Pope Francis Global Academy is a Catholic Pre-K through 8th grade elementary school in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago’s northwest side. Our students are engaged in their faith, their academics, and their community. They are each highly valued and feel at home at Pope Francis. Our teachers are inspired by faith and care for their students as their own.
As a dynamic and diverse community driven by our shared Catholic faith and values, Pope Francis Global Academy engages all students, faculty and parents in a calling to the common goal of fostering the whole student. Read More...
DIFFERENT WAYS TO SEE OUR SCHOOL
The best way to learn about our school is to come in for a tour. We offer Group Tours generally once a month, as well as occasional specialized Info Sessions and a major Open House to kick off Catholic Schools Week (annually in January). You can also set up a Personal Tour at a time convenient time for your family. And, if you’re not ready to come in for a tour, you can start with a virtual tour on our website.
2024-25 APPLICATIONS ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED
The 2024-25 school year will begin in mid/late-August. If you’re ready to join the Wolf Pack, submit your children’s applications! Still deciding? We would be happy to arrange a tour for your family any day after school hours. Please contact Mrs. Gigi Ybarra at gybarra@pfgacademy.org for a tour for your family.
The application process is easy and begins with an online form emailed back to the school,
along with a copy of the student’s birth certificate and some additional paperwork.
Contact our Director of Admissions, Gigi Ybarra at gybarra@pfgacademy.org with questions.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Friday, May 17 - Early Dismissal at 11:30am (No EDP after dismissal)
Saturday, May 18 - First Holy Communion
Sunday, May 19 - School Family Mass & Hospitality
Friday, May 24 - Teachers vs. Middle Schoolers Volleyball Game/Positive Parenting and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 5-7pm
Monday, May 27 - No School/Memorial Day Holiday
Tuesday, May 28 - 8th Grade Spirit Week Begins
Thursday, May 30 - Last Wolf Pup Class
Friday, May 31 - 8th Grade Parade/Spring Enrichment Program Ends
Saturday, June 1 - 8th Grade Graduation
Tuesday, June 4 - All-School Picnic at Merrimac Park/School-Wide Pizza Party
Thursday, June 6 - Kindergarten Graduation/End-of-Year Classroom Parties
Friday, June 7 - Last Day of School, 11:30am Dismissal (No EDP)
2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR
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PRIVATE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LESSONS
Johanna Ortegon, the Our Lady of the Rosary Parish Director of Music , is coordinating individual and group lessons for all levels and ages in guitar, piano, violin, voice and choir during after school hours. See flyer below for contact information.
PARENTS CLUB NEWS
MEMBERSHIP IN PARENTS’ CLUB
Contact Karen Bellalta to join Parents’ Club, at parentsclub@pfgacademy.org
QUEEN OF HEARTS
Congratulations to the Raffle Winner! She won over $30,000!
Thank you for helping us raise funds for our school. We are starting a new pot. Be sure to stop by the school or Porretta’s to purchase your raffle tickets!