At the Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Southwestern Area Conference held at Kaskaskia College Saturday, January 20, Mater Dei earned the Largest Chapter Registration Award, with thirty-six members competing. In addition, the following students placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in their category: Lacey Benhoff – 2nd in Advertising; Jacey... Read More
During Catholic Schools Week, the Mater Dei community joined together for the benefit of those in need, raising $2,143.15 for Mochileando 100×35, a grass-roots organization providing assistance to the victims of Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. As a result, fifteen administrators and faculty members became human sundaes at the hands... Read More
Joining Catholic schools across the nation, the Mater Dei community celebrated Catholic Schools Week January 28 – February 3. The theme for this year’s celebration was “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” The week of fun-filled events included days of appreciation for our students, our faith leaders, and our administrators,... Read More
Congratulations to Ben Wilke, our Student of the Week for the week of February 5! In her nomination, Business Education teacher Mrs. Heather Land stated, “I am pleased to nominate Ben Wilke for Student of the Week because of the positive attitude and commitment he displays in everything he does.... Read More
Congratulations to Director of Enrollment Mrs. Maria Zurliene, our Disciple of the Week for the week of February 5! In her nomination, Mrs. Deb Foote stated, “Maria put in many hours over the last few weeks preparing for and making Catholic Schools Week special for students and faculty alike. ... Read More
Congratulations to Abby Brandt, our Student of the Week for the week of January 29! In her nomination, English teacher Mrs. Melissa Kunkle stated, “I eagerly choose freshman Abby Brandt as our Student of the Week. Where do I begin? Abby epitomizes being a Christian. She is kindhearted, gentle, giving,... Read More
Congratulations to registrar and mathematics teacher Mrs. Deb Foote, our Disciple of the Week for the week of January 29! In her nomination, Mrs. Christine Gramann stated, “Mrs. Deb Foote is highly deserving of this award. Her dedication to Mater Dei’s students and to Mater Dei’s mission is second to... Read More
Join us in congratulating the Lady Knights basketball team, who beat the Lady Panthers of Pinckneyville 51-31 to win the IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship. Congratulations to the players, head coach Mr. Dave Kohnen, and assistant coaches Ms. Angie Krebs, Mr. Jim Lampe, and Ms. Avoynna Kampwerth ... Read More
Congratulations to Alyssa Becker, our Student of the Week for the week of January 22! In his nomination, Director of Bands Mr. Blake Korte stated, “I am pleased to recognize Alyssa Becker as our Student of the Week. Alyssa volunteered her time after school several days the past few weeks... Read More
Congratulations to science teacher Mrs. Christine Gramann, our Disciple of the Week for the week of January 22! In his nomination, Mr. Dwight Thomas stated, “Christine consistently has a smile on her face and always greets students and peers alike with a positive and cheerful demeanor. Moreover, she spends a... Read More
