• Don Bosco Week
    Don Bosco Week
    In celebration of St. John Bosco’s feast day on January 31. The week of January 25 at Academy of Our Lady is Don Bosco Week. Everyday there will be an activity dedicated to the Salesian founder. As a Salesian high school, St. John Bosco’s teachings are the foundation of campus life and the educational program at Academy of Our Lady. For more click on the title of this post.
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  • Soccer Senior Night
    Soccer Senior Night
    Academy of Our Lady’s soccer team honored three senior members of the team on January 19. A small ceremony was held before the game to show appreciation to seniors Hannah Hamilton, Stefani Monfra and Christina Reyes for their dedication to Academy of Our Lady’s athletic program throughout their years of high school. The Penguins defeated Higgins High School 2 to 0 and also honored their senior team members by giving each player a flower. For photos click on the title of this post.
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  • Support AOL Sports
    Support AOL Sports
    Support Academy of Our Lady by dining at TGI Fridays for dinner on Thursday, January 21. Be sure to mention Academy of Our Lady and 20% of sales will benefit the Athletic Department! #GeauxPenguins
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  • Commitment Day
    Commitment Day
    All students interested in attending Academy of Our Lady in the eighth or ninth grade for the 2021-2022 school year are required to attend Commitment Day on January 9. For information including times and what to bring click on the title of this post.
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  • Spring Musical Auditions
    Spring Musical Auditions
    The Thalian Society will hold auditions for the annual spring musical on January 20. All interested are invited to attend. For more details click on the title of this post.
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  • Speech and Debate Club
    Speech and Debate Club
    Members of the Speech and Debate Club senior Jenna Hymel and freshman Ashlyn Gisclair competed in the virtual Springboard Series sponsored by the Julia Burke Foundation hosted by the National Speech and Debate Association. Academy of Our Lady students debated against other students throughout the United States in the Lincoln Douglas category on December 5.
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  • NAHS Celebration Chrstmas
    NAHS Celebration Chrstmas
    The National Art Honor Society carried out the annual Christmas tradition of creating ornaments and decorating bags to give to the staff of Academy of Our Lady. The penguin ornaments were decorated COVID style wearing a mask, carrying roll toilet paper and a bottle of hand sanitizer. Club members also hosted a virtual Christmas meeting. Students virtually attended breakout rooms to socialize as they created Christmas hats as photo props. Click on the title of this post for photos.
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  • Christmas Concert
    Christmas Concert
    Academy of Our Lady's Theatre and Choir classes performed in the annual Christmas Concert virtually on December 10. To view the performance click on the title of this post.
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  • Toy Drive
    Toy Drive
    Academy of Our Lady’s Mission Club held the annual school-wide Christmas Toy Drive benefitting families from the Algiers School District. Students, clubs and faculty members each adopted a student fulfilling their Christmas wishes. For photos click on the title of this post.
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  • Personal Finance Game of Life
    Personal Finance Game of Life
    Juniors and seniors in Personal Finance played a socially distant Game of Life in preparation for the class exam. For more click on the title of this post.
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  • Fantastic Friday Night
    Fantastic Friday Night
    November’s Fantastic Friday Night was held on campus in person where prospective Penguins engaged in a friendly Thanksgiving competition. Fantastic Friday Night was hosted by the math department and the Leadership Class. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.
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  • Alumni Memorial Mass
    Alumni Memorial Mass
    The Academy of Our Lady community celebrated the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on December 8 with two social distanced Alumni Memorial Masses in an effort to accommodate everyone safely. Alumnae from Archbishop Blenk High, Immaculata High School and Academy of Our Lady were invited back to campus to remember and honor those members of the Academy of Our Lady family who have gone before us. Attendees enjoyed reconnecting with classmates and faculty members. For photos click on the title of this post.
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  • St. Mary Mazzarello Day
    St. Mary Mazzarello Day
    On November 20 the entire Academy of Our Lady family took time off from the classroom to celebrate St. Mary Mazzarello Day. A new Academy of Our Lady tradition created this year to honor the co-founder of the Institution of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. Events included Salesian learning sessions, Powderpuff at Archbishop Shaw’s Stadium and the presentation of the 2020 Homecoming Court. Congratulations to senior Catherine Ruiz who was crowned queen and to the junior class who reigned as champions of Powderpuff. To view click on the title of this post.
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  • Open House
    Open House
    Academy of Our Lady welcomed more than 100 future penguins to campus on December 3 for Open House. Guests met with Principal Sr. Michelle Geiger, toured campus with a faculty and student guide, viewed academic offerings and ended the evening in the gym with club and athletic displays. Thank you to all families who attended. We enjoyed having you on campus. To view photos click on the title of this post.
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  • Applying to Academy of Our Lady
    Applying to Academy of Our Lady
    First step in applying to Academy of Our Lady for the 2021-22 school year is to complete the archdiocesan application which is now available. Click on the title of this post for the application and a step by step guide of the admissions process.
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  • Student of the Year
    Student of the Year
    Pre-freshman Ella Denny and senior Olivia Marque have been named Academy of Our Lady’s 2020 Students of the Year. Students of the year selection is based on academic achievement and extracurricular involvement. Each year Academy of Our Lady selects a pre-freshman and senior as students of the year to represent the school in the New Orleans Archdiocesan Student of the Year competition. For more click on the title of this post.
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  • Giving Tuesday
    Giving Tuesday
    Today is #GivingTuesday! In the spirit of generosity, contributions to Academy of Our Lady will assist in continuing the school's mission of instilling in young women the values to live as Catholic Christians, the drive for life-long learning, and the skills to succeed as responsible citizens in society. If you would like to support Academy of Our Lady on this #GivingTuesday please click on the title of this post.
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  • Fall 2020 Raffle Winners
    Fall 2020 Raffle Winners
    Click on the title of this post to view our weekly Fall Raffle winners!
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  • St. Mary Mazzarello Day
    St. Mary Mazzarello Day
    Friday, November 20 is a first of many for Academy of Our Lady. We begin a new tradition in celebrating St. Mary Mazzarello Day. Mary Mazzarello, along with St. John Bosco, co-found the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians. For more click on the title of this post.
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  • National Honor Society Tapping
    National Honor Society Tapping
    Keeping with a coveted Academy of Our Lady tradition the annual National Honor Society Induction was held Thursday evening November 17 in the gym. Family and friends were in attendance to see 16 students receive recognition for their academic achievements. To view photos click on the title of this post.
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