Welcome St. Benedict Alumni! Go Bengals!
The Alumni Office is here to serve you.
St. Benedict Preparatory School’s Alumni Office continues to be of service to all our Grammar School and High School alumni. Promoting the accomplishments of our alumni, fostering communication through social media, providing assistance with class reunions, maintenance of our school archives; these are all part of how the alumni office serves our extended family of alumni. Need to connect with us? Please email Mr. Joe Accardi, Director of Alumni Relations, at jaccardi@stbenedict.com or call the office at (773) 509-3832. Remember St. Ben’s will always be your home!
SAVE THE DATE!! SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th -
Afterschool Hangout Reunion of Former Faculty and Staff along with alumni and friends of St. Benedict High School at the G&L Tavern.
Noon - Mass offered at St. Ben’s for the deceased faculty, staff and alumni of St. Benedict H.S.
1 p.m. Doors open
3 p.m. Toast to Mr. McTigue on his 85th birthday
5 p.m. Drawing for the original antique neon G&L Fire Escape Budweiser sign
Enjoy drinks and food with a number of old familiar faces including Coach Bob Carlson, Mr. Dan Dowling, and Mrs. Jean Bahr Hybinette. We will also be raising a glass to toast Mr. Bob McTigue who is celebrating his 85th birthday on the 17th. You will leave that afternoon with great memories reminiscing with good friends and one lucky person will walk out with the original antique neon G&L fire helmet Budweiser sign, donated by G&L owner and current St. Ben's grade school parent, John Leydon on behalf of the 2023 Gala.
Entry tickets are $20 each to attend in support of the school scholarship fund and give you a chance to go home with the original G&L neon sign.
Buy yours today by clicking here!
Soda, water, and popcorn included. Cash bar and food truck vendor will be available.
If you cannot attend, but would like to send a birthday message to Mr. McTigue as well as support the Bob McTigue Civic Leadership Scholarship at St Benedict Prep please click the links below.
Send a birthday greeting to Mr. McTigue
Donate in his honor to the Bob McTigue Civic Leadership Scholarship
You can also purchase an entry ticket and still have a chance to win the coveted old sign, as winner need not be present. Questions please contact Mrs. Jean Hybinette at jhybinette@stbenedict.com.
St. Benedict Prep 2019 National Blue Ribbon School Designee
St. Benedict Preparatory School has been named among the 2019 National Blue Ribbon Schools.
The U.S. Department of Education, which compiled the 2019 list of National Blue Ribbon Schools, included St. Benedict Prep as one of only 50 private schools recognized.
Criteria for the award is based on academic performance. The school had outstanding test results on the 2019 ACT Aspire summative test of all students in grades 3-8. St. Benedict Prep Aspire averages continue to be above the national average at all grade levels in every category. Our students also scored equal to or higher than the Archdiocese of Chicago (AOC) schools’ average at all grade levels and every category.
Our ACT Aspire scores include all students' performance, including those who receive inclusion services.
Our teachers are using the data to inform their planning throughout the year. We will also be administering the Aspire interim assessments again this year to help monitor student progress.
high fives for 2019 national blue ribbon designation
Ms. Gemo and administration shared the good news before an enthusiastic audience of parents, guardians, grandparents and friends who were here for our annual Fun Run fundraiser.
THANK YOU to all who attended the June 2nd Mass of Thanksgiving and Reception in the Gymnasium.
Photos from the event are available to be downloaded for free thanks to Heather Hackney Photography.
CLICK HERE to reach the Gallery. Download pin is 3704.
Invitation to Serve on the SBPS Advisory Board
Please consider applying for our School Advisory Board Member or Associate Board Member position.
We welcome parents, parishioners, alumni, and community members who are passionate about the success of our school to apply.
We are in need of seven new board members (3-year term) and 5 associate members (1-year term) for the upcoming school year. We have specific needs in the following areas:
Technology experience
Facilities experience
Marketing experience (creative marketing, web design)
Finance experience (accounting, finance, budgeting)
Strategic Planning experience
Middle School family representation
Please reference the following links for more details:
Board vs. HSA responsibilities
Board application (open now, due February 4th)
Thank you for your consideration!