May 21, 2026

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Congrats Knights on a Great Season!

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

→ May 22 | All School Mass + Volunteer Recognition @ 8:15am

→ May 25 | NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day

→ May 27 | Talent Show Rehearsal @ 2pm | Field Day Lunch Order Due

→ May 28 | 8th Grade Retreat, All School Mass @ 8:15am / Passing of the Flag / Talent Show at 1pm

→ June 11 | Schoolbelles Uniform Fitting - 10am to 1pm



***Reminder for Next School Year: All girls will be required to wear navy Mary Jane shoes as part of the updated dress code.

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

Our big news of the week is that we received recognition as a Cardinal Newman Recommended School. There are only a few schools in the state of Illinois that have this distinction, and we are the first in the Archdiocese of Chicago! I want to thank the faculty and staff for their hard work and commitment to Catholic education, which contributed to our receiving this recognition. Read below to learn more about what this means for Everest or click here.

Thank you to all who attended our Spring Showcase last night. It was a wonderful way for us to highlight the accomplishments of our students! Thank you to Mr. Landowski and Miss Reznicek for your commitment to nurturing the talents of our students and fostering a love for the arts.

Click here for the Spring Showcase album

Tomorrow at our All-School Mass, we will be recognizing our amazing volunteers! Next week, we will be featuring more student talent at the annual Talent Show hosted by our 8th grade class. We hope that you can join us next Friday, May 29 at 1:00pm for the event that will be sure to entertain!

As we quickly approach the end of the school year, we look back with immense gratitude for all the ways our community has grown, laughed, and learned together. We are so excited to celebrate these final weeks with you and finish the year strong! 

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Principal Pics

Thank you to Grace and Francesca for being awesome principals for the day! And here are some of my favorite shots from last night’s Spring Showcase.

Our second graders are celebrating a very special milestone in faith with their beautiful First Holy Communion Recognition shirts! ✨

The front of each shirt features a meaningful Eucharistic design, while the back proudly displays the names of every student in the class of Ms. Stephanie DeRoche. Current second grader Giuliana Gubala is pictured modeling the shirt with pride!

What a wonderful keepsake to remember such a meaningful moment in their faith journey. 💚🙏

🎉 We are thrilled to share that Everest Academy has officially been recognized as a Newman Guide Recommended School! ✨📚✝️


This prestigious recognition highlights Everest Academy’s commitment to academic excellence and authentic Catholic formation. We are honored to join a distinguished network of faithful Catholic schools across the nation dedicated to forming both the minds and hearts of students. 💚


This achievement is a reflection of our incredible parents, students, faculty, staff, and community who help make Everest such a special place each day. We are grateful for this affirmation that our Catholic faith continues to guide all that we do as we strive to help students grow in wisdom, virtue, and holiness. 🙏⚔️ 

🌼 Congratulations to our 1st Grade Daisy Girl Scout Troop 76179 on earning the God Is Love Medal and the 2nd Year My Promise, My Faith Pin! 🌼

These special awards recognize the girls’ growing faith, understanding of God’s love, and commitment to living out the values of the Girl Scout Promise and Law. Through the Archdiocesan Office of Lifelong Formation Youth Medal Program, the scouts learned that God created, cares for, and loves each of us, while also discovering ways to share that love with others in their daily lives.

A special thank you to Fr. Andrew for blessing and presenting the awards following the girls’ Class Mass on May 6, and to Miss Michniak for allowing her class to take part in this meaningful celebration.

Award recipients include Helena Bleka, Nora Coffey, Leah Lamas, Evelyn Lukaszcyk, Jacquelin Saleh, and Logan Skowronski.

Thank you as well to Faith Moderators Monique Skowronski and Betty Slad for guiding the girls throughout this journey of faith and friendship! ✝️💚

Hit the Ice This Spring at Arctic Ice Arena ❄️

Looking for a fun and active way to keep your child engaged this spring? ❄️🏒 Arctic Ice Arena offers a variety of hockey and skating programs for all ages and skill levels—from beginner “Learn to Skate” classes to competitive hockey teams. Whether your child is stepping onto the ice for the first time or ready to grow their skills, there’s something for everyone just around the corner!

Have questions or ready to get started? 

Reach out directly: 
Hockey Director, Ryan Holke – Vikingsnwhlhd@gmail.com Skating Director, Charice Herschbach – cherschbach13@yahoo.com

👉 Be sure to check out the full PDF for program details, schedules, and contact information!

Family Referral Program

Upcoming Events

Summer Camps!

Reach out to Diana Pina to register!

Contact: dpina@everestlemont.com

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!

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.

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.