Covenant Classical School

🎶 Music and movement are essential to classical education, developing memory, coordination, attention, and an appreciation for beauty. Through rhythm and melody, students engage both mind and body in disciplined, joyful learning.

Under the guidance of our beloved Mrs. Stephanie Eickholt, students receive thoughtful music instruction that builds musical literacy while supporting learning across the curriculum.

🪨🔍 Our fourth graders got the chance to explore the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, marveling at stunning rocks, minerals, and intricate carvings from around the world. They discovered that lapidary—the art of cutting and polishing stone—dates back to the earliest civilizations, when people crafted tools, weapons, and eventually objects of beauty. Seeing how these ancient techniques evolved across cultures into modern artistry helps our students develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of geology, earth science, and human history.

Would you like to know more about our school? Call 630-983-7500 today to discover the difference!

❄️🏹 Teamwork in Action at Dickson Valley Camp & Retreat Center

Our fifth and sixth grade students recently visited Dickson Valley for a few days of team building and winter fun. Through activities like archery, gaga ball, climbing walls, Blizzard Slopes, obstacle courses, and the Gauntlet, students were challenged to work together with grit and perseverance.

Each activity required communication, problem-solving, and encouragement, giving students the opportunity to practice teamwork and resilience in real time. It was a memorable experience that strengthened friendships and helped students grow in confidence, character, and collaboration. We’re so grateful for a wonderful time!

Last week our third graders visited The Art Institute of Chicago to examine historical artifacts and works of art that paralleled their history lessons on the Middle Ages. Students studied illuminated manuscripts, sculptures, stained glass, and historical weapons, observing the strong emphasis on gold, color, and storytelling. Seeing these objects firsthand helped students connect their history lessons to real artifacts, reinforcing a classical approach that treats history as an unfolding story rather than isolated facts.

Would you like to know more about classical education? Give us a call at 630-983-7500 to find out what classical education is all about.

🦴🌯 Second Grade Science: What’s Inside a Bone?

Today’s lesson featured tortillas, vanilla wafers, angel food cake, strawberry jelly, and Twizzlers! As part of their study of the human body, our second graders are learning how cells, organs, and systems work together—most recently focusing on the skeletal system. Through a hands-on “bone burrito” activity, students explored the structure of bones, identifying the different layers and their functions in a clear, concrete, memorable—and delicious—way, thanks to our amazing second grade teacher, Ms. Sceggel.

We can’t wait to see how they explore the brain next! 🧠✨

📖🎭 Our first-grade students brought Frog and Toad Are Friends to life in their Reader’s Theater last week! Dressed in creative costumes, they celebrated these timeless stories while strengthening reading fluency and confidence as they read aloud for an audience of parents and friends.

📚 Now enrolling for the 2026–27 school year!
Interested in Christian, classical education? Call us at 630-983-7500 to learn more.

What do you do when it’s –10° outside? You make it a Cozy Reading Day! 📚☕

While the temperatures dipped, Covenant was full of warmth and comfort. Our Grammar School students bundled up in their favorite slippers and comfy sweatshirts, sipping hot chocolate, and settling into cozy spots around the classroom. Every hour on the hour, students were given space, time, and a comfortable place to pause and enjoy a good book.

A perfect winter day to slow down, stay warm, and delight in the joy of reading!

☕🦁 “How would it be if you came and had tea with me?”

Our 3rd graders stepped into the magical world 🌏 of Narnia. While reading The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, they enjoyed tea, toast, and “sardines” in a cozy classroom cave—thanks to our amazing Mrs. Ana Stevenson!

At Covenant, we intentionally use great stories to help spark faith, courage, imagination, and conversations, guiding students to wrestle with big ideas and grow into wise, virtuous thinkers. 📚

Would you like to learn more about the great books we read? Call 630-983-7500 to schedule your personal tour today!

🔍📍 Save the Date! Join us at 7PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 for our next Open House! Curious about our new classical preschool, K–8, or 3-day collegiate model high school (grades 9–11, grade 12 coming soon!)? Come see what makes Covenant so special.

Discover why Covenant was recognized as one of the Best Christian Schools for 2025 & 2026, with A+ ratings in Teachers and Academics! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

What does servant leadership look like in action?

At Covenant, it often looks like a fourth grader sharing a story with a kindergartener friend. Through our weekly Reading Buddies program, older students practice leading with patience, kindness, and care, while younger students are encouraged, seen, known, and celebrated. These simple, intentional moments reflect our desire to raise students who follow Christ by joyfully serving others. 🫶👏🤝

Happy New Year from all of us at Covenant! ✨

As we step into 2026, we pray God’s blessings over our students, families, and staff—may this year be full of learning, laughter, growth, and the joy of His presence every day.

Before we turn the page, one special highlight from last month: Mrs. Stephanie Eickholt and our talented student performers were absolutely amazing, filling the Christmas Program with heart, song, creativity, and joy. Their hard work made the celebration truly unforgettable!