The Friends of Rickover Naval Academy

The Friends of Rickover Naval Academy

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Friends of Rickover Naval Academy is a non-profit, voluntary organization that supports the mission of the Hyman G. Rickover Naval Academy.

RNA, a Chicago public high school, infuses a rigorous college preparatory curriculum with a military structure to prepare an ethnically and racially diverse student body for college and life beyond. More than 90% of Rickover students go on to college after graduating. The funds we raise are used for enrichment programs and to enable students, more than 80% of whom are low-income, to participate in

04/08/2026

HAVE YOU DONE SPRING CLEANING?
DONATE ITEMS TO Rickover Naval Academy's annual rummage sale!
DONATION DROPOFF--THIS SATURDAY: April 11th 9:00-12:00pm at Rickover Naval Academy HS (5700 W. Berteau) in the parking lot behind the school!

Additional Donation Drop-Off Dates:
April 18th, and 25th
May 2nd and 9th

We’re now accepting donations—your spring cleaning treasures can make a difference! We gladly accept jewelry, art, clothing, small appliances, sporting goods, toys, books, electronics, pet items, gardening, knick-knacks, kitchenware, household goods, arts and crafts, office, etc

Save the date for Annual Rummage Sale:
June 12th, 13th, and 14th from 8:00 AM-3:00 PM

Help us make this our biggest fundraiser yet in support of our school. Every donation counts—thank you for your support!

05/09/2025

THIS SATURDAY--LAST DONATIONS DROP-OFF! Did you do some spring cleaning and looking for a place to donate items you don't want? Then help Rickover Naval Academy, a great local high school in the area! THIS SATURDAY, 9-Noon, Rickover Naval will be collecting items for their Annual Rummage Sale in June.

Just drop off donations at Rickover Naval Academy, 5700 W. Berteau, in the parking lot behind the school. We pretty much take any donations except broken items and large appliances and future (no fridges, hideaway coaches, ovens, etc.). All donations are tax deductible. Please help our school and our wonderful students and teacher!

2024 — Rickover Race to Remember — 08/02/2024

Are you a runner? Are you a walker? Do you like to support an awesome school . . . Then sign up for the "Rickover Race to Remember" 5K Run/Walk on Sunday, Sept 8th! Registration is open NOW at:
https://raceroster.com/events/2024/88937/rickover-race-to-remember?fbclid=IwY2xjawEZPvlleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHbsrxecM2SZ8szRB51Izge-cddOLmXCn6UGAcxivjNeuwZe5RLSqLkle3Q_aem_ORjR1arQfE2pfXGUvhTRgg

2024 — Rickover Race to Remember — Rickover Race to Remember Rickover Naval Academy School, West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, IL - Rickover Naval Academy PresentsRace To Remember5K… - September 8, 2024

04/16/2022

MEGA RUMMAGE SALE TO BENEFIT RICKOVER NAVAL ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL (5700 W. Berteau Ave)!!!!!

When: Saturday, April 23rd & Sunday, April 24th, 8:00am-3pm (both days)

We are having a Rickover Friends and Family the night before the sale on Friday, April 22nd 6-8pm for our cadets and their family/friends to shop.

Where: Rickover Naval Academy High School (old Luther North building), 5700 W. Berteau, Enter Door 1 on Berteau (Gym entrance)

All Proceeds go to support the cadets and teachers of Rickover Naval Academy.

This is a MASSIVE RUMMAGE SALE--We have a really big gym and it is overflowing with items!!!

ITEMS FOR SALE INCLUDE (but not limited to--we have so much more and constantly updating as we sort and organize):

1. Clothing--Women, Men, Teen, Children--Boy & Girl, Infant/Baby including Shirts, pants, jeans, dresses, skirts, blazers, sweaters, jackets, coats, pajamas, accessories (hats, scarves, gloves, etc), maternity, swimsuits.

2. Shoes--Both children and adult--dress, casual, heels, gym, boots, slippers, ties.

3. Purses, wallets, tote bags, backpacks, etc--dozens and dozens

4. Books--Hundreds and hundreds of books! Both Children and adult novels and non-fiction, cookbooks, religion, travel, picture books, self-help, magazines, activity books, etc.

5. CDs, DVDs, VHS, cassette tapes--lots of Disney movies on VHS,

6. Toys/Games--including dolls--baby, Barbies, American Girl, board games, card games, stuffed animals, puzzles. blocks,

7. Jewelry--necklaces, bracelets, earrings, jewelry boxes, buttons

8. Military surplus clothing--Real Navy camos, trench coats, fleece coats, coveralls

9. Baby items--strollers, portable cribs, toys, high chair, play mats, board books, utensils, cups, car seats,

10. Tools/Construction Stuff--all kinds of tools, locks, lightbulbs, dry wall screws, frame anchors, Floor sealant and primer (Uzin PE, Formula 805, Primer T, Sure Klean--in large tubs), anchoring cement (large tub)

19. Rugs--children's room, bathroom, kitchen, etc.

11. Sporting equipment--exercise balls, weights, soccer & basketballs, barbell and rack, dumbbells, trampoline, scuba equipment, golf clubs, scooters, balls, yoga mats

12. Kitchen goods--baking sheets, muffin tins, pots, pans, measuring cups, utensils, plates, whole sets of dishes, platters, cake stands, serving dishes, tablecloths and cloth napkins, glassware, mixing bowls, serving utensils, placemats/table runners, measuring cups.

13. Kitchen appliances--Microwaves, coffeemakers, powered cork screw, George Forman grills, toasters, waffle makers, juice makers, choppers,

14. Tons of Holiday items--Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, Easter, 4th of July--Decorations (for inside and outside), lights, knick-knacks, figurines, ornaments, plates, glasses, wreaths, musical figurines, Christmas village buildings, stockings, dishes.

15. Knick-knacks, etc--vases, figurines, picture frames, baskets,

16. Household appliances--scales, vacuums, telephones,

17. Electronics--printers, monitors, speakers, scanners,

17. Gaming equipment/systems and video games--xbox, playstation, guitar hero guitar,

18. Arts and crafts--tons of supplies, cricut machine, laminating machine, fabric markers, sewing machine, office supplies, markers, bulletin board borders,

19. Furniture--dining room and chairs, coffee tables, living room chairs, bed headboard, lamps of all sizes, leather kid couch, outdoor furniture set,

20. Wall art--paintings, framed prints, wall mirrors, decorations

21, Beauty supplies--makeup, perfume, curling irons,

22. Bedding, etc--blankets, pillows, sheets, afghans, curtains, fabrics, towels, sleeping bags,

23 Shelving--shelves, containers, drawers, bins, boxes

24. Pet items--carriers, cages, bowls, feeders, blankets

25. Medical supplies--walkers, canes, unopened adult diapers,

26. Tools/Construction Stuff--all kinds of tools, locks, lightbulbs, dry wall screws, frame anchors,

27. Luggage--sets, small and large, kid

28. Chicago items (about city/sport teams)--jerseys, clothes, books, knick-knacks,

29. Office supplies--We have lots of printer toner cartridge for large school type printers (Dell and Samsung).

30. Party supplies for birthdays, gift wrap and bows, greeting cards.

We will also have a section of ALL NEW ITEMS that still in package or with tags on where you can find gift-worthy items!!!

05/12/2020

Rickover Naval Academy has a new official page for the school. Please support our kids and follow it!

Rickover Naval Academy HS Rickover Naval Academy High School's official page.

Rickover is a college preparatory HS.

01/01/2017

Happy New Year!!!!

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