CAVALIER DAY 2026!

Thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make today's Cavalier Day 2026 a huge success! A special thank you to our Admissions Director, Mrs. Tina Wos ('94), for organizing and leading this very important event!

We look forward to seeing everyone at tonight's Partner School Night at John Carroll football! The football team will take on Madison Academy at 7pm - check out the information further below for a complete schedule for the night! #gocavs

Recently, the Zyne Foundation and the Nelson Glass Company contributed to the revitalization of the library and the overall school infrastructure! Thanks to the funding secured through the Zyne Foundation, JCCHS was able to replace the outdated, inefficient, and foggy windows in the library. A heartfelt thank you to the Zyne Foundation for making this essential improvement possible, to Nelson Glass for their collaboration and support, and to Dr. Katie King (JCCHS's Director of Creative Strategy) for her guidance of this initiative!

As former JCCHS President Jon Chalmers wrote in the most recent Carrollife Magazine, "That is what happens when we go 'all in' for John Carroll; and we are all in for John Carroll. We are all in for the return to faith and family, virtue and character. We are all in for the renewal of the John Carroll campus and the Cavalier community at large to continue its mission for decades to come."

LEARNING AT JCCHS

AP SPANISH

Students in Mrs. Geurtsen's AP Spanish class have been learning about the accomplishments of the ancient Mayans.

Recently, they watched a video on how modern schools in Mexico are rejuvenating this system to preserve culture and give children an easier way of understanding math. The schools use sticks, shells and beans to give children a tactile way of understanding basic concepts. In class, Cavalier students solved some addition problems using the Mayan method!

CALENDAR & BELL SCHEDULE

Follow the link below for a PRINTABLE version of the 2026-2027 Monthly Calendar!

All information regarding late starts, events, special dates, meetings, etc. is accessible 24/7 on the JCCHS Google Calendar.

ARCHERY ACHIEVEMENT

Congratulations to JCCHS sophomore Helen Cope for officially earning the prestigious Gold Star Pin through the USA Archery Junior Olympic Archery Development (JOAD) program! This achievement marks the highest tier in the standard progressive scoring matrix, cementing her place among the top young archers in the region.

Helen has been a member of the Hoover Parks and Recreation Archery team for 3 years. She has served as a positive role model for her teammates, especially with her support and positive attitude.

To secure the coveted Gold Pin in the Outdoor Basic Compound division, Helen had to shoot a meticulous 36-arrow round under strict conditions. She shot a 30-meter distance to a 122cm target and had to score a minimum of 310 points.

Achieving the Gold Pin is a test of extreme mental focus, endurance, and consistency. In the USA Archery system, athletes cannot skip ranks; Helen had to earn all seven prior color tiers sequentially—starting from the introductory Green pin and advancing through White, Black, Blue, Red, and Yellow—before qualifying for the ultimate Gold distinction.

Students testing must bring the following:

1. A fully charged chromebook
2. Pencils
3. A calculator
4. A snack and a beverage for the break.

• Jeans day attire per student handbook is permitted but absolutely no leggings.
• Lunch will not be served but the cafeteria will be open for snacks.

Meet Your Counselors

Dr. Korliss Datcher (9th and 10th Grades): kdatcher@jcchs.org

Mrs. Ginny McMillan (11th and 12th Grades): gmcmillan@jcchs.org

Mrs. Sharon Lyerly (Transfer Students): slyerly@jcchs.org

Mr. Lance Beverly (College Consultant, 9th-12th Grades):

lbeverly@jcchs.org | Schedule a session w/ Mr. Bev!

WWW.JCCHS.ORG > QUICKLINKS > COUNSELING DEPARTMENT

College/University Visits

The following colleges and universities have upcoming scheduled visits to John Carroll. Students wishing to meet with any of these admissions represenatives can sign up in the Focus App.

TBA

Junior and Seniors who are planning on taking off-site college visits should visit the link below for all the details and requirements!

OPPORTUNITIES: 10TH & 11TH GRADE STUDENTS

ALABAMA'S GOVERNOR SCHOOL - Any sophomore or junior who is interested in being nominated for Alabama's Governor School, held June 13-25, should reach out to Mrs. McMillan for more information (gmcmillan@jcchs.org). 

ROTARY YOUTH LEADERSHIP - Any sophomore or junior who is interested in being nominated for the Rotary Youth Leadership Academy, held February 18-20, should reach out to Mrs. McMillan for more information (gmcmillan@jcchs.org).

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY TUTORING

National Honor Society members serve the school community by providing tutoring support for students.  Tutoring is available during the school day, before school, and after school. 

Students, please complete the Google Form below and an NHS Tutor will be assigned to assist you.

THE CHOOSE ACT 2026-2027

THE CHOOSE ACT

To be eligible for the 2027-2028 academic year and beyond, the student must be in grades K5-12 and be a resident of Alabama. There will no longer be a household income requirement for eligibility.

See the application timeline below for all the key dates related to the

2027-2028 school year.

SOS BUTTON (SUGGESTIONS OR SUPPORT)

We value your suggestions and we want to make sure you receive the help and support you need. 

Please use the SOS Button below to submit a Suggestion or to request Support. Your suggestion or support request will be funneled to the appropriate member of our team for follow up. 

As always, thank you for all you do to help make John Carroll a great experience for all! 

Support John Carroll's Boys Basketball Program!

Contributing to John Carroll's boys basketball program is a wonderful opportunity to enhance community spirit and ensure that our athletes have all they need for a successful season! Your donations will help cover essential items for practice and pre-game activities, such as foam rollers, new court-side team chairs, a field trip to Indiana, and other vital enhancements and equipment to keep the Cavalier basketball program competitive and thriving!

• Every contribution, regardless of size, will have a direct influence on the team's morale and performance, allowing them to focus on what they do best—giving their all on the court.
• Join us in making this season truly memorable for these dedicated athletes.
• Let’s come together and show our support for John Carroll's boys basketball program!