News & Announcements

The Carmel Catholic Fine Arts Department presents the Fall Choral Sampler, featuring the Parkway Singers – "Can You Feel the Love Tonight" and Cadence – "Beautiful City."

Carmel Catholic welcomes Mrs. Andrea Fitzpatrick as the new Director of the 2050 Program/Multi-Cultural Center. Mrs. Fitzpatrick will be responsible for the mentorship and oversight of a newly-established student support system –– the 2050 Program –– specifically designed for underrepresented, low-income, and first-generation students, along with the school's new Multi-Cultural Center.

Carmel Catholic High School has officially unveiled its newly-built, $1 million fitness center that will serve a dual purpose: ensure that student-athletes have the best equipment and strength training available while providing all students with a fitness center worthy of a college campus.

Congratulations to three of our student-athletes, Annie Bart (Girls Volleyball, Binghamton University), Reagan Danner (Girls Lacrosse, Rockhurst University) and Hailie Swiatkowski (Softball, Austin College), as they move on to the next level in their respective sports.

Professional counseling services are available to Carmel Catholic students through our relationship with Youth & Family Counseling of Libertyville. YFC strives to make its services affordable for families from all walks of life and has partnered with Carmel Catholic to make sure that no student is denied care based on ability to pay.

On October 25, Pope Francis named 13 new cardinals, including Washington D.C. Archbishop Wilton Gregory — the first Black U.S. prelate. Archbishop Gregory taught at Carmel when he was a seminarian in the early 70s. The prayers of the Carmel Catholic community are with you, Cardinal Gregory!

Maddie Zitella is passing her love of dance along to elementary school children. Maddie, with the help of fellow Carmel dance students, is teaching basic fundamentals of dance and creative movement, including proper stretching, all culminating in a simple dance combination.

We are thrilled to launch the 47th Annual Ad Drive, including new and exciting advertising opportunities along with changes to our Carmel Ad Book, a comprehensive listing of businesses that support our school. During this COVID-19 crisis, proceeds from the Ad Drive and Street Scenes event will assist families by keeping tuition as low as possible.

Our girls varsity tennis team won the 2020 Sectional Championship at Vernon Hills on Saturday. Justine Baladad and Reilly McGinn were also first doubles Sectional Champs! Had there been a State Tournament, all six girls would have made it!

At the sectional tournament on October 12 held at Park Hills Golf Course in Freeport, Clint Bailes '21 shot an 81 for 13th place, Alex Streit '21 had an 83 and Luke Zimmer '22 had an 86. Congratulations on a great season!