News

Senior Madison Bolden Selected As College Board National Recognition Program Awardee

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

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

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!

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!

Join us for an exciting Columbus Day Dance Clinic!

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

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.

Senior College Parent Night TONIGHT (Aug. 29)

Ms. Huda Hamdan Named Director of Counseling

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

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

CELTICbration this Friday!

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

Harvest Drive is Underway!

Read all about our all-school fundraiser.

School Supply Drive 8/10

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!

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

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

Main Office Closed 6/30-7/7

Contact staff members via phone or email. Read more.

Giving Week Is Still Going!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Providence Catholic Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorian

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

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!

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

Trendel Named New Boys’ Varsity Head Basketball Coach

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

Rentals due June 2; sell other books back too!

Junior High Night at the Lacrosse Game

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!

Food Drive Wednesday

Bring in 2 items on Wednesday and earn a dress down sticker for Monday 5/1!
Drop off at Door 4 and Door 13 between 8:30 and 9:15.

Augustinian Youth Ministry Inducts New Members

Fr. Rich Young, O.S.A., presided over the induction of 63 students and five student directors into the school’s Augustinian Youth Ministry organization on April 20 at Providence Catholic High School. “Truth, unity and love aren’t just happy words,” he said. “They are a way of life and the Augustinian Youth Ministry members are going to show us what that way is.”

Congratulations to the 2023 Grade School Art Competition Winners!

CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of the 5th-8th grade art competition at Providence! These students were selected from the many submissions, based upon judging by the National Art Honor Society.

Junior High Night at the Softball Game

Providence Catholic invites all 6th, 7th and 8th graders to Junior High Night for softball! 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!

Providence Catholic Names Students of the Month for March

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for March.

Academic Summer Camp 2023 Registration is Now Available!

Registration is now open! As always, we appreciate our Celtic Family sharing this information with others who might benefit from summers camps. Camps include Art, Science, Tech, Crafting, Photography, Design, Pastry Decorating, and Speech.

Providence Catholic Names Students of the Month for February

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for February.

Providence Catholic Music Earns 45 Superior Awards and Three Perfect Scores at the IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition

Providence Catholic music students earned 45 Superior Awards (1st place medals) and three perfect scores for 18 performances at this year’s IHSA Solo and Ensemble Competition in March.

Sophomore Sophia Leverett Wins the 2023 August Wilson New Voices Regional Competition

Providence Catholic sophomore Sophia Leverett won the 2023 August Wilson New Voices Regional Competition on Monday, March 27, 2023, held at the Goodman Theatre in Chicago.

Junior Parents’ College Night

Thursday, March 30 – 7:00 PM

Athletic Summer Camp Registration Now Available!

Looking for summer athletic camps? PCHS Summer Athletic Camps serve nearly 1,400 students each year and have a great reputation for providing quality interaction between campers and their dedicated instructors.

Providence Catholic Art Students Recognized at University of St. Francis Competition

Fine Arts are an important aspect of academics at Providence Catholic High School, and five students recently participated in an art invitational held by the University of St. Francis. Students Ana Ullsmith, Maria Krumdrick, Eva Gabrisko, Samantha Dumstorf, and Alex Perkins all participated in the event. Ullsmith earned an Honorable Mention, and Eva Gabrisko earned an Award of Excellence.

School Closed Friday March 3

With tomorrow’s most recent forecast predicting rain followed by strong winds and snowfall of 5-8 inches, we are closing school for Friday, March 3rd. 

Providence Catholic Names Students of the Month for January

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s “Students of the Month” for January.

Black History Month at Providence Catholic

Providence Catholic faculty, staff and students are celebrating Black History Month throughout February within the classrooms. Take a look below to see some of what is taking place to learn more about the importance of this month.

Hockey Team Kennedy Cups Finals Tickets

The Varsity Hockey team defeated Benet on Friday night to advance to the Kennedy Cup Finals against St. Ignatius.  This is a best of three series with the first game played at St. Ignatius. 

Believe in the Basics Football Camp for 6th – 12th Grade

6th-12th graders are invited to join in this camp, focused on enhancing individual skills and techniques by working closely with current and former college and professional football players. Positions at this camp include offensive lineman and any tight ends wanting to workout as a lineman. Each lineman will rotate through a series of fundamentals and skills stations while receiving coaching from some of the best at the position in the country. 

Six Student Athletes Commit to Collegiate Athletics

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

State of the Art Catholic Band Competition

PCHS is excited to be hosting the State of the Art Catholic Band Competition on February 18th!

2023 Music Step-Up Night for 5th-8th Graders at Providence Catholic

Music students in 5th-8th grade are invited to come join the Singing Celtics or the PCS Concert Band for a night of music-making and laughter! Learn more about music at Providence Catholic and meet our musicians at this special event.

Providence Catholic Honors Walter Downing, Class of 1981, For Athletic Achievements

On Friday, January 27, 2023, Providence Catholic welcomed boys’ basketball alumni back for the varsity game. It was a special night for one basketball alumnus in particular – Walter Downing, Class of 1981.

Providence Senior Realizes Longtime Dream Of West Point

Jude Horak recently found himself having to choose between the U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Military Academy.

2022-2023 First Semester Honor Roll

Mr. Paul Houston, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, is pleased to announce the school’s First Semester Honor Roll.