Everest Academy celebrated All Saints’ Day on Tuesday, November 1st. All of the children came dressed as their favorite saint. The day’s festivities began with the preschool children parading around the school and into each classroom singing, “O When the Saints Go Marching In”. Everyone loved to see the enthusiasm and creativity of the little ones. Parents were also present to take pictures and share in the special moment. “The All Saints Day celebration is a favorite of the students at Everest, and an opportunity for them to learn about virtue and holiness in an atmosphere of fun,” says Heidi Matelich, admissions director at Everest Academy.

Later in the day, the entire school paraded to the gym for some more All Saints’ Day fun. Teams were made up of various grades and students and each team made up their own creative name to represent them. Relay races, piñatas, pin the halo on the saint, and frisbee tosses were some of the games played. Prizes were awarded to the winners as well as those best displaying some of the virtues. Students also won awards for having the most creative costume, being most saintly, being most joyful, and most charitable. “It is wonderful to see the children not only enjoying dressing up, but also displaying those characteristics and virtues, such as charity and joy, that Everest Academy strives to instill in them,” says Molly Maher, the school’s Dean of Students.

Everest Academy is an independent Roman Catholic school in Lemont educating children from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. The teachers and staff are dedicated to forming the whole child by providing the highest level of academics, by building character, and by developing a strong apostolic faith in the students. If you would like to learn more about Everest Academy’s approach to education, please contact Heidi Matelich at 630-243-1995.