Excitement is building for Glow Run 2026 ✨🏃♂️ Classrooms across Everest are getting into the spirit with creative door displays and lots of school pride as this year’s Fun Run gets underway. | | |
UPCOMING EVENTS and DEADLINES*
→ March 6 | All School Mass @ 8:15am | Stations of the Cross @ 2:30pm
→ March 7 | Confirmation @ 6:00pm
→ March 8 | Daylight Savings Time | Don’t forget the weekend Fun Run Challenge
→ March 11 | 2nd Grade Retreat @ 8:20am | Spring Photos | Spring Sports Photos
→ March 12 | 5th Grade Mass @ 8:20am
→ March 13 | Fun Run / Glow Run | All School Mass @ 8:15am
→ March 14 | Regional Science Fair
| Message from Executive Director, Mary Tellefsen | In Case You Missed It: Lenten Annual Appeal Now Underway | On Ash Wednesday 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. | | Messsage from Principal Hamilton | | As we come to the end of another term, I would like to take a moment to remind you of our school's Missing Assignment Policy to ensure all students stay on track with their academic goals. | The general policy for missing assignments is as follows: | -
Point Deductions: For every day an assignment is missing due to an unexcused absence (or after the allotted time for an excused absence), points will be deducted as determined by the teacher. Typically, one letter grade is deducted for each day an assignment is late (e.g., 1 day late reduces a 100% to 90%). An assignment is considered late if it is not turned in at the start of the class period.
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Study Hall: Missing assignment reports are generated every morning. Students with outstanding work will be required to attend either morning or afternoon recess study hall to complete their assignments.
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Additional Support: If an assignment remains missing after 3 days, students will be offered the opportunity to complete it with assistance from Mrs. Hamilton during a 7:00 a.m. session the following morning. This support is designed to help students earn at least a passing grade.
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Final Deadline: After 10 days, a grade of zero will be issued, and the assignment can no longer be submitted for credit.
| Teachers may amend these policies in the event of extenuating circumstances. Thank you for your partnership in helping our students grow in responsibility and accountability. | Speaking of responsibility, congratulations to our February Knights of Virtue who exemplified the virtue of RESPONSIBILITY through their virtuous example of taking ownership of their actions, accepting consequences, and fulfilling their duties and obligations. | Congratulations to our 5th/6th and 7th/8th boys for a terrific basketball season. It was especially exciting to see our 5th/6th team make it to the semi-finals. I am looking forward to co-ed volleyball and soccer beginning in just a few weeks. Go Knights! | Lastly, as we continue our Lenten journey, please consider joining us for Stations of the Cross this Friday at 2:30pm and participating in our school Lenten service project, Buckets of Hope. Your presence and generosity help our students see faith in action. | Rejoicing in gratitude for God's blessings, | | During assembly, we kicked off our countdown to our Fun Run, happening next Friday, March 13th. Thank you to the parents who are adding to the fun by decorating classroom doors - we are so grateful for your creativity and support! And thank you to the families who have already secured pledges and earned the privilege of wearing PJs today! The excitement is building! | | 🚗 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! 🍀 | |
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
**LAST CALL TO REGISTER: 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
| | Elan Photography will be here for Spring Photos on Wednesday, March 11th. | Please note that students should arrive to school dressed for their photo (they are free to wear their uniforms, their Sunday best, or their favorite spring outfit) and can either remain in that outfit all day or bring their uniform to change into once the photo shoot is done. | Order forms will be emailed directly to parents in the following weeks. | Please reach out to the front office if you have any questions. | |
Thank You to Our Fun Run Sign Sponsors! 🏃♂️🍀 | A special thank you to Fox’s Orland Park and Running for Kicks for sponsoring our digital sign for our upcoming Everest Academy Fun Run! Their support helps make this exciting event possible for our students and community. | Businesses and families are invited to sponsor a sign to show their support while promoting their business during one of Everest’s most energetic events of the year. | Interested in sponsoring a sign or supporting the Fun Run? | Please contact Sue Zabilka at 630 817 1507 or szabilka@everestlemont.com for more information. | Thank you for supporting Everest Academy! 💚 | 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! | | 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
| | → For our confirmandi who will be receiving the sacrament of confirmation this Saturday, that the Holy Spirit will pour forth His gifts in abundance upon them and help them to be faithful witnesses in the world | → 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. | | | | |
