Brandsma Chapel Renovation Initiative

Since 1962, the Blessed Titus Brandsma Chapel has welcomed generations of Carmel Catholic students who have encountered Christ in Word and Sacrament. Please join us in our efforts to enhance the natural beauty of our chapel. Our intention is to preserve the tradition of this place, and reflect the legacy of our founders, while creating a timeless aesthetic worthy of the celebration of the Eucharist.

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Expanded In-Person Plan

Carmel Catholic High School is open for in-person instruction. Our priority is to open our school safely for all who come. With much planning and consideration of all guidelines, we want to share our expanded in-person plan.

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Brandsma Chapel Renovation Initiative

Queen of Hearts Raffle – Jackpot is $44,250!

Join the excitement with our Queen of Hearts Raffle, a game of chance made popular for its record jackpot prizes. Proceeds benefit tuition assistance and student programming.

Nate Brill Named New Carmel Catholic Athletic Director

Carmel Catholic High School has named Nate Brill as its new athletic director, replacing Mark Pos, who announced his retirement earlier this spring. As associate director for admissions and an assistant football coach at Carmel since 2020, Brill brings nearly two decades of experience in public, private, and nonprofit educational systems.

Coach Gandolfi Earns 600th Victory

Carmel Catholic’s head baseball coach Chuck Gandolfi earned his 600th coaching victory when the Corsairs beat St. Pat’s on Monday, May 3. Although Coach Gandolfi has coached at other places during his coaching career, most of his coaching victories have come as the head coach here at Carmel. Congratulations to Coach Gandolfi on this great accomplishment!

Multicultural Center Opens April 30

The opening of a newly-constructed Multicultural Center on April 30, 2021 furthers the school’s mission, while providing an area for students to congregate, socialize, learn, and exist in an environment that values who they are. The center will be open to all students and will serve as an inclusive place where students can feel welcome, safe, and respected.

Summer Academic and Athletic Camps Offered

Carmel Catholic is offering a variety of academic courses and athletic camps this summer. Please browse our offerings at carmelhs.org/summer/.

Two Students Nominated for College of Lake County Dual Credit Student of the Year Award

Lisete Astudillo '22 and Emma Baynes '22 have been nominated for College of Lake County's Dual Credit Student of the Year Award for their dedication and excellence in Dual Credit Spanish Film and Culture and their outstanding participation in Spanish Club.

Varsity ACES Team Places 6th at State; Four Individual Awards Won

The varsity Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science (ACES) team placed 6th at the state competition in April. Four students also won individual awards.

Carmel Catholic’s Resident Meteorologist Granted Approval for WeatherBug Weather Station

With an eye always to the sky, Willie Gillespie '23 received the go-ahead from school administration earlier this year for the purchase of an Earth Networks WeatherBug weather station. Researching, creating, and then using a sizable PowerPoint presentation to gain Principal Jason Huther’s approval, it took just under 30 minutes for Huther to grant Gillespie the go-ahead on the $3,500 a year system. The school’s cutting-edge science curriculum is expected to reap the benefits.

May 22

Student Art Exhibition

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Location: Enter Door A

May 27

Junior and Senior Prom

Location: Carmel Catholic High School

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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.