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In the spirit of the Christmas Season, join the Rambler Parent Organization for mass, shopping, and giving at our annual St. Nick's Mass and Party. Celebrate Mass with Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ, then the party starts with shopping for exclusive Rambler gear and gifts. Both the bookstore and the RPO will be setting up pop-up shops in the East Gym, so no more waiting in line to get into the bookstore. Plus, enjoy beer and wine, light appetizers, AND watch the Thursday night Bills @ Patriots NFL game on the big screen!
Invite God into your day over a cup of coffee. Parents, graduate parents, alumni, and friends of Loyola are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for meaningful prayer, reflection, and faith sharing. The Gospel story for the upcoming Sunday will serve as a guide for our prayer. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, renew your prayer life, and grow in your relationship with God. Come as you are! Come when you can!
Online pre-registration begins on Saturday, November 12, and will conclude on Thursday, December 1, at 8:00 a.m. Walk in registration on Saturday, December 3, is available.
The exam is only open to current eighth grade students. Please note, students must test at Loyola Academy on December 3 to be considered for financial aid.
On the day of the exam, parents are invited to a curriculum presentation in the West Gym beginning at 8:30 a.m. Loyola Academy administrators and department chairs will present information on Loyola's curriculum, placement process, and course options. Current Loyola Academy students will also be available to answer questions. This presentation is optional.
The Loyola Academy entrance exam alternate date for 8th graders is Wednesday, December 7, at 4:00 p.m. The alternate exam date is only for 8th graders who did not take the HSPT at another Catholic high school on December 3. Students must arrive by 4:00 p.m. and enter through the main entrance (door #1). Students should bring a $25 exam fee (cash or check payable to Loyola Academy). The test will conclude around 7:30 p.m. Students may bring water and snacks. Application materials will be distributed to the student at the conclusion of the exam.
Please email admissions@loy.org to register for the exam.
Questions? Please contact the Loyola Academy Admissions Office at 847.920.2481
An Evening of Reflection for Loyola Academy Parents/Guardians and their Loyola Academy Students
Our evening of reflection is specifically designed and offered to connect parents/guardians with their students. We invite you and your student(s) to join us for this special evening of prayer, reflection, and faith sharing.
In a webinar for freshman, sophomore, and junior students and their parents, a panel of college admission representatives from three types of colleges (public, highly selective liberal arts, and Jesuit) will discuss how applications are evaluated at their institutions. The panel will review real transcript examples and provide a behind-the-scenes peek into an admissions committee. This event will take place via Zoom.
Invite God into your day over a cup of coffee. Parents, graduate parents, alumni, and friends of Loyola are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for meaningful prayer, reflection, and faith sharing. The Gospel story for the upcoming Sunday will serve as a guide for our prayer. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, renew your prayer life, and grow in your relationship with God. Come as you are! Come when you can!
With the Advent season upon us, reconnect with the Loyola Academy community and fellow graduate parents. Enjoy an early Sunday evening Mass with Loyola Academy President Rev. Gregory J. Ostdiek, SJ, followed by a light reception in the Pasquesi Piazza.
Join Douglas Gleber, Director of Adult Faith Formation, for an evening of reflection on Isaiah, the prophet of Advent. Advent is a season of joyful anticipation, and the prophet Isaiah calls us to reflect on and come to grips with the reality of our relationship with God. Give yourself the opportunity for a quiet, spiritual time as you experience Advent anew.
Invite God into your day over a cup of coffee. Parents, graduate parents, alumni, and friends of Loyola are welcome to join us on Friday mornings for meaningful prayer, reflection, and faith sharing. The Gospel story for the upcoming Sunday will serve as a guide for our prayer. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet new people, renew your prayer life, and grow in your relationship with God. Come as you are! Come when you can!
Girls in grades 6, 7 or 8* can enjoy an evening at Loyola Academy to cheer on the Loyola Ramblers vs. Evanston Township Wildkits. As VIP guests, participants will be included in Coach Schoenecker's pre-game talk, take a picture with the varsity team, enjoy dinner and reserved seating at the game. Come be a part of an exciting night of Rambler basketball.
Event Time: 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. (drop off begins at 4:15 p.m., game time is 5:00 p.m.) Cost: $20.00 per child (includes student ticket to the game, dinner and t-shirt)
*8th grade participants must have taken the entrance exam at Loyola Academy on December 3
Students in grades 5, 6, 7 or 8* can enjoy an evening at Loyola Academy to cheer on the Loyola Ramblers vs. Evanston Township Wildkits. Ramblers' Varsity Coach, Michelle Denic, and the cheer team will teach the students a routine that will be performed at the boys' varsity basketball halftime show. Come be a part of an exciting night of Rambler cheer.
Event Time: 5:30 p.m. (drop off begins at 5:15 p.m., game time is 6:30 p.m., pick up is after the halftime show at approximately 7:15 p.m.) Performance: Halftime of the boys' varsity game (approximately 7:00 p.m.) Cost: $20.00 per child (student tickets to the game, dinner, t-shirt and bow included)
*8th grade participants must have taken the entrance exam at Loyola Academy on December 3.
Boys in grades 6, 7 or 8* can enjoy an evening at Loyola Academy to cheer on the Loyola Ramblers vs. Evanston Township Wildkits. As VIP guests, participants will be included in Coach Livatino's pre-game talk, take a picture with the varsity team, enjoy dinner and reserved seating at the game. Come be a part of an exciting night of Rambler basketball.
Event Time: 5:45 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (drop off begins at 5:30 p.m., game begins at 6:30 p.m.) Cost: $20.00 per child (student ticket to the game, dinner and t-shirt included)
*8th grade participants must have taken the entrance exam at Loyola Academy on December 3.