Thank you to our 3rd-8th grade students who visited St. James cemetery to pray for deceased loved ones during the Octave of All Souls last Thursday. | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
-> November 14 | All School Mass, 8:15am
-> November 15 | Annual Benefit Gala
-> November 17 | All School Mass with Fr. Michael, 8:15am
-> November 19 | 3rd Grade Mass, 8:20am + Spirit Day/Confirmation Parent Meeting 3:00pm + 3-5 Grade Field Trip
-> November 20 | 2nd Grade Mass, 8:20am + 3:30pm 2nd Grade First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion Parent Meeting
-> November 21 | PreK Thanksgiving + NO ALL SCHOOL MASS
-> December 5 | Bishop Hicks celebrating Mass, 9am
-> December 13 | Breakfast in Bethlehem, 10am
-> December 17 | Christmas Production, 6:30pm
-> December 18 | Late Arrival, 9:30am | 8:30am Before Care
-> December 19 | Early Dismissal, 1:30pm | No After Care
| | Message from Principal Hamilton | Happy Feast of St. Francis Xavier Cabrini! She is a great saint who exemplifies our virtue of the month, Love for Neighbor, through her dedication to serving and educating the poor, especially immigrants. | At last week’s assembly, one of the middle school teams performed skits to help everyone understand this virtue and invited their classmates to live it out by completing some challenges. Ask your child how they are putting this virtue into practice at home. | We also recognized our Knights of Virtue—students from each class chosen by their teachers for showing Fortitude in their work and behavior. Congratulations and thank you to these students for showing courage to do the right thing in the face of fear or difficulties! | Tomorrow at our All-School Mass, we will honor our veterans. Thank you to all who submitted photos of their loved ones. At yesterday’s assembly, the 7th-grade class demonstrated a flag-folding ceremony, explaining to all students the symbolic meaning behind each fold. Showing respect and gratitude for those who have made sacrifices for others is an important part of forming Christian leaders. | Our Student Government held an election and yesterday announced the results of the students' voting for the names of our new mascot. Come out for our first home game on December 8th to meet Sir Michael the Knight and his faithful companion Sparky the Dragon. | Our Gala is this Saturday. Please continue to pray for the success of our Gala that it may be a vital fundraiser and joyful celebration of our community. | Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings, | | Our students had an inspiring week connecting with seminarians from the Legionaries of Christ in Cheshire, Connecticut, as well as local Franciscan Sisters of Christ the King and a Consecrated Woman of Regnum Christi for National Vocation Awareness Week! Thank you to the Legionary brothers, Sisters Marjorie and Jimene, and Catherine Macora for sharing your love of Jesus with our students! | | As the weather gets cooler, please remember to send your child to school each day with a coat, hat, and gloves. Our students go outside for recess whenever possible, and we want everyone to stay warm and comfortable while enjoying fresh air and playtime! | | 🍸 Step Into the Roaring Twenties! ✨ | |
The Countdown Is On!
Just a few more days until our Everest Gala — this Saturday, November 15 at Crystal Grand Banquets!
Online bidding is officially open on the Everest app, so log in now and set your bids early — the evening will fly by quickly!
Event Highlights:
• Doors open at 6:00 PM
• The first 50 women to arrive will receive a beautiful champagne coupe glass
• The first 50 men to arrive will enjoy a bourbon tasting
• Games, raffles, and silent auction bidding run from 6:00–7:30 PM — so be sure to come early and join the fun!
And don’t miss this year’s incredible Live Auction lineup — featuring luxury getaways, unforgettable experiences, and one-of-a-kind prizes. Start planning your bids now and get ready for a night to remember!
| | Congratulations to 8th graders Grace A, Rafael A, and Henryk M on their 2nd place win at the Nazareth Academic Bowl! | | Registration Open: Boys 5th-7th Basketball | | All students must have a current sports physical in order to practice/play in the games! | | As Everest Academy celebrates 30 years, we invite you to be part of our future through the 30 for 30 Campaign. Each project represents a meaningful step forward — from enhancing our campus and enriching student experiences to strengthening the faith-based mission at the heart of our school. | Choose the project that inspires you most and make your gift today. Together, we can ensure Everest continues to thrive for the next 30 years and beyond. | |
Polish School
September 30, 2025 – June 4, 2026
Rate: $150/month
Instructor: Malgorzata Lesiak
🎨 Art Club
Grades 3–8
Mondays
Instructor: Megan Reznicek
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
♟️ Chess Club
Grades K–8
Tuesdays, Sept. 16 – Nov. 18 (10 sessions)
Instructor: Theo Poulos & Stephanie DeRoche
Theo Contact: 708-829-7777
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
⚽ Soccer (Soccer Stars of Will-Cook Counties)
Grades PK–K
Tuesdays
Instructor: Mohammed Abuzir
Contact: 708-586-7645 | willcook@soccerstars.com
Fun soccer skills and teamwork for our youngest athletes!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
🏆 Academic Bowl
Practices are Monday & Thursdays | 3:15-4:15pm
Instructor: Ashley Palmer
LAST practice and end of the season party for Academic Bowl will be on Thursday, November 20th.
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After-School Theatre Enrichment
Everest Academy presents Hits from Frozen!
- Grades K–8
- Wednesdays, Sept. 24 – Dec. 3, 2025 (no class on non-school days)
- 2:15 – 3:15 PM
- Final performance on Dec. 3
- Tuition & T-shirt: $275
- Registration opens Aug. 18 at 10 AM - Click Here or Gold Button Below
Spots are limited—register below!
| Dear Parents, please click here or the gold button below to access Medical Forms. These can be printed and dropped off at the Front Office or emailed to Chris Fewkes at cfewkes@everestlemont.com | |
Are you looking for some service hours or a way to help out this holiday season? Please consider volunteering at the preschool annual breakfast in Bethlehem production. We need at least six volunteers to help serve food and to help clean up afterward. Volunteers should arrive at 10:10 and stay until 12:30. | Contact Hannah Akroush for more details: hakroush@everestlemont.com | | 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. | | Scholastic Chess Tournament | November 21 at Noonan Academy | Calling all young chess enthusiasts! The Noonan Academy Chess Club invites students in grades K–8 to join a friendly, non-rated Scholastic Chess Tournament on Friday, November 21, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 p.m. (doors open at 5:00). Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams and top five individuals in each section, with medals for all participants. | Entry is $25 before November 20 and $30 after; $35 at the door. Registration includes a slice of pizza and a drink. Adult and sibling meals may be pre-ordered by November 19. | 📍 Noonan Academy Junior High Gym, 19101 Henry Drive, Mokena | 🍕 Register online at kingregistration.com → Select “Tournaments” and search for Noonan Academy. | | → For an increase in the virtue of forgiveness: May our students learn to let go of grudges, seek reconciliation, and offer mercy with generous hearts. Inspire them to reflect the compassion of Christ by choosing peace over resentment and understanding over anger. Holy Spirit, strengthen them to forgive as they have been forgiven, becoming signs of God’s healing love in the world. | → For the newly baptized, Flynn S and Max D: May God bless them abundantly as they begin their life in Christ, and may His grace guide and protect them always. | → For blessings on all our nation’s veterans, and for the protection of those who serve in our country’s military. | → For the faithful departed and especially for all those who have died in military service, that God will one day unite us again in the joys of our eternal home. | → For our benefactors and volunteers, especially those who have been preparing for our Annual Benefit Gala, may they receive an abundance of blessings for their kindness and generosity. May our Gala raise the funds needed for our school. | | 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. | | | | |
