Sharing smiles. Spreading love. ❤️ Our Everest students visited Franciscan Village to celebrate Valentine’s Day with songs, joy, and time spent with the residents. | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
→ February 12 | 7th Grade Boys Basketball @ St. Cletus, 6pm
→ February 13 | NO SCHOOL – courtesy of Principals for the Day: Grace & Francesca Abbinanti | 6th Grade Boys Basketball @ St. James, 7:30pm
→ February 14–16 | ECYD Sports Tournament
→ February 16 | NO SCHOOL – Presidents Day
→ February 18 | Ash Wednesday All School Mass @ 12:45pm
→ February 19 | Dr. Paliakas Workshop: Intermittent Fasting @ 8:00am | 3rd Grade Mass @ 8:20am | Middle School Field Trip – Chicago Wolves
→ February 20 | No All School Mass | 4th & 5th Grade Mass and Retreat @ 8:15am | Stations of the Cross @ 2:30pm | 5/6 Home Basketball Game @ 5pm | 7th Home Basketball Game @ 6pm
→ February 21 | 7th Basketball Game @ 12pm, St. Joan of Arc | 5/6 Basketball Game @ 1pm, Noonan Academy
| Message from Executive Director, Mary Tellefsen | In Case You Missed It: A Special Message + Lenten Annual Appeal | Yesterday, we shared a special message reflecting on a year filled with faith, growth, and community at Everest Academy. The video highlights many of the beautiful moments that have shaped our school year and introduces our Lenten Annual Appeal, “Orange You Committed.” | While the appeal officially begins on Ash Wednesday, the giving link is already available on our website for any families who feel called to participate early. | Thank you for your continued partnership, generosity, and trust. Your support helps ensure that Everest remains a place where children are known, challenged, loved, and formed in both mind and heart. | Be sure to watch the video and learn more about how you can support this year’s appeal. | | Message from Principal Hamilton | | Last Friday’s Spelling Bee contest was an exciting day of skill and perseverance, with some competitions lasting 18 and 22 rounds, first-graders competing with 4th-grade-level words, and second and third-graders competing with 5th-grade-level words! | I am so proud of how well our students competed with confidence, poise, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to Elisabeth Greeson, who was our school champion and will go on to compete in the Cook County Spelling Bee next month. Thank you to Mrs. Fewkes for organizing the contest, and to the other two judges, Mrs. Behme and Mrs. Mikottis. | Friday night, I witnessed two thrilling basketball games. Congratulations to our 5th/6th boys’ team for remaining undefeated at home! Though our 7th-grade boys’ team lost, they fought hard and played with determination and heart. Join us for our last home game next Friday, February 20th. Come out to support our Knights! | This past week, our kindergarten, first- and second-grade students went as missionaries to serve our elderly neighbors at Franciscan Village. With their smiles and sweet voices, they brought joy to their special senior friends along with gift bags, valentines, songs, and a Towers of Love STEM activity. During their visit, students practiced the art of conversation, learning how to listen and engage thoughtfully with their elderly friends. Class apostolates such as this show us that even the youngest among us can serve and make a meaningful difference in our community. | Next week, we begin the season of Lent with Ash Wednesday on February 17. Our weekly all school Mass will be at 12:45pm. Ashes will be distributed. (Fr. Andrew is still collecting palms to burn and make ashes.) Because our school Mass will be on Wednesday, there will be no school Mass next Friday. Instead, we will pray the Stations of the Cross in the gym at 8:15am. All are welcome to join us. | I pray you and your families enjoy the long weekend! And we observe Presidents’ Day next Monday, let us not forget to take a moment to pray for our president and country. Let us thank God for the leadership of those who have guided our nation in the past and pray for wisdom and courage for our current leaders. May God bless America! | |
Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings,
Candy Hamilton
Principal
| | Between the Spelling Bee, 100th Day celebrations and Valentine’s parties, it was another joyful week at Everest! | | Support Our Everest Knights! 🏀 | | Crouching Tigers Registration is LIVE! 🐯 | We’re excited to offer Crouching Tigers Karate right here at Everest! This engaging martial arts program helps students build confidence, focus, discipline, and respect—all while having fun and staying active. |
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Day: Wednesdays
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Time: 2:15–2:45 PM
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Ages: 3–6 years
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Instructor: Sensei Quinn
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Tuition: $283 per unit or 4 payments of $75 (14 classes)
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Note: No class on 4/8
| Click HERE or the gold button below to register. | |
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
Grades: Pre-K - Kindergarten
Mondays, Feb 23 - March 30 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
Instructor: Diana Piña
Contact: dpina@everestlemont.com
Tuesdays, Starting January 13 | 3:30pm-4:00pm
Soccer (Interest Form)* Please fill out ASAP!
Grades: 5th-8th
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, 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
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Knights Fun Run Coming Soon | 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! | | Congratulations to Bishop Hicks on his new role as Archbishop of New York! We are so blessed to have welcomed Bishop Hicks to celebrate Mass at Everest Academy this past December! It is truly incredible to reflect that he was just here with our students and families — and now he has been named the Archbishop of New York. What a special moment in our school’s history! | | 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
| | Couples are invited to a beautiful day of prayer, reflection, and celebration centered on the gift of marriage. This special event includes a welcoming talk, Mass with the renewal of vows, and a festive lunch reception. Whether you are newly married or celebrating many years together, this is a meaningful opportunity to pause, give thanks, and renew your commitment in the presence of the Church and community. | | → For the Most Reverend Ronald Hicks, recently installed as the new Archbishop of New York, that he may be filled with the Holy Spirit to lead his flock with compassion and integrity | → On Presidents' Day, we honor past leaders who have shaped our nation, and we pray for wisdom and strength for those currently in office. May God grant them wisdom, integrity, and compassion as they work to uphold justice and unity in our country. | → 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. | | | | |
