During the annual Thanksgiving Food Drive, the Mater Dei community donated 2,742 food items. In twelve years, the Mater Dei community has donated 22,156 food items to bless those in need. Please join us in extending a special “thank you” to Mrs. Deb Foote, NHS moderator; Mrs. KK Schneider, St. Vincent de... Read More
In week three of South Central Scholastic League (SCSL) play, the Scholar Knights buzzed their way to three wins on Tuesday, November 15. The Knights defeated Cumberland (360-190), Hillsboro (390-240), and Litchfield (490-190). John Hund led the Knights with 12 total toss ups, followed by Ethan Schumacher (7), Ben Logullo... Read More
Congratulations to seniors Logan Braundmeier, Sydney Engelhart and Erica Hitpas on the announcement of their intent to continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level! Logan will play softball for the Murray State University Racers, Sydney will play softball for the St. Ambrose University Fighting Bees, and Erica will play volleyball for... Read More
The administration and faculty are pleased to announce the Students of Quarter for the first quarter. Please join us in congratulating these students and their families! Senior Logan Albers, the son of Dean and Marlene Albers of Breese. Throughout his academic career, Logan has enrolled in a variety of honors... Read More
In conjunction with the American Red Cross, the Student Council hosted a blood drive on October 31. Donors consisted of community members, Mater Dei juniors and seniors, and faculty members. Pictured (left) is Zach Honer with Student Council volunteer Sophia Lager; and (below) Mr. Gary Pollmann, with his daughter, Riley,... Read More
Mater Dei musicians (left to right) Amber Litteken (orchestra), Emily Hemker (chorus), Annie Kuenstler (band), and Maddie Owens (chorus) performed at the District VI Illinois Music Education Association (IMEA) Festival on Saturday, November 5, at Edwardsville High School. They were selected for the festival after auditioning in October.
Keeping with tradition at Mater Dei, the start of the 2016-2017 school year includes the construction of a new home through our Building Trades program. This year, however, the students have been provided two unique opportunities: to construct an ICF (insulated concrete form) home and to obtain OSHA Certification in Safety Awareness.... Read More
Please join us in congratulating our students who earned recognition on the 2016-2017 First Quarter Honor Roll!
During the Homecoming Mass on October 5, 54 seniors were commissioned as Eucharistic Ministers. We commend these students for their dedication to serving not only Mater Dei, but also their local parishes!
The following students were selected as “Student of the Week” throughout the first quarter. Please join us in congratulating them and their families! Madelyn Trame – Class of 2020 Algebra Honors teacher Mrs. Deb Foote stated, “Madelyn is a dedicated and conscientious student who continually submits high quality work. In... Read More
