School News

David Petrovich ’18 was the only Zoom participant in Thursday’s veterans’ panel. But his experience in the military resonated with students. Petrovich attended the Naval Academy after Saint Viator. He was commissioned in May and now, as a naval officer, he is waiting to start flight school.

Principal Jon Baffico announced the names of eight students who have been recognized as Commended Scholars in the highly competitive 2023 National Merit Scholarship Program. 

Saint Viator High School has partnered with GoFan Digital Ticketing for Volleyball, Basketball and Football games. We will no longer accept cash sales at our events.

Is it a coincidence that the boys' cross-country team at Saint Viator High School features three new Eagle Scouts among its members? We think not!

“Many principals are the same, namely teamwork, bettering yourself, and helping others,” says Head Coach Bill Stanczak, ’85. “It's hard running three miles at your top speed, just like it's hard to earn badges and be committed for the years it takes to get to Eagle.”

As the 2022-23 academic year begins with an abundance of energy, we'd also like to welcome new and returning families to the exciting fall sports season! Ten of Saint Viator's 32 sports programs participate in the fall season, with the remaining 22 teams conducting off-season training and teambuilding activities. As a reminder to all involved, the dedication of our student-athletes, coaches, fans, and families, is guided by The Viator Way. 

 

Saint Viator High School approaches athletics in a unique way - bringing together our Catholic mission, athletic excellence, and a Viatorian commitment to integrity, sportsmanship, ethics, generosity, and service. We invite you to learn more about The Viator Way by clicking here.

As we begin the 2022-23 school year, I would be remiss if I did not take a moment and first thank all the people here at Saint Viator High School for making my transition from Saint Patrick High School so seamless. From the Administration to the Maintenance Crew, everyone has been supportive and helpful as we get ready for the school year. I have had the opportunity to meet many people since I was announced as Principal back on April 7 and look forward to meeting many more members of the community in the upcoming days and weeks. I have been incredibly impressed with the passion, enthusiasm, and sincere care for the building and people that make Saint Viator a vibrant place to be. It is evident that Saint Viator is more than just a private, Catholic, co-educational high school. Simply stated, it is a family and a way of life.

Out of all the new faculty and staff members who have joined Saint Viator High School this year, Br. Jhobany Orduz, CSV, may have come the furthest. He is working part-time in Campus Ministry as he completes his ministry practicum as part of his Master’s in Divinity degree at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Saint Viator High School and its Mobile Apps class are on a roll. Last year, Marcelina Gorny ’23 took second place for her app design, and this year, Bridget Kopp ’24 took first place in a build your own app contest.

Saint Viator High School administrators and staff congratulate the following students for their academic achievement during the first semester of the 2021-2022 school year.

Mandatory online school forms will be available for completion in Blackbaud on Friday, July 1. 

All Mandatory forms, including our Emergency Contact Form, Emergency Medical Form, Policy Agreement & Photo/Video waiver are all due for submission no later than Monday, August 15th. Failure to complete some of these forms could prohibit your student from entering the building.

Your prompt attention to this task is greatly appreciated. Thank you!  

Congratulations to Saint Viator’s Academic Team on placing 5th out of 31 teams at the state finals of the Academic Challenge, sponsored by the University of Illinois and its Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering initiative, last month. The team also brought home two individual first-place state medals.

From (Grade School): Saint Anne School - Barrington

To (College Choice): Northern Kentucky University

Saint Viator High School has announced the hiring of alumnus Arika Cozzi '08, DAT, LAT, ATC, as the school’s new Athletic Trainer. Cozzi will begin her role in early March. In making the announcement, Athletic Director Jason Kuffel noted Cozzi’s extensive experience working with high schools in the area and in Arizona, and her desire to specifically work in a Catholic school environment. 

When Mr. Bill Faltinoski joined the fine arts department in 1982, he was assigned to teach art – and to expand the curriculum by offering photography classes. The assignment meant building a completely outfitted darkroom and creating classes around black and white 35-millimeter cameras. Some 40 years later, those early classes made an impact.

Congratulations to Assistant Principal Mike Field and Dean of Students John Fuja for receiving the 2022 Those Who Excel Award for Meritorious Service by the Illinois State Board of Education. 

It was a banner weekend for Saint Viator musicians. 

At the annual State of the Art Catholic Band Competition, the Symphonic Band was named Grand Champion of the festival—scoring highest out of all 14 competing bands across all classes. 

That’s not all. They placed first in class 2A and swept all of the caption awards in the class, including Best Woodwinds, Best Brass, and Best Percussion.  

Congratulations to our Math Team on taking 1st place in both the Team and Overall Team Events at the MTA (Math Teachers Association) Math Competition last weekend!