Middle school is a time for continued growth and new opportunities. One of the best ways for students to get involved and grow their leadership skills is by running for student council. Our student council is a group of elected students who represent their fellow classmates and help organize and oversee school events and projects....Read More
The 2021-2022 basketball season is underway. Our boys teams have begun play and the girls teams tip off their season on December 1st. The 4th and 5th grade boys are 2-0 after winning their first two games against St. Gilbert and Prince of Peace. The 6th grade team has been bitten by the injury bug...Read More
As Catholics and followers of Christ, we are called to practice both the spiritual and corporal works of mercy in imitation of Christ, remembering that whatsoever we do for the least of our brethren, we do for Our Lord himself. At East Lake Academy, we take very seriously the call to put our faith into...Read More
One of the most beloved 8th grade traditions is a springtime luncheon at Tacos El Norte in Libertyville. This month the students had the opportunity to use their Spanish in a real live way while enjoying a meal together. Senora Barrera commented on the event, “It was such a joy for me to see the...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
Spanish Heritage Night is a time honored tradition at East Lake Academy. Every year during Catholic Schools Week, the 4th -8th grade Spanish classes take time to demonstrate their language skills. This year will be just as entertaining as years past. The 8th grade has a fun and entertaining skit planned and their finale will...Read More
East Lake Academy’s sixth through eighth grade students enjoyed a field trip to the Raupp Museum, which is located in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. They were accompanied by helpful parent chaperones Mrs. Kiernan, Mr. Kowalski, Mrs. Morgado, and Mrs. Samra. Teachers Senora Gonzalez, Miss Plys and Mr. Stack were also on hand. We very...Read More
The Math Club had a guest speaker on December 21st. The speaker was Kevin McNeely. Kevin is a sophomore at Northern Illinois University. He is majoring in Math and is a member of the NIU Math Club. Kevin talked about what they do in a Math Club in college. He also talked about the general...Read More
When a good book is involved, it is easy to have a blast, and Language Arts is full of great ones! Right before break, our 6th grade class had the opportunity to share presentations about a character from a novel they had just finished, Caddie Woodlawn. These characterization presentations gave our 6th graders a chance...Read More
Middle School students are encouraged to sign up for the Catholic Math League Competitions (in-house league). Fill out and return the permission slip below. catholic-math-league-parent-permissionRead More
