School News

We’d like to introduce you to our new Assistant Director of Enrollment...but you already know her. Current Dance Team Head Coach Maggie Wiener will add the additional title and responsibility to her role at Saint Viator.

Members of the Justice League today held a march and demonstration to voice their opposition to racial injustice. A group of students marched from the school to the near-by Viatorian Province Center before returning to the school for a discussion on the topic.

From volunteering for a committee to including Saint Viator High School in your estate plan, there are a number of ways to contribute to Saint Viator High School. Vice President of Development Tom Ramsden and Director of Development Kristen Daniels explain some of the options, including those which offer substantial tax benefits in our latest episode of the A Lion for Life Podcast. Listen to learn how your donation is used to open a Saint Viator education up to more families. 

Honoring a long-standing tradition, the leadership of this year’s Senior Class have launched the annual Walter Payton Toy Drive. Due to COVID concerns, this year’s drive will be condensed into a 7 day period that will conclude on November 20.

President Brian Liedlich announced today that a recently launched scholarship program for members of the Class of 2025 will be doubled thanks to an anonymous donor.

Unfortunately, tonight's concert won't be livestreamed as we had hoped, but rather a recording of our Symphonic, Concert, and Jazz Band's Tuesday rehearsal. Please celebrate their hard work with us tonight! Watch on Youtube. View tonight's program.

In the past several months, Saint Viator High School has welcomed a new Alumni Relations Manager and new leadership on the Alumni Association Board. Listen to our latest episode of the A Lion for Life Podcast for a conversation with Krystal Harris and Jim Platania as we learn what the Alumni Board has been working on and what alumni can expect in terms of events and activities in the months ahead. Listen.

Thank you to all who attended our inaugural Drive-Thru Open House last weekend. For more information on upcoming Future Lion Events, click here.

The Rev. Mark R. Francis, CSV International Program welcomes students from multiple countries to Saint Viator. In our latest episode of the A Lion for Life Podcast, Program Director Austin Bellino discusses the program and provides insight into the benefits and goals for both students and the school. Listen.

While the COVID-19 pandemic has limited opportunities to learn more about Saint Viator High School in person, Director of Enrollment Chris Bremner has lined up a number of ways to provide information. Chris will talk about school tours, our upcoming drive-thru Open House, tuition assistance information, and more on this podcast. Listen.

Saint Viator High School College Counselor Amy Herbert discusses the process of selecting a college in general and under current conditions in our latest episode of the A Lion for Life Podcast. Listen.

As he does each season, Saint Viator Athletic Director Jason Kuffel provides an update on the fall sports season at Saint Viator. With COVID-19 impacting schedules and even moving some seasons, it has been an unusual start to the year. Find out which teams are active, how students are staying safe, and what events are coming up. Listen.

The Million Dollar Classic is one of the key fundraising events on the Saint Viator calendar. Due to the COVID pandemic, this year's event, the 25th Anniversary MDC, was moved from summer to October 5. Director of Development Kristen Daniels discusses the plans for the event and explains how the funds which are raised will be used. Listen.

Amanda Anderson ’07 is no stranger to the sports world. At Saint Viator, she was a cheerleading captain during her senior year and played soccer for three years. She is now approaching her ninth year of a successful career with ESPN in Bristol, Connecticut.

Join Matthew Smith ’21 in a new service opportunity this week benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of America. Click through to read his event details.

Ten more Saint Viator High School seniors received good news this month from the National Merit Corporation. Jayne Bottarini, Connor Flynn, Matthew Johnson, Austin Jones, Nathan Kochera, Joseph Laterza, Abigail Longstreet, John Lynch, Keely McClellan, and Mathew Oleksyk, all learned they were named commended scholars in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Program.

With at least two more months of harvesting to go, Viatorian gardeners already have grown — and donated — nearly as many vegetables as all of last summer, or around 800 pounds.

Read more on how the Viatorians, with support from the Saint Viator community, have provided for families in need throughout the Northwest suburbs.

Due to excessive heat, all outdoor athletic events scheduled for today (8/27) are canceled. Swimming teams are not impacted by this cancellation. Coaches will provide further updates regarding any rescheduling.

"Symptom checks and temperature scans joined new classes and meetups with old friends as essential elements of the first day of school Monday at Saint Viator High School in Arlington Heights." - Read the full story from the Daily Herald.

Due to excessive heat, all outdoor athletic events scheduled for today (8/24) are cancelled. Swimming teams are not impacted by this cancellation. Coaches will provide further updates regarding any rescheduling.

During the spring of 2020, Saint Viator Athletics and Boosters supported Journeys - The Road Home and Salute, Inc. through an “In This Together” merchandise fundraiser. Through the sale of t-shirts and masks, Saint Viator raised over $4,000 for both of these organizations. Both Journeys and Salute received a check for $2,000 from Saint Viator. 

