News & Announcements

The Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club recognized Jenna Dean as February's Student of the Month. Jenna has found a way to balance classwork, community service, school clubs, as well as, work. Congratulations Jenna!

The MCHS Dance team earned the 2023 Grand Champion title by winning 1st in the Lyrical category and 2nd in the Jazz category at the Illinois Drill Team Association state finals in Springfield. We are so proud of all of you. Congratulations and On Explorers!

With the Marquette Catholic Placement Test coming up on February 18th & 25th, we would like to share answers to a few questions we often receive. This Q & A will help those already signed up as as well as any students still planning to apply. We look forward to seeing the class of 2027 soon!

Marquette students recently had the opportunity to participate in the discussion "Theology of the Body", an age-appropriate presentation about faith, morals, and human sexuality.

The Marquette Catholic Music and Theater Department invites local Catholic middle or high school vocalists to compete in the inaugural MCHS Vocal Competition. The renowned, Tai Oney of Opera Theater St. Louis, St. Louis, MO will judge the final live competition on April 22, 2023.

Fifteen indivduals have committed to participate in Marquette Catholic's 12th Annual St. Baldrick's fundraiser. Over the years, MCHS students, faculty, and friends of Marquette have raised over $105,000 to help fund research to fight childhood cancer.

Please join us in congratulating Marquette Catholic senior student-athlete Payton Patterson, who recently committed to continue playing basketball at Lewis & Clark Community College, where she will pursue a degree in nursing. On Explorers!

Congratulations to Marquette Catholic senior Sophie Bunch who has committed to continuing her academic and athletic career at Maryville University, where she plans to major in nursing. On Explorers!

On January 6th, coaches, players, family, and friends came to celebrate the 1982 Explorer football team. It was a night to reminisce the glory days of an outstanding team and to celebrate being an Explorer!

There is an urgent need for blood! The American Red Cross, The Big Z, and Marquette Catholic are sponsoring a blood drive on January 10 from 12-5:30 PM in the MCHS cafeteria. You will find the online sign up in the blog- enter zip code 62002. Sign up TODAY!