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Register for the Placement Exam and Mini-Open House Today!

Posted on November 19th, 2023

Did you miss the Open House? No problem! We are hosting a Mini-Open House on November 29, followed by the 8th Grade Placement Exam on December 2. Learn more below, and check out other important dates coming up for 8th graders.

Football Advances to 5A Semi-Finals!

Posted on November 14th, 2023

Congratulations to the Celtic Football Team!

They defeated Highland High School last week 21-0 in the IHSA Class 5A Quarterfinal game.

Coming up this weekend, we face JCA in the Semifinals!

  • Game time:  2:00 PM on Sat. Nov. 18
  • Location: Joliet Memorial Stadium (directions)
  • Tickets:  Available only through GoFan.  All fans need a ticket; no passes or IDs accepted.  Purchase tickets here.

Providence Catholic Recognizes 58 Students as 2023-2024 Illinois State Scholars

Posted on November 10th, 2023

Providence Catholic Principal Mr. Paul Houston is pleased to announce 58 students from the graduating class of 2024 have been designated as Illinois State Scholars, representing 31% of the class.

Winter Baseball Camp at Providence Catholic

Posted on November 10th, 2023

Join Providence Catholic for a winter baseball camp! Coach Smith, his staff, and the Celtic baseball players will provide instruction and skills training at this annual winter camp.

Providence Soccer to Host Winter Soccer Camp for Junior High Students

Posted on November 9th, 2023

Join Providence Catholic for a winter soccer camp! Coach Taylor, his staff, and the Celtic soccer players will provide instruction and skills training at this winter camp.

Twelve Student Athletes Commit to Collegiate Athletics

Posted on November 8th, 2023

Mr. Doug Ternik, Athletic Director at Providence Catholic High School, announced that twelve student athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Providence Music Department to Host Sensory-Friendly Christmas Concert

Posted on November 3rd, 2023

This Christmas season, the Providence Catholic Music Department is making the holidays a little merrier with a special sensory-friendly concert.

Junior High Night at Girls Basketball!

Posted on November 3rd, 2023

Join Providence Catholic at our upcoming Girls Basketball Junior High Night and experience school spirit as a Celtic!

Girls Volleyball Advances to Super-Sectionals!

Posted on November 2nd, 2023

Game Fri in Kankakee – sign up for fan bus by end school day Thursday!

Senior Peter Conser Named Semifinalist in the 2023-2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program

Posted on October 27th, 2023

Providence Catholic is proud to announce senior Peter Conser of Lockport, Illinois, has been named a Semifinalist in the 2023-2024 Coca-Cola Scholars Program.

Special Needs Basketball Clinic Hosted by Girls and Boys Basketball

Posted on October 23rd, 2023

Providence Catholic Girls and Boys Basketball is proud to host a Super Celtics Special Needs Co-ed Camp on January 4th and 5th, 2024.. “We are excited about this opportunity to welcome area grade school students with special needs to have some fun while learning a little basketball,” says Coach Jenna Palmer. “This is really something our team has wanted to put together, and we are excited to host it for the first time.”

Two Musicians Named to the District 1 Music Festival

Posted on October 18th, 2023

The Providence Catholic High School Music Department is proud to announce that junior Addison Gosslin (choir – Soprano 1) and sophomore Meghan Connelly (band – trumpet) have been selected to the District 1 Music Festival, making them eligible for state competition.

Academic Bowl at Providence Catholic Sees Strong Competition

Posted on October 17th, 2023

Congratulations to the 7th and 8th grade competitors who came out for the Academic Bowl!

Seniors Rina Jeong, Dominic Ford, and Zachary Ford Named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program

Posted on October 17th, 2023

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce that seniors Rina Jeong, Dominic Ford, and Zachary Ford have been named Commended Students in the 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Tickets for Fall Musical

Posted on October 17th, 2023

Bingo! The Winning Musical opens Thursday Oct 26 and runs through Sunday Oct 29. Get your tix now!

Blood Drive on 10/19

Posted on October 16th, 2023

Appointments preferred; they start at 8:00 AM. Full details here.

New Bowling Coach Joins Providence Catholic

Posted on October 12th, 2023

Doug Ternik, Athletic Director at Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to Jim Ores as the new Head Varsity Bowling Coach.

Providence Catholic Announces September Students of the Month

Posted on October 11th, 2023

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for September. This year, the celebration for these students took on a new format, which includes a breakfast with their parents and the teacher who nominated them.

Junior Katherine Timm Scores Perfect 36 on the ACT

Posted on October 11th, 2023

Katherine Timm, a junior at Providence Catholic High School in New Lenox, earned a perfect 36 on the ACT test.

All-School Testing – Wed Oct 11

Posted on October 7th, 2023

For Freshmen, Sophomores & Juniors – Seniors not in attendance. Arrival time is 9:15 AM. Read more and get your room assignments.

Senior Joseph McCloughan Named A Semifinalist for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program

Posted on October 4th, 2023

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, announced today that Joseph McCloughan (Mokena, IL) has been named a Semifinalist for the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Providence Takes Part in First Day of Service for the Year

Posted on October 3rd, 2023

This morning, Providence Catholic High School students and staff took part in the first of several service days scheduled throughout the year. The group traveled to the Northern Illinois Food Bank in Joliet, Illinois, to assist in packaging food for those in need.

Providence Senior Rina Jeong Attends Prestigious Summer Research Program

Posted on October 3rd, 2023

International student Rina Jeong took part in an amazing learning experience this summer, where she studied the potential of spike protein in VLP as SARS-CoV-2 vaccination.

