St. Sava Academy

We are proud to share that St. Sava Academy students scored above the national average in all MAP testing categories.

📊 Math: 67th percentile
📖 Reading: 61st percentile
✏️ English Language Usage: 80th percentile

This means our students, on average, performed better than the majority of students across the United States.

These results reflect the dedication of our teachers, the support of our families, and the hard work of our students.

At St. Sava Academy, we focus not only on strong academics but also on building character, confidence, and curiosity in every child.

We are proud of our students and excited for what they will accomplish next. 📚

✨ Little voices, big tradition ✨

Our Preschool and Pre-K students beautifully celebrated St. Sava Slava, honoring the legacy of Saint Sava through songs, performances, and shared traditions. The celebration was made even more special with the blessing, bringing our school community together in faith and gratitude. ☦️

Thank you to our wonderful teachers, families, and students for making this celebration so memorable. 💙

📖 Read more about the celebration on our blog post.

St. Sava Slava Celebration; Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten Celebrating St. Sava Slava at St. Sava Academy Preschool & Pre-Kindergarten St. Sava Academy joyfully celebrated St. Sava Slava with our Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten students, families, clergy, and teachers coming together to honor the life and legacy of Saint Sava, the founder of Serbian educatio...

📸 Sharing a few memories from last year’s Father–Daughter Dance — such a joyful and fun night! We can’t wait to see everyone again this year.

🩷Join us at St. Sava Academy’s Father–Daughter Dance for a night filled with music, laughter, and precious moments between fathers and daughters. 💕

📅 Sunday, February 15
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 St. Sava Academy Gym
🍽 Dinner included

Dress up, dance, and create memories that will last a lifetime. We can’t wait to see all our beautiful princesses and their proud dads on the dance floor! 💃🕺

🎟 Sign up here:
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St. Sava Academy students from Kindergarten through 8th grade are getting ready for tomorrow’s St. Sava Slava performance!

The excitement is building as our students prepare songs and performances that celebrate our faith, heritage, and community. We are so proud of the effort and dedication shown by both students and teachers.

We look forward to coming together with families and friends to honor this special day. Thank you to everyone helping make this celebration so meaningful.

See you tomorrow! 🙏✨

St. Sava Academy families and friends enjoyed an exciting day together at the Chicago Wolves hockey game.🏒❄️

We were especially honored to meet Spiridon “Spiras” Anastas, a highly respected coach with an impressive international career. Coach Anastas previously led the Serbian national hockey team, playing a key role in developing the sport and mentoring young athletes while representing Serbia on the international stage.

This event was made possible thanks to Victor and Andrew Kononenko, whose idea brought it all together, along with the Parent Network, who helped organize the outing. A heartfelt thank you to all of them!

And thank you to everyone who joined us for a memorable day filled with school spirit, community, and fun! 💙

Dear St. Sava Families,

As we enjoy our Christmas break, we wish all of our families a restful and joyful time—a chance to pause from the daily routine, spend time together, and enjoy the warmth of loved ones.

As we prepare for Božić and conclude our first semester, we also reflect on the meaningful Sundays in our Orthodox tradition—Detinjci, Materice, and Oci, each one reminding us of the love, gratitude, and generosity that bind our families together.

These beautiful traditions guide us into the spirit of giving: first inviting our children to show generosity, and then reminding us as parents to give with love, warmth, and the kind of kindness we hope to model for our children.

We are grateful for an Orthodox tradition that centers giving over receiving—especially during a season when the world often focuses on presents and “more.”

What a blessing it is to share traditions that call us back to gratitude, connection, and love within our families and our St. Sava community.

Please enjoy a few moments from our Christmas Party and the joyful visit from Sveti Nikola! 🎄✨

Wishing a blessed celebration to all who honor St. Nicholas today. May your home be filled with light, peace, and warmth of family.
Happy Slava!

Честитамо свима који данас славе свог заштитника — Светог Николу.
Нека ваш дом буде испуњен светлошћу, миром и породичном топлином.
Срећна слава!

Language is more than communication — it is identity, memory, and belonging.

At St. Sava Academy, preserving the Serbian language means preserving our heritage while preparing students to thrive in the world.

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Језик је више од комуникације — он је идентитет, сећање и припадност.

У Академији Светог Саве, очување српског језика значи очување нашег наслеђа, уз истовремену припрему ученика да успешно напредују у савременом свету.

☦️ This week, our students in Grades 4–8 spent a meaningful day at St. Sava Monastery, honoring the feast of St. Mardarije.

St. Mardarije is remembered for his humility, service, and dedication to building unity, faith, and education for future generations.

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☦️ Ове недеље, ученици 4–8. разреда провели су садржајан и благословен дан у Манастиру Светог Саве, обележавајући празник Светог Мардарија.

Свети Мардарије се памти по својој смирености, служењу и посвећености изградњи јединства, вере и образовања за будуће генерације.

Choosing where your child starts school is one of the most important decisions a family makes.

The early years shape how children learn, how they see themselves, and how they connect faith, values, and community to everyday life.

At St. Sava Academy, children grow in:
📚 strong academics
✝️ lived Orthodox faith
🌍 bilingual learning (Serbian & English)
❤️ confidence, belonging, and character

Education should shape the whole child — mind, heart, and soul.

That is why St. Sava Academy offers a continuous educational journey from preschool through 8th grade, providing children with stability, consistency, and a nurturing environment during their most formative years. Our students grow alongside teachers who know them well, values that remain constant, and a community that supports them academically, spiritually, and emotionally every step of the way.