January 29, 2026

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Catholic Schools Week: Where Community Inspires Future Dreams 🌟

Quick Reminders!

UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*

-> January 30 | Celebrate Your Students | All School Mass @ 8:15am

-> January 31 | 1pm, 5th/6th Basketball Game @ St. Pius

-> February 2 | Boys Home Basketball Games @ 4:30pm

-> February 3 | Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30pm

-> February 4 | 1st Grade Mass @ 11:50am

-> February 5 | 8th Grade Mass @ 8:20am

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

Message from Principal Hamilton

Dear Everest Parents,

Catholic Schools Week is a joyful time to thank God for the gift of our faith and the blessing of Catholic education. What a privilege and blessing it is to partner with you in forming the next generation of Christian leaders!

Thank you to all who have helped to make this week a special one for our students:

• Our faculty and staff for planning fun and meaningful daily activities

• Our families for providing treats for our Snack Around the World and helping students dress for each day's theme

• The Rusch and Stolarcyzk families for bringing coffee and bagels for our teacher appreciation breakfast, as well as those families for sharing special treats in the teacher lounge

• The Cook County Sheriff's Office for bringing their K9 dogs to our school assembly - our students were so excited to meet Penny, Darwin, Rizz, and Buddy!

Be sure to check out the photos below and click the button to view the full Catholic Schools Google photo album.

As we continue this special week, please continue to pray that Everest - that it may always be a place where your children come to know God, encounter His love, and grow in their desire to serve others with their unique gifts and talents.

Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,

Candy Hamilton

Principal

Principal Pics

From competing in science fair to celebrating our diversity to blessing our teachers to welcoming K-9 heroes - Catholic Schools Week has been full of faith, fun, community and unforgettable moments!

WinterFest 2026 ❄️

Thank you for coming out and making WinterFest such a joyful and memorable day for our community!

Bundle Up for Recess! 🥶🧤

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!

Crouching Tigers Interest Form

We are exploring the possibility of offering a Winter Session of Crouching Tigers Martial Arts at Everest Academy for students age 2-7 interested in building strength, focus, and coordination. The proposed schedule would be one day per week on Wednesdays from 2:30–3:30 p.m., after the regular school day ends.

Please fill out this short form to help us gauge interest.

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

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 all Catholic school, 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.