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Class of 2028

A very warm welcome to Our Lady of Tepeyac's class of 2028.

Our Lady of Tepeyac High School extended a warm welcome to the Class of 2028 with a Clap In, one of Tepeyac's newest traditions. 37 freshwomen stepped into the school's vibrant community after attending their first school assembly. They were greeted with a wave of clapping from the sophomores, juniors, seniors and the faculty and staff. This moment not only celebrated the newest class arrival but it was also a reminder of their sense of belonging and excitement as they embark on their high school journey.

We are excited to see these young women flourish at Our Lady of Tepeyac!

Summer Memories

This summer, Tepeyac girls embraced a range of enriching opportunities, diving into internships, leadership programs, and community service projects. 

Samara Alvarado '25 volunteered this summer at Sinai Community Institute via One Summer Chicago. She shares: 

"I had the opportunity to care and play with kids through different activities. To me this was such a beautiful experience and has made this one of the best summers yet."

Welcome Back, Students!

August marked the start of school here at Our Lady of Tepeyac. Click to see how our staff and students ushered in the new school year. 

The academic year has kicked off at OLT!

August has been a month filled with students settling into their new routines, meeting teachers, navigating classrooms and schedules, and organizing beloved lockers.

Faculty and staff gathered as a community to learn, share, pray and celebrate before welcoming students back into the building. Students joined a just a few days later. The entire school came together for a full day of classes on Monday, August 19.

With the volleyball season well underway, cheerleading joining the roster of new sports this season, Student Council in full swing, and other student activities in progress, the school is filled with excitement. Faculty and staff are delighted to hear the halls filled with laughter again.

The year ahead is full of promise and excitement!

 

Welcome Class of 2028

 

Admissions Letters were delivered to all 8th graders accepted into the Class of 2028 in early February. We greeted girls at their schools with a swag bag and shared the great news.

 

Our Lady of Tepeyac is proud to welcome new students from 24 different schools around the Chicago area. 11 Merit Scholarships have been awarded to date.

We still have spots available!

Freshwomen Welcome

The Fall is full of fun for Freshwomen! A long held tradition was enjoyed by the Seniors and the Freshwomen as they participated in the Big Sister-Little Sister tradition. 

After weeks of letter writing, small gifts and hints, Big Sisters were finally revealed to their Freshman Little Sisters in an afternoon of fun and games.

Memories were also made at the Freshwomen Retreat, held here at Tepeyac. Led by faculty members Blanca Rodriguez '16, Clarissa Jaramillo and Miguel Patino, girls spent the afternoon bonding through group activities, art projects and reflection. Often a first retreat experience, this day offers a time for our young women to get to know each other as a class and participate in the faith life of the school.

"My heart filled up seeing all the freshies (even if it was just for a moment) let go of anything on their mind, and just be girls having the time of their lives with the activities and games at the retreat. " Ms. Jaramillo

 

Civic Engagement

Our Lady of Tepeyac students have been learning about civic engagement through our involvement in advocating for the Illinois Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

The program supports scholarships for students in need who attend private schools. If the Illinois legislature does not renew the Invest In Kids Act by December 31st, this program will sunset affecting thousands of students and families around the state of Illinois.

Our Junior, Samara Alvarado, assisted this campaign by recording radio ads as well as speaking at a rally along side many other community leaders at St. Agnes in Little Village this past week. "My school is a perfect fit for me, for which I am so grateful. We ask our legislators to please invest in kids by voting to renew the Tax Credit Scholarship Program today." -Samara Alvarado

Learn more by visiting:

Big Shoulders Fund

Empower IL

Learn about how to advocate for this program: CLICK HERE