@ A Glance
Congratulations Class of 2017!

Seventy-seven members of our Class of 2017 graduated yesterday and we can't wait to see what their future holds. They secured over $2.7 million in scholarships and tuition assistance and all of them plan to continue their education or enlist in our military. Congratulations and God bless the Class of 2017! Click here to see a video of the graduates as they processed out of St. Patrick Church of Merna after a beautiful Graduation Mass. 
Summer Schedule
The end of the school year brings an adjustment to our hours; please see below for the summer schedule. NOTE: If you have an emergency and need something when the school is not open, you can call/text me at 309-533-2200. 
Friday, May 26 – Monday, May 29
CLOSED in honor of Memorial Day

Tuesday, May 30 – Thursday, August 10
Summer Office Hours of Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – noon
EXCEPTIONS: School will be CLOSED the weeks of July 3 - 6 AND July 24 - 28.

Monday, August 14 OR Tuesday, August 15
We will be CLOSED for a staff retreat one of those days; then resume normal business hours of Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Congratulations State Track & Field

The Girls' State Track & Field Meet was last week and we had three participants!

  • Maddie Kelly ('17) finished 5th in pole vault.
  • Kodie Roper ('18) competed in discus
  • Sarah Stephens ('20) made it to the finals in high jump

The Boys Meet is this week and our team has three boys competing as well:

  • Matthew Blaney ('17)  will compete in shot put.
  • Bo Bevilacqua ('18) will compete in the high jump.
  • Will Dionesotes ('18) will compete in the 800 meter run.
Softball Regional Champs

Congratulations to our Regional Champion Softball team! They won a thrilling 9-inning Regional Final and open Sectional play TUESDAY at 4:30 p.m. in Maroa Forsyth.
Support Our Catholic Schools at the
Wine Cheese & Chocolate Festival on June 8 
This event is coming up fast and we have plenty of tickets! The annual Bloomington-Normal Wine, Cheese,& Chocolate Festival is Thursday, June 8 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center in Bloomington. Click here for more information, then call us at 661-7000 to purchase your tickets and join your friends from all four area Partner schools in support of Catholic education. Central Catholic receives 100% of the ticket price for every ticket purchased through the school!
Mark Your Calendars
Annual Golf Outing July 21
 New Location: The Den at Fox Creek

Save the date for our annual Golf Outing in its new location - The Den at Fox Creek on Friday, July 21. More information to come so get your foursome together today!
UPDATE: 2017-2018 School Calendar 

Our 2017-18 School Calendar has been submitted to the Diocese for approval. While these dates are subject to change upon review by the Diocese, we wanted to share a few of them with you:
First Day of School: Thursday, August 17
Christmas Break: Saturday, December 23 - Sunday, January 7
Spring Break: Friday, March 23 - Monday, April 2
Graduation: Sunday, May 20
Last Day of School: Friday, May 25
Class of 2017 Diplomas

All members of the Class of 2017 whose accounts are in good standing may pick up their diplomas from Mrs. Nussbaum during Office Hours.
Please Return All Borrowed Chromebooks By The End of Exams
If your student borrowed a Chromebook, it needs to be returned to Mr. Henehan by the end of your finals. Final grades will be withheld from any students who do not return their Chromebooks. 
Freshman - Junior Finals Week Schedule
  • Here is the schedule for Final Exams for our Freshmen - Juniors. For a $5.00 donation, a dress code pass may be purchased by TOMORROW MORNING and are valid for all three days.  A dress code pass allows your student to wear appropriate jeans (no holes!), shorts or sweatpants (no yoga pants, jeggings, etc.) and casual shirts.
    As with any school day, your student is required to be here from the opening bell until the end of the day. There are two exceptions:
    • Study Hall: If your student does not have an exam because of a Study Hall during that period and wants to leave campus, a parent must call to excuse the student and the student must return in time for the next exam.
    • Lunch:  During finals, students have Open Lunch. Parent permission is not required to go off campus for lunch.  Our cafeteria will stock sandwiches, chips and other light lunch options if students opt to stay at school. Lunch may also be ordered to be delivered to the school and paid for on delivery by the student(s).  (Please remind your student to tip the delivery person). Often times, a group will go in together to place an order. 

    Finals Week Schedule
    Tuesday, May 23
    1st Hour: 8:00 to 9:30
    2nd Hour: 10:00 to 11:30
    3rd Hour: 12:30 to 2:00

    Wednesday, May 24
    4th Hour: 8:00 to 9:30
    5th Hour: 10:00 to 11:30
    8th Hour: 12:30 to 2:00

    Thursday, May 25
    9th Hour: 8:00 to 9:30
    Band and Make-Up Finals: 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Where Are Our Saints In Action?
Check out our Athletic Calendar and catch the Saints at home or on the road. Also, check our website to see if games/matches are still on due to exciting central Illinois weather.