The Thalian Society, Academy of Our Lady's drama club, is hosting a second round of auditions for the annual Broadway Benefit show. All high school students, not just AOL students, are invited to audition.

A special Ring and May Crowning ceremony was held August 14. Originally scheduled in May 2020, this event was postponed due to COVID-19. The class of 2021 were finally bestowed with their senior rings while honoring Mary in a special way. It was a beautiful evening filled with joy and celebration. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Juniors and seniors celebrated the Feast of the Assumption with Mass on campus. During the homily, Fr. Louis Molinelli blessed the senior sweaters and explained the importance of wearing the sweater as it signifies that seniors are leaders of the school which comes with great responsibility. It is a tradition at Academy of Our Lady for the senior class to wear the light blue cardigan. August 13 marked the first time the class of 2021 was able to sport their senior sweaters. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Pre-freshmen, juniors and seniors attended their first day of in-person instruction on August 11. Smiles could be seen through students’ masks in the classrooms and hallways. It’s so nice to have our girls back on campus! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Monday, August 10 marked the first day on in-person instruction for the freshmen and sophomores for 2020-21 school year. Students are adjusting to the new schedule, COVID-19 safety protocols and a new way of learning with positive attitudes and supportive faculty. Many were happy to be back to a daily routine after a long extended summer. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The class of 2025 and transfer students walked on campus together for the first time as Academy of Our Lady students on Thursday, August 6 for orientation. Administration led a presentation which aired live on each classroom’s television. Following the presentation students met with their teachers throughout the day. Members of student council and peer ministry were on hand to assist new transfer students as they began their Academy of Our Lady journey. Orientation for returning freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors was held virtually on Friday. Monday students will begin a hybrid model of remote and traditional learning for the month of August. For photos click on the title of this post.

Temperature checks, masks and social distancing were new elements students experienced while attending Book Day on Wednesday kicking off the 2020-21 school year. Though Book Day looked a little different this year, the Salesian family spirit remains the same! Students, faculty and staff were excited to be back on campus. On Book Day, students took their yearbook picture, returned required documents and received their ipads and yearly agendas. To view photos click on the title of this post.

To place a spirit wear order, click on the title of this post.

To register for a parking spot for the 2020-21 school year, click on the title of this post.

Approved Academy of Our Lady masks are now available for preorder! To Purchase click on the title of this post. Students may also wear solid light blue, black, white and gray masks.

Click on the title of this post for the summer office hours.

The 2020-21 volleyball roster is here! Congratulations to all those on the team and thank you to everyone who attended tryouts. #geauxpenguins Click on the title of this post to view the roster.

Academy of Our Lady is pleased to announce Kenneth Marroccoli will assume the role of Athletic Director for the 2020-21 school year. No stranger to the youth athletic world in New Orleans, Marroccoli brings with him more than 13 years of experience to Academy of Our Lady. He not only possesses expertise in coaching but also in leadership. For more click on the title of this post.

On Friday, June 19 friends and members of the Academy of Our Lady community gathered, in the evening on campus, in prayer to advocate for social justice and racial equality. The prayer service, coordinated by Academy’s Student Union Diversity in Action (SUDIA) club members along with the peer ministers, began with a march of remembrance followed by prayer, scripture and reflection. Guest speakers included Father Sydney Speaks, Father Colin Braud, Dr. Dana Andrus and Seminarian Joseph Rivera. For more including photos click on the title of this post.

New students were welcomed to campus Monday for the first day of Summer Enrichment! Students followed all Covid-19 protocols by wearing masks and properly social distancing. Temperatures were taken as students arrived to campus. For four weeks, students will refine their math and English skills in preparation for high school. While another group of students are completing the required Computer Tech Literacy course prior to their first day of school allowing them a free elective opportunity in the future. Students in both programs received their iPads and are ready to conquer this summer! Sr. Michelle was thrilled to have a group of students on campus for the first time since March! To view photos click on the title of this post

Congratulations to all the students who made the fourth quarter honor roll! Click on the title of this post for a list of students.

The recent and tragic death of George Floyd is an intolerable violation against human dignity that has not left us indifferent. It has reminded us that the sin of racism remains a critical issue in society that must be addressed; that all life is precious because every human being is made in the image of God, with both dignity and value; that peaceful, non-violent protests are the right of all citizens. We all carry the responsibility to pray, to act peaceably, to stand together against senseless brutality in non-violent ways that promote the dignity of all people. Academy of Our Lady continues to be committed to educating young women of strong character and faith who will be catalysts for positive change, promoting what is just and right in our world. We call of our families, students and alumni to join together in praying our family prayer. Click on the tile of this post for our family prayer.

To view assigned Summer Reading assignments and details click on the title of this post.

ACT update! Academy of Our Lady has been closed as a national testing center site. Please contact ACT to reschedule. http://www.act.org/

Tuesday, May 12 marked what should have been graduation day for Academy of Our Lady’s thirteenth graduating class. Due to the global pandemic, a ceremony was not able to be held. Rather, a private ceremony was held over the course of May 28, 29, and 30 for each graduate and her family.   Diplomas were awarded to 98 resilient graduates who maintained a positive outlook while completing their senior year remotely through distance learning For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.