Academy of Our Lady celebrated the Feast of All Saints in a very special way with Grandparents Day. On November 1 grandparents were invited to campus for mass with their granddaughters. Grandparents and students were also treated to coffee and donuts. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The Law Studies class traveled to the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office on Monday, October 21. Students were able to observe two courtrooms. In addition, the students experienced what is was like to be in court on motion day and met many people within the law field who imparted great wisdom and advice.

Prospective students and their families are invited to Open House on November 7 at 4-7 pm. Academy of Our Lady introduces talented young women to innovative curricula, highly focued teachers, forward-thinking leadership and a modern technological high school environment. Under the direction of the Salesian Sisters, Academy of Our Lady draws inspiration from St. John Bosco’s educational system of reason, religion and loving kindness. For more, click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Student Council invites girls in 4 th-6 th grade to Leadership Night on the Polar Express! Students will participate in activities designed to identity and strengthen leadership skills.  Students will take away tools and key techniques needed to be a successful leader. Students are encouraged to dress in their favorite Christmas attire or Christmas pajamas! All girls interested in leadership are invited to attend. Registration is required by Wednesday, December 11. Space is limited. Registration taken on a first come, first served basis. For more information and to register, click on the title of this post.

Click on the title of this post to view our weekly Fall Raffle winners!

Senior volleyball players were honored prior to the start of the varsity game on October 30 for their commitment and dedication to Academy of Our Lady’s Athletic Program. Following the presentation, the team defeated the Belle Chasse Cardinals in 4 sets to capture the District Championship with a score of 25-22, 23-25, 25-23 and 25-18. Notable highlights include senior Leigha Cox with 13 digs, senior Re’vin Cobb with assists 27, freshman Je’da Williams with 11 kills, senior Kenidee Bailey with 4 blocks and sophomore Emily Bourg with 3 aces. View photos by clicking on the title of this post.

The National Honor Society Tapping Ceremony is a great tradition at Academy of Our Lady. Twenty-seven students received recognition for their academic achievements and were inducted into Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society at the annual Tapping Ceremony on October 30. For a list of students and photos click on the title of this post.

Congratulations to Academy of Our Lady students who were named to Archbishop Shaw High School's Homecoming Court and Jesuit High School's Homecoming Court. For a list and photos click on the title of this post.

Students took a break from their studies on Thursday, October 17 to meet with their Penguin Families. Each Penguin Family is made up of multiple students from each grade level and meet twice a year to take on service orientated projects. This year’s fall projects included deployment ornaments for military families, crochet hats for patients at West Jefferson Cancer Center, thanksgiving placemats and letters for Meals on Wheels, fleece blankets for those in need, sock stuffed animals for the battered women’s shelter and animal bandannas for the local animal shelter. Click the title of this post to view photos.