St. Benedict Prep, St. Giles schools win new Gold Star award
Students at St. Benedict School assemble with teachers and staff to celebrate their Gold Star win on May 21, 2026. The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated two of its Catholic schools that received the National Association of Elementary School Principals National Gold Star Schools recognition. St. Benedict Preparatory School and St. Giles School were among over 50 schools honored for exemplary leadership, innovation and commitment to student success. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Members of the choir perform as students at St. Benedict School assembled with teachers and staff to celebrate their Gold Star win on May 21, 2026. The Archdiocese of Chicago celebrated two of its Catholic schools that received the National Association of Elementary School Principals National Gold Star Schools recognition. St. Benedict Preparatory School and St. Giles School were among over 50 schools honored for exemplary leadership, innovation and commitment to student success. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Connor Sirken has his gold star glasses adjusted. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Amina Nabielec shares her story about her first year at the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Kate Klucznik and Reese Massick listen to a student's story of her first year at the school. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Robert Ryan, pastor, speaks to students before leading a prayer of thanksgiving. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Students and staff at St. Benedict School assembled with Benny the Bengal to celebrate their Gold Star win. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Ryan leads students in a cheer. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Kindergarten teacher Mary Taras shows students the star pin she and all teachers received. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Sebastian Guido cheers. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
