Congratulations to senior, Brady Petersen, who was named a Semifinalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Brady represents the top 1% of the nation’s high school graduating seniors. This was awarded based on his PSAT/NMSQT score. Brady is an alum of St. Thomas Grade School! We are proud of you, Brady!Read More

Students in Miss Daugherty’s American Literature class collaborate in teams to complete a Crucible-themed digital escape room, sharpening their communication and problem-solving skills while familiarizing themselves with the play’s characters and those characters’ motives.Read More

Congratulations to the Girls Golf Team for winning the Geneseo International Tournament on Monday at Deer Run Golf Course! Ella Coulter emerged as the overall champion. The team from Monday included Marin Ruskusky, Ella Coulter, Bridey Huber, Sophia Barzallo, and Makenzie Howard, led by Coach Ed Olehy. Fantastic job representing PND!Read More

On Friday, September 8th, the student body celebrated Mother Mary’s birthday with cake, ice cream, and the “Happy Birthday” song led by Mr. Conley! Thank you to our awesome parents who passed out the treats and helped to plan the festivities! Check out video of the singing (and Fr. McShane) on our Instagram!Read More

It is National Suicide Prevention Week. On Monday, Mark Hootman presented on suicide awareness. Mark is a retired School Social Worker from District 150, facilitates the group for those that have lost someone to suicide for the Beau Grant Foundation as well as losing his own son to suicide. Thank you Mark for volunteering your...Read More

PND Men’s Soccer is going strong! The team traveled to St. Louis this weekend and played two of the top teams in Missouri! We’re excited for the rest of the season – including tonight’s game at Peoria High!Read More

Congratulations to our Cross Country team who competed on Saturday and received 4th overall for the girls and 5th overall for the boys! Andrew Elward placed 28th, Julia Mingus was 33rd, and Megan Zopel got 39th. We are so proud of you all and are excited for the Richard Spring Invitational this upcoming Saturday!Read More

It was heartwarming to welcome grandparents and students to our first Grandparents’ Day! Nearly 400 attendees joined us for Mass, doughnuts, and a tour of the school. Grandparents and students alike enjoyed visiting classrooms, praying at the campus Marian grotto, viewing composite photos in Alumni Hall, and learning about upgrades made to the school building....Read More

For PND Seniors interested in taking the SAT, we will administer the test at school on Wednesday, October 11th. Sign up forms and payment are due to Mr. Cody in the Counseling Office no later than Tuesday, September 12. Seniors, please check your email for more details.Read More

Despite being voted class clown by the senior class, Mr. Lyons went on to attended Illinois State University and graduated with a degree in History/Social Sciences Secondary Education in 2017. He also earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Greenville University in 2021. Mr. Lyons teaches most of the Business classes offered at PND...Read More