School News

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.