Plan a Visit
Thank you for your interest in the DeMatha Catholic High School. Prospective students and families benefit greatly by visiting DeMatha. Scroll down below to learn about our Stag-for-a-Day Program, Information Sessions, Open House, and other opportunities to see DeMatha for yourself.
Visit Opportunities
Welcome to DeMatha
Stag-for-a-Day Program
DeMatha's Stag-for-a-Day program offers 8th grade students the opportunity to engage in DeMatha’s vibrant culture and our rigorous curriculum. Stag-For-A-Day visit days begin September 22, 2026. Please contact our Stag-for-a-Day Coordinator, Mr. Rob Landini ’01, at 240-764-2109 or admissions@dematha.org if you have any questions.
What to Expect
Arrive by 8:00 a.m.
The Stag-for-a-Day reports to the Admissions Office in the St. John DeMatha Hall. Parents please follow the directions of the Admissions staff for drop off.
Please do not park in parking lots. Admissions Staff will be present outside for greeting.
Appropriate Attire is Required
- Attire Should Include: Dress Shirt, Tie, Dress Pants
- Attire Should Not Include: Jeans, Shorts Sneakers
Visit ends at 2:00 p.m.
Parents park in any available spot in the front two lots on Madison Street. Enter the main lobby (second floor) of the LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney Convocation Center. Admission staff will be available to escort you from the lobby to Kilby Alumni Lounge to join your son for the end of his visit.
Open House for Prospective Families
Sunday, November 1, 2026
11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Click here to register for Open House. Registration is encouraged, not required.
Parents and prospective students are invited to join us on Sunday to tour the campus and learn about DeMatha – academics, arts, music, athletics, service, co-curricular activities and plans for the future.
Meet our outstanding faculty and talk to current students about classes and activities at DeMatha. Your high school experience should provide you with both information and formation. DeMatha strives to develop young men as Faith-Filled Gentlemen and Scholars, to allow each student to reach his potential.
As you choose a high school that will best prepare for you for college, keep in mind the unique features that make DeMatha Catholic High School one of the finest high schools for young men in the area.
Schedule
- 10:30 a.m. Welcoming Concerts – Convocation Center
- 11:00 a.m. General Information Session – Convocation Center
- 11:30 a.m. Tour Facilities Meet Faculty View Student Activities Meet Members of Parent Organization
- 1:30 p.m. End of Open House
Information Sessions
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Thursday, September 24 at 7:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Information Sessions provide a more intimate informational experience. We will be holding two in the fall (Sep. 24 and Oct. 6). The Admissions Staff gathers with families to share information about DeMatha and the high school admissions process.
Join us to learn more about DeMatha's nationally acclaimed programs, curriculum, and community. Representatives of DeMatha's faculty will provide an overview of what makes DeMatha so special and to answer your questions.
We look forward to seeing you at 7:00 p.m. on either September 24, 2026 or October 6, 2026 in the Antler Room in the Main Building. Space is limited.
Campus Tours
Tours are available during the summer months. Please follow this link to sign up for a tour. Contact the Admissions Office with questions: admissions@dematha.org.
The tour will include:
- St. John DeMatha Hall
- The Main School Building, which includes the
- Daniel J. McMahon ’76 Library
- Counseling Center
- Hanley Science Wing
- Brendan McCarthy ’64 Music Center
- LT (SEAL) Brendan Looney ’99 Convocation Center.
Self-Guided Tour Stops
Self-Guided Tour Map/Path
Directions to DeMatha