Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School 'Back The Blue Day'

ORLAND HILLS, IL – Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School (CJB) Student Council held a "Back the Blue Day" in support of local law enforcement officers. CJB students, faculty, and staff raised money for Chicago Police Officer Carlos Yanez, who was critically injured in a traffic stop that killed his partner Ella French.

Students were asked to dress in blue and donate at least $1.00. Instead, many donated much more for Officer Yanez, as the students raised an incredible $1,656.00! CJB Student Council members also treated the Orland Hills Police Department to breakfast to thank them for all that they do for the community. The money the students donated will go directly to the Yanez family.

"It was so great to see the CJB community come together to support Officer Yanez and the Orland Hills Police Department," CJB principal Kelly Bourrell said. "We will continue to pray for Officer Yanez and all of our police officers."

Cardinal Joseph Bernardin Catholic School, twice-recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence (2008 and 2018) is committed to providing a top-rated academic experience as well as a safe learning environment centered in faith.

CJB is a regional school sponsored by four parishes (St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - Orland Hills, St. Francis of Assisi - Orland Park, St. Stephen Deacon and Martyr - Tinley Park, and St. Julie Billiart - Tinley Park.) CJB welcomes students in 3-year-old PreK through 8th grade with a focus on developing each student’s spiritual, intellectual, emotional, creative, physical, and social needs.

For more information, or to sign up for a private tour, visit cjbschool.org or contact Cindy Devlin at 708-403-6525 x. 127.