School News

Robbie Gould was named the next football coach at Saint Viator High School on Tuesday, December 10.  Beginning his new role immediately, the new coach met with members of the team this afternoon.

Saint Viator High School's Dean of Students since 2000, Dr. Deb Scerbicke, has decided to retire at the end of this fall semester. In her 25 years of leadership and service to Saint Viator High School, Dean Deb has compiled a remarkable record of achievements and has been instrumental in transforming the way we approach student life on campus today.

Karen Koch wears many hats at Saint Viator High School. As Vice President of Finance and CFO, she not only is responsible for the annual budget and strategic planning, but she also serves as human resources officer, prepares financial statements for the board of trustees, maintains banking and investment relationships, and oversees the tuition assistance program.

Now, she adds another feather to her cap: Chicago CFO of the Year.

The latest group of Illinois State Scholars was announced this week, and Saint Viator High School seniors were well represented. Out of the 182 members of the Class of 2025, 53 were named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for their outstanding academic achievement.

For the first time in recent history, Army football is undefeated and ranked in the top 25 as the college football season winds down. And at Wednesday’s National Letter of Intent Ceremony, Saint Viator’s starting left tackle, Ben Konopka, committed to playing for the Mules.

Fr. Dan Hall, C.S.V., coached football and wrestling at Saint Viator on and off for nearly 20 years, starting in 1978 when he was Br. Hall. He keeps up with many of his former players and wrestlers, but recently, one stood out, Cole Kmet ’17.

The Saint Viator Theater Department is ready to dazzle audiences with a country twist on the classic A Midsummer Night’s Dream by William Shakespeare. Join us for a spellbinding performance from Thursday to Saturday, October 24-26, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and on Sunday, October 27, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Grab your cowboy boots and get ready for a night of laughter, magic, and maybe a little romance under the stars. Don’t miss out on this wild ride through the enchanted woods—it's gonna be a hootin’ good time! Purchase tickets here.

Saint Viator High School is proud to announce its selection as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon by the U.S. Department of Education. Saint Viator High School is honored to be recognized as a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School, marking the third time the institution has received this accolade. Previously, the school earned the Blue Ribbon Award in 2008 and again in 2014.

Principal Jon Baffico announced the names of five students recognized as Commended Scholars in the highly competitive 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. He presented each one with their certificates this week.

Saint Viator High School students are encouraged to come together for Homecoming Week beginning Monday, September 30, and ending with the "Greek Mythology"-themed school dance on Saturday, October 5.

Students, faculty, and staff opened the solemn anniversary of the tragedies of 9/11 with a prayer today. While they prayed for the more than 3,000 people who lost their lives that day, they especially lifted up in prayer Mary Lenz Wieman, a 1976 alumna of Sacred Heart of Mary High School.

Once again, the popular Saint Viator pink uniform polos will be available for sale through an online pop-up shop for one week only – Friday, September 6 through Friday, September 13. The pink polos are highly sought after, as evidenced last month by the seniors who wore them at their opening tailgate.

Abby Dickey ’10 played golf and softball all four years while she attended Saint Viator, and now she finds herself back in the familiar Saint Viator vans, heading to practice. Only this time, she’s the coach.

Students interested in joining our new retreat, Breaking Down The Walls, can register through this Google Form.

For the past several weeks, President Ryan Aiello has been busy getting to know faculty and staff, meeting with individual members of the Board of Trustees, traveling to engage with community members throughout the suburbs and Chicago, and articulating his vision for his tenure. As he continues to learn about his new Lion family, he has shared some personal details and his vision for our community.

Interested in suiting up as a Lion? Continue reading for more information on upcoming fall sports practice and tryout dates. Please note, all athletes must complete the mandatory registration form and have a current physical on file before they can practice/try out. 

By now, neighbors living around Saint Viator High School are used to finding flyers in their mailbox about a food collection as part of the Service & Song Camp. As middle school students and their high school leaders attempt to provide direct service in their own community, they start by collecting food.

Saint Viator High School administrators and staff congratulate the following students for their academic achievement during the second semester of the 2023-2024 school year.