McKenna Marketplace will be open by appointment only again this week. Please email 

New school nurse Pamela Kelly discusses processes and protocols being put into place to create a safe environment as students return to in-school learning. Learn about ways in which we can all Reduce the Risk. Listen.

In light of current health concerns, the Saint Viator and Sacred Heart Class of 1970 50-year reunion will be postponed until 2021. We appreciate all of the planning that has been done by the committee thus far. Be safe and we will celebrate next year! 

Saint Viator High School has announced a new partnership with CarpooltoSchool, an online service that allows families to build carpools for students. School families can create an online account at saintviator.carpooltoschool.com and then use the service to find a match with other families also looking to share a carpool.

For those who have not yet been able to take the ACT test, ACT has now added a Saturday, September 19, 2020 test date. Registration opens Monday, July 27, 2020. We strongly recommend that families register on July 27, as spots will fill up fast.

Saint Viator High School administrators and staff congratulate the following students for their academic achievement during the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year.

Saint Viator High School administrators and staff congratulate the following students for their academic achievement during the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year.

Saint Viator High School administrators and staff congratulate the following students for their academic achievement during the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year.

Despite the coronavirus halting in-school instruction for much of our second semester, Saint Viator students benefited from the foresight and contingency planning that had begun prior to the start of the 2019-2020 school year. While we feel strongly that nothing can replace the value of in-school learning, we do believe that many of our college preparatory standards were upheld during the eLearning period.

Saint Viator Athletic Director, Jason Kuffel '99, announced the hiring of Michael O'Keeffe '07 as the new head coach of the varsity boys’ basketball team. O’Keeffe works as a counselor at Wheeling High School and has spent the last five years leading the Wildcat basketball program.

Congratulations to the alumni parents of the 27 members of Saint Viator High School's Class of 2020.

Watch the Saint Viator High School Class of 2020 Commencement Ceremony.

Read the full article on Athan Huelskamp '20, published Thursday, June 4, in the Daily Herald.

Saint Viator Athletics is celebrating all senior spring-athletes in individual team videos. Congratulations to all senior athletes, and thank you for your commitment to your teams! Thank you to our Boosters Club for supporting Saint Viator student-athletes, as well. 

Congratulations to Callie Mulligan '21 for placing 5^th in Biology at Eastern Illinois University's ACES (Academic Challenge in Engineering and Science) state competition last month. 

Saint Viator High School, a Catholic and Viatorian ministry, recognizes the pain, suffering, and angst our country is enduring in the wake of the tragic death of Mr. George Floyd in Minneapolis, MN last week.  

Today, Mrs. Ann Perez shares her reflections on the readings for Pentecost Sunday.

Follow our #LeavingtheLionDen series on Twitter to see where members of the Class of 2020 are heading next year.

One of the record 285 newly awarded Evans Scholars, Jack Law '20 will be attending Indiana University in the fall, where he will study exercise science. Read more about the Evans Scholarship and local recipients.

Saint Viator High School has announced the hiring of Jordan Cores as the new Head Coach for the Cheerleading program. Saint Viator Athletic Director, Jason Kuffel, made the announcement on Friday, May 22.

Saint Viator High School has announced the hiring of Maggie Wiener as the new Head Coach for the Dance program. The announcement was made by Saint Viator Athletic Director, Jason Kuffel.

The University of Iowa’s defensive line just got a lot stronger. Saint Viator High School junior, Jeremiah Pittman, committed Monday to play in Iowa City, choosing the Hawkeyes over offers from more than one dozen other Division 1 schools.

Congratulations to the following student recipients of the Patrons of the Arts Fine Arts Academic Scholarship: 

Congratulations to the following Academic Team members who qualified for state competition!

Thank you to all who joined us Friday, May 8, for our Senior Celebration Parade. View photos from the event.

Saint Viator High School is pleased to report that our school community has been able to adapt well to these challenging times – leading by example in remote learning, continuing a commitment to service, and sharing our spirituality with those who need it most. Never before has academic strength, steadfast emotional support, and faith been more important to our students and their families. 

Congratulations to the following seniors for their commitment and service to the following clubs and organizations.

Join us in prayer this month at the following upcoming prayer livestreams. 

Congrats to the following seniors for your achievements in the following academic departments. 

Patrons of the Arts is funding up to six $550 scholarships to students currently enrolled for the next academic year. Students will submit samples of their work w/ the opportunity to earn the award that would be applied to next year's tuition. Please submit work samples along with the application by Monday, May 4. For more information, check your resource board.

"Cole Kmet's NFL dream came true Friday night. Kmet, a 2017 St. Viator graduate who just completed his junior season at Notre Dame, was selected by his hometown Chicago Bears with the 43rd pick." Read more.

