President Abraham Lincoln visited Mr. Baresel's social studies classes to teach about the Civil War and the leadership that helped preserve the Union. Honest Abe brought that Great Emancipator energy to every class he visited.

"Whatever you are, be a good one."
- President Abraham Lincoln
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students posing with their social studies teacher dressed up as Abe Lincoln
photo collage of students posing with their social studies teacher dressed up as Abe Lincoln
photo collage of students posing with their social studies teacher dressed up as Abe Lincoln
Worms with a View! 🐛🏙️
Art class had a blast reading "I Can Only Draw Worms" by Will Mabbitt, sparking some serious silly creativity! 🤣
Students focused on merging simple drawing with a technical skill: 1-point perspective. They got to draw and color their own unique worms... but the worms had to live on a sidewalk they created using the rules of 1-point perspective! This project was a fun way to learn how to make flat drawings look 3-D and show depth.
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
silly worms and 1 pt perspective sidewalks
Our young artists explored the fascinating world of the pumpkins, learning 5 amazing facts (like, did you know they are technically a fruit?!). They created fantastic pumpkin canvases using bright acrylic paints. 🎃
To give their art a wonderful 3D texture, they added natural elements like twigs and raffia, and finished with a pop of color using fun buttons. A perfect fall mixed-media masterpiece!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15. 🎨
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
pumpkins painted with acrylic in purple, teal, and orange

Wreath Sale is LIVE! 🎄

It’s time for one of Jordan Catholic’s favorite traditions — our Annual Wreath Sale Fundraiser! Fresh evergreens, wreaths, garlands, and centerpieces are now available to order, and every sale supports our students and school programs.

💥Sale Dates: October 13–31

💻 Order Online: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/jcs-wreath-sale

🗒️You can also order directly from any Jordan Catholic family — just ask them for their paper form!

Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and support our school community! ❤️💚

2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flier for annual wreath sale fundraiser
Happy Red Ribbon Week! Here's What To Expect:
🎉 Dress-Up Theme Days! Show your spirit and commitment to healthy, drug-free choices by participating in our daily themes:
Monday, Oct 13: Pajama Day! - Roll out of bed and into school in your comfiest PJs.
Tuesday, Oct 14: Hawaiian Shirt Day! - Bring tropical vibes with your favorite Hawaiian shirt.
Wednesday, Oct 15: Be a Character Day! - Dress as your favorite book/movie character (school-appropriate, please!).
Thursday, Oct 16: Hat & Shades Day! - Rock your coolest hat and sunglasses.
Friday, Oct 17: Class Color Day! -
PS, PK & K: Tie-Dye; 1st Grade: Orange; 2nd Grade: Yellow; 3rd Grade: Blue; 4th Grade: Grey; 5th Grade: Green; 6th Grade: Red; 7th Grade: Pink; 8th Grade: Black
🍬 Candy Grams for Sale! Send a sweet message to friends, teachers, or anyone you want! Just $1 each! Sold at ALL LUNCHES, Monday (Oct 13) through Thursday (Oct 16). Candy Grams will be delivered on Friday, Oct 17.
🚨 Red Ribbon Week Dance/Social Mixer!
Cap off Red Ribbon Week with a fun social event just for 6th, 7th & 8th graders Friday, October 17th, from 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM in the gym and cafeteria.
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flier listing dress up theme days for Red Ribbon Week
🎀 As part of our Red Ribbon Week activities, Student Leaders will be selling Candy Grams during all lunches this week Monday - Thursday. They are $1 each and can be sent to any student, teacher, or staff member. Student Leaders will deliver Candy Grams on Friday before dismissal. 🍬🍭
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flier for Red Ribbon Week Candy Grams sold at all lunches Oct 13-16
Today is Clergy Appreciation Day - a day to recognize the work of our clergy members.
Thank you to our priests and deacons for their leadership, guidance, and faithful service in teaching God's Word and caring for their congregations.

Gracious and loving God, we thank you for the gift of our priests.
Through them, we experience your presence in the sacraments.
Help our priests to be strong in their vocation.
Set their souls on fire with love for your people.
Grant them the wisdom, understanding, and strength they need to follow in the footsteps of Jesus.
Inspire them with the vision of your Kingdom.
Give them the words they need to spread the Gospel.
Allow them to experience joy in their ministry.
Help them to become instruments of your divine grace.
We ask this through Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns as our Eternal Priest.
Amen.
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
wheat field
🍂🌳Our students have been hard at work mastering the art of watercolor painting!
They created stunning art by painting a vibrant watercolor sky on a round circle. Once dry, they sketched their leafless tree onto the sky using a black marker, giving it a beautiful contrast. The final touch? A metallic gold or silver trim to make their autumn scene truly shine!
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
watercolor paintings of bare trees and jack-o-laterns

Petals, Pastels, and Pots! 🌸🎨
Our students dove into the world of Mums (Chrysanthemums) using a simple pot and circle template.
They created a beautiful, soft-textured base by coloring the pot with soft pastels to give it a 3-D effect.
Then came the fun part: they used their fingers to paint the circle with hundreds of dots! This dot-painting technique created the illusion of a bushy, colorful Mum.
It was a great lesson in texture and color!

Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.

2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
art work featuring finger painted mums
sunflower painting sitting on a shelf surrounded by green potted plants
🎼Middle School Band Informational Meeting
Do you have a 6th, 7th, or 8th grade student interested in joining Middle School Band?
Do they love music, instruments, or just want to try something new?
Join us for an Informational Meeting
📌Alleman High School Cafeteria
📅Wednesday, October 15th at 3:00 PM
ℹ️ This meeting is for students and parents! Come learn about band opportunities, instruments, performances, and how your student can be part of the music!
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flier for middle school band meeting with various instrument graphics
Our 6th graders went on pilgrimage to Peoria in honor of the Jubilee Year and the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Diocese of Peoria. The day included a rosary on the bus, Mass with Fr. Peter at the Cathedral, and tours of the Cathedral and Sheen Museum. The students had a great and grace-filled time!
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students in a cathedral
Sunflowers and Shapes! 🌻🎨
Our young artists brightened the classroom by learning 5 amazing facts about sunflowers! They painted vibrant sunflowers, exploring geometry by adding paper triangles for unique textural elements.
They also incorporated colorful tissue paper to bring their creations to life! This lesson was a fun way to learn about shapes and patterns while celebrating nature. 🌻
Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
Student-created sunflowers using construction paper, tissue paper, and markers

Pumpkins aren't just for carving—they're for plaid! 🎃🎨
Our kindergarten artists learned 5 fascinating facts about pumpkins before diving into a fun art project: painting plaid pumpkins! They used tempera paints to create their colorful, checkered designs.
For the finishing touches, they added brown paper stems and beautiful foliage and leaves for decoration. 🍂
This project was a perfect blend of science and creativity!

Looking for student-created art for yourself? Enter our Art Raffle!
Art Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available in the office.
All proceeds from this raffle go to our Art Department! Winner will be drawn Oct 15.

2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
pumpkin shapes painted in a plaid design
Second graders are becoming habitat heroes! 🦸🌱 They launched their study by building cozy new homes for their very own pill bugs! 🐛📦 Can't wait to see these little guys thrive!
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
students on the floor making pill bug habitats.
students on the floor making pill bug habitats.
students on the floor making pill bug habitats.
students sitting at a table making pill bug habitats.
students at their desks making pill bug habitats.
students on the floor making pill bug habitats.
Today is World Rosary Day! 🌎 To honor the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, Jordan students wrapped up their school day by joining together in prayer. 🙏
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
students sitting on pews praying the rosary
students sitting on pews praying the rosary
students sitting on pews praying the rosary
students sitting on pews praying the rosary
students sitting on pews praying the rosary
Last week, we honored St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment, with a beautiful Blessing of the Animals prayer service and releasing butterflies. 🙏

It was a joy to celebrate the precious lives of our beloved companions—from dogs and cats to all creatures great and small. May they all be safe, healthy, and happy! 🐾
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
photo collage of students with their pets for the Blessing of the Animals prayer service
Get ready to checkmate the competition! ♟️ The Jordan Catholic School Chess Club kicked off its EPIC new season with their first meeting after school today! 🚀
They came together for a thrilling session of strategy, fun, new friends, and discovering the power of the pawn!
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
students playing chess in a classroom
Get ready to trade those uniforms for comfy clothes! 🤩👖👕

It's Casual Dress Day tomorrow, October 7th, at JCS! 🎉 All you need to participate is a $2 donation OR 2 non-perishable food items for AHS Student Hunger Drive.

Let's make a huge difference and support our community! Bring your donation tomorrow, dress down, and help us crush our goal! 💪🥫💰
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
informational flyer about a casual dress day for $2 or 2 food items for the Student Hunger Drive
🔥 SENSATIONAL! 🔥 A massive shoutout and congratulations to our incredible 6th Grade Volleyball Team for absolutely crushing it and bringing home 3RD PLACE in the QC8 Conference Tournament! You fought hard, left it all on the court, and showed true grit. Way to make us proud! 🥉🏐🎉
2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
team photo of 6th grade Volleyball holding player and 3d place trophy in the air
6th grade volleyball team photo with coaches
6th grade volleyball team receiving 3rd place trophy

Thank you to the Class of 2025 and our generous donors, Chris's Concrete Service, Thompson Tin, and the Happ Family!
Our new score table looks great!

2 months ago, Jordan Catholic School
team photo posing with new score table in school gym