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Mission Statement

Centered in Jesus Christ, Carmel Catholic is a college preparatory high school, empowering students to be servant leaders filled with zeal for faith and scholarship. Rooted in the charisms of the Order of Carmelites and the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Catholic community embraces a tradition of dignity, diversity, and justice.

Terri Brinkman '20 Honored by Congressman as Local STEM Scholar

Terri Brinkman '20 was recently honored by Congressman Brad Schneider for being part of his inaugural class of STEM scholars. Congressman Schneider selected local high school students that are STEM leaders in their school to represent his Illinois tenth district for the 2018-2019 school year.

Fourth Student Achieves Perfect ACT Score This Past School Year

A fourth student has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 this past school year. Over the past several months, it has been announced that Ainsley Dean '20, Benjamin Geoffroy ' 20, a third student who wishes to remain anonymous, and now Madeline Kosobucki '20, have all received a top score on their ACT.

N.Y.A.N. Robotics Honored by Mundelein Mayor

Carmel Catholic's World Champion N.Y.A.N. Robotics team was recognized by the mayor of Mundelein on Monday, June 24 for winning the 2019 FIRST Tech Challenge Championship. "N.Y.A.N. Robotics was the first team in the State of Illinois to win the FIRST Tech Challenge Championship, and the team’s performance reflects highly upon its members, Carmel Catholic High School, the Village of Mundelein, and the State of Illinois," read the mayoral proclamation.

Joe Nemmers ’73 Receives First Annual President's Outstanding Service Award

Joe Nemmers ’73, Chair of the Board of Directors, received the first annual President's Outstanding Service Award during an appreciation dinner for Board members, donors and volunteers held in early June. The award recognizes individuals who have contributed to the Carmel Catholic community in ways which far exceed expectations or any generalities.

Carmel Catholic Named 'Project Lead The Way' Distinguished School

"Project Lead The Way is proud to honor and recognize Carmel Catholic High School for empowering students to thrive in an evolving world and achieving exemplary results from its PLTW programs during the 2017-18 year," said a plaque received by the Engineering Department.

Spring Semester Honor Roll Announced

Carmel Catholic congratulates the 703 students who have been named to the honor roll for their excellent academic achievement for the spring semester.

Rebecca Zurek '21 Wins Best in Category at State Science Exposition, Receives Two Gold Certificates

Sophomore Rebecca Zurek earned the coveted Best in Category award for Aerospace Science at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Exposition on May 4. Rebecca also received two gold certificates for both her poster and paper presentation on her research entitled, Hole-y Chute!, on the effects of spill hole size on parachute drag and stability.

Math Team Places 20th at State Math Contest

On May 4, the math team traveled to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to compete in the ICTM State Math Contest. Overall, Carmel placed 20th out of 55 teams. Additionally, four students placed in individual competitions.

N.Y.A.N. Robotics Team Wins World Championship

Carmel Catholic High School is proud to announce the world championship success of N.Y.A.N. Robotics, a Carmel Catholic High School Varsity Robotics Team, that had a long successful season, advancing from division/regional playoffs and the Illinois state championship, ultimately to the world championship on April 28.

Third Student Achieves Perfect ACT Score This School Year

A third student has earned the highest possible ACT composite score of 36 this school year. In November it was announced that Ainsley Dean '20 earned a composite score of 36, and in March it was announced that Benjamin Geoffroy ' 20 also received a perfect score. The third student wishes to remain anonymous.

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Events Calendar

Aug 3

Class of 1989 30-Year Reunion

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Location: Mickey Finn's Amber Room 345 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

Aug 31

Class of 1994 25-Year Reunion

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Location: Crossroads 20915 Park Ave, Mundelein, IL 60060

Sep 8

Cubs @ Brewers Alumni Outing

Time: 12 PM – 4 PM

Location: Miller Park Milwaukee, WI

Sep 14

Class of 1999 20-Year Reunion

Time: 7 PM – 10 PM

Location: Mickey Finn's Amber Room 345 N Milwaukee Ave., Libertyville, IL 60048

Sep 20

Homecoming Alumni Tent Party

Time: 6 PM – 10 PM

Location: North End Zone - Baker Stadium Carmel Catholic High School

Sep 21

Class of 2009 10-Year Reunion

Time: 10 AM – 1 PM

Location: John Barleycorn 3524 N. Clark Street Chicago, IL 60657

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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.