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Academy of Our Lady's Student Council invites all girls and boys in 4th-7th grade to Super Leadership Night on October 12 at 6:30-9:00 pm! Students will participate in activities designed to identify and strengthen leadership skills. Ultimately, students will learn tools and key techniques essential to being a successful leader. Participants are encouraged to dress in their favorite superhero attire as there will be a best dressed contest! Registration for Fantastic Friday Night on October 12 is now closed. Students may register as a walk-in with a guardian at the door. The cost to attend is $5.00. Cash or check will be accpeted. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. and ends at 9:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at 341-6217 ext. 212.

On Tuesday, September 25 come receive information about colleges & universities at our Fall College Fair! Click on the title of this post for more details.

Girls in grades 4-7 took to campus on September 14 for Fantastic Friday Night! The STEMlock Holmes themed evening was planned by the Math, Science and Health Science departments. Activities included finger printing, constructing rollercoasters, escaping a math escape room and creating LED nametags! To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady Student Council Officers, Class Officers and Homeroom Representatives were inducted following Mass on September 12. Student Council members took a pledge in front of the student body to uphold their positions while keeping Catholic Christian values at the center of their decision making. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Thirteen members of the Academy of Our Lady Power Struck Girls traveled to Baton Rouge on Saturday, August 25, to compete in the annual Red Stick Rumble hosted by Woodlawn High School. Twenty-eight teams with a total of thirty-four robots competed in this off-season event to get energized for the new school year and new robotics season. The Power Struck Girls had a strong performance in the qualifying matches, with their robot Ada accomplishing many required tasks. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Math, Science and Health Science departments are excited to host an evening filled with all things STEM for girls in 4th-7th grade on September 14. STEMlock Holmes activities include a math-themed escape room, finger printing, LED detective nametags, rollercoaster construction and more! Online registration for Fantastic Friday Night is now closed. Students may still attend by registering at the door. The cost to attend is $5 (cash or check only). A parent or guardian must accompany the student at the registration table. The event ends at 9:00 pm. For questions or concerns, please contact the Institutional Advancement Office at 341-6217 ext. 212. 

Thalian Society, Academy of Our Lady’s drama club, held a benefit entitled Bits of Broadway in honor of Freshman Rylee Pizani. Rylee was diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer and is currently undergoing treatment. The Academy of Our Lady community wanted to show support for Rylee and her family. Students and alumnae performed numbers from their favorite Broadway musicals for two performances on August 28. A total of $2,020 was raised for Rylee and her family. To view more photos click on the title of this post.