Academy of Our Lady Art III students used their imagination and skills to craft masks as part of the annual mask project. Students made a mask that expressed something of their interest or about themselves. Students began by molding clay to form the desired face shape for the mask. Next, they painted and added extra creative pieces of interest to make their project complete. Click the title of this post to view a photo of their completed project.

The True Love Waits club sponsored activities during the week of February 10, to promote healthy self-image and to promote living a pure and chaste lifestyle. The theme for the week was "You are Worth Waiting For."    Activities included an assembly, photo booth, a chalk talk (students wrote inspirational, girl-power messages around school), and the sale of themed bookmarks made by club member junior Nha Nguyen. Proceeds will be donated to Covenant House.  To view photos click on the title of this post.

On February 11 Academy of Our Lady celebrated the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes with a school Mass. Following Mass students were honored for their academic achievements with the annual honor society induction ceremony. Academy of Our Lady Honor Societies include French Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, National Art Honor Society, National English Honor Society, National Spanish Honor Society, Rho Kappa and Science National Honor Society. For photos and names of inductees click on the title of this post.

Service Week is a great tradition at Academy of Our Lady. For 11 years in celebration of Catholic Schools Week and St. John Bosco, students have been serving the Greater New Orleans area during the annual Service Week. For more click on the title of this post.

Students received a special blessing of the throat on February 3 to celebrate the feast of St. Blaise. Thank you to Father Lou and Father Wilgintz for visiting campus to administer a blessing for each student and staff member. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

The Academy of Our Lady Car Show is a new addition to the Basket and BBQ Bash. All those interested in car collections and showcase are invited to participate on March 7. For more details and to register click on the title of this link.

Join us for our annual spring fundraiser, Basket & BBQ Bash on Saturday, March 7! Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and take a chance at winning over 40 gift baskets & prizes. We will also have a car show, Easter Bunny photos, a bouncy house and other activities for children. Click on title of post for more information.

Summer Camp is around the corner! At Academy of Our Lady we are gearing up for the best summer yet. Teachers, teacher aids or college students pursuing a degree in education are invited to apply for a summer camp position. All interested please contact camp@theacademyofourlady.org. Camp registration and information is coming soon!

Nine Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Washington D.C. to represent the Archdiocese of New Orleans at the annual March for Life on January 24. While traveling by bus students spent time participating in a retreat on wheels revolving around the sanctity of life. For more click on the title of this post.

Members of Academy of Our Lady’s Student Council attended the Louisiana Association of Student Councils State Convention in Pineville, Louisiana the weekend of January 18. Ninety-seven high schools from throughout Louisiana were present at LASC. Academy of Our Lady representatives participated in various leadership activities, voiced their ideas and heard from multiple speakers. For more click on the title of this post.

Eight students enrolled in Essential of Nursing Assisting Internship II successfully completed the semester course and the state requirements to earn the certification to be a nurse aide/Certified Nursing Assistant. To read more click on the title of this post.

The basketball team, soccer team and the Academy of Our Lady cheerleaders were honored at the winter sports pep rally on January 16. Students and faculty also participated in games designed by Student Council to earn spirit points. The senior class was awarded the spirit megaphone at the end of rally. To view photos click on the title of this post.