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Welcome to Althoff Catholic. Since 1964, Althoff Catholic has been shaping young minds and hearts in a supportive, family-like environment. Here, students discover their talents, grow their passions, and develop as whole individuals—body, mind, and soul.

Our rigorous, engaging curriculum serves as the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. We challenge students to think critically, solve problems, and take ownership of their education through proven instructional strategies that encourage curiosity, confidence, and deeper understanding.

Rooted in the teachings of Christ, our mission is clear: to prepare students to lead faith-filled, successful lives while striving to reach their personal best in everything they do.

At Althoff Catholic, education is a community effort. Faculty, students, families, alumni, trustees, and friends all work together to create a thriving environment that celebrates diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

We invite you to visit our campus and experience firsthand what makes Althoff Catholic High School a place where passion meets purpose.

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Jonathan Birdsong - Principal
Greg Leib - Assistant Principal

Student Services, Discipline, and Substitute Teachers

I’ve been blessed to be part of Althoff Catholic High School for 24 years.

I’ve been in education for 32 years. My career began at Roxana Jr/Senior High School as a math teacher, health teacher, physical education teacher, and social studies teacher.  I’ve been in administration for 22 years.

My wife Tammy and I have been married for twenty-five years and we have three kids. Our kids all attend Althoff and we are very involved in their extracurricular activities.

As Assistant Principal of Althoff, my goal is to build better young adults. I believe kids don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.  Relationship building is a primary focus in helping us achieve our aforementioned goals.

I believe Althoff Catholic High School to be a special place where dreams can be achieved. 

Jean Smith - Assistant Principal

I have been a professional educator for 15 years, spending time in the classroom, as a Guidance Counselor, and as an Assistant Principal.  I am also the spouse of a retired military veteran of twenty-three years and I have spent time in several different states gaining various perspectives on pedagogy and administration of schools. 

As a devoted Catholic, I have felt blessed to work in a faith-filled school where God has been at the center of everything we do for the last 10 years. I am passionate about education and ensuring all decisions I make are in the best interest of the students and their success. In my professional opinion, students thrive in an educational setting that provides them with love, understanding, cooperation, collaboration, structure, and organization. 

All three of my children have either graduated from or are currently attending Althoff because I believe in our mission and what we do daily.

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Congratulations to our Blue and Gold Jackpot $1,000 Early Bird Winner - Frank Boudreaux - and to ACHS's legendary math teacher Christy Gundlach who sold the winning ticket (and wins$100)! Remember, the Blue and Gold Jackpot runs through October 31st, with a Grand Prize of $5,000, 2nd Prize of $1,000 and (10) $100 winners (Frank, your ticket is back in the pool!) Help us beat our 3,500 ticket goal and reach $100,000 in ticket sales to help keep our school strong for years to come! Get your tickets today! https://goraisedough.com/buy/3300
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Please join us in giving a massive round of applause to Althoff Catholic's very own Carson Tribout for his incredible performance at the State Golf Finals! Carson finished the tournament in a phenomenal 2nd Place in the Class 2A competition with a fantastic two-day total score of 140! This is an absolutely outstanding achievement that reflects his hard work, dedication, and talent. Way to represent Althoff Catholic on the state stage! We are so proud of you, Carson! Your future is bright! 🌟 #CarsonTribout #StateRunnerUp #AlthoffCatholic #HighSchoolGolf #IHSA #Golf #CrusaderPride
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An unforgettable night! 💙💛 Introducing your 2025 Althoff Catholic Homecoming Queen, Izzy Dalke! You looked absolutely stunning, Izzy, and congratulations on this well-deserved honor. May you always wear your invisible crown! Cheers to a night full of dancing, friends, and priceless Crusader memories!
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A perfect night at Althoff Catholic! We celebrated the dedication and service of Fran Schmitz by unveiling The FRAN Grotto—a lasting testament to her spirit. The beautiful new bench reads, "Once A Crusader. Always A Crusader." Oh, and the Crusaders brought home the victory, too! These are those who helped put it all together. What makes Althoff special is the people, and the individuals listed below are living proof to that belief. Kathy Schaefer, class of 72; she orchestrated the benches with Weiss monuments, she also organized the gathering. Pam Schumacher, class of 72; picked out the Mary statue & decorated the grotto with the flowers. Casey Sonnenberg, class of 06; Casey was project manager. He designed the grotto, helped pour the concrete, and organized all aspects of the project. Daniel Powell, was the lead on pouring and finishing the concrete. Phillip Gehrs class of 06; helped pour the concrete. Dr Mike Guignon class of 04; helped pour the concrete. Eric Frazier class of 06; organized the concrete for the project. Jarrod Mueth class of 06; built the beautiful Grotto and anchored it. Dave Woesthaus, class of 77; painted Mary. Father Clyde Grogen, the pride of St Rita high school in Chicago, blessed the Grotto. John Dunn, Fran’s kid brother made all this possible. Thank you everyone who helped add our Catholic identity to the stadium and provide a lasting remembrance of Fran Schmitz and Sister Jan Renz. These individuals are cornerstones of Althoff Catholic High School.
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