Mt. Carmel Elementary School

Click on the picture to see dress up day themes for Read Across America Week.

"Our voyage starts next week when we’ll cast off in search of Book Blast treasure. Once you receive your Treasure Map next week, the treasure hunt begins! Be sure to complete i...

Click on the picture for details about a free orthopedic click coming up .

On February 14th, District #348 Preschool for All held the first ever Sweetheart Dance Family Event. The preschool children and their families were invited to dance, have their Va...

We kicked off Kids Heart Challenge on February 1st. Students will learn about their hearts and how to keep them healthy. Money donated will go to the American Heart Association wi...

Congratulations to our three students whos artwork was selected to be February's Principal's Picks. Our kindergarten piece was made by Carly, 1st grade was Addison, and Bradley i...

JANUARY 11-MARCH 11, 2022 Beginning January 11 , 2022 students, parents, and teachers across Illinois will have an opportunity to participate in the annual statewide Illinois ...

Rotary members Robin Dean and Janice Alka returned to District #348 Preschool for All to read The Thing About Yetis. The Mount Carmel Rotary Club also provided a copy of this ...

Cindy Lou Who, Kevin McCallister, Mrs. Claus, Elf on the Shelf, Buddy the Elf, Scrooge, and others were all at MCES on Wednesday. It was awesome seeing so many students join in t...

First grade collected donations again for Hope Pregnancy Center instead of a classroom gift exchange. The kids had fun learning about the spirit of giving and helping others. Al...

See the picture for info on our December dress up days!

MCES Kindergartners held their annual Thanksgiving Feast before Fall Break. It was a fantastic event enjoyed by all. Special thanks goes out to the Kindergarten teachers, assist...

Proceeds from a softball tournament, put on by MCES faculty and staff, were presented to principal, Mr. Newkirk. Thanks to all who organized and participated!

Many students in 2nd-4th grades participated in a Macy's Thanksgiving Day Project. The students learned the history behind the parade and balloon creation, designed their own ball...

Click on the picture for information about an upcoming orthopedic clinic.

MCES Kindergarten students participated in a coloring contest sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary for Veterans Day. One winner was chosen from each of the Kindergarten homeroom classes...

Mrs. Hagerty's kindergarteners had a special visit from MCHS footballers: Eli Swanson, Luke Laws, Noah Noble, and Zeke Hadra. The boys talked and read with the students. It was ...

Mrs. Hagerty invited Dr. Bleyer to visit her classroom on Veteran’s Day. Dr. Bleyer shared stories of his service in the U.S. Army with the students and read the book, The Littl...

Over 140 Veterans are being recognized at MCES for their service to the USA. All of us at MCES are honored to have relatives of these brave men and women who served.

Students and teachers joined in the fun of Halloween at MCES. See our "Live Feed" for more pics of our staff in costume.