Hannah Hoog ’25 already went downstate for the IHSA state journalism competition in news and feature writing events. But now she has another feather in her cap: She took third place in a national student essay contest — that drew more than 600 submissions — sponsored by the Maryknoll Society.

Peter McLeod graduated with the rest of his classmates on Monday, but he’s not yet done earning awards. This week, he learned he had advanced from being a National Merit Finalist to a National Merit Scholar.

At Friday’s Spring Signing Day, Athletic Director Jason Kuffel described the field of student athletes as “small but mighty.”

This past Friday, the Saint Viator community gathered to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our Saint Viator Class of 2024 students. They have thrived in the classroom, in faith and service, in athletics and the arts, and as a community. Collectively, we recognize their capacity for critical thinking, leadership, commitment to service, thirst for knowledge, and the manner in which they have upheld the tradition of Saint Viator High School. 

Click "Read More" to find a listing of various honors and awards.

Click "Read More" to view the complete schedule of second semester final exams, beginning Monday, May 20.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Schermerhorn ’27 whose submission to Mental Health America of the Northern Suburbs’ 2024 Essay and Multimedia Contest was selected for the Founder's Award!

The annual MHANS contest is open to students around Chicago’s northern suburbs. This year’s theme focused on social media and its impact on mental health and relationships.

Sophomores Thomas Bollard and Joe Kaiser already are veterans in Saint Viator’s theater productions, but for the last six months they have volunteered as student directors with another theater group: UPS for Downs, or United Parental Support for Down Syndrome.

Tara is a co-author of a paper published in the Journal of Immunity and Ageing. Its research explores COVID-19 and its effects on the innate immune system, especially in older adults.

Saint Viator welcomed 51 new inductees to the National Honor Society on Thursday night. More than just an honor roll, the National Honor Society honors students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These students have maintained a minimum cumulative average of 4.0.

Sam Hargadon ’24 thought of his backpacking trip through the rugged wilderness at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico, as a thrilling high adventure. But it turned out to be life changing, convincing Sam about the urgent need to conserve the environment.

The Board of Governors of Saint Viator High School announced the appointment of Ryan Aiello as the school’s next president effective July 1, 2024. Beginning in July, Mr. Aiello will spend the next several months working closely with Rev. Thomas von Behren, C.S.V., Saint Viator’s Chief Administrator, to facilitate a smooth transition.

In a rare achievement, this year’s senior class contains four National Merit Finalists. Principal Jon Baffico made the announcement when he learned the four had advanced from National Merit Semi-Finalists, which was announced last fall, to National Merit Finalists and are now able to compete for a National Merit Scholarship.

These high achieving students are John Hutchinson, Peter McLeod, Omar Salinas, and Sophia Stuber.

It may only be the Second Week of Lent, but we know Easter will be here before we know it!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, March 10, when our annual Easter Egg Hunt returns to Cahill Gym! It's a fun and festive afternoon for children ages 8 and under. Admission is $5 at the door.

Greetings during this holy season of Lent. I write to inform you in my capacity as the Chairman of the Board of Governors for Saint Viator High School and Provincial for the Clerics of St. Viator. My friend and the President of the School, Rev. Daniel Lydon, C.S.V., requested that he be allowed to begin his retirement early and leave before the end of the academic year. After due consideration, the Board of Governors granted his request. Fr. Lydon will continue his priestly ministry and enjoy some well-deserved rest at the Viatorian's house in Bourbonnais, Illinois, before taking his sabbatical. All of us are deeply grateful to Fr. Lydon for his three years of dedicated work on behalf of the families, students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Saint Viator High School.

Saint Viator hockey plays in the first round of the state playoffs on Saturday, as part of the Amateur Hockey Association Illinois State Championship series. The No. 6 seeded Lions will take on the No. 28 seed, St. Rita High School, at 5:20 p.m. at the Mount Prospect Ice Arena.

Did you know there are currently 280+ living Saint Viator and Sacred Heart of Mary alumni couples? In honor of Valentine's Day today, we are spotlighting a handful of sweethearts and their love stories.

For the fifth consecutive year, Saint Viator High School has earned the College Board AP^® Computer Science Female Diversity Award. This year, we were recognized for achieving high female representation in AP Computer Science Principles, having previously been honored for the same in AP Computer Science A.