distributed through the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Daniel Tezzo ' 23 Selected as a College Board National Recognition Program Awardee

Congratulations to Daniel Tezzo '23 for being awarded the National African American Recognition Award.

Purchase a Scoreboard Greeting for Home Football Games

The Carmel Catholic Broadcast Club enthusiastically offers the community the ability to purchase a message for display on the Jumbotron during home football games.

Mass for our 60th Anniversary and Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel

On July 16, a community Mass was held to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Carmel's founding and the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

Students Take Trip to Keeping Families Covered

Last week Campus Ministry took a Christian Service day trip to Keeping Families Covered, a nonprofit that provides diapers and other material needs for families.

Canonization of St. Titus Brandsma, O.Carm. Celebrated Across Campus

On May 15, 2022, in the first canonization ceremony in two and a half years, Blessed Titus Brandsma, O.Carm was canonized by Pope Francis in Rome. For nearly 60 years Carmel Catholic High School has been inspired by Brandsma’s heroic witness and has been blessed by his intercession. Our beloved Brandsma Chapel is one of the few places in the world named to honor him.

Oct 13

Rosary Walk

Time: 7 PM

Location: Beginning at north end of campus outside of the St. Titus Brandsma Chapel.

Oct 19

Dance Clinic for Grades K-8

Time: 3:45 PM – 5:30 PM

Location: Carmel Catholic High School, One Carmel Parkway, Mundelein, IL 60060. Enter door C.

Oct 20

Queen of Hearts Raffle Weekly Drawing

Time: 12 PM

Location: Carmel Catholic High School Facebook page

Oct 27

Queen of Hearts Raffle Weekly Drawing

Time: 12 PM

Location: Carmel Catholic High School Facebook page

Nov 1

All-School Mass - All Saints Day

Time: 9:45 AM – 10:45 AM

Nov 3

Queen of Hearts Raffle Weekly Drawing

Time: 12 PM

Location: Carmel Catholic High School Facebook page

Nov 6

Admissions Open House

Nov 10

Queen of Hearts Raffle Weekly Drawing

Time: 12 PM

Location: Carmel Catholic High School Facebook page

Nov 10

Fall Play

Time: 7 PM

Location: Auditorium

Nov 11

Fall Play

Time: 7 PM

Location: Auditorium

Nov 12

Fall Play

Time: 7 PM

Nov 13

Fall Play

Time: 2 PM

Location: Auditorium

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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.
A Five-time National Blue Ribbon School Having earned this award on five occasions, Carmel Catholic provides students with the academic rigor, artistic exploration, and spiritual enrichment to prepare graduates for college, and beyond.
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.