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For the second year in a row, JCA has been accepted to be a Microsoft Showcase School!

Showcase Schools are an elite group of schools that exemplify the best of teaching and learning in the world today. Only a few institutions earn this designation. Microsoft Showcase Schools are pioneers in education. They are part of an exclusive global community, recognized and celebrated for educational transformation that includes vision and innovation in teaching, … Read More

Purchase Your Brown & Blue Tickets Today!

Grab your friends new and old, and meet us at the Heritage Quad under the brilliance of our Victory Light on Saturday, September 30, 2023. The night will be full of live music, food, drinks and fellowship. We look forward to bringing everyone together and kicking off Homecoming week!  5:00-10:00pm   *Advance tickets $35 each  Ages 21 … Read More

October is JCA Heritage Month – Order Your T-Shirt Today!

Each year during the month of October, Joliet Catholic Academy students celebrate the Franciscan and Carmelite origins of the school during Heritage Month. October includes both the Feast Day of St. Francis and the Feast Day of St. Terese of Lisieux, notable inspirations for each order. This year, as part of the celebration, students will … Read More

JCA announces 2023 Hall of Champions: Athletics Inductees

JCA President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce the 9th Hall of Champions- Athletics: Kathy (Mondrella ’74) Major, Cory McLaughlin, Leo “Count” Michalak, Lindsey Major ’07, James L. Randle II ’07, Rick Thayer ’77, Maggie (Karges ’04) Watson and the 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978 JCHS Football State Champions. The Hall of Champions has become … Read More

Ryan Quigley ’03 inducted into the Saint Xavier University Athletics Hall of Fame

Joliet Catholic Academy President/Principal Dr. Jeffrey Budz is pleased to announce that Ryan Quigley ’03, Joliet Catholic Academy’s Director of Institutional Advancement was recently inducted into the Saint Xavier University Athletics Hall of Fame. “On behalf of the faculty and staff and students we congratulate Ryan Quigley on his honor of entering the Saint Xavier Athletics Hall of Fame. … Read More

Football: JCA vs. St. Rita – Game Day Information

JCA V. ST. RITA FOOTBALL 9/8/23 TICKET INFO: Location:  Joliet Memorial Stadium, 3000 W. Jefferson Street, Joliet. Admission:  Gates open at 4:00 p.m.  Tickets will be pre-sold through GOFAN at Link: GoFan: Joliet Catholic Academy .  You can also purchase tickets at the gate with cash or credit card.  All tickets are $7.00; Seniors – $5.00; grade … Read More

Young Hearts 4 Life $2 DRESS DOWN

Good afternoon students and parents!  This Thursday August 31st will be a $2.00 dress down to help fund Young Hearts for Life that will take place at JCA on September 26th. You can wear red (or spirit wear) for heart health! Please do NOT forget to register for this event!  It is completely free! Have … Read More

JCA HILLTOPPERS vs. IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL, FRIDAY 8/25, VARSITY GAME DAY INFO

JCA V. IOWA CITY HIGH SCHOOL, FRIDAY 8/25, VARSITY GAME DAY INFO: 1900 Morningside Drive, Iowa City, IA 52245 ADMISSIONS: 1st Avenue Gate, Tennis Courts Gate and Main Gate by Press Box will all open at 4:30pm Admissions: $7.00 for Adults, $6.00 for all students and seniors ENTRANCE/PARKING: Please enter the tennis courts lot off of … Read More

9th Annual Hall of Champions – Athletics

Joliet Catholic Academy cordially invites you to the 9th Annual HALL OF CHAMPIONS ATHLETICS, Honoring Our 2023 Champions on September 8 and 9, 2023.   Joliet Catholic Academy is proud to recognize alumni, coaches, and supporters for outstanding contributions to the athletic program at the school. Their commitment, achievement and sense of sportsmanship set the … Read More

DLS, SFA, JCHS, JCA Alumni & Friends Golf Outing

Joliet Catholic Academy invites you to attend our annual alumni & friends golf outing on Friday, September 22nd at The Morris Country Club – The Creek (formerly Nettle Creek) 5355 Saratoga Rd. Morris, IL. with a 9 a.m. shotgun start.  Golfers can anticipate a day spent with friends golfing, reminiscing, and reconnecting!    These alumni events … Read More


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