Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart

09/04/2026

Upcoming Shadow Day at Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart

08/28/2026

Last spring, Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart students traveled to Rome on a capstone pilgrimage organized by our international network of Chesterton Schools.
Through this pilgrimage, Chesterton juniors and seniors get to see history come to life, deepen their faith, and connect with Chesterton Academy students from across the country as they visit the historic and holy sites they learn about through our rich classical, Catholic curriculum.

The Chesterton Schools Network recently released the following video that was made during that trip. Please check it out!

Each year, graduating seniors from Chesterton Academies embark on a...

08/04/2026

Our headmaster, Dr. Russell; new faculty members, Mr. Pitts and Mr. Gibson; and board member, Mateusz Koszarek attended the annual Chesterton Schools Network Summit at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, FL.

The summit brings together leaders of the Chesterton Schools movement from around the world for four days of training, spiritual retreat, and fellowship. There are now 106 schools that are open, or in the process of opening, with over 4,400 students enrolled in many U.S. states and countries throughout the world.

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07/08/2026

THE OFFICE IS OPEN

On July 1, the office staff of Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart began working from cubicles in our new location in Washington! The faculty, staff, and board members have been working hard to prepare for the transition, and as we spend time in the building, we are thrilled about the vision for the future in our new location! We will be in touch soon about times to see the new location and to help with the set up and transition. Thank you to the Washington Park District for all your help and support in the transition!

If you have ANY questions this summer, please call the office at (309) 213-3958, or email us at [email protected]. We are in the office every day and will respond to you quickly.

05/27/2026

Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart begins our 10th year in 2026. This week we are moving out of our location on Brandywine Drive. We are grateful for the 9 years here and we look forward to many more at our new location. (To be announced very soon.) Thank you to the volunteers helping with the move.

05/27/2026

Congratulations to the class of 2026! We are praying for you.

05/19/2026

Eli is a parishioner of St. Mary of Lourdes in Germantown Hills and is a member of House Chrysostom at Chesterton Academy. Over his four years at Chesterton Academy, Eli has enjoyed Junior Literature, where he studied Dante’s Divine Comedy. In addition, Eli has enjoyed Physics, which gave him a unique perspective with which to view the world. A meaningful lesson that Eli has learned in his time at Chesterton Academy, is to always try to see Christ in others. Eli is an active participant in his school community where he is a member of the Chesterton Academy Chamber Singers as well as the school’s Basketball team. Outside of school, Eli enjoys playing soccer and training for marathons. After he graduates, Eli will study International Business at either the University of Navarra in Pamplona, Spain or Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH.

05/18/2026

Our class of 2026! This is their last week at Chesterton Academy of the Sacred Heart. Graduation is Sunday May 24th. We will miss them!

05/18/2026

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05/14/2026

Fatima is a parishioner of St. Patrick Catholic Church in La Salle, IL and is a member of House Athanasius. She transferred to Chesterton Academy in her junior year and of the courses which she has taken, has most enjoyed Junior Literature and Choir. In Junior Literature, she has been compelled by the theme of humanity’s search for truth and has enjoyed the depth of perspective studied in this course. She has also enjoyed Choir for the sense of community that it developed as well as the joy of being part of something great and beautiful. A meaningful lesson that Fatima has learned over her time at Chesterton Academy is the important relationship between gratitude and joy. According to Fatima, “Gratitude is the precedent of joy and it stops us from taking meaningful things for granted”. She has also learned the value of the growth that happens in moments where we are asked to step outside of our comfort zone. Fatima has welcomed opportunities for growth as she has embraced the role of Prefect for House Athanasius this school year. Outside of school, Fatima can be found outdoors or spending time with friends. After graduating from Chesterton Academy, Fatima plans to begin studying Biochemistry at Bradley University in Peoria, IL.