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JCA to Celebrate National Catholic Schools Week: Faith. Excellence. Service
National Catholic Schools Week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States in which schools focus on the value Catholic education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, communities, and nation. This year’s celebration takes place beginning the week of January 30 – February 5, 2022. The theme … Read More
JCA to follow Live E-Learning Schedule on 1/26; Main Office Closed
Due to the extreme cold tomorrow, Wednesday, January 26 will be a Live E-Learning Day. Students will follow the Half-Day Live E-Learning Schedule. Dismissal is at 12:00 p.m. The school building and main office will be closed. Students, please contact the JCA Help Desk if you have any issues connecting in the morning. All students … Read More
Annemarie Hickey ’10 helps lead Wisconsin Volleyball to NCAA National Championship
Joliet Catholic Academy Girls Volleyball legend Annemarie Hickey ’10 was named the Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois for the Angels back in 2009. She led the Angels to back-to-back state championships in 2008 and 2009 before embarking on a successful collegiate volleyball career at Wisconsin Volleyball. Hickey has continued her winning ways, … Read More
JCA graduate ZeVeyon Furcron ’16 wins FCS Doris Robinson Scholar-Athlete Award
Congratulations to JCA graduate, and former Joliet Catholic Football star, ZeVeyon Furcron on winning the 2021 Stats Perform FCS Doris Robinson Award. Furcron, a hulking offensive lineman at Southern Illinois University was one of 15 finalists – one from each FCS conference – to be nominated for the seventh annual award. Named after the … Read More
WNBA Champion Allie Quigley ’04 and Olympian Kelly Murphy ’08 to headline annual Hilltopper and Angel Banquet
The 2022 Hilltopper/Angel Banquet featuring Olympic Bronze medalist Kelly Murphy ’08 and WNBA Champion Allie Quigley ’04 is scheduled for Thursday, February 3rd in the JCA gym. Our favorite host, San Diego Padres color commentator Mark Grant ’81 joins us once again as the emcee and guarantees laughs and a great time! Date: Thursday, February … Read More
JCA Basketball to honor head coach Joe Gura before Friday 1/21 home game
The Joliet Catholic Academy athletic department and basketball program will honor head coach Joe Gura at the conclusion of the sophomore game on Friday, January 21 against Carmel Catholic. The varsity contest tips off at 7:00 p.m. Joe Gura will retire from coaching basketball at the conclusion of the 2021-2022 season, capping off a 49-year … Read More
JCA announces December Students of the Month
Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the December Students of the Month: Alec Galyon (Kiwanis Club), Samantha Horn (Rotary Club), and Andrew Ciarlette (Lions Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Alec Galyon, son of Craig and … Read More
Updated COVID School Guidelines (1.11.2022)
Updated COVID School Guidelines (1.11.2022) JCA Parent-Student Handbook *Please note that due to the fluid nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, handbook changes will be made throughout the year. … Read More
JCA announces Illinois State Scholars in the Class of 2022
Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to announce that 22 members of the Class of 2022 have been named Illinois State Scholars. The State Scholar Program recognizes students attending approved high schools for outstanding academic achievement. State scholar designation provides honorary recognition with no monetary award. Approximately the top ten percent of graduates from approved high … Read More
JCA announces November 2021 Students of the Month
Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the November Students of the Month: Andrew Birsa (Kiwanis Club), Abigail Weiss (Rotary Club), and Xander Allgood (Lions Club). JCA is proud of the success these students have exhibited both in the classroom and out in the community. Andrew Birsa, son of Andrew and … Read More
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