At STATE this weekend, the boys placed 5th overall, and the girls placed 6th overall! Also, huge shout-out to sophomore Max Kirby, who placed 4th individually overall! We appreciated all the fans rooting on our teams, especially seminarian JohnPaul Stedwill (PND Class of 2016) Fr. Daniel Dionesotes, Fr. Nick Conner (PND Class of 2014), seminarian...Read More

On this Veterans Day, we wish to express our gratitude to all of the veterans who have sacrificed for our country. We especially celebrate our alumni who have served our great nation. Thank you!!Read More

Exciting weekend!! Join us in rooting on the Irish!! TONIGHT: Football Playoffs Round 2! Mt. Zion High School, 305 S. Henderson 7 PM – Friday, November 8th $7 General Admission at the gate Livestream link: https://www.youtube.com/live/K4ZUCKLzOmY TOMORROW: Cross Country STATE! Detweiller Park, Peoria, IL Girls at 9 AM & Boys at 10 AM – Saturday,...Read More

Mrs. Bingaman’s science classes have been actively exploring the ways of the world! Last week with the beautiful autumn weather, Mrs. B took learning outdoors to explore the wonders of nature and science with her freshman biology classes. Students were assigned to collect 5 specimens (including leaves, flowers, insects, seeds, or nuts) that were once...Read More

We have some awesome opportunities to join our staff either part-time or full-time! We are looking for part-time workers as our transportation director, a CDL yellow bus certified bus driver, academic tutors, and an assistant girls basketball coach. We are also looking for a full-time maintenance worker. If you have questions or are interested in...Read More

Today, we were joined at school by the 5th graders from our partner grade schools in the diocese! The PND student ambassadors had a blast spending time with the grade schoolers throughout the morning. The students participated in a scavenger hunt around the school and team activities including a rock-paper-scissors tournament, musical chairs, and knockout!...Read More

Digital Safety Part 2: Technology and the Impact on Mental Health Last month in Digital Safety Part 1, we explored safety concerns for our adolescents with media and technology. This month, ParentingNowADays presents Part 2, focusing on the impact of technology on mental health. Join us in the Student Center on Tuesday, November 12, from...Read More

Our students did an awesome job this past weekend!! Boys Soccer defeated Washington, in a hard-fought battle, that went to overtime, then Penalty Kicks, 1-0! They will play Lemont, in the Super-sectional TOMORROW at 6:00 pm in Kankakee. Football defeated the State Champs, Rochester, in overtime, 59-58! In fact, PND is the first team to...Read More

During October, PND observes Respect Life Month, and this past week, Teens for Life hosted meaningful activities to bring our school community together in support of life. Throughout the week, students collected diapers for Empower Life Center in Peoria, with Rice House earning first place and a candy prize by donating 1,710 diapers!!! Teens for...Read More

Congratulations to Brady Mullens – the November Student of the Month! Brady is a junior at PND and a member of St. Jude Parish. Brady is a three sport-athlete involved in football, wrestling, and track as well as All School Council, St. Jude Club, Student Ambassadors, and Teens for Life. Brady is described by his...Read More