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Members of the Photography Club traveled to City Park on March 3 to put the skills they have learned at their club meetings into action. For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.

Every year students enrolled in Physics are assigned the Egg Drop project. Students are required to design and build a device that will protect an egg from three drops which includes 1 m, 2 m and 5.5 m otherwise known as the roof of the school building. For a detailed explanation and photos click on the title of this post.

Mu Alpha Theta observed Pi Day with a weeklong celebration beginning March 9-13. Founded in 1988, Pi Day is an international holiday celebrated around the world. The numbers in the date 3/14 match the first three digits of the mathematical constant pi. Lunchtime activities included pie-a-teacher, relay race pie eating contest and friend vs friend pie eating contests. The math honor society raised more than $300 which will be utilized to purchase pencils, paper and rules for a classroom in need. Click on the title of this post to view photos.

Senior big sisters along with their pre-freshman and freshman little sisters enjoyed ice cream sundaes in the chapel courtyard on March 12 during the March Big Sister Little Sister Social. To view photos click on the title of this post.

March 23 marks the start of Academy of Our Lady faculty and students’ second week of distance learning due the COVID-19 social distancing measures. In true Salesian family spirit, the Academy of Our Lady family is taking this new experience in stride and continuing with daily coursework while sporting a smile. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Summer Camp registration is now open online. For detailed information click on the title of this post.

Applications for the 2020-21 school year are still being accepted. Applications and required documents must be submitted to the Director of Institutional Advancement and Admissions Mallory Matute via email to [email protected]. Click on the title of this post to visit the admissions page of the website.

Academy of Our Lady’s Health Care Club hosted a blood drive on March 6 in honor of Health Choices Week. Both students and faculty participated by choosing to give blood potentially saving a life. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady senior bowling team members - Harley Johansen, Hailee Griffin, Shelby Cancienne and Rachelle Sancho pictured here with Coach Robert Chauvin - were honored March 5 at Westside Lanes in Marrero for their dedication to Academy of Our Lady’s athletic program. To view a photo click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s annual spring fundraiser Baskets & BBQ Bash was held Saturday, March 7. Attendees enjoyed delicious food, an Easter egg hunt, pictures with the Easter bunny, great music and fantastic prizes. Thank you to all those who attended and supported the school for this 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 sponsors and donors, thank you for making this event possible. For photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady will remained closed for instruction until April 13. The front office will remain open until March 20 from 7 am to 3 pm. Online classes will begin Wednesday, March 18.   For more information and details from Principal Sr. Michelle click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady’s Science Quiz Bowl Team comprised of four students placed fourth overall in the Louisiana Regional Science Bowl competition receiving $150.00 in prize money. For more click on the title of this post.

Click on the title of this post for a letter from Principal Sr. Michelle regarding precautionary measures being taken in order to protect our community.

In an abundance of caution regarding COVID-19, Academy of Our Lady's Academic Fair is now cancelled.

For girls in grades 4-7 Penguin Palooza is a night filled with all things Academy of Our Lady Penguins! This year's theme is Penelope's Academy Awards. Held Friday, April 3 at 6:30 - 9:00 pm guests will participate in performances, games, crafts and more! The cost to attend is $10 which includes a t-shirt, pizza and dessert. Guests are encouraged to dress as their favorite Hollywood star or in their favorite Hollywood attire. Modest attire only. For more information and to register click on the title of this post.

Girls and boys ages 3-12 are invited to join Academy of Our Lady for a summer of fun at Summer Camp! Two sessions will be available June 1-26 and July 6-24. Campers will participate in swimming, arts & crafts, sports, skits, water slide, music, field trips and more! Registration will take place in the front office on March 21 at 8 to 11 am. For more information and details click on the title of this post.

Vote for Academy of Our Lady in Gulf Coast Bank's Community Rewards Program! Individuals can vote once a day until March 31. Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Company's Annual Community Rewards Program will reward a total of $75,000 to the top 10 local non-profit organizations voted on by the community. Click on the title of this post to VOTE!