Senior Katelyn Luebbert attended the Annual Enterprise Scholar Athlete of the Week Ceremony at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on Airline Drive on April 22. Luebbert was honored as the one of the October Enterprise Scholar Athlete of the Week Recipients. Every week, throughout the Saints season, the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation honors a male or female Scholar Athlete of the Week, for excellence in the classroom as well as on the field of athletic competition. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.

The class of 2020 celebrated Ring Mass with family and friends on May 3. Juniors were thrilled to receive their senior rings. Click on the title of this post to view pictures.

Academy of Our Lady’s junior class celebrated May Crowning on May 3. It is a deep-rooted tradition at Academy of Our Lady for the members of the junior class to crown the image of Mary Help of Christians. To view photos click on the title of this post.

The most exciting day of the year for students is arguably Field Day! Beautiful weather, friends and competition between classes make for a great day. Field Day culminated with the official senior farewell which included speeches from the student council president, senior class president, the pinning of the seniors’ junior sisters and the final walk through the halls of Academy of Our Lady. View pictures by click on the title of this post.

Spirit week was held April 23-26. Daily themes included Timeless Tuesday, Woah Wild Wednesday, Tropical Thursday and class colors for field day! Needless to say, it was an exciting week filled with school spirit! Click on the tile of this post to view photos.

Academy of Our Lady’s Key Club attended their annual convention in Natchez, Mississippi on April 4, 5 and 6. As a club, they won the distinguished key club award, second place in the scrapbook contest, first place in the video making contest for the Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee District. While there, junior Amber Verdin was pinned as Lt. Governor for the Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee District and Moderator Mrs. Judi Zimmerman won District Convention Key Club Kiwanian Advisor of the Year. Senior Victoria Parria won one of the District Kiwanis club Leadership Scholarships and freshman Olivia St. Germain, the key club president, won the outstanding freshman award for the Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee District. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Abby Heitmeier, a senior at Academy of Our Lady, has been honored for her exemplary volunteer service with a President’s Volunteer Service Award. The award, which recognizes Americans of all ages who have volunteered significant amounts of their time to service their communities and their country, was granted by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards program. Read more by clicking on the title of this post.

Boys and girls ages 3-12 are invited to spend the summer at Academy of Our Lady's Summer Camp. With two sessions June 3-28 and July 8-26 campers will participate in a number of activities including swimming, arts & crafts, sports, skits, line dancing, game room, field trips and more! Online registration is now open. Click on the title of this post for more information and to register.

The final pep rally of the 2018-19 school year was held April 11. All spring athletic teams as well as the robotics team were honored by their peers. Senior athletes were also recognized for their dedicated to the Academy of Our Lady athletic program. Perhaps the most exciting portion of the pep rally was the unveiling of the bowling team’s 2019 State Championship banner and the softball team’s 2019 district championship banner. In celebration of the State Championship win students were treated to ice cream sandwiches following the pep rally. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

The junior class gathered together on March 29 for their annual class retreat. Students participated in activities designed to grow their relationship with the Lord as well as with their fellow classmates. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

On March 12 the Culture Club hosted an International Day in the Chapel Courtyard. During lunch students were able to experience traditions and delicacies from various cultures around the world. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Reserve your tickets now for Thalian Society's spring Musical, Little Shop of Horrors. For performance, dates, times and tickets click on the title of this post.

Seniors in Art 4 attended a field trip on March 14 to learn the history of the Ninth Ward and desegregation. Students toured the Lower Ninth Ward Living Museum, visited the site of McDonogh #19 school, and spoke with Mrs. Leona Tate, who helped to desegregate schools in the south. To view photos click on the title of this post.

A group of Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Ireland on a school trip March 2-10. Their tour of Ireland included Dublin, Belfast, Sligo, Knock, Limerick, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Blarney and Shannon. Faculty, family, friends and alumni also went along for the adventure. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Twenty-two Academy of Our Lady students traveled to Thibodaux, Louisiana to compete in the Louisiana Region I Science Olympiad at Nicholls State University on March 23. In Division B, consisting of nine teams throughout Louisiana with students in 6th-9th grade, Academy of Our Lady’s team placed second overall and qualified for the state competition. Ten Academy of Our Lady students on the Division C team placed in their competing categories. Division C consisted of 14 teams from 11 schools with students in grades 9-12. For a complete list of winners and photos click on the title of this post.

The annual Basket & BBQ Bash was held Saturday, March 23. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, great music played by a DJ and fantastic prizes. Thank you to all those who attended and supported the school for the family event. Many thanks to the student body for donating such quality items for each basket and the Papa Penguins for the delicious food. To all of our sponsors, thank you for making this event possible. For photos and a list of sponsors please click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s robotics team traveled to Little Rock, Arkansas to compete in the FIRST Rock City Regional on March 6-9 and returned home with the Imagery Award. Read more by click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society hosted an annual Academic Fair for students in first – fourth grade on March 16. Thank you to all schools who participated including Christ the King, Immaculate Conception, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Our Lady of Prompt Succor, St. Cletus and Visitation of Our Lady. Congratulations to the winners! For a list of winners and photos click on the title of this post.

Students celebrated the Feast Day of St. Joseph on March 19 with a St. Joseph's altar. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

The Academy of Our Lady Cheerleaders will hold their annual tryouts. All current, incoming and transfer students interested in cheer are invited to attend. For important dates and information click on the title of this post.