Jan 14, 2022
We are happy to report that we have received substantial interest in the principal position! We are impressed with the candidates’ backgrounds and are currently working to vet the candidates.
January 2, 2022
Principal Selection Committee has been established. We are grateful to the following people for their service:
- Fr. John Merkelis, President, Pastoral Director, Administration Team
- Mrs. MaryBeth Carroll, Head of PCHS Business Department, Midwest Augustinians Affiliate, Parent of Alumni
- Mrs. Rosanne Grigoletti, Director of Technology, Administration Team, CSA Chair, Parent of Alumni
- Ms. Huda Hamdan, Counselor, IALAC 2.0 Moderator
- Mrs. Mary Beth Harris, English Teacher & Chair, Alumnus, Parent of Alumni
- Mr. Walter Leverett, Advisory Board Member, Current Parent
- Mr. Kevin Oliver, Theology Teacher, National Honor Society Moderator, Hockey Coach
- Mr. Brian Schroeder, Advisory Board Member, Diocese of Joliet Representative, Parent of Alumni
- Mr. Mark Smith, Assistant Athletic Director, Baseball Coach, Alumnus, Current Parent
- Fr. Rich Young, Theology Teacher & Chair, Administration Team, Director of Augustinian Mission for Schools in Midwest Province
November 22, 2021
Providence Catholic High School is seeking its next Principal who, inspired by our Augustinian values, will lead our school community as we build upon our tradition of excellence.
Providence Catholic High School has engaged Catholic School Management, a division of Christian Brothers Services, to facilitate this search. Interested and qualified candidates should electronically submit application materials no later than January 5, 2022 to principalsearch@providencecatholic.org
To apply and obtain the complete list of qualifications and application procedures, please refer to the Principal position profile, linked here:
November 19, 2021
Principal Dr. John Harper to Retire
Providence Catholic High School President Father John Merkelis, O.S.A. announced today that Principal Dr. John Harper will retire, effective June 30, 2022. “We have contracted with Catholic School Management to conduct a nation-wide search for our next principal,” says Fr. Merkelis.
A 1977 alumnus, Dr. Harper has been an educator for 40 years. He rose to the position of Superintendent in Plainfield School District 202 and spent his last eight years as the Principal of Providence Catholic High School. He has been a dedicated educator, a mentor to countless teachers and a tireless advocate for students. “Dr. Harper has been our principal since 2014, and we are indebted to his vision and commitment to our students and school community.” says Father Merkelis. “He established innovative programs such as the INCubator entrepreneurship program, academic classes for 8th grade students, A.L.I.C.E. safety training, COVID-19 safety protocols, remote learning and many more. I know that the entire Providence Catholic family joins me in wishing Dr. Harper well as he starts this new chapter in his life.”