We had a great time celebrating the solar eclipse on Monday, August 21. During advisory, students watched a video on eclipse safety. During the passing periods, peer leaders played "sun themed" music over the P.A.. During Science classes, teachers discussed the astronomical aspects of solar and lunar eclipses. During lunch periods, we watched news coverage on the event and at 1:20 p.m. when the eclipse happened in our area, we gathered as a community outside on our athletic field. Our ... Read More
Our students participated in their first service outing of the school year before the school year even started! We partnered up with Notre Dame College Prep and went to Feed My Starving Children on August 8. Their efforts will benefit the hungry across the globe. For more information on Feed My Starving Children, click here.
For the 2017-2018 school year Regina Dominican will have a theme of "Walk With Me." This theme is based on the legend that our patron saint, Saint Dominic, had a vision of a beggar who would also do great things for the Church. The next day, Dominic saw the man from his vision, Saint Francis of Assisi. Saint Dominic embraced him, saying "you are my companion and must walk with me. If we hold together, no earthly power can withstand ... Read More
My first year at Regina went by in a flash! We have had a busy summer implementing our new strategic plan, making improvements across campus and preparing to offer your girls the best high school experience a girl can get in Chicagoland! We have revamped our Parents Network with new and diverse ways for parents to be involved in their daughters lives at Regina. I encourage you to walk with your daughters on their journey through high school by joining ... Read More
Regina girls traveled to Jerusalem Farm in Kansas City, Missouri for a week of service and prayer this summer. Students were able to put their lessons in Catholic Social Teaching into action throughout the week alongside other high school students. Jerusalem Farm is a small intentional community consisting of five adults. The community is based on four pillars: prayer, service, community and simplicity. Catholic groups around the United States spend time at the farm during the summer. While at Jerusalem Farm, Regina girls participated in service projects during the ... Read More
Guadalupe Valladares ’17 won the 2017 NSE (National Spanish Examination) Chicago-Area Chapter Contest in May, 2017. The Chicago-Area Chapter had 68 schools, 180 teachers, and more than 6,000 students registered for the National Spanish Examination this year. Valladares was one of the top two winners in the bilingual category at her competition level. The National Spanish Examinations are administered each year in grades 6 through 12 and are sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.
Regina Dominican held its 57th Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 27. Family and friends gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of the 69 students of the class of 2017. The graduates were accepted into over 140 schools including University of Chicago, Emory University, Georgetown University and Minneapolis College of Art and Design. As a class, students were awarded $9.5 million in college scholarships and 20 percent were Illinois State Scholars. “I am confident that you will exceed all ... Read More
Regina Dominican students have been active participants in the Chicago Metro History Fair for the past 17 years. In its first years, participants were from individual U.S. History classes. Since then, almost 350 students have participated with 60 projects advancing to the City Final Competition, and 30 advancing to state competition. Today, the Chicago Metro History Fair has become an important part of the A.P. U.S. History program. This year 18 students participated in the History Fair. Twelve essays and projects entered in the Regional competition at Niles North H.S. Nine entries ... Read More
There are new posters up in the Science hallway, thanks to our Anatomy and Physiology (mixed Level 2 and 3) students. The students researched an illness / medical condition using the case study method and presented their work in a professional research poster format. They have to learn about presenting symptoms, interpret diagnostic tests and lab values. They then needed to provide an in-depth explanation of the physiology, treatment and prognosis for the patient. Teacher Therese Wildman said "it is the ... Read More
Our Track & Field team finished eighth out of 15 competitive teams in the rain at Richmond-Burton on Wednesday, May 10. The Panthers were led by junior jumper, Katie Clancy, who qualified for State by finishing second in the High Jump. This is the first time in six years that a Panther has qualified in an individual event for State. Sophomore standout, Caitlin Ward, just narrowly lost out on a State bid by finishing third to last year's State Champion in the the 400M ... Read More
Below is the matriculation list for the Regina Dominican Class of 2017: Aquinas College Bradley University Carroll University Carthage College Colorado State University Columbia College Chicago Concordia University DePaul University Elon University Emory University Georgetown University Grand Valley State University Illinois Institute of Technology Illinois State University Illinois Wesleyan University Indiana University - Bloomington Knox College Loyola University Chicago Marquette University Michigan State University Minneapolis College of Art & Design Saint Louis University St. Norbert College Simpson College Syracuse University University ... Read More
We marked Dominican Week (April 24-April 28) with prayer, activities, and mass. Morning prayers were written by our Dominican Preachers who shared stories and facts about Dominican saints and the Dominican Order as well as Gospel reflections. The school community was encouraged to leave a prayer or take a prayer from the Prayer Tree in the Student Entrance. This practice created a community of prayer in which students and staff took on and helped bear the crosses of others. Students ... Read More
Regina Dominican competed at the WYSE (Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering) State Competition on Monday, April 10. We ended up taking eighth place out of 26 teams. Congratulations to the following students who competed: Kaitlyn Alleman, Elizabeth Hancuch, Gillian King, Nora Loftus, Rachel Lucas, Emily Miller, Kayley Radler, Miranda Radtke, Xindi Sun, Allie Svachula, Grace Tamisiea, Helena Walo, Grace Zhao and Ying Zhou.
