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Learn what being an Explorer is all about

Founded in 1927, Marquette Catholic High School is a college preparatory,

co-educational school where we do exactly that, prepare students for college.

It's a great time to be an Explorer!

The Marquette experience is unique, challenging and - a lot of fun. Every year, our students go on to attend some of the nation's finest universities. As a college prep school, we prepare our students to graduate from, not just get into, college. We know we have succeeded when our graduates tell us "Marquette was tougher than their first couple years of college."

Our graduates also become a part of the Marquette family for life. If you are a prospective student or the parent of a prospective student, we hope you will come to visit us and learn what being an Explorer is all about.

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News & Announcements

Homecoming Court Announced

Marquette Catholic proudly announces the Homecoming Court for the 2023-24 school year. The King and Queen's coronation takes place Saturday night, September 23, during the Homecoming Dance. Congratulations!

Cheer & Dance Mini Clinic

Marquette Catholic Cheerleaders and Dancers are excited to host a mini cheer clinic together! Participants will learn cheer and dance skills from the current MCHS cheerleading and dance squads. On Friday, October 14th the Mini Cheerleaders will join the MCHS Cheerleaders on the sidelines.

Open House |Register TODAY!

Explore the possibilities! Marquette Catholic will be hosting a Middle School Open House for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students and their parents on Sunday, September 10th, from 1 PM - 3PM. Tours every 30 minutes. This is a great opportunity to find out what MCHS offers!

8th Grade Day at MCHS

Explore the possibilities! If your student is currently in 8th grade and interested in attending Marquette Catholic next year, our 8th Grade Day on September 22 is for them! Register TODAY!

August | Student Standout

Senior Pete Walch has been selected as the Marquette Catholic August Student Standout! Pete was selected based on his outstanding academic achievement, which includes a 4.68 GPA, an ACT of 28, and 43 dual credit hours, allowing him to enter college as a sophomore in the fall of 2024.

30th Annual Explorer Classic

The date is set for the 30th Annual John Rogers Explorer Classic - October 6th. There are many ways to be a part of this great event. You can register your team now, or be a sponsor at www.marquettecatholic.org/golfclassic. We have many sponsor levels available including the new flag sponsorship, but act fast, only 18 spots are available!

Anselm Named Player of the Year

MCHS sophomore Ella Anselm was recognized as one of the 2022-23 Small Schools Girls Soccer Players of the Year. Anselm's 33 goals and 9 assists has established her as one of the Explorers' all-time leading single-season goal scorers.

Best Named Coach of the Year

Cody Best is the 2022-23 Telegraph Small-Schools Boys Basketball Coach of the Year. In Best’s first season, Marquette finished 21-13, won its first Gateway Metro Conference title and claimed a regional championship for the 10th time in 13 seasons.

Braden Kline Named Player of the Year

Kline was named the 2022-23 Telegraph Small-Schools Basketball Player of the Year as a junior for the Marquette Catholic Explorers. The 6-foot-3 guard made 103 3-pointers while shooting 44 percent from the arc helping the Explorers reach a 21-13 record last season.

Lawson Bell Named Hockey Player of the Year

Join us in congratulating Marquette Catholic senior, Lawson Bell, for being named the 2022-23 Alton Telegraph Player of the Year! Bell scored scored 18 varsity goals and had nine assists during last year's season.

Paniagua Named Player of the Year

Myles Paniagua earns The Telegraph 2022-2023 Small School Boys Soccer Player of the Year honor. Paniagua scored 35 goals and added 10 assists as a senior for the Explorers and helped lead them to a 17-6 record.

Hoener Named Coach of the Year

Marquette Catholic's Brian Hoener earned The Telegraph 2022-23 Small Schools Boys Soccer Coach of the Year award. The Explorers posted a 17-6 record during his first year as the boys soccer coach.

Explore the Tradition

Registration is open for the MCHS youth summer camps. Our "Explore the Tradition" camps are lead by our outstanding team of coaches. Introduce your camper to our top notch athletic program. Register by May 19 at 12 PM to receive a discount.

2023 Academic Awards

The Silver Medallion and Illinois State Scholar recipients for the Class of 2023 have been announced. Join us as we congratulate these Explorers for their outstanding academic accomplishments.

SPRING HONOR ROLLS

Marquette Catholic is proud to recognize the students named to the Spring 2023 Honor and High Honor Rolls. Congratulations on your academic achievements! Have a great summer!

What an Opening Act!

"Stranger Things" are happening for the MCHS Choir. On July 19th, the MCHS Choir will take stage at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheater as an opening act for Foreigner. BRAVO!

The Ruth Klaus Legacy

"I hope that they feel the love that I have for my mom," Brett said. "And I hope they feel on some level the love my mom had for this school and for this program."-Brett Klaus, MCHS Theater & Music Director

The Class of 2023 Graduates!

Congratulations to the 120 seniors who crossed the stage on Friday night. Marquette Catholic welcomes our newest alumni. They are heading off in many directions on the next part of their life journey, but they will always be Explorers!

Prom Coronation

Congratulations to Dre Davis and Paige Bradley for being crowned this year's Prom King and Queen.

Late Game Heroics

The score was tied ... only 13 seconds on the clock ... when sophomore forward Ella Anselm scored a late goal to lead the Explorers to a dramatic 2-1 victory over the Redbirds.

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