Smiles all around at Family Fun Night 😊⛳ Our Everest families came together for an evening of golf, laughter, and quality time spent building friendships that go beyond the classroom. | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
→ February 27 | NO SCHOOL – Faculty Lenten Retreat
→ March 3 | Tornado Drill @ 10:00am | Parent Association Meeting @ 6:30pm
→ March 4 | Fun Run Kickoff – Be on the lookout for information coming home. Individual and class incentives for participation.
→ March 5 | Confirmation Retreat | Confirmation Practice @ 6:00pm
→ March 6 | All School Mass @ 8:15am | Stations of the Cross @ 2:30pm
→ March 7 | Confirmation @ 6:00pm
| Message from Executive Director, Mary Tellefsen | In Case You Missed It: Lenten Annual Appeal Now Underway | Last week, 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. | | Principal Pics from Mrs. Hamilton | | I am always moved by our students’ reverent participation in the Stations of the Cross during Lent. From singing the Stabat Mater to kneeling at the Tenth Station, they beautifully demonstrate their piety and love for Jesus. All are welcome to join us next Friday, March 6th at 2:30pm in the gym. | | 🚗 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! 🍀 | | Support Our Everest Knights! 🏀 | Neon Knights! It’s time to GLOW! Wear your brightest neon colors and help us light up the stands as we cheer on our team. The brighter the better! | Game is at ST. DENNIS in LOCKPORT! | |
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
Co-Ed Spring Soccer
Grades: 5-8th
Season Begins: Week of April 15
Regular Season Ends: May 22
Playoffs Begin: May 23
Tuition/Fee: $125 per student
Contact: Sherry Fontana | sfontana@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
🎨 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, 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
| Alumni Spotlight: Diego Acuna (Class of '16) | We loved welcoming back Diego Acuna, Class of 2016, who stopped by on Friday because he “just misses Everest!” Moments like these remind us that once a Knight, always a Knight. | Diego is currently working for State Farm and is diligently working toward becoming a CPA. He also has some exciting personal news — he plans to get married in the near future! | We are so proud of all you are accomplishing, Diego. Thank you for coming back to visit your Everest family! 💫 | |
We are looking for PLASTIC EGGS for this event! If you have any extra plastic eggs that you can donate for our Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt, please bring to front office.
Thank you in advance! | 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 Rezoning Meeting – March 4 | | The Village of Lemont Planning & Zoning Commission will review a rezoning proposal that may directly impact nearby residential neighborhoods, including the Estates of Montefiori and surrounding communities. The meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 4 at 6:30 PM at Village Hall, 418 Main Street. | Rezoning decisions can affect property values, traffic patterns, neighborhood character, and local infrastructure. Residents are encouraged to stay informed and attend the public hearing to learn more and share their input. | For additional details, please review the community notice here: | | 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
| | → In thanksgiving for the safe return of our own Sylvia Greska from her trip to Mexico | | → 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. | | | | |
