Join us for our annual spring fundraiser, Basket & BBQ Bash on Saturday, March 23! Enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch and take a chance at winning over 40 gift baskets & prizes. We will also have Easter Bunny photos, a bouncy house, and other activities for children. Click on the title of this post for more information or to purchase tickets.

Academy of Our Lady’s Student Union Diversity in Action club hosted a Women in Professional Careers Day during lunch on Friday, February 8. Kim Knighten, Community Outreach Representative at United Healthcare and alumna Tiffany Williams ’10 AOL, Promotions Director of Cumulus Media spoke to students and answered their questions regarding the professional world.

Grow in faith and creativity! Girls in 4th-7th grade are invited to an evening filled with the arts and faith based activities hosted by Academy of Our Lady's Fine Arts and Religion departments on March 15. Activities include viewing a performance of Academy of Our Lady's production of Little Shop of Horrors, making dirt cake in the culinary lab, creating St. Therese sacrifice beads and so much more! In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day students are encouraged to sport their favorite green attire. Cost to attend is $5.00 and registration is required. To register click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady's Student Council is pleased to host a Mardi Gras Mingle on February 15 at 7-10 pm in the cafeteria. The attire for the dance is causal dress and guests are encouraged to wear their favorite appropriate Mardi Gras accessories & attire. For more information click on the title of this post.

Mrs. Bridges and a group of students attended the Louisiana Life March on January 26 in Baton Rouge. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

The bowling team has completed the first third of the season undefeated with a 4 and 0 record defeating Mount Carmel Academy, Crescent City Christian School, Albany High School and Salmen High School. The Penguins competed in the Louisiana Invitational Baker Tournament held in Baton Rouge on Saturday, February 2. The team took on nine of the top schools in the state in a seven game match which led to the girls winning the tournament. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

The Ambassadors attended Mass with other elementary and high schools throughout the Archdiocese of New Orleans on February 1 in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Mass was presided by Archbishop Gregory Aymond at St. Catherine of Siena in Metairie. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

Senior members of the Basketball Team and AOL Cheerleaders were honored on February 4 for their dedicated to Academy of Our Lady Athletics. Guests were also treated to a performance by Cheer Camp participants during halftime. To view photos click on the title of this post.