Saint Bede Academy

Saint Bede Academy Saint Bede Academy is a Catholic College Preparatory High School in the Benedictine tradition. St. The academic environment at St.

Saint Bede Academy is a private college preparatory school located 90 miles southwest of Chicago. The large campus is also home to the Benedictine Monastery and an exceptional boarding program attracting students from all over the world. Bede has been providing quality Catholic education in the Illinois Valley since 1890. At Saint Bede Academy, we ensure our students will be ready to continue thei

r education. Bede encourages students to excel, both in and outside of the classroom. We commit to having graduates leave the Academy ready, both spiritually and academically, for life in the real world.

Before taking the field for their first match of the season, members of the Saint Bede boys soccer team gathered in the ...
08/25/2026

Before taking the field for their first match of the season, members of the Saint Bede boys soccer team gathered in the Student Chapel for Mass with Fr. Dominic.

A meaningful way to begin the season together — grounded in faith and community.
Good luck to our Bruins as they take on Earlville at Rotary Park in LaSalle today at 4:30 p.m.! 💚🐻⚽ Come out and cheer them on!

The weather can't keep us down! The Junior High Tailgate Party has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. ...
08/25/2026

The weather can't keep us down!

The Junior High Tailgate Party has been rescheduled for Friday, Sept. 18, from 5-7 p.m. All 5th through 8th graders are invited to join us for a night of fun, family and football! 🐻💚🏈

Come hang out with us, cheer on the Boppin' Bruins and stick around as the Bruins take on the Marquette Crusaders. Sign up at www.st-bede.com/tailgate. We hope you can make it!

08/22/2026

Come out and cheer on our Bruins! 💚🐻🏈

We 💚 seeing our future Bruins on campus!! Thank you for supporting us ASCA! 🐻🏐
08/21/2026

We 💚 seeing our future Bruins on campus!! Thank you for supporting us ASCA! 🐻🏐

We love the support from our future Bruins! 💚💛🐻

A special thank you to our friends from ASCA for coming out and cheering us on! We love seeing the next generation of Bruins in the gym! 🏐

Out of an abundance of caution for the anticipated storms, we will be POSTPONING the Jr. High Tailgate Party. All other ...
08/21/2026

Out of an abundance of caution for the anticipated storms, we will be POSTPONING the Jr. High Tailgate Party. All other St. Bede events are still happening as scheduled.
Thank you for your flexibility, and we will communicate a new date as soon as one is determined! 💚🐻

🎉 Homecoming is almost here Saint Bede! 💚🤍Show your pride with NEW Homecoming apparel!👕🔥 Whether you’re cheering from th...
08/21/2026

🎉 Homecoming is almost here Saint Bede! 💚🤍

Show your pride with NEW Homecoming apparel!👕🔥 Whether you’re cheering from the stands, walking the halls or celebrating with classmates and alumni, these new styles are the perfect way to represent.

🛍️ Proceeds for this sale also support Saint Bede! Go Bruins!!

SHOP: https://lockerroom.chipply.com/SaintBede-Hoco-2026/?action=viewall

Spirit Day 2026!! 💚🐻 The tradition continues ... Our Bruins brought the energy and school spirit today as we kicked off ...
08/20/2026

Spirit Day 2026!! 💚🐻 The tradition continues ...

Our Bruins brought the energy and school spirit today as we kicked off another great year together. There’s nothing quite like Spirit Day at Saint Bede Academy! 💚🤍

The first Mass of the year was celebrated yesterday with the theme of "Being a light bearer." 🕯✝🙏🏻Representatives of eac...
08/19/2026

The first Mass of the year was celebrated yesterday with the theme of "Being a light bearer." 🕯✝🙏🏻

Representatives of each of the classes brought in the class candles and placed them on the altar. In his homily student chaplain Fr. Dominic offered a reflection on how different sources of light—candle, lighthouse, headlights, bonfire, etc.—symbolize different ways to serve others and help guide them to our eternal destination in heaven.

The 2025-26 Yearbooks are here! 2026 graduates are welcome to pick up their copy from Mr. Hancock during school hours. 💚...
08/17/2026

The 2025-26 Yearbooks are here! 2026 graduates are welcome to pick up their copy from Mr. Hancock during school hours. 💚📚📸Shoutout to the yearbook students who spent many hours taking photos, tagging photos, writing, interviewing and working on page design! Your hard work paid off!

08/15/2026

💙🩷SAVE THE DATE!

Our Boppin’ Bruins are ready to shine! ✨

📅 Practice: Sept. 17

🎉 Performance: Sept. 18

More information to come! 💚🐻

Address

24 W US Highway 6
Peru, IL
61354

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 4pm
Thursday 7:30am - 4pm
Friday 7:30am - 4pm

Telephone

(815)2233140

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