🚒 Thank you to the Lemont Fire Department for visiting Everest and teaching our students about fire safety! ❤️ | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
-> October 24 | All School Mass, 8:15am
-> October 25 | 8th Grade Girls Volleyball Game, 12:15pm @ Joliet Catholic
-> October 29 | 1st Grade Mass, 11:50am | SPIRIT WEAR DAY
-> October 30 | Kindergarten Class Mass, 8:20am
-> October 31 | All Saints' Celebration & All School Mass
-> November 7 | High Schools Visit | 1:30pm-3:00pm (Required for all 6-8th Graders)
-> November 12 | Boys 5th-7th Basketball Parent Meeting | 6:00pm
-> November 15 | Annual Benefit Gala
| | Message from Principal Hamilton | What a blessing it was to celebrate our grandparents last Friday at Grandparents Day. As our school theme from Psalm 126:3 reminds us: “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.” That joy was beautifully alive as we gave thanks for our grandparents, whose faith, love, and example have helped to make so many “great things” possible. | Pilgrim Queen of the Family - At this week’s All-School Mass, we will again send home the Pilgrim Queen of the Family with one student from each class. This traveling shrine of Our Lady invites families to welcome Mary into their homes for a week of prayer. Families are encouraged to pray the Rosary together, offering intentions for our school, the Church, vocations, and those in need. Through this simple yet powerful devotion, we hope to strengthen our life of faith and bring the grace of Mary’s presence into our daily lives. Thank you for helping us say “yes” to Our Lady’s invitation to pray together as a school family. | All Souls Remembrance - On November 7, we will celebrate a Mass of Remembrance & Thanksgiving for deceased members of the school community who helped build our school. At this time, we will also remember those who have died in the past year. If you would like your loved one to be remembered during the Mass, please send their name to info@everestlemont.com. | Veteran’s Tribute - On November 14, we will honor our veterans at our All-School Mass with a special blessing. Please invite any veterans among your family and friends. Also, we would like to recognize family and friends of our Everest community who have served in the armed forces. Please send a picture, military branch, and relation to info@everestlemont.com (e.g., John Doe, Army, uncle of Mary Doe, 4th Grade). | Go, Lady Knights! Congratulations to our 7th/8th-grade volleyball team on last weekend’s victories! Come cheer them on this Saturday, October 25 at 12:15 p.m. at Joliet Catholic High School. Queen of Victory, pray for us! | Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings, | | May God bless our grandparents - for their prayers, for their faith, and for the love that continues to bless our students and our school. | | 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! | | 📣 Call for Wine Donations! 🍷 | | Dear Parents, we are seeking donations for bottles of wine for the Gala. Please drop off at the front office. Thank you! | | 🍸 Step Into the Roaring Twenties! ✨ | The Everest Academy Gala will take place on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Crystal Grand in Lemont. This year’s theme is The Great Gatsby! The 1920s were full of flair—women wore flapper dresses or knee-length tubular daywear, while men donned knickerbockers with sweater vests or bold zoot suits. Get creative and have fun dressing the part for this glamorous evening. | | 🎟️ Purchase Your Gala Tickets & Sponsorships | | Registration Open: Boys 5th-7th Basketball | | All students must have a current sports physical in order to practice/play in the games! | | → Many thanks to Mr. Thompson and Mr. Hacek for helping us with putting up and taking down the stage for Grandparents Day! | → Thank you to the Lemont Fire Department for coming out to speak to our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students about fire safety and providing a tour of their fire engine. | | Thank you to the Lemont Fire Department for visiting Everest and teaching our students all about fire safety! Students enjoyed learning from real firefighters, exploring the fire truck, and discovering how to stay safe in an emergency. We’re so grateful for our local heroes who help keep our community safe! | | enVision Math Links Available on App | | Dear, Parents please check the App Button for information regarding enVision Mathematics or CLICK HERE to be taken directly to the page. | | 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
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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 | | Save the Date for our PEARL OF PERSEVERANCE Annual Benefit Gala! | | 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. | | → For an increase in the virtue of boldness: May our students grow in the courage to act with confidence, to stand firm in their convictions, and to speak the truth with love even when it’s difficult. Holy Spirit, help guide them to trust in Your strength as they face challenges with faith and bravery. | → With St. Francis, let us give thanks and praise to God for the gift of His creation. May we learn from his life of living humility and poverty in following Christ. | | 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. | | | | |
