A Campaign for the Students of Carmel Catholic

Our Vision for the Future
With the formal announcement of A Bold and Inspired Vision for the Future, Carmel Catholic is at the forefront of transforming the student experience. Through this Campaign, the creation of a state-of-the-art student center—via a re-imagined cafeteria, student lounge, and courtyard—plus the stunning expansion of the auditorium foyer, all designed to promote community, gratitude, and joy, headline the Campaign’s three primary pillars focused on student wellness, financial accessibility, and sustainability.

Campaign Pillars
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PILLAR I: Corsair Student Center and Sr. Frances Dolan, BVM Atrium
Goal - $9M 

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The Corsair Student Center will be the new social hub of the Carmel Catholic community. Over the next year, it will be constructed where the original school cafeteria and current student lounge reside, as well as on land near the auditorium parking lot. The expanded and reimagined space promises to become the heart of campus, a place for students to develop healthy relationships, enjoy countless positive experiences and improve emotional wellness. It will join with the new Sr. Frances Dolan, BVM Atrium to form a magnificent structure demonstrating Carmel Catholic’s bold and inspired vision for what teen students need today—and into the future—from their high school, and its unwavering commitment to ensuring a student experience of the highest quality, in and out of the classroom.

PILLAR II: Increasing Scholarship and Tuition Assistance 
Goal - $2M+

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Carmel Catholic currently enrolls a diverse student body of more than 1,150 students from four surrounding counties. Many of those students, integral to the life of the school, would not be able to attend without financial aid. Despite $3 million in aid annually awarded to 30% of enrolled students, the assistance falls short of the tremendous need.

PILLAR III: Academic Excellence and Environmental Sustainability
Goal - $2.5M

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The Chuck and Teresa Bartels Family Garden will serve as the cornerstone of a comprehensive effort to prioritize sustainability across the campus and bolster environmental understanding and learning in science classes. As Carmel Catholic undertakes renovation of its campus in this Campaign, plans call for using energy-efficient materials and methods. The school’s founders, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Order of Carmelites, share the Church’s call to live in a caring relationship with all creation.


Contribute to the Campaign
If you have questions, would like to learn about naming or memorial opportunities, or to confidentially discuss your gift, please contact Brian Stith '01, Chief Advancement Officer, at 847-388-3320 or [email protected].

Testimonials from our Donors

Updates from the Campaign