Preschool-aged children can experience some separation anxiety during the school year, and this is especially true if they have never been in such a setting before. Though these children will need some time to adjust to a new routine, where they must leave home and spend their days with other children their same age, sometimes...Read More

The Advent wreath is part of a longstanding Catholic tradition. Advent is a time to stir up our faith in the Lord and prepare for Christmas in a special way. Second graders made their Advent wreath today. Teaching and practicing Catholic traditions is a integral part of Catholic Education and is instrumental in forming the whole child. ...Read More

For many families, private school makes sense for older children who need more academic challenge than public school alone can provide. What’s more, Catholic families often find that private school offers a more well-rounded approach to education that includes both religious and academic upbringing. There are also a few reasons why private school is a...Read More

The Math Team at East Lake Academy, Lake Forest, competed at the Regina Dominican Junior High Mathematics Competition on Saturday, November 19th.  Not only did the the students come in first place as a team, two individual students, came in first and second place individually.  Eight schools competed, totaling 74 students.   These are not the...Read More

Why Preschool Learning is So Important to Laying the Foundation for Future Learning When many of today’s adults were small children, preschool was not considered an important part of childhood. In fact, many of today’s adults never even attended kindergarten – they simply went to first grade and beyond. However, as the world continues to...Read More

Innovative Curriculum Ideas for Pre-K Classrooms Pre-K students are excited about going to school, learning, and seeing their new friends every day. While many schools (and even daycare facilities) don’t take a serious approach to learning at this age, private schools in Lake Bluff, Lake Forest, and Libertyville certainly do. At this young and impressionable...Read More

East Lake Academy Family Annual Fun Run was held on Sunday, November 5th at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville. This year the event included, “Outrun the Gym Teacher Challenge” with 1 mile and 5K races. The event was organized by the Rancourt Family of Lake Forest and the Doles Family of Gurnee. Every detail...Read More

The All Saints’ Day Pageant is a special annual event for East Lake Academy families. Student’s in Pre-K 3 through 5 dress up as a saint and present that saint through a song, poem, or speech.  In addition, this year the 6th grade class enacted the story of St. Joan of Arc. 7th grade performed...Read More

Work hard and play hard, the Kindergarten annual Fire Truck Ride is an East Lake Academy tradition. It was a beautiful day to ride on the truck and honor those who bravely take care of us in times of trouble.  Read More

30 ELA dads brought their sons out to the annual Father/Son Camp Out a beloved East Lake fall tradition which ends in Mass on Sunday. A big thanks to all the dads and Father Brett for organizing the event.   Read More