February 5, 2026

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Big ideas. Little engineers. 🍝🏗️ Our 1st & 2nd graders put their creativity and problem solving skills to work building spaghetti towers in STEM class. Click Here to Watch Reel

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> February 6 | All School Mass @ 8:15am | Spelling Bees/Boys Basketball Home Games @ 4:30pm

-> February 11 | 7th Grade Mass @ 10:05am | Kindergarten visits Franciscan Village

-> February 12 | Parent Teacher Conferences (Middle School students come in uniform and attend with parent) | 7th Grade Boys Basketball Game @ St. Cletus, 6pm

-> February 13 | NO SCHOOL - courtesy of Principals for the Day: Grace & Francesca Abbinanti | 6th Grade Boys Basketball @ St. James, 7:30pm

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

Between last week’s Science Fair and this week’s Spelling Bee, there is so much to celebrate! Thank you again to all of the parents who volunteered to help with the Open House, Science Fair judging, Teacher Appreciation, and Student Appreciation! Your generosity truly made these events special. Be sure to check out my Principal Pics for more highlights from last week’s festivities.

I would also like to remind you that Parent-Teacher Conferences are next week. These meetings are an important opportunity for you to connect with your child’s teachers and discuss their progress. Middle schoolers are expected to attend with their parents in school uniform. Our teachers have made a special effort to prepare for these conferences. I encourage you to take advantage of this time to partner in supporting your child’s success.

Now, to the celebrations!

Congratulations to our Science Fair winners! A special thank you to Mrs. Kmetty and Mrs. Abramic for guiding our middle school students from idea to completion, and to Mrs. Tellefsen for helping to organize such a well-run event. Thank you to the volunteers and high school science honors students - including alumni - who served as judges.

Congratulations to these students who qualified to compete in the Regional Science Fair to be held at North Central College in March!

Congratulations to our January Knights of Virtue, students and teachers alike, who exemplified the virtue of HOPE by giving witness to trusting in God’s plan and encouraging others to hope in God.

Finally, Go Knights! Congratulations to our 5th/6th boys on this week’s victory! Come cheer on both boys’ teams this Friday at 5:00 and 6:00pm. Wear RED to show your LOVE for our Knights. Queen of Victory, pray for us!

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Principal Pics

Enjoy these pictures from the second half of Catholic Schools Week. Our annual Eucharistic procession continues to be a meaningful and much-loved tradition. Thank you to Fr. Andrew for making adoration so special! Thank you to the teachers and parents who worked together to make Student Appreciation Day unforgettable. Congratulations to the 7th graders for winning the hockey tournament, narrowly beating the 5th-grade class in a thrilling shoot-off! Congratulations to the 4th Grade class for being awarded the GOAT award for their outstanding school Spirit!

Support Our Everest Knights! 🏀

Crouching Tigers Registration is LIVE! 🐯

We’re excited to offer Crouching Tigers Karate right here at Everest! This engaging martial arts program helps students build confidence, focus, discipline, and respect—all while having fun and staying active.

Class Details:

• Day: Wednesdays
• Time: 2:15–2:45 PM
• Ages: 3–6 years
• Instructor: Sensei Quinn
• Tuition: $283 per unit or 4 payments of $75 (14 classes)
• Note: No class on 4/8

Click HERE or the gold button below to register.

Extracurriculars!

BAM Theater | Hits from Little Mermaid!

***First 10 families that register will be entered into a drawing for $100 off the registration fee***
Grades: K-8

Wednesdays, Feb 18, 2026 – April 29, 2026
Tuition & T-Shirt: $275

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Story Time & Tea Party

Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten

Mondays, Feb 23 - March 30 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Diana Piña

Contact: dpina@everestlemont.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Soccer
Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten

Tuesdays, Starting January 13 | 3:30pm-4:00pm

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Polish School

September 30, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Tues, Wed, Thurs | 7:00am-7:45am
Rate: $150/month

Instructor: Malgorzata Lesiak
Contact: margaretlesiak@yahoo.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

🎨 Art Club

Grades 3–8

Mondays

Instructor: Megan Reznicek
Contact: mreznicek@everestlemont.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

♟️ Chess Club (New Session!)

Grades K–8

Tuesdays, Dec. 2 – March 3, 2026 (12 sessions)
3:30pm-4:45pm

Instructor: Theo Poulos & Stephanie DeRoche

Theo Contact: tpsilopoulos@gmail.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

✍️ Creative Writing

Grades 6–8

Mondays | 3:30–4:30 PM

10 Sessions | $15 per session ($150 total)

Location: Room 17 (6th Grade Homeroom)

Instructor: Lynn Abramic

Contact: labramic@everestlemont.com

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Upcoming Events

LAST CALL TO RSVP!

Knights Fun Run Coming Soon

Community News

Sisters Tutoring Help

The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King are once again offering one-on-one tutoring for students in grades K–8 at Mt. Assisi Convent in Lemont. Experienced Sisters are available to assist with math, reading, writing, organization, and other skills to support students’ growth.

📍 Location: Mount Assisi Convent, 13900 Main St., Lemont 
📅 When: October 2025–May 2026 (school year) and mid-June–early August 2026 (summer sessions) 
💰 Cost: Free-will offering 
📞 Contact: Sr. Marjorie or Sr. Jimene at (630) 257-7495 to schedule sessions.

Bernadette the Musical

Produced by Kelsey Grammer

Prayer Intentions

→ For the newly elected General Director of the Legionaries of Christ, Fr. Carlos Gutiérrez López, LC - may God bless him and the congregation in this new stage of their mission to make the Kingdom of Christ present in today's world.

→ For all Catholic schools, especially Everest, that we may be places where we learn to listen to God’s call and follow Him with joy

→ In thanksgiving for our faculty and staff, may God give them the graces they need to help our students grow in God’s love

Everest Academy is an independent PK-8th grade Catholic school committed to providing the highest quality education while cultivating the whole human person: intellectually, humanly, spiritually, and apostolically. Our mission is to form Christian leaders who are eager to exercise their leadership with a spirit of joy and service in order to impact culture and transform society.