On her birthday, Emma was able to experience a day in the life of a PE teacher with her Jordan Gala prize, "PE Power: Step Into Mrs. Leischner's Shoes."
She led fun activities, inspired students, and embraced the joy of physical education. She was even able to have her older brothers as students!
Emma unleashed her inner coach and made unforgettable memories with Mrs. Leischner and her students.
A huge thank you to Olde Towne bakery and our participating families for a wonderful fundraiser for our school! We raised over $2,000! 🧁🍪 A special shout out to the Dawson Morris family who sold 72 items!!
Ms. Anna and Ms. Molly were the Jordan Gala winners for “Command The Classroom!” While Mrs. Saucedo kicked back, drank an Atomic, and read a book, they took over. The "teachers" did an amazing job!
Sheley Shadow Day! Coco was the best teacher! She greeted her students, took attendance, lead them in shaving cream spelling, gave her students extra free time, and even suggested we have popcorn and watch a show at the end of the day! Ms. Sheley says Coco is hired!!
Today the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders faced off in the legendary 2025 Jordan Catholic School Dodgeball Tournament, all to celebrate Student Leaders Week! Everyone showed amazing sportsmanship and, let's be honest, some seriously impressive dips, dives, dodges, ducks, AND DODGES! Mrs. Finnegan's phenomenal 5th graders went head-to-head with Mrs. Bandel's bodacious 8th graders. And after a nail-biting, sweat-inducing, ball-slinging extravaganza... Mrs. Bandel's 8th graders emerged victorious!
Mark your calendars for Friday, March 14th, at our all-school assembly! Our dodgeball dynamos will be taking on the TEACHERS AND STAFF in a battle for the ages! This will be the grand finale of Student Leaders Week, and you DO NOT want to miss it!
Get your thinking caps on! 🧠 Trivia Night is coming! 🎉 Test your knowledge, battle your friends, and win awesome prizes! 🏆 Join us Saturday, April 5 at 5:30pm in the Jordan Catholic School Gymnasium. Don't miss out on the fun!
Founded by Tom Weaver, the Friends of Jordan Scholarship Fund is an award for students. This award is based upon the following criteria: grades, school involvement, church involvement, extra-curricular activities, and a student essay submission.
Applications for these scholarships will be distributed later this year.
Starting its 22nd year, the Friends of Jordan Scholarship Fund has awarded over 120 scholarships for our Jordan students!
Please join us for the Friends of Jordan Trivia Night!
When: Saturday, April 5, 2025
Time: Doors open at 5:30 / Questions begin at 6:30
Where: Jordan Catholic School Gymnasium, 2901 24th Street, Rock Island, IL
RSVP to 793-7350 x3
All players must be 21 years or older
Cost is $15 per person (8 person team limit)
Mulligans and Round Doublers are included
Snacks can be brought in and beverages (water, soda, beer and wine) will be available for purchase (no BYOB).
If your business would like to sponsor a round or a table for $25 please contact Wendy at 793-7350 x3.
If you cannot attend the Trivia Night, but would like to make a donation to the scholarship fund, please send to:
Friends of Jordan Scholarship Fund
2901 24th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
Advanced reservations are appreciated but not required.
To reserve your table, call 793-7350 x3.
Our 8th-grade Financial Literacy classes had an incredibly valuable experience on their trip to Junior Achievement's Finance Park! With Mr. Baresel, Mrs. Brandel, and Mrs. Stear guiding them, our students dove headfirst into the world of budgeting and "adulting."
They were each assigned a monthly income and then faced the real-world challenges of managing expenses like childcare, rent, transportation, and all the other necessities of daily life. It was a fantastic opportunity for them to learn firsthand how to make their money work for them.
Ash Wednesday blessings! 🙏
Our students joined together today for a beautiful Mass, marking the beginning of Lent. May this season of reflection and renewal bring us closer to God.
Shining examples of discipline! Huge congratulations to our February Students of the Month! These outstanding individuals demonstrated incredible focus and commitment, proving that discipline truly leads to success. We're incredibly proud of the positive impact they're making!
Calling all 5th and 6th grade girls! You are invited to Mrs. Ridenour's room Friday, March 14, for Devotional Time before we start our school day! A light breakfast will be provided. Please bring your own water bottle.
Parents, please check your email for the RSVP link. An RSVP is not required but is appreciated for planning purposes.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Knights of Columbus Allouez Council #658 are hosting this 2nd Annual Religious Education Pancake Breakfast to support religious education programs at Jordan and Alleman.
Join us Sunday, March 23 7:30am-Noon for homemade pancakes, made from Lou Granato's special recipe, sausage, coffee, juice, and fresh blueberries! (Gluten free options will be available!)
Free will donations will be accepted.
Can't attend but want to support these great programs? Mail your donation to:
Allouez Council #658
PO Box 6575
Rock Island, IL 61201-6575
Shoutout to John M for his dedication and hard work in 6th grade math! 🎉 He crushed it and is moving on up to 7th grade math! 🚀
Congratulations to our Chess Club members who competed in the IESA State Chess Tournament this weekend! Each of our students played with poise under pressure and a great deal of sportsmanship. They represented our school well.♟️
Special congratulations to Peter K, who was awarded a bronze medal for an overall score of 6.0 and placed 21st out of 242 in his division, Peter S who placed 36th out of 241 in his division, and to our team who played in the 6th grade division placing 14th out of 45 schools in their division.
We are incredibly proud of each and every one of you. Way to go Jaguars!
During last week's Casual Dress Day, we raised over $1100 for Alleman Catholic High School's Dance Marathon 12. Thank you for your support! We are incredibly proud of each of our Jaguars!!
Our 4th graders traveled to Davenport’s Adler Theatre to experience a live orchestra performance for Symphony Day. They were introduced to the symphony orchestra and classical music performed by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.
Our intrepid 6th graders just unleashed their literary prowess, dissecting a kaleidoscope of children's books to unearth shimmering, hidden gems of figurative language! 📚
Check out our First and Second Place Winners - Ages 9-14 for the Knights of Columbus Council Level Hoop Shoot Competition
Our First place winners will advance to the Regional level competition at Jordan Catholic School on March 9, 2025. Congratulations Jaguars!
Huge congrats to Rex for conquering 6th grade math and leveling up to 7th! We're so proud of your hard work and can't wait to see what you achieve in the future!
On Friday, February 21, 2025, Mr. Baresel's 7th-grade Financial Literacy class celebrated their Junior Achievement graduation. Led by Morgan Milner, a local lawyer and Jordan Catholic School parent, the students gained valuable insights into career planning, budgeting, and financial decision-making. Congratulations to the 7th graders on their achievement!
A year has passed, yet the absence of Mrs. Debbie Marlier remains deeply felt within the halls of Jordan Catholic School. On Friday, February 21, 2025, the Student Leaders gathered to honor her memory, a beloved literature teacher whose influence spanned nearly five decades. Her former students read poems, Bible verses and their own stories to remember Mrs. Marlier and the incredible gifts she gave them every single day in the classroom. Her life, dedicated to nurturing young minds, was celebrated with heartfelt remembrances, a wreath of flowers, and a statue of a reading student placed upon her cherished classroom chair. Though her physical presence is gone, the impact of her teachings and her spirit will forever resonate within the school.
"Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die."
John 11:25-26
