The Knightly News
Summer Quest Registration Now Open!
Summer Quest is a camp provided by Quest Academy designed to create memorable fun with friends for children entering Grades 1-6. Our 6-week program will have your child playing games, making new friends, swimming, going on field trips, and much, much more! Summer...
Quest Choirs Sing at Chicago Wolves Game!
Our Quest Academy choirs were invited to sing at the Chicago Wolves game this past weekend - and they did amazing! It was a great family event that started with the singing, mixed in a whole bunch of fun with friends in the middle, and ended with a 4-0 Chicago Wolves...
From Idea to Invention: Quest Student Receives Best In Show Award at National Invention Convention
Congratulations to Arnav C. for winning an impressive four awards at the ninth annual RJX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals on June 5-7, in Dearborn, Michigan. Arnav placed first nationally in 8th grade, received an Industry Award for Health and Medical (presented...
Problem Solved! Quest Academy Students Earn National Math Placements
The results of the Spring 2024 Noetic Learning Math Contest are in! The Noetic Learning Math Contest is a semi-annual problem-solving contest for elementary and middle school students. Quest Academy team winners for each class are as follows: 2nd Grade: Sahil S. 3rd...
Scholastic Bowl Team Ranks in the Top Three – Again!
Quest Academy’s Scholastic Bowl team placed in the top three teams at the IESA State Finals for the third year in a row. The event took place on Friday, May 3, 2024, at the Peoria Civic Center, where the students competed in the IESA Class A Elite Eight and finished...
A Historic Day for Quest Academy
Quest Academy students Alex R. and Arnav C. made history by qualifying for National History Day for the second year in a row! On April 24, the eighth graders competed at the State History Day Contest in Springfield, Illinois. During the ride down to the state Capitol,...
Chicago Area Gifted Schools Forum For Prospective Parents
Chicago Area Gifted Schools Forum Wednesday, January 22 6:30 - 7:30 pm Online Event for Prospective Parents Explore educational options for gifted learners at the Chicago Area Gifted Schools Forum. Representatives from The Avery Coonley School, Quest Academy,...
Parent Education Series – Empowering Gifted/2E Children to Thrive
October 2024 Parent Ed Series Registration Thank you for your interest in our October Parent Ed Series featuring accomplished presenter Andrea Brucella Finnegan on the topic of Empowering Gifted/2e Children to Thrive: A Support Framework. The format for this...
Quest Students Shine At Invention Convention
Quest Academy students extend their impact beyond the classroom and into the real world! One way this is accomplished is through the inventive process of taking an idea through various models to develop a working prototype. The resulting innovative designs enter the...
Bright Minds, Bright Future: Science Fair Winners Spark Inspiration
It’s been a long and busy year in the Quest Academy lab! All seventh and eighth grade students began working on their science fair projects in late August and presented their results at the Quest Academy school science fair in early January. In all, 20 students...
Lights, Camera, Oliver!
Don’t miss this year’s eighth grade musical – Oliver! There will be two shows – Friday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 18, at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite for $15 per person – please purchase tickets in advance because cash sales only for...
Champions Crowned! Quest Academy Students Triumph at Scholastic Bowl
Congratulations to Quest Academy students for their top placements at this year’s Scholastic Bowl Gladiator Open Tournament at St. Mary’s Visitation Spring Gladiator on Saturday, April 13, 2024. Quest A was the champion of the tournament (again!), and Quest B placed...
Winter Admission Open House, February 8, 2025
Quest Academy invites all prospective families to the Winter Admissions Open House on Saturday, February 8, from 10:00am – Noon. Connect with teachers, parents and students on a guided tour of the campus, and learn about the Quest experience for your gifted child....
Quest Family 4K
The Family 4K House Color Run will be held on Sun., Sept. 29. Join other Quest families and friends on the West Campus for this annual family-fun event. Get your tickets here by Sept. 15th and receive a free race t-shirt. Don’t wait! Get your tickets today! We are...
Full Speed Ahead for the Quest Academy Track and Field Team
Several members of the Quest Academy track and field team qualified for IESA 1A & 2A State Track & Field Championships this year, which were held May 10-11, 2024, in East Peoria, Illinois. Congratulations to the successful students: Brooklyn M., 400 meter,...
We Invented That! Highlights from the Invention Convention
On Saturday, May 19, Quest Academy students were among the 79 inventors who showcased their unique innovations at the Illinois Student Invention Convention in Chicago. The Invention Convention’s purpose is to educate, connect, and celebrate student innovators, and...
Quest Academy Families Host Teacher Appreciation Week
Last week, Quest Academy families celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week to recognize school teachers and staff for their hard work and dedication to students. Each day of the week featured treats and special activities. There was an abundance of food, including...
Auction Fever! What Treasure Are You Setting Your Sights On?
The Quest Academy Virtual Silent Auction is NOW OPEN and we asked Quest Academy Board of Trustees, “What is the auction item you are most excited about and why?” Here is what they said: The auction item that I’m most excited about is the Quest Academy Lock-In because...