Academics
Back-to-School
Welcome to the 2026–2027 School Year
We’re excited to welcome students and families back to campus for another year of growth, learning, and community. For a complete list of upcoming events and key academic deadlines, please consult the school calendar. You’ll find additional important back-to-school information below.
Upcoming Key Dates
Tuesday, August 18
- First Day of Classes - Navy Day
- Student Club Fair | Lion Blocks B/C
- All students are welcome to attend our annual club fair during Lion Block B & C! With our new Lion Block, our clubs and activities have shown tremendous growth over the past year. Our clubs are continuing to make it even better this year, so we challenge you to join at least one club! The interest form can be found HERE, but it will also be shared out to all students after the fair.
- School Picture Day
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Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors will be taking their yearbook/ID pictures on Friday, August 21. Students will be called to Mahoney alphabetically by class, starting with Seniors.
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It is still a “Spirit Wear” Friday, but students should bring a school polo for the picture. We will provide some as well for students who forget.
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SENIORS - you have the opportunity to take your official graduation/award picture that day. You can bring nicer attire to change into
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Freshmen and new students will be taking their school photos and receiving their ID on Monday, August 17, at their orientation.
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Makeup pictures will occur on September 21, 2026.
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- Football Game Home Opener vs. St. Ignatius, 7:30 p.m. at Forest View Stadium
- Meet the Faculty Night, 6:30 p.m.
- Late Start Schedule - Navy Day
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Mandatory Forms
Please be sure to complete your student’s Medical and Emergency Forms online before the first day of classes on Tuesday, August 18. This ensures we have the necessary information to keep your child safe and cared for. -
Summer Assignments
Summer assignments for the upcoming school year are available in Blackbaud. Please visit this link to the resource board to view them. If you are having trouble remembering what courses your student is registered for, please refer to their unofficial transcript in Blackbaud under the progress tab; next year's courses will be listed. -
Uniforms
Shop McKenna Marketplace online for uniform polos and other spiritwear items.
The campus store will be open on:- Thursday, August 13, from 3:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. (Class of 2030 Welcome Night)
- You can also shop for uniform polos and other spiritwear items online at any time.
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Quest Food Services
To ensure your student has funds in their Quest account to purchase food during their lunch or study hall, please add money to their account. Freshmen parents can find details on the account setup process here. Freshmen and transfer students are also able to bring checks made payable to Quest Food Services to New Student Orientation on Monday, August 17. Please contact Food Service Director Donna Niesen at 224-625-1245 or donna.niesen@questfms.com with any questions. -
Transportation
Metra Shuttle
Shuttle bus service is provided on all attendance days before and after school to and from the Arlington Heights train station. Students who take either the eastbound or the westbound Metra trains may use this service. Register here.
