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Academy of Our Lady’s drama club, Thalian Society, presents Bits of Broadway benefiting freshman Rylee Pizani. Rylee has been diagnosed with a form of brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. All proceeds raised will be donated to Rylee. Students will perform musical numbers from their favorite Broadway shows. Performances will take place on August 28 at 7:00 and 8:30 p.m. in the Penguin Petit Theatre. To reserve your tickets, contact Ms. Favaloro at kfavaloro@theacademyofourlady.org. For more information click on the title of this post.

Faculty and staff recently surprised Principal Sr. Michelle with a celebration for her 25th anniversary of service to the Salesian Sisters of St. John Bosco. #SalesianFamilySpirit

New pre-freshmen, freshmen and their big sisters gathered on Saturday, August 11 for Family Day! Students and their families enjoyed lunch prepared by Academy of Our Lady dad’s club the Papa Penguins and sundaes scooped up by Student Council. Guests also took advantage of a giant inflatable waterslide provided by Student Council. Click on the title of this post to view more photos.

Freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors returned to campus August 10 for orientation! Students met all their new teachers while learning the expectations for the new year. Click on the title of this post to view more pictures.

Thursday, August 9 was a big day at the Academy. All new eighth grade and transfer students attended their first day orientation as an Academy of Our Lady student! Eighth students met their teachers, got to know fellow classmates and received important directives for the year from administrators. Members of Student Council guided transfer students through their class schedule. The girls then participated in fun ice breaker activities. Transfer students will meet their teachers on Friday. To view photos click on the title of this post.

All students were welcomed to campus for Book Day marking the first day of the 2018-19 school year! Students had the opportunity to purchase spirit wear, pick up their iPad, take their yearbook photo and much more. According to the smiles on their faces, it’s going to be a great year! Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Saturday, August 11 at 11 am to 1 pm, all new Academy of Our Lady students, senior Big Sisters and their families are invited to attend an afternoon of Salesian family fun! For more information about Family Day please click on the title of this post.

Book Day for all Academy of Our Lady students is Wednesday, August 8. For important information pertaining to the day and more including orientation information please click on the title of this post.

All Doves from freshman year through graduation and their guests are welcome to all events on September 21-22 in celebration of the class of 1978. For more information and a list of events click on the title of this post.

Session I of Summer Camp is coming to an end but it’s safe to say the campers are having a wonderful summer! From field trips, crafts, games to swimming and a final theatrical performance, there is a never a dull moment at Academy of Our Lady’s Summer Camp. Looking forward to seeing everyone for session II after 4th of July! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Members of Academy of Our Lady’s robotics team, The Power Struck Girls, stopped by Summer Camp to teach campers the important components of building, constructing and engineering. Campers participated as a group in a number of fun hands-on activities. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

The Academy of Our Lady Cheerleaders hosted a three-day Cheer Clinic for girls in pre-k through seventh grade. Girls had the opportunity to sharpen their skills, discover the fundamentals of stunting and learn new cheers all while making new friends! The clinic concluded with a performance showcase for parents, family and friends.

Academy of Our Lady seeks a Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator is responsible for the creation and execution of all alumni activities for Academy of Our Lady. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator as a member of the Institutional Advancement Department must seek to further expand its institutional support among alumni, current parents, community supporters, and other extended friends of the school. The Director of Alumni Relations and Admissions Coordinator assists the Director of Institutional Advancement and Admissions with all admission initiatives including recruitment, events, scholarships and the application process. For more information, click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady welcomes Frank Palmisano to the athletic staff as the new Head Softball Coach for the 2018-19 school year. Palmisano is a familiar face at Academy of Our Lady as he was previously an assistant softball coach during the 2016-17 school year. He brings with him a wealth of knowledge and more than 30 years of coaching experience as he makes his return to the Academy. To read more about Coach Frank click on the title of this post.

Congratulations to graduate Erin Burkhart who received honorable mention for the 2017-18 All-Metro Top 20 Female Athletes of the Year!

All summer reading assessments and test dates can be accessed by clicking on the title of this post.

Spend the summer at the Academy! Summer camp at the Academy of Our Lady is filled with numerous activities and lots of fun. Swimming, arts & crafts, sports, skits, line dancing, field trips, game room and so much more! For more information including registration paperwork, camp calendars and more information click on the title of this post!

Academy of Our Lady is offering a variety of athletic camps this summer. Click on the title of this post for more information!

Academy of Our Lady athletes were honored by the Westbank Quarterback Club on May 23. The 2018 Bowling Team was honored for their achievement of winning the LHSAA State Championship. Senior Erin Burkart received recognition as the LHSAA Individual State Bowling Champion. Senior Hailee Richard was selected as Academy of Our Lady’s 2017-18 Westbank High School Outstanding Female Athlete of the Year. Richard was also the recipient of the Ennis H. Grundmeyer Memorial Outstanding Westbank High School Female Athlete of the Year award. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

An Underclassmen Awards Ceremony was held May 21 to honor students at Academy of Our Lady who have accomplished notable academic achievements by earning the highest average in a course, receiving a community award, participating in an honor society, earning college credit hours by successfully completing a dual enrollment course and achieving exemplary conduct for the year. Click on the title of this post to view pictures.