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Girls in 4th-7th grade are invited to experience a fun night filled with all things Academy of Our Lady Penguins and the Salesian family Spirit at Penguin Palooza on Friday, April 9 at 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost to attend is $10. Registration is required. Registration includes a limited-edition Penguin Palooza mask. Registration will be accepted online until Wednesday, April 7. In accordance with safety protocols, walk-ins are not welcome. To register and for more information, click on the title of this post.

Before venturing to Dallas, Texas to compete in the NCA High School National Competition, Academy of Our Lady Cheer held a performance showcase for family and friends on Wednesday, March 3. The team performed both their gameday and performance routines. We wish our girls good luck as they compete this weekend! For photos click on the title of this post. #GEAUXPENGUINS

Welcome to all newly accepted Academy of Our Lady students! We are so excited to welcome you to the Penguin family! Faculty, staff and a group of lucky students ventured out Friday afternoon to continue our tradition of surprising newly accepted students with Penguin yard signs. We can’t wait to see all the new students on campus soon! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Mark your calendars! Academy of Our Lady’s annual Basket & BBQ Bash is back! Basket & BBQ Bash will be held on campus Saturday, March 27! Attendees will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by our dad’s club, more than 30 raffle baskets and Easter bunny photos. Due to Covid-19 extra safety precautions will be taken. New this year raffle baskets can be accessed online at theacademyofourlady.org. Online basket raffle will open March 8 and close March 24. For more click on the title of this post!

Summer Camp registration is now OPEN! To register and for more detailed information click on the title fo this post. We hope you will join us for a summer guaranteed to be filled with fun, laughter and the Salesian family spirit.

Check our list of all our winners! Click on the title of this post.

Faculty and staff members received the COVID-19 vaccine here on campus the morning of March 1! It’s was great day at Academy of Our Lady!

Seniors Emily Lubag, Patricia Lubag and Hannah Bassett received a surprise delivery from Nicholls State University. The red box contained a notification that each student received an academic scholarship worth a notable monetary amount. Emily Lubag received $51,600, Hannah Bassett received $45,600 and Patricia Lubag received $26,080 over the span of four years. Congratulations ladies! We are proud of you! For photos click on the title of this post.

We are so excited to host Fish Fry Friday during this Lenten season! Join us every Friday during Lent (excluding Good Friday) to grab your dinner to go. See you there! For more details, dates and photos click on the title of this post.

Construction of the new practice track is well underway. Currently, compacting of the area where the track will be is done and the outline of the track can now be seen. The next step is to add the rock base. We can’t wait to see our girls utilizing the newest addition to campus! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Athletic Department hosted the school’s annual Golf Tournament Saturday, February 20. Thank you so much to everyone who made this event possible and to all those who made generous contributions to support the athletic program. Special thanks to our title sponsors Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. God blessed us with incredible weather for the tournament and even better community supporters. Till next year! For photos click on the title of this post.

During the week of February 1-5, Academy of Our Lady’s chapter of the National Honor Society sponsored a school-wide food drive. Students were encouraged to donate non-perishable food items for those in need. All donations were made to St. Vincent de Paul Society in Marrero. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Academy of Our Lady's annual Golf Tournament directly benefits the athletic program and is made possible by our generous sponsors Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Co. For more details and to learn how to support Academy of Our Lady's athletic program by registering for the event or becoming a sponsor click on the title of this post.

In celebration of Black History Month, Academy of Our Lady’s SUDIA Club (Student Union for Diversity in Action) members reached out and interviewed notable diverse female leaders within our community. For more and to watch a video of each interview click on the title of this post.

The Academy of Our Lady Ambassadors are a group of enthusiastic students that love their school and want to share their experiences with others. The girls represent Academy of Our Lady at various school events including Open House, Fantastic Friday Night, Penguin Palooza and Catholic Schools Week Mass to name a few. On February 1, this group of dedicated students were presented with an Ambassador pin. Being an Academy of Our Lady Ambassador is an honor as there is an application process and the students must meet certain academic criteria. The Ambassadors represent the school with grace while maintaining exceptional academic grades as well as being involved in numerous extracurricular activities. We are proud of these young ladies! For a photo and a list of Ambassadors please click on the title of this post.

Art III and IV project update! In January we shared photos of students using their creativity creating clay masks and decorating them as well as working on independent projects of their choosing. Their projects are now completed, and we are excited to showcase our students’ talents! Check it out! To view photos click on the title of this post.

"Students in Sr. Janna San Juan’s Environmental Science class are working on a new, exciting project that puts their imaginations to work. Sister Jana challenged her students to replicate an environmentally friendly “tiny house.” They did this by collecting recyclable objects found around their home. " - Senior Jessica Comeaux. To view photos and to read Jessica's full article about the Environmental Science project click on the title fo this post.

Academy of Our Lady is thrilled to announce the newest addition to campus and the athletic facilities, a high school practice track. Construction begins early February. With the completion date projected in mid-April. To read more information about the project click on the title of this post.

Students currently taking the Law Internship class offered at Academy of Our Lady participated in a mock trial. The case dealt with accidental gun violence. Each student played an important role in the trial from the defense, prosecution and members of the jury to witnesses. Ms. Matherne, the Law Intern teacher who is an attorney and has more than 20 years of experience practicing law, acted as judge. The Law Intern class is one of many unique electives offered at Academy of Our Lady through the Program of the Academic Majors. For more click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady students were offered the opportunity to participate in the Knights of Columbus Catholic Citizenship Scholarship Contest. Three students were honored as winners and one student for participation by the Knights of Columbus Archbishop Blenk Council 1905 Gretna. Sophomore Jaden Armond was named the sophomore division winner, New Orleans Diocesan Winner and State First Place Winner receiving $500. Her essay will be submitted in the national competition. For more click on the title of this post.