NEW LENOX (September 9, 2023) – Providence Catholic High School is pleased to announce several upcoming events for junior high students and their families. Providence Catholic is top ranked in academics, athletics, and fine arts and has extensive scholarship and grant programs. Learn more at www.providencecatholic.org and become something greater, together.

SHADOW DAYS

Prospective students are invited to shadow a current Providence Catholic student for the day and see what a day in the life of a Celtic is like. Students stay for the entire day and get to participate in actual class time, meet with extracurricular moderators and coaches, meet faculty and staff and more! This opportunity is open to 7th and 8th graders. Registration is online at www.providencecatholic.org

Upcoming dates include:

September: 8, 12, 15 (Harvest Drive Olympics), 19, 22, 29 (Super Celtic Shadow Day)
October: 3, 6, 13, 17, 27
November: 3, 7, 10, 14, 17, 28
December: 1, 15
OPEN HOUSE

Sunday, November 12, 2023 – 10AM-1PM

All members of the community are invited to experience Providence Catholic’s family atmosphere first-hand. Providence Catholic High School, located on 75 beautiful acres in New Lenox and only minutes from I-80 and I-355 welcomes all grade school students and their families to attend our annual Open House on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to witness first-hand the hospitality of the Providence Catholic family. Teachers, coaches, students, and parents will be on hand to share the Providence story. Academic, spiritual, athletic and extracurricular programs will be highlighted throughout the day. Moreover, Providence Catholic offers competitive athletics and comprehensive extracurricular offerings. If you cannot attend the main open house, there will be a mini-open house available on November 29.  Register online for the Mini Open House https://www.providencecatholic.org/admissions/open-house/mini-open-house.  (No registration is needed for our November 12 Open House.)

PLACEMENT EXAM

December 2, 2023 - 8:00-11:30 AM

All 8th graders are invited to take the Placement Exam at Providence Catholic. Pre-registration is required and will be available online soon. Testers may arrive between 7:30 - 7:45 AM, and will receive a packet of material for their parent(s)/guardian(s) regarding financial aid and scholarships available at Providence Catholic. There is a $25 test fee. Learn more online at www.providencecatholic.org.

About Providence Catholic

Providence Catholic is a co-educational, college preparatory high school, based in the Augustinian tradition. It is located on 75 acres in New Lenox, Illinois. A dedicated and caring faculty and staff integrate the core Augustinian values of truth, unity, and love into all dimensions of student life. A demanding curriculum, inclusive service programs, competitive athletics, and comprehensive extracurricular offerings challenge students in a safe and nurturing environment. Our proven success is reflected in our most recent graduates who’ve earned scholarships valued at nearly $52 million dollars. In addition, Providence Catholic has 31 state championship titles. For more information about PCHS, please visit www.providencecatholic.org.