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JCA ANNOUNCES 2023-2024 FIRST SEMESTER HONOR ROLL

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 First Semester Honor Roll. Students are separated by graduating year, “A” and “B” Honor Roll, and also grouped by school and parish.  78% of our current students have been honored for their academic achievements from the first semester. Congratulations to our Hilltoppers … Read More

JCA ANNOUNCES JANUARY 2024 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the January Students of the Month: Kathryn Hammel (Kiwanis Club), Jack Ryan (Rotary Club) and Madisynne Gura (Lions Club).   JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Kathryn Hammel, daughter of Ted and … Read More

The 2024 Angel/Hilltopper Banquet, featuring Michael Veeck and Mark Grant ’81

The 2024 Angel/Hilltopper Banquet will feature Michael Veeck, current co-owner (along with actor/comedian Bill Murray) of the Joliet Slammers Baseball team, son of Bill Veeck and part of the Netflix documentary Saint of Second Chances. Joining Michael is our very own Master of Ceremonies Mark Grant ’81.  Mark is known for his sharp wit and contagious humor.  The pairing … Read More

JCA Winter Camp Schedule – Baseball, Softball and Cheerleading

Greetings! Looking for the perfect gift? We are offering a flurry of fun and skill development for grade schoolers! Join us over Christmas break as we invite baseball, softball and cheerleading enthusiasts for action-packed days of winter sports excitement. Read more>>>Fall, Winter and Spring Camps | Joliet Catholic Academy (jca-online.org) … Read More

Semester Exams and Bus Schedules

Semester Exam Schedule Monday, December 18 Period A (1) Classes: 7:50 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Period B (2) Classes: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Period C (3) Classes: 10:10 a.m. – 11:10 a.m. Announcements: 11:10 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Dismissal: 11:15 a.m.   Tuesday, December 19 Period D/E (4/5) Classes: 7:50 a.m. – 8:50 a.m. Period F (6) Classes: 9:00 a.m. – … Read More

JCA ANNOUNCES DECEMBER 2023 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month: Andres Munoz (Kiwanis Club), Jessica Horn (Rotary Club) and Jack Moberg (Lions Club).   JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Andres Munoz, son of Elizabeth Cuevas … Read More

JCA Football State Championship Game Information

IHSA Class 5A State Championship Game Joliet Catholic Academy vs. Nazareth Academy Game Time: 10 a.m. Seating: Visitor Side/West Side All tickets are $15 each/$17 if paid digitally. Baby in arms is free.   Fans have two options to purchase tickets: At Hancock Stadium on Game Day Online: Illinois State University Official Athletics Site | Online … Read More

FOOTBALL GAME DAY INFORMATION: JCA vs. PROVIDENCE

  5A Semifinal Game on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm. Gates open at 12:30pm.  Tickets: gofan.co Livestream: NFHS Network   … Read More

JCA ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2023 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month: Tristan Paul (Kiwanis Club), Cassidy Gray (Rotary Club) and Alana Schertz (Lions Club).   JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Tristan Paul, son of David and … Read More

Joliet Catholic Academy Recognizes 29 students from the Class of 2024 as Illinois State Scholars

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is proud to announce that 29 members of the Class of 2024 have been named Illinois State Scholars, by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission. The State Scholar Program recognizes students across all class levels for outstanding academic achievement. “We are very proud of our students who earned Illinois … Read More


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