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Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep provides a rigorous 10-month college preparatory curriculum and our students are invested in learning and experiencing what it takes to be admitted to and graduate from a four-year college or university.

The faculty consists of 22 teachers, two school counselors, two college counselors, two alumni directors, and three resource teachers. 66% of the teachers hold Master’s degrees. The student-to-faculty ratio is 15:1. In addition, there are 78 full and part-time staff members and Corporate Work Study program drivers.

We strive to give each student both the challenge and the support to succeed in pursuit of their education and work to integrate the lessons they learn on their Corporate Work Study Program jobs and in the classroom. About 25% of CRSM students participate in College Bound Opportunities and/or the Waukegan to College program. These programs prepare high potential, low-income students to succeed in college through academic support, mentorship and college scholarship awards.

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Expanding Horizons, Inspiring Excellence, Transforming Communities
  • Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
  • “Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
  • The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶 CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
  • Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
  • We're proud to partner with @northernilfoodbank to host a Holiday Meal Box Distribution at Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (or while supplies last) All families are welcome — no questions asked, no documentation required. If you or someone you know is unable to attend or prefers to remain anonymous, a trusted friend or family member can pick up food on your behalf. Each vehicle may pick up meals for up to 4 families. We're here for our community. See you there! ------------------------- ¡Nos enorgullece colaborar con Northern Illinois Food Bank para ofrecer una Distribución de Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas en Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (o hasta agotar existencias) Todas las familias son bienvenidas — sin preguntas, sin documentación requerida. Si usted o alguien que conoce no puede asistir o prefiere mantener el anonimato, un amigo o familiar de confianza puede recoger la comida por usted. Cada vehículo puede recoger comida para hasta 4 familias. Estamos aquí para nuestra comunidad. ¡Los esperamos!
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Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
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Today’s Lunch & Learn reminded us what leadership rooted in service truly looks like Today’s Career Focus: Nonprofit Leadership, featuring two powerhouse leaders shaping our community: • Venoncia Bate-Ambrus, Executive Director, Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County • Mayra Mendez, Executive Director of Clean Power Lake County, CRSM ’13 Thank you for empowering our students with your wisdom!
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“Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
“Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
“Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
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“Learn, pray, advocate.” This weekend, five of our upperclassmen joined the Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in DC, a tradition 28 years strong, rooted in honoring the Jesuits and their companions martyred in El Salvador Hosted by @ignatiansolidarity , the Teach-In brings together thousands to explore the profound connection between faith and justice Thank you to Mr. Taus for guiding our students through this transformative experience #weareCRSM #IFTJ #FaithInAction
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The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶 CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
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The third annual boat build is complete! 🛶 CRSM students, in collaboration with the @urbanwildernessprogram, @lfccl, and @lfopenlands, built this beautiful canoe from start to finish. Another amazing year of teamwork, craftsmanship, and learning by doing!
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Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
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Yesterday was a wonderful day of community at Cristo Rey St. Martin! While we welcomed 110 prospective families to our Fall Open House, staff and student volunteers also helped @northernilfoodbank distribute holiday meals outside in our parking lot Both events shared a common purpose: opening our doors and giving back. We’re grateful to every staff member, volunteer, and partner who helped make the day such a success!
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We're proud to partner with @northernilfoodbank to host a Holiday Meal Box Distribution at Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (or while supplies last) All families are welcome — no questions asked, no documentation required. If you or someone you know is unable to attend or prefers to remain anonymous, a trusted friend or family member can pick up food on your behalf. Each vehicle may pick up meals for up to 4 families. We're here for our community. See you there! ------------------------- ¡Nos enorgullece colaborar con Northern Illinois Food Bank para ofrecer una Distribución de Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas en Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (o hasta agotar existencias) Todas las familias son bienvenidas — sin preguntas, sin documentación requerida. Si usted o alguien que conoce no puede asistir o prefiere mantener el anonimato, un amigo o familiar de confianza puede recoger la comida por usted. Cada vehículo puede recoger comida para hasta 4 familias. Estamos aquí para nuestra comunidad. ¡Los esperamos!
We're proud to partner with @northernilfoodbank to host a Holiday Meal Box Distribution at Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (or while supplies last) All families are welcome — no questions asked, no documentation required. If you or someone you know is unable to attend or prefers to remain anonymous, a trusted friend or family member can pick up food on your behalf. Each vehicle may pick up meals for up to 4 families. We're here for our community. See you there! ------------------------- ¡Nos enorgullece colaborar con Northern Illinois Food Bank para ofrecer una Distribución de Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas en Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (o hasta agotar existencias) Todas las familias son bienvenidas — sin preguntas, sin documentación requerida. Si usted o alguien que conoce no puede asistir o prefiere mantener el anonimato, un amigo o familiar de confianza puede recoger la comida por usted. Cada vehículo puede recoger comida para hasta 4 familias. Estamos aquí para nuestra comunidad. ¡Los esperamos!
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We're proud to partner with @northernilfoodbank to host a Holiday Meal Box Distribution at Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (or while supplies last) All families are welcome — no questions asked, no documentation required. If you or someone you know is unable to attend or prefers to remain anonymous, a trusted friend or family member can pick up food on your behalf. Each vehicle may pick up meals for up to 4 families. We're here for our community. See you there! ------------------------- ¡Nos enorgullece colaborar con Northern Illinois Food Bank para ofrecer una Distribución de Cajas de Comida para las Fiestas en Cristo Rey St. Martin! 📍 3106 Belvidere Rd., Waukegan, IL 📅 Jueves, 6 de noviembre de 2025 ⏰ 4–6 PM (o hasta agotar existencias) Todas las familias son bienvenidas — sin preguntas, sin documentación requerida. Si usted o alguien que conoce no puede asistir o prefiere mantener el anonimato, un amigo o familiar de confianza puede recoger la comida por usted. Cada vehículo puede recoger comida para hasta 4 familias. Estamos aquí para nuestra comunidad. ¡Los esperamos!
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Academic Staff

Marlene Eby

Assistant Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9702 ext. 102
marleneeby@cristoreystmartin.org

Pierre Edmonds

Dean of Students
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9720 ext. 203
pierreedmonds@cristoreystmartin.org

Mike Odiotti

Principal
Academics
Phone: 224-219-9703 ext. 103
michaelodiotti@cristoreystmartin.org

Academic News

Alumni Spotlight: Celebrating the Williams Sisters

Alumni Spotlight: Celebrating the Williams Sisters

Nov 7, 2025

Below is an email sent by CRSM Principal, Dr. Michael Odiotti, to the students and staff on November 5, 2025: Dear CRSM community: We don't have an assembly this week so thought I would share a celebrating success story via email. I don't know how many of you got a...

Volunteer Spotlight: Moira Caserio’s Legacy of Care and Connection

Volunteer Spotlight: Moira Caserio’s Legacy of Care and Connection

Oct 16, 2025

For four years, Moira Caserio has been a familiar face at Cristo Rey St. Martin, first as a volunteer and now, briefly, as a college counselor, stepping in while Sharon Holdvogt, one of two CRSM college counselors, was on maternity leave. Her last official day is...

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