Linda Couri, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., D.Min. Assistant Professor of Pastoral Theology B.A. (English Literature) Drake University, M.S.W. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, L.C.S.W., State of Illinois, D.Min. University of Saint Mary of the Lake. Former appointments included Director of Students, Institute for Lay Formation; Associate Director, Lay Ministry Formation Program; Youth Minister, Saint Philip the Apostle...Read More
East Lake Academy’s 21st annual golf outing, Supporting Our Military Heroes, took place on the beautiful late-summer morning of September 9th. Legend has it that it has never once rained on the ELA golf outing, and this year’s event was no exception. The scramble-style event was held at Deerfield Golf Course in Lake Forest and...Read More
East Lake Academy’s Annual Golf Outing “Supporting Our Military Heroes” On the morning of September 9th, 2022, East Lake Academy will hold its Twenty-first Annual Family & Friends Golf Outing at the Deerpath Golf Course in Lake Forest, Illinois. The shotgun event starts promptly at 8:00 a.m. (registration at 7:30 a.m.), and will finish by...Read More
On Friday, April 8th, East Lake Academy celebrated its 20th anniversary with a special anniversary liturgy celebrated by Bishop Jeffrey Grob and concelebrated by our chaplain, Fr. Andrew Kolenda as well as former East Lake chaplains Fr. Chad Everts, Fr. Joshua West and Fr. Matthew Kaderabek. The gym was full to capacity and the beautiful...Read More
On December 17th, East Lake Academy hosted its first-ever young alumni gathering at the school. Ms. Mendoza and Mr. and Mrs. Mishork sponsored the event which was attended by 21 graduates from the past four years. The attendees enjoyed games and refreshments and got a tour of the new facilities that have been added to...Read More
Enjoy this year’s ELA Documentary on How to Become a Saint. We thank the All Saints’ Day Committee, teachers and staff who worked tirelessly to bring our families this very special tradition that we were not able to provide in-person this season. SEMPER ALTIUS! Read More
East Lake Academy appreciates the generosity of our families, sponsors and volunteers who support our military. For more information or to support this effort, please call 847-247-0035 x204 or fill out a contact us form on the website.Read More
East Lake Academy Ribbon Cutting and Blessing – New Construction Hope for Our Time “If you wish, you can be taught; if you apply yourself, you will be shrewd. If you are willing to listen, you will learn; if you give heed, you will be wise. Frequent the company of the elders; whoever is wise,...Read More
Mandatory Back To School Night for All Parents Visit your child’s classroom to learn more about curriculum and your child’s day. Thursday, September 15East Lake Gym6:30-7:00pm Information on clubs, events, and extra-curricular activities7:00-7:30pm Update from Mr. Calk, Mrs. Echavez, and alumni speaker 7:30-8:30pm Curriculum overview in classrooms with teachers Please save the date for...Read More