Carroll Catholic School

10/16/2026

🎪🍎 National School Lunch Week at CCS! 🍿🌭

Did you know that National School Lunch Week was established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962? 🇺🇸

Our students had a blast celebrating this week with our Cafeteria Circus theme! 🎡 Each day brought a special treat, fun activities, and plenty of learning along the way. Ms. Frakes made sure the students learned interesting facts about National School Lunch Week, which we proudly displayed throughout the cafeteria. 📚

A HUGE thank-you to Ms. Frakes for keeping our lunches hot, fresh, and delicious! ❤️ We are also so grateful for her wonderful volunteers and everyone who donated items to help make this week extra special. We couldn’t do it without you!

🎉 Check out some of our contest winners and favorite moments from the week!

At Carroll Catholic School, learning happens everywhere—even in the cafeteria! ❤️🤍💙

10/16/2026

10/16/2026

💙🃏 QUEEN OF HEARTS UPDATE! 🃏💙

Our NEW Queen of Hearts board has arrived, and we have BLUE CARDS this time! 💙

💰 Thursday’s jackpot will be at least $500 and could be even higher depending on ticket sales!

❤️ Find the Queen of Hearts and win 60% of the jackpot!

🎟️ Tickets are just $1 each, and you must purchase tickets weekly to play!
Purchase tickets at school Monday-Friday 7a-3:15p or online at https://givebutter.com/QH2026

📅 Next Drawing: Thursday, October 22nd
⏰ 3:30 PM

Will you be the lucky winner? 🍀 Get your tickets and join the fun while supporting Carroll Catholic School!

❤️💙 Thank you for supporting our Crusaders! 💙❤️

10/15/2026

📚❤️ **BOOK FAIR REMINDER!** 💙📚

There’s still time to support Carroll Catholic School! Visit **Ink & Imprint Books through October 18th** and mention CCS when you check out. A percentage of your purchase will go back to our school to help fill our classroom libraries with new books! 📖✨

Thank you, Ink & Imprint Books, for supporting our Crusaders and helping our students grow their love of reading! ❤️💙

10/15/2026

🎉❤️💙 IT’S DRAW DOWN TIME! 💙❤️🎉

Join us for the 16th Annual Carroll Catholic School Drawdown on Friday, November 20th! 🎟️ Tickets are $100 each, with a $5,000 grand prize and plenty of other chances to win! 💰

🍽️ Dinner at 6:00 PM
🐦‍🔥 $500 Early Bird Drawing on November 2nd!
❤️ All proceeds benefit Carroll Catholic School!

Get your tickets and support our Crusaders! ⚔️ Contact Jennifer Craig at 217-871-9820 for tickets and information.

Thank you for supporting CCS! ❤️💙

10/14/2026

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10/14/2026

Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora have provided the following update on the Pope’s postoperative recovery:

This morning, the Holy Father underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery. The results confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally: the values are within the expected range for the type of operation performed.

The Holy Father has undergone respiratory physiotherapy and has begun walking around his room. He has resumed eating normally and had breakfast and lunch.

His recovery is proceeding as expected.

10/14/2026

It's a tradition --- Our Annual Wreath Sales!!

Enter your online order for pickup -- https://tinyurl.com/26-27Wreath or stop by the school.

Or if you live further away, you can order at this link: https://giftitforward.com/fundraising-code/CARRCAIL001 and the company will ship it directly to you!

Orders and money are due by Monday, October 26th.

Pick-up for the wreaths will be Sunday, November 22nd from 9:30-11:30 and Monday, November 23rd from 2:00pm-4:00pm at school.

10/13/2026

Doctors at Gemelli Hospital removed a cancerous tumor from Pope Leo XIV’s right lung, according to the Holy See Press Office. The surgery was successful, with no complications, and the Holy Father has returned to his hospital room.
We ask the faithful to continue praying for Pope Leo’s recovery and for the doctors and staff caring for him. We also hold in prayer all who are living with cancer, their families, and those who care for them.