House System
Chesterton Academy’s House system is drawn from the 1,000 year-old tradition of Christian education exemplified in the colleges at Oxford and Cambridge. The Houses provide real, tangible community within the larger school, giving students the opportunity to take ownership, fulfill the call to leadership, and to cultivate the ideal conditions for virtue. Each House has a student prefect, student captain, student secretary, two faculty advisors, and several parent liaisons.
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Clubs & Activities
Clubs & Activities
Yearbook Club
Chess Club
Newspaper Club Tutoring Club Game Club
Music
Voice Lessons
Faith & Service
Discernment Group
Prayer Club
Pilgrimages
Athletics
The Knights of Chesterton Academy of Notre Dame compete in the Northeast 1B League, part of WIAA District 7. CAND is in the league's south division along with ACH, Mary Walker, Odessa, Valley Christian, WCK, and Wellpinit schools. We play a full league schedule as well as non-league contests against a variety of private and public schools in Eastern Washington and North Idaho. Competitive teams and individuals have the opportunity to qualify for postseason contests at the district, regional, and state levels. We believe athletics are an important part of the student experience and one of many important avenues to help our students grow. We encourage participation by all students, regardless of current ability or prior experience.
Below are the programs we currently offer. Per WIAA rules, students are able to play at their resident public school for sports that CAND does not offer. We are committed to developing our Athletic Department through the addition of sports as the school continues to grow, students demonstrate interest, and facilities and funds are available.
Fall Sports
Volleyball (G)
Cross Country (B & G)
Soccer (B)
Winter Sports
Basketball (B & G)
Spring Sports
Golf (Coed)
Lacrosse (B)
Spirituality
Daily Mass The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch. CCC 1324 For this reason, every school day includes Mass.
Faith at the Center The faith is the central reality from which all academic disciplines flow and derive their meaning. Faith is at the core of our academic program. All subjects we teach through the lens of the Church. This makes our school unique. Religion at Chesterton Academy is not merely one academic subject among many.
Retreats & Prayer Students pray in classes. Retreats are held throughout the school year. The Chesterton Academy celebrates First Fridays with time for adoration and confessions.
Unique Calling Each person has a unique and unrepeatable gift. Students are prepared for life which means finding their vocation and discerning their calling for their lives.
Building up the Kingdom of God To use the skills they acquire at Chesterton Academy in faith, hope, and charity to build the Kingdom of God in this life and be with Him in everlasting happiness in the next.
Frassati Days
Frassati Days serve as school wide field trips. Inspired by Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati, these days are designed to foster a stronger understanding with God’s creation. Frassati Days follow three different themes: Great Outdoors, Corporal Works of Mercy, and Cultural Experiences.
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati
Bl. Pier Giorgio Frassati (26 May 1901 – 4 July 1925) was an Italian Catholic student from Turin who was beatified by Pope John Paul II in 1990. Frassati was known for his strong faith and his dedication to the poor, a lover of the great outdoors, and even known to quote Dante on occasion.
He is known as the "Patron Saint of Young People" and is an inspiration to many Catholics around the world.
+ Great Outdoors
+ Corporal Works of Mercy
+ Cultural Experiences
Rome Pilgrimage
Every year, Chesterton Academy seniors have the opportunity for a pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi, Italy. They encounter relics from the saints, sing for the Holy Father and see in real life the wonders of the ancient churches in the Eternal City.