Mrs. Carrie Soukup wrapped up her first year in the theology department teaching “A Catholic Exploration of the Bible” to sophomores. While understanding the Scriptures was the goal, Mrs. Soukup emphasized a personal approach: reading the Scriptures as prayer. 

Today, Fr. Dan Hall, CSV, shares his reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Easter.

Dr. Michael Lamberta '04 credits his love of science and problem-solving in part to his chemistry teacher at Saint Viator High School, Fr. John Van Wiel, CSV. Now working on the front lines of the coronavirus as an ER doc in New York, Lamberta took the time to thank those who had shaped him, and that included his teachers at Saint Viator.

For more information regarding COVID-19 and our current school closure, please see our new COVID-19 FAQ page.

There will be no eLearning for students on Friday, April 3 and Friday, April 17. Both days are now Remote Learning Planning Days for teachers.

It was a routine, even a high school student grew to like: Every Thursday morning, John O’Neill ’21 met up with his classmates—before school—at the PADS site at the Presbyterian Church of Palatine. Each time, they scrubbed down the pads, tables, and chairs all used the night before during the temporary shelter hosted by the church.

Our founder, the Venerable Louis Querbes, encourages Viatorians to, “Strive to do everything well, so that through us Jesus may be adored and loved.” We are certainly experiencing times where evidence of Jesus’ love is needed more and more in daily life. During the regular schedule of the school year, it is easy to say a prayer over the loudspeakers in the classrooms, gym, or athletic fields. Teachers are easily encouraged to lead each class period with prayer. The retreat programs keenly focus on deepening relationships with Jesus, others, and self.

The ACT test scheduled for Saturday, April 4, at Saint Viator High School has been canceled. ACT will decide whether to reschedule the exam to a later date. 

ACT will contact students individually via email about the test cancellation. Please contact Testing Coordinator, Mr. Austin Bellino at abellino@saintviator.com or ext. 254 for more information.

In light of the ever-changing nature of the current coronavirus, COVID-19, Saint Viator High School will be closing the school from Monday, March 16, through Friday, April 3, with the expectation to resume classes on Monday, April 6.

Congratulations to our Math Team for winning big at the Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics Regional Contest last weekend.

Summer camps at Saint Viator High School provide enrichment, skill development, and a chance to meet new friends! The grade levels indicated are for the 2020-2021 school year. If you have any questions about summer camps, contact Miranda Behrens at (224) 625-1251 or email mbehrens@saintviator.com.

Class of 2021 Summer Registration Due - Tuesday, February 11
Class of 2022 Summer Registration Due - Tuesday, February 11

If you were unable to attend last evening's Class of 2024 Parent Presentation, please find the presentation slides here.

Congratulations to the four senior student-athletes who committed to collegiate athletics this afternoon.

Saint Viator High School has earned the College Board AP Computer Science Female Diversity Award for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles (CSP). Schools honored with this distinction have expanded young women’s access to AP computer science courses.

Our AP Italian students have been featured in Fra Noi (Chicago's Italian American publication).

Last Fall, Prof. Anna Clara Ionta (Loyola University/ Dual Credit Program) gave the Saint Viator AP/ Level 4 Italian class a lecture about how gestures relate to the culture. Olimpia Giacalone and Daniel Fecko wrote an article in Italian describing the impact of this lecture. Read online.

Saint Viator High School Band Director Vince Genualdi and alumnus Mike Truppa '16 discuss Mike's decision to pursue a career in the music industry after leaving Saint Viator. The conversation shows the meaning of being a Lion for Life and how the faculty and Saint Viator community are always available to assist alumni. Listen.

As featured in Saint Viator's 2018-2019 Annual Report.

After months of rehearsing, the school presents this beloved musical, that features nearly 150 students on stage, behind the scenes, and in the orchestra. But if the excitement is tangible, so are the emotions as Mrs. Kate Costello directs her last show at the school.

Mrs. Barbara D'Urso, a Viatorian Associate, shares her reflections on the readings for the Second Sunday of Ordinary Time.

Mrs. Barbara D’Urso served as a Viatorian Associate and Theology Teacher at Saint Viator High School for over 15 years. She retired last year.

Reserve your seats for Saint Viator's 54th annual musical, "The Sound of Music."

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John Burke ’84 played four years of soccer at Saint Viator, including three on varsity where he named to the 1^st team ESCC all-conference and a captain his senior year. But it is his coaching legacy that has earned him even more awards.

Fr. Charlie Bolser, C.S.V served as president of Saint Viator High School from 1987-1998. Presently, Fr. Charlie serves as the Alumni Chaplain at Saint Viator.

One of the great traditions of the Saint Viator High School calendar is the annual school musical. This year, Director Kate Schafer Costello '70 has selected "The Sound of Music." Find out how rehearsals are going and learn about Mrs. Costello's approach to this historic show.