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Why a House System

At Marquette Academy, we believe everyone deserves a place to belong. Our House System brings students, teachers and staff together across grade levels, creating friendships, building connections and strengthening our Crusader community. It's about more than just being on a team—it's about supporting one another, growing together and making Marquette feel like home.

Building Friendships & Connections

Get to know students and teachers beyond your own classroom and grade level. The House System creates opportunities to meet new people, build friendships and form connections that last.

A Place to Belong

Everyone has a House to call their own! Being part of a team helps students feel connected, included and supported throughout their time at Marquette.

Crusader Pride & Friendly Competition

From House games and challenges to special events and competitions, there's plenty of fun along the way. Cheer on your House, earn points and show your Crusader spirit!

Growing in Faith

Through shared experiences, service and faith-based activities, students have more opportunities to grow in their faith and support one another.

Building Tomorrow's Leaders

The House System gives students opportunities to step up, take responsibility, work as a team and develop leadership skills.

 

HOUSES AT MARQUETTE

Vincentian House

The Vincentian priests were the order that first ministered in the area at St. Columba and St. Patrick and elsewhere in the Illinois Valley.
 

Marian House

This ties in with the grotto, the statue of Mary in our commons area, and her general patronage of our school.

Xavier House 

A nod to the original name, St. Francis Xavier was a predecessor of Fr. Jacques Marquette in the Jesuit order, as well as being a great missionary priest.

Mercy House

So named for the Sisters of Mercy that ran St. Xavier's Academy.