Open to middle school girls who are interested in living a day in the life of a penguin! Penguin Preview is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to experience Academy of Our Lady. Even though prospective students aren’t able to spend the day due to Covid-19 safety protocols, Academy of Our Lady is excited to offer a virtual spend-a-day opportunity. Simply register to have access to our virtual spend-a-day video created by Academy of Our Lady students. Experience the Salesian family spirit from the comfort of your own home. Click on the title of this post to register.

Seven Academy of Our Lady students were named to Archbishop Shaw’s 2020 Homecoming Court. Senior Olivia Marque was crowned queen while Senior Jacey Jones was crowned maid of honor at the annual homecoming football game on Saturday, November 14. Academy of Our Lady members of the homecoming court included freshman maid Kyree Ross, sophomore maid Makenzie Wood, junior maid Jayden Jackson, senior maid Cameron Haydel and senior maid Lindsey Scheibe. It was a family affair as last year’s homecoming queen alumna Hannah Marque ’20 was in attendance and crowned her sister queen. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Senior Faith Hardy committed to play softball at Bishop State Community College in Mobile, Alabama on Wednesday, November 11. A signing ceremony was held on campus where Hardy’s parents, teammates and Academy of Our Lady coaches were on hand to show their support and celebrate her accomplishment. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Members of Academy of Our Lady’s Stars and Stripes Club had the great privilege of observing Veterans Day in a very special way. On November 11, students traveled to East Jefferson Wellness Center to attend a flag ceremony where they honored and met veterans from various armed forces of the United States Military. For photos click on the title of this post.

Due to the shortened school year last year, the annual Honor Society Induction was not able to be held. Over the past few weeks Academy of Our Lady’s administration held small ceremonies to honor the new 19-20 school year members of the following honor societies Rho Kappa, National English Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta and National French Honor Society. Previous members of various honor societies were also honored during the ceremonies. For photos click on the title of this post.

We at Academy of Our Lady are so excited and proud to share a special project we have been working on since the summer! Be sure to check our Facebook page on Tuesday, November 10 for our virtual tour video premiere! We can't wait to showcase our penguin pride and Salesian family spirit!!! To visit our Facebook page click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady's Theatre II class is proud to present Breaking Barriers: A One Act Play that is a powerful and well-researched depiction of the lives of Amelia Earhart, Marie Curie, Annie Oakley, Clara Barton and Jane Austen on November 6 at 7:00 pm. This performance can be viewed live on Academy of Our Lady's Facebook page. For more information click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s math department and leadership class are excited to host the Ultimate Thanksgiving Competition on November 13! Girls in 6th and 7th grade are invited to join us on campus for an evening filled with fun and challenging leadership and math games. Activities include math bingo, zoom puzzles, team building games, a table setting race and much more! To register and for more information click on the title of this post.

Senior Abigail Melling has been named to 20-21 LHSAA All-Academic Girls Volleyball Team. Melling has been a student at Academy of Our Lady for the past five years as well as a member of the volleyball team for five years. She currently holds a 4.38 GPA. Melling is a member of National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Rho Kappa, Ambassadors, Book Club, Students Against Destructive Decisions, Robotics and Salesians for Life. Way to go Abbey! We are proud of you! For more click on the title of this post.

Freshman Taylor Rotolo is the Archdiocese of New Orleans Youth Leadership Award recipient for St. Rosalie Parish. The award was presented to Taylor for her service to her community and church parish following Mass on October 18. For more click on the title of this post.

Join us Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. on our Facebook page as Academy of Our Lady's Thalian Society performs the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat via livestream! Click on the title of this post to view the program booklet.

Academy of Our Lady’s volleyball team celebrated six senior team members with Senior Night on Tuesday, October 20. During the pregame ceremony seniors Kacey Lyon, Madelyn Whitefield, Madison Romano, Abigail Melling, Lacey Johnson and Dylan Ferguson were honored by the athletic department and the Academy of Our Lady Penguin Cheer Squad for their dedication to the athletic program for the past 5 years. In addition, the athletic department also honored the seniors from the opposing team, Helen Cox. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Thalian Society presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat on October 23 at 7 pm. While allowing live audience members to attend is not currently possible, members of the Academy of Our Lady community can see the musical live on the school’s Facebook page. The musical features music Andrew Lloyd Weber and lyrics by Tim Rice. For more click on the title of this post.

Service is one of the core values taught at Academy of Our Lady and encompassed in almost all activities. Service is such an essential value that there is a whole week dedicated to service every year. Due to COVID-19, Service Week was limited to one day held October 15. But that did not stop our student body from helping out the community and learning from others about the importance of stewardship and civil leadership. In addition to Service Day, sophomore and juniors attended a Career Day in the afternoon hearing from professionals from various industries including health care, law, education, engineering, communications and literature. Thank you to all of our speakers! To view photos and read more about the day click on the title of this post.

A total of sixteen Academy of Our Lady students form the group Sisters in Unity. The group was created to address sociological issues happening in our world today specifically the importance of racial justice and our call as Christians to be responsible citizens in society. Members of Sisters in Unity gave a presentation to the freshman, sophomore, junior and senior religion classes, during the months of August and September, to create an open dialogue amongst the students in a space where everyone could feel free to express their opinions. To read more about what our students are doing to make a difference and to view photos click on the title of this post.

(Written by Senior Sarah Guidroz) During the week of September 21- 25, Ms. Karen Matherne’s Psychology classes put their creative skills to work and created “brain hats.” After completing a unit on the brain, students fashioned colorful paper brains that detailed the many parts of this complex part of the body such as the frontal cortex and the occipital lobes. Afterwards, students were allowed to show their handiwork as they walked around campus with their hats. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s student council hosted Spirit Week September 14 – 18. Though the week was disrupted by Hurricane Sally that did not stop students from showcasing their spirit! Daily themes included Movement Monday, Talent Tuesday, Minute to Win it Wednesday, Crazy Hair and Sock Day Thursday and Class Shirt and Creative Mask Friday. To view photos click on the title of this post.

To view this week's game schedule click on the title of this post.

Photography Club held the first Zoom club meeting of the 20-21 school year on September 9. This year club meetings will be held virtually to limit student exposure until Covid-19 restrictions permit otherwise. Though clubs are unable to meet in person it is exciting for students to begin participating in club activities and socially interacting. Just another little sense of normalcy with an odd covid-19 twist. To view photos click on title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Science Department is excited to host the first virtual Fantastic Friday Night on October 9 at 6:00 -7:30 pm. Girls in 5th-7th grade are invited to join us for an evening filled with all things STEM. Activities include molecular origami, a robotics demonstration, bridge construction and balloon animal creations. There is a $5 registration fee and registration is required by Friday, October 2. Space is limited. Registration taken on a first come, first served basis. To register click on the title of this post.