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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.
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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

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2024-25 Scholarship Application Due May 15

Alton Knights of Columbus Council 460 offers a scholarship to a child or grandchild of a Council 460 member to attend MCHS. The application for this $1,000 scholarship is for the 2024/25 school year. The application can be found in the blog.
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Buy your tickets TODAY!

MCHS Performing Arts presents, Joseph and the Amazing TechnIcolor Dreamcoat, April 11, 12, & 13 on the Ruth Klaus Stage. You don't want to miss this dazzling musical ... buy your tickets online!
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Alumni Coordinator

Marquette Catholic is hiring an Alumni Coordinator! This part-time position is responsible for outreach and engagement with alumni, supporting class reunions, planning alumni events, maintaining class lists, and similar alumni related duties.
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Sykes Signs Letter of Intent

The MCHS Athletic Office announces senior Dorian Sykes has signed his Letter of Intent to play football for Missouri Valley College in Marshall, Missouri in the fall of 2024.
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Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to senior Peter Walsh for being named Alton-Godfrey Rotary Student of the Month for February 2024.
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Career Opportunities

Marquette is looking to fill a full time dual credit math teacher for the 2024-2025 school year. To learn more about this career and others currently available at Marquette Catholic go to maquettecatholic.org/careers.
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Irby Signs Letter of Intent

Coaches, family, and teammates gathered in the Commons to congratulate senior Makaila Irby as she signed her Letter of Intent to play volleyball for Central Methodist University in the fall of 2024.
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IHSA Team Academic Achievement Announced

Congratulations to the fall 2023 Marquette Catholic teams and student athletes who earned IHSA Academic Achievement recognition for having a minimum 3.0 team GPA. Thank you to their parents and teachers for their support. On Explorers!
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You are invited!

The Explorer Club is hosting this year's Gala Dinner and Auction on March 16th. Tickets are now on sale. There are many ways you can help make this year's event a success: Sponsor, Donate, Volunteer, and Attend!
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Fall 2023 Honor Rolls

Congratulations to our students named to the Marquette Catholic High Honor Roll and Honor Roll for the Fall 2023 semester.
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Rotary Student of the Month

Congratulations to senior Abby Taylor for being recognized by the Alton-Godfrey Rotary Club as their Student of the Month for December 2023.
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Student Standout

Senior Abby Taylor has been selected as a Marquette Catholic Student Standout! Abby was selected based on her outstanding academic achievement, which includes a 4.68 GPA, an ACT of 27, and 30 dual credit hours as well as her involvement in many extra-curricular activities.
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Congratulations to the NHS Inductees

On Sunday, November 5, the MCHS National Honor Society proudly presented their newest members to family and friends. These student must meet rigorous academic requirements, as well as, strive to live by the four cardinal principles of the organization: character, scholarship, leadership, and service.
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Cash Calendars On Sale

Looking for that perfect gift? Give a gift that offers the recipient a chance to win cash EVERY DAY! Cash Calendars can be purchased from a MCHS student or online.
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Empowering Tomorrow's Leaders

MCHS students Jacob Rose, Marissa Statos, and Alicia McCulley participated in the 2023 Illinois General Assembly Youth Conference hosted at SIUE. The event explores how the government works and gives the students the opportunity to discuss topics important to today's youth.
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Rotary Names Zigrang Student of the Month

Marquette Catholic congratulates Meredith Zigrang for being recognized as October's Alton-Godfrey Rotary Student of the Month. Meredith states, "I appreciate the education and leadership opportunities I have received while at MCHS."
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Calendar of Events

Apr 25

CEO Trade Show

Time: 5 PM – 7 PM
Location: Best Western Hotel Alton, IL.
May 10

Graduation @ LCCC

Time: 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Hatheway Cultural Center, Godfrey, IL 62035, USA
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