Our Anatomy and Physiology students along with Mrs. Wildman took a field trip to Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine on April 6. The girls heard an excellent presentation on the process and expectations for admission to medical school, and a fourth-year medical student shared her story with them. Then the medical student spent an hour going through a dissected human cadaver with them and showed different organs that were affected by specific conditions and diseases. The photo here shows the ... Read More
On Tuesday, April 4, ten students from Mrs. Locher's Principles of Engineering class visited Underwriters Laboratories in Northbrook. The students toured the facilities and participated in hands-on testing demonstrations. They also enjoyed a question-and-answer session with two female engineers at UL. One of the engineers was a Regina Dominican alumna, Stephanie Lane. Mrs. Houston also joined the class on the trip.
Leadership Scholar Presentations It is that time of year when our Scholars proudly present their research and findings. Click here to learn more about the Scholars Program. Senior Presentations We are pleased to announce that on the evening of April 10, 2017, our Leadership Institute Senior Scholars will present their research papers. All parents and local community members are welcome. The presentations will be as follows: 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Claire Beiter: How does false memory affect eye-witness testimony? ... Read More
Thanks to a mini-grant for National Catholic Sisters Week, four Regina Dominican freshmen traveled from Wilmette to provide a day of service for the Adrian Dominican Sisters at the Dominican Life Center in Adrian Michigan. Regina Dominican was founded and is sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters. The students’ weekend trip to the Motherhouse included several events. The students gathered after their arrival on Friday evening with the Dominican Young Adults (DYA) of Siena Heights University. The DYA described the ... Read More
A gym full of Zumba-dancing teenagers might not seem like it has much to do with the plight of Syrians suffering the effects of six years of civil war, but at this year’s Regina Dominican Dance Marathon, all that stepping and sweating was for a cause. The March 3 event, hosted by the Regina Dominican National Honor Society, raised about $3,100 for the Lake Forest-based Karam Foundation, which raises money both to assist Syrian refugees and to provide humanitarian aid ... Read More
Regina Dominican will host a 50th Jubilee Celebration and Fundraiser for Sister Nancy Murray on Monday, May 1, 2017. Sister Nancy Murray, known as the “globe-trotting superstar nun” is a Wilmette native, an actress and graduate of Regina Dominican. She joined the Adrian Dominican order in 1967 and returned to Regina to teach drama, theology and dance to hundreds of students. Today Sister Nancy performs her one-woman show, “St. Catherine of Siena, A Woman of Our Times,” across the country ... Read More
The Regina Dominican Spring Entrance Exam for the Class of 2021 is Monday, April 26, 2017. The make-up exam is available to students who did not test at another Catholic high school. Lunch will be served after the exam on April 26. A shadow day opportunity will follow. Regina Dominican administers the HSPT (High School Placement Test). All students should arrive by 7:45 a.m. and enter through the Main Entrance. Two #2 pencils and $25 cash or check made payable ... Read More
MISSION
Regina Dominican, a college preparatory Catholic school for women, sponsored by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, fosters academic
excellence, truth, peace and justice while challenging each student to develop leadership for life and respect for all races, cultures and faiths.
