St. Alexander School Eyes Prize in Clorox Grant Competition

The Catholic elementary school is holding a pep rally Friday to pump up the school. They're competing for grant money against schools across the country.

Students, staff and teachers at St. Alexander are gathering together today for a schoolwide pep rally. But the Catholic elementary school in Palos Heights isn't "pepping" up for a test of athletics or to rally behind a sports team. The school is competing against about 2,500 other schools for up to $50,000 in grant money from Power A Bright Future, sponsored by Clorox. Currently, St. Alexander is in 16th place and the school working hard to climb the ranks. Less three weeks are left in the competition. Voting closes Dec. 19. Click here to vote for St. Alexander School on its Power A Bright Future page. (Registration required) You also can vote for St. Al's via by texting 268pbf to the number 95248. Seven grants in total will be awarded. …

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Help St. Alexander School Win up to $50K

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What Happened to St. Alexander's Sign?

The church sign on Harlem was recently demolished.

St. Alexander's sign on Harlem Avenue looks a little worse for wear. An Orland Park man was cited on Nov. 5 after his car smashed into the Catholic parish's stone sign. Police said the elderly man blacked out and didn't remember swearving off the roadway. He was taken to Palos Community Hospital for treatment. The driver was cited for driving without insurance and improper lane use. Join the conversation. Like Palos Patch on Facebook and sign up for the breaking news alerts!

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Photo: St. Alexander Boys Win Basketball Tournament

Local team wins youth basketball tournament

The 6th Grade boys basketball team from St. Alexander in Palos Heights won the Most Holy Redeemer Thanksgiving Day Tournament on Sunday, Nov. 27.  The team from top left is Sean Lange, Colin Mullen, Paul Striepling, Matt Smuda, Justin Hobart, Kevin Lawler, Jake Snell and Jack Bibbiano (bottom row).  The team is coached by Charles Hobart, Pat Mullen and Pat Bibbiano.

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Photos: St. Alexander Hosts Oktoberfest

St. Alexander Church in Palos Heights held its Oktoberfest for the adults, while the kids enjoyed Kinderfest on Saturday, October 1.

Music, beer and brats were flowing freely at St. Alexander's Oktoberfest. While the adults enjoyed sampling various beer varities, the kids were equally entertained with numerous activities set up in the school's gym.

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