Senior Madison Bolden Selected As College Board National Recognition Program Awardee

Posted on September 28th, 2023

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, announced today that senior Madison Bolden was selected as a College Board National Recognition Program awardee. Madison earned this recognition for academic achievements in school combined with outstanding performance on the PSAT.

Fall Basketball Clinic for Grade School/Junior High Students

Posted on September 26th, 2023

Students in 5th-8th grade boys are invited to the fall Boys Basketball Clinics! These will be held at Providence Catholic, and are designed to help students enhance their skills prior to the start of their seasons. Two camps are available, and registration is online.

Fall Sports Clinics for Junior High Students

Posted on September 14th, 2023

Join Providence Catholic coaches and players for Fall Sport Clinics! Enhance your skills and prepare for the coming season.

Junior High Students – Join Us for These Junior High Nights!

Posted on September 8th, 2023

Join Providence Catholic at our upcoming Junior High Nights and experience school spirit as a Celtic! Learn more about the Providence Catholic family and community. We look forward to meeting all the future Celtics!

Providence Catholic to Host Columbus Day Dance and Cheer Clinic!

Posted on August 30th, 2023

Join us for an exciting Columbus Day Dance Clinic!

Providence Senior Isabella Hurtado Expands Her Opportunities for a Future In Business

Posted on August 30th, 2023

Over the summer, Providence Catholic senior Isabella Hurtado attended a Women in Business course at Purdue University. The course lasted five days, and each day participants heard from professors who described their fields and their work.

Ms. Huda Hamdan Named Director of Counseling

Posted on August 17th, 2023

Principal Paul Houston of Providence Catholic High School is excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Huda Hamdan as new Director of Counseling.

New Parent Welcome Night this Thursday

Posted on August 15th, 2023

Thursday 8/17 at 7:00 PM in the Commons

CELTICbration this Friday!

Posted on August 15th, 2023

Come celebrate the Celtics, including fall sports, marching band, cheer, & dance! Festivities start at 5:00 PM!

Harvest Drive is Underway!

Posted on August 14th, 2023

Read all about our all-school fundraiser.

School Supply Drive 8/10

Posted on July 28th, 2023

Help grade school students in the area – bring items to donate during Back to School night.
Click here to see what you should bring!

Back-to-School Page is up!

Posted on July 28th, 2023

Get ready for 23-24 school year – our Back-to-School page has everything you need to know, including deadlines, starting dates, and other info. Check it out now!

eCampus Bookstore is Open

Posted on July 25th, 2023

Avoid potential shipping delays and order now! Get all the info here.

Main Office Closed 6/30-7/7

Posted on June 29th, 2023

Contact staff members via phone or email. Read more.

Giving Week Is Still Going!

Posted on June 17th, 2023

We still have two more projects to go – a New Projection System for the Sacred Heart Gymnasium and Scholarships. We also have a NEW $1K DONOR CHALLENGE from the Kelleher Family.

Academic Awards 2023

Posted on May 31st, 2023

See all the talented students who achieved academic excellence and were recognized at our Academic Awards ceremony on May 16, 2023.

Two Seniors Awarded the Bishop Romeo Blanchette Award

Posted on May 30th, 2023

Two seniors at Providence Catholic High School were awarded the Bishop Romeo Blanchette Award at graduation. This award was established in memory of Bishop Romeo Blanchette and all he did to help Providence prosper in the 1960s and 1970s. It recognizes a young man and young woman of the senior class who model in an exceptional way the message of Jesus Christ.

Providence Catholic Names First Fine Arts Student of the Year at Graduation

Posted on May 26th, 2023

For the first time ever, Providence Catholic High School awarded the Fine Arts Student of the Year honor at graduation on May 20, 2023.

Providence Catholic Awards Two Seniors with Athletic Awards

Posted on May 24th, 2023

Each graduation, the Providence Catholic High School Athletic Department honors seniors with its two most prestigious awards – the Jaime Garcia Scholastic Athlete Award and the Senior Athletic Spirit Award.

2022-2023 Augustinian Scholars at Providence Catholic

Posted on May 24th, 2023

Providence Catholic is proud to announce the 2022-2023 Augustinian Scholars.

Providence Catholic Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

Posted on May 17th, 2023

Providence Catholic High School Principal, Mr. Paul Houston, announced Elizabeth Kulpinski as the Class of 2023 Valedictorian and Marissa Massaro as Salutatorian.

Seven Student Athletes Commit to Collegiate Athletics

Posted on May 8th, 2023

Mr. Doug Ternik, Athletic Director at Providence Catholic High School, announced that seven student athletes will continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level. “As always, we are extremely proud of these athletes.

Jazzy Spaghetti Dinner At Providence Catholic!

Posted on May 8th, 2023

Join us for the Jazzy Spaghetti Dinner, Benefiting the Music Department at Providence Catholic!

Trendel Named New Boys’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach

Posted on May 5th, 2023

Doug Ternik, Athletic Director at Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to welcome back Tim Trendel as the new PCHS Boys’ Head Varsity Basketball Coach.

Text Book Return & Buy-Back

Posted on May 1st, 2023

Rentals due June 2; sell other books back too!

Junior High Night at the Lacrosse Game

Posted on April 29th, 2023

Come out for a Celtic experience and see what playing at PC is like! Tour the facilities, enjoy dinner, and meet the players before watching a live game. See you there, future Celtics!

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