Glow Run excitement continues to build at Everest as Kindergarten celebrates a big win, and we are now just $5,000 away from reaching our goal! If the goal is reached, students will earn an all school field trip to Arctic Ice Arena. | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
→ March 13 | Fun Run / Glow Run | All School Mass @ 8:15am
→ March 14 | Regional Science Fair
→ March 17 | St. Patrick's Day
→ March 18 | 4th Grade Mass @ 11:50am | Stations of the Cross @ 1:30pm
→ March 19 | St. Joseph's Day | 3rd Grade Mass @ 8:20am
→ March 20 | Day for Dads | Doors Open @ 12:50pm | Mass @ 1:15pm
| In Case You Missed It: Lenten Annual Appeal Now Underway | On Ash Wednesday we officially launched our Lenten Annual Appeal, Orange You Committed? 🍊 | Thank you to the many families who have already participated. Because of your generosity, our orange trees are already beginning to grow. Seeing those first oranges appear is a beautiful reminder of what happens when our community comes together in faith and unity. | As we continue our Lenten journey, we invite every Everest family to prayerfully consider participating. Our goal is 100% family participation — not equal gifts, but equal heart. Every gift, no matter the size, is a meaningful sign of unity and support for our mission. | You can follow class participation progress by viewing the tracker — click here or use the gold button below to see how your grade is doing and help move your class forward. | As an added incentive, each homeroom that reaches 100% participation will receive a special Ice Cream Sundae Bar celebration. 🍨 | And don’t forget — every family who participates is entered into a raffle to win a vacation to Margaritaville Orlando. 🌴 | Thank you for your continued partnership, generosity, and commitment to Everest Academy. Together, we are growing something beautiful. | | Messsage from Principal Hamilton | | I'm proud to share three special achievements from this past week! | First, congratulations to our 8th graders who received the sacrament of Confirmation this past Saturday! This is the first time that our students were able to receive the sacrament together as a class, making it an especially meaningful celebration. Thank you to Fr Greg Podwysocki, pastor of Our Mother of Good Counsel, for making this possible. I am also deeply grateful to Mr. Purpura for guiding our students in their sacramental preparation. | Surrounded by family and sponsors, our students were confirmed by Bishop Witold Mroziewski. Strengthened by the gifts of the Holy Spirit, they were sent forth to live their faith with courage and joy. Please join me in continuing to pray that the Spirit will guide them as they grow as apostles of Christ. | Yesterday marked an important milestone for our school community with the induction of the first 10 members of our inaugural chapter of the National Junior Honor Society! The National Junior Honor Society recognizes students who strive not only for academic excellence, but also for lives marked by service, leadership, character, and citizenship. I would like to express my sincere thanks to Mr. Purpura, our NJHS advisor, and the members of the faculty council - Mrs. Wodka, Mrs. Kmetty, Mrs. Abramic, Mrs. Walsh, and Ms. Reznicek - who worked diligently to establish this chapter and thoughtfully review applications for this first class. | Another exciting “first” this week is the launch of our newly formed Everest Co-Ed Soccer team. Special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Fontana for spearheading this initiative! The team will compete in the South West Catholic Soccer Association. | Lastly, a huge thank you to all of the students and families who have been working so hard to raise funds for tuition assistance by getting sponsors and pledges for tomorrow’s Fun Run! From decorating doors to sharing fundraising links, this has been a true community effort. We are so close to reaching our $30,000 goal - let’s do this and finish strong! | Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings, | | We were proud to induct the inaugural class of Everest Academy’s National Junior Honor Society this week. These students were recognized for their commitment to scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. Congratulations to our new members as they continue to lead by example in our school community! | | 🚗 Parking Spot Auction – St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀 | Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 17 at 8:15am and get ready to bid for one of our exclusive parking spots! | This fun St. Patrick’s Day tradition gives families the chance to secure a prime parking space while supporting our school community. Spots are limited, so don’t miss your chance to claim a little “pot of gold” convenience all year long! | More details will be shared soon – happy bidding! 🍀 | |
Crouching Tigers Karate
Ages: 3-6
Day: Wednesdays (14 classes)
Note: No Class on 4/8
Tuition: $283 per unit or 4 payments of $75
Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten
Mondays, Feb 23 - March 30 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Diana Piña
Contact: dpina@everestlemont.com
Tuesdays, Starting January 13 | 3:30pm-4:00pm
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
♟️ Chess Club (New Session!)
Grades K–8
Tuesdays, March 10 – May 26, 2026 (11 classes)
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
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Thanks to the incredible generosity of our Everest Academy families and supporters, we are just $5,000 away from reaching our $30,000 Fun Run goal! | If you have not had a chance to give yet, there is still time to help us cross the finish line - click the gold button below or visit the link from your teacher. | Together we can reach our goal and celebrate with an all school field trip to Arctic Ice Rink! | Thank You to Our Fun Run Sign Sponsors! 🏃♂️🍀 | A special thank you to Fox’s Orland Park and Running for Kicks for sponsoring our digital sign for our upcoming Everest Academy Fun Run! Their support helps make this exciting event possible for our students and community. | Businesses and families are invited to sponsor a sign to show their support while promoting their business during one of Everest’s most energetic events of the year. | Interested in sponsoring a sign or supporting the Fun Run? | Please contact Sue Zabilka at 630 817 1507 or szabilka@everestlemont.com for more information. | Thank you for supporting Everest Academy! 💚 | SEEKING CLASSIC CARS FOR NEW SUMMER EVENT! | As we prepare for this summer’s Cruise & Tunes Music Mondays, we are looking for classic car owners who would like to showcase their vehicles at our June 8, July 13, and August 10 events. | If you or someone you know has a classic car and would be interested in participating, we would love to connect. Please email info@everestlemont.com for more information. | Help us make these summer nights even more memorable! | | The Assisi Scholarship | Now Accepting Applications! | | The School Sisters of St. Francis of Christ the King at Mount Assisi Convent in Lemont are offering $2,500 scholarships to young women who currently attend or plan to attend a Catholic high school and whose mothers and or grandmothers attended Mount Assisi Academy. | Applicants should demonstrate a desire to continue their Catholic education, strong academic and extracurricular involvement, perseverance in their studies, and the ability to articulate how the scholarship would benefit them and their families. Parental support and a commitment to maintaining communication with the community throughout the scholarship period are also required. | To request an application packet, please contact Carrie Peters at carriepeters2@sbcglobal.net. For questions about the application process, email lemontfranciscans1909@gmail.com. | Application deadline: March 16, 2026 at midnight. | | 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
| | → For the grace this Lent to draw closer to God through faithful prayer, joyful sacrifice, and selfless service. | → 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. | | | | |
