Immaculate Conception High School Elmhurst, IL

HISTORY AND ACCREDITATION

Immaculate Conception High School was founded by Msgr. William J. Plunkett in 1936. The first class graduated in 1940. Immaculate Conception High School was the first Catholic, co-educational high school in DuPage County. It is still the only parish high school in the Diocese of Joliet. The original location of the high school was on the third floor of the grammar school building. The present high school building was completed in 1953. From the very beginning, the high school was staffed by the Sisters of St. Agnes. Today, lay teachers constitute the staff, but the influence of the Sisters is still a proud part of our heritage.

ICHS is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools, the State of Illinois and the National Catholic Education Association.

MISSION STATEMENT

Under the patronage and example of our Blessed Mother, Immaculate Conception High School inspires students to live the Catholic faith in service to their school and community. Our faith community offers endless opportunities, so our young men and women are well prepared to confidently face life’s challenges, enabling them to live meaningful lives and make a positive difference in the world.

ACADEMICS

The purpose of Immaculate Conception High School is to encourage students to achieve their maximum potential through an individualized college prep curriculum. Within this curriculum, students learn to exemplify Catholic values, encounter diverse cultures, excel academically, and experience personal growth.

Over 98% of our graduates continue their education at colleges and universities across the nation. Some of these schools include Stanford University, University of Notre Dame, DePaul University, Marquette University, Loyola University, University of Illinois, University of Chicago, Indiana University, St. Norbert College, Elmhurst College, Benedictine University and many other Big Ten Universities.

OPEN HOUSES

       Thursday, October 16, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
       Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7:00 - 9:00 pm

ENTRANCE/PLACEMENT EXAM

       Saturday, January 10, 2009, 8:00 - 11:30 am
 

SCHOOL BOARD ROSTER AND OFFICERS
Charles Priester, Chairman
Dr. Don Hoffman, Vice-Chairman
Sis Greco-Campbell, Member
John Howlett, Member
Thomas Manion, Member
Steve Remy, Member
Thomas Ryan, Member
Pamela Levar, Principal, Ex-Officio
Rev. James Murphy, Pastor, Ex-Officio