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Loyola Academy is a Jesuit college preparatory school, established in 1909.

08/26/2026

🎉 Register now for Alumni Weekend at Loyola Academy: October 1–4, 2026. All alumni are welcome.

Join us for a weekend full of connection, celebration, and Rambler pride featuring:

🏈 Rambler Fest during the Loyola vs. St. Ignatius football game
📚 Back to Class mini courses
🎉Celebrations for classes marking milestone reunions
🙏 Opening & Closing Masses
…and more!

Whether it’s been 5 years or 50, we can’t wait to welcome you back to campus.

Learn more and register here: https://www.goramblers.org/alumni-reunions

08/21/2026

Welcome back, Ramblers!

The 2026–2027 school year is officially underway at Loyola Academy! From welcoming the Class of 2030 and their families during Freshman Orientation to the return of our sophomores, juniors, and seniors, it has been an exciting week of new beginnings, new connections and Rambler spirit.

We closed our first week together with the Mass of the Holy Spirit, a cherished Jesuit tradition that calls our community to seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit for the year ahead. The celebration included the traditional Freshmen Clap-In and a special blessing of Principal Steve Tortorello as he begins his first school year leading Loyola Academy.

Here's to a year of learning, growth, discovery and becoming the people God calls us to be.

Read the full story: https://www.goramblers.org/a-new-year-begins-at-loyola-academy

08/14/2026

Summer Learning, Rambler Style

As summer winds down and a new school year approaches, we’re taking a look back at a summer filled with learning, growth, and discovery at Loyola Academy.
From chemistry students diving into atomic structure, bonding, and equations to junior high and incoming Ramblers exploring Chicago’s history and culture through our Discover Chicago program, Summer School offered countless opportunities to learn in and out of the classroom.

We’re grateful to the students and teachers who made this summer so meaningful. Whether catching up, getting ahead, or discovering something new, every experience helped our students build knowledge, confidence, and curiosity for the year ahead.

Here’s to a successful summer—and an exciting new school year beginning next week! 📚

08/06/2026

What an incredible summer at Loyola Academy Day Camp! ☀️

From Wilderness Week, Patriotic Week, and Carnival Week to Olympic Week and Friendship Week, our campers filled each day with laughter, adventure, creativity, and unforgettable memories. Along the way, they built new friendships, discovered new interests, and embraced every opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun.

Thank you to our amazing campers, dedicated staff, and supportive families for making this summer so special. We hope everyone enjoys the rest of the summer, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic camp season next year!

08/04/2026

The 2025–2026 edition of LOYOLA Magazine has arrived!

Centered on this year's theme, Find Your Calling, the magazine celebrates the people, experiences, and opportunities that help Ramblers discover who God is calling them to become.

Inside you'll find inspiring stories from across our community, including:
✨ A tribute to Brother Jim Small, SJ
✨ Four students sharing their Loyola journeys
✨ Senior reflections from the Class of 2026
✨ The compassionate work of counselor Selina McGuire P '97, '98, '06
✨ Alumnus Martin Hunter '12 and his impact on First-Generation students
✨ Highlights from Ramble, President's Dinner, the Golf Outing, and more

You'll also meet our new principal, Steve Tortorello, celebrate student and alumni achievements, and experience the stories that make Loyola Academy such a special community.

We hope you'll enjoy this year's issue and be inspired by the many ways our Ramblers are finding their calling.

📖 Read the magazine online today! https://issuu.com/loyolaacademy/docs/loyola_magazine_2025-2026.

07/31/2026

Today, we celebrate the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, whose vision continues to shape our school and inspire our mission.

At Loyola Academy, we encourage every student to discover their unique God-given gifts and discern how they are called to use those gifts in service to others—that journey of finding one's calling lies at the heart of an Ignatian education.
Learn more at https://www.goramblers.org/.

Through prayer, reflection, learning, and service, we strive to seek God in all things and respond generously to His call.

As we honor our patron saint today, may the example of St. Ignatius inspire each of us to live with faith, purpose, and generosity, always striving Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam—for the greater glory of God.

Happy Feast of St. Ignatius!

07/28/2026

Loyola Academy Alum of the Month: Ben Trapp ‘24

For Ben Trapp ’24, entrepreneurship began at Loyola Academy. Through LA Tank, Loyola’s entrepreneurship club and competition modeled after Shark Tank, Ben discovered the energy of building something from the ground up—and the importance of turning ideas into action.

“Loyola prepared me by teaching me that things worth doing are worth taking seriously,” Ben says. “In retrospect, Loyola is more than a college preparatory school. It really is a life preparatory school.”

Read more about Ben’s journey:
https://www.goramblers.org/bentrapp

07/08/2026

Summer is in full swing at Loyola Academy Day Camp!

From exploring the outdoors during Wilderness Week to celebrating all the fun of Carnival Week, our campers have been learning, laughing, creating, and making memories every day.

With Olympic Week and Friendship Week still to come, there's plenty more summer adventure ahead. Along the way, campers have been building new friendships, sharing big smiles, and making memories that will last long after summer ends.

07/04/2026

As our nation marks 250 years of freedom this Fourth of July, we give thanks for the blessings of liberty and the opportunity to build a more just and hopeful future together.

At Loyola Academy, our mission calls us to form women and men for others—Ramblers who use their gifts in service of the common good and work to uphold the dignity of every person.

May this Independence Day inspire us to reflect on the freedoms we cherish, the responsibilities they carry, and the ways each of us is called to serve our communities with compassion, courage, and hope.

Wishing our Rambler family a safe and joyful Fourth of July! God Bless America!

06/24/2026

Picture yourself here. The new Loyola Academy website is now live.

Built around the theme "Find Your Calling," the redesigned site invites you to explore the people, experiences, opportunities, and values that shape life at Loyola Academy.

Discover Portraits of Ramblers, immersive storytelling, enhanced photography and videos, and a fresh way to experience our academics, athletics, arts, faith, service, and student life programs.

The website address remains the same: goramblers.org.

Take a look around, discover something new, and picture yourself here.

Address

1100 Laramie Avenue
Wilmette, IL
60091

Telephone

+18472561100

Website

http://www.goramblers.org/

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