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Academy of Our Lady is pleased to announce Kenneth Marroccoli will assume the role of Athletic Director for the 2020-21 school year. No stranger to the youth athletic world in New Orleans, Marroccoli brings with him more than 13 years of experience to Academy of Our Lady. He not only possesses expertise in coaching but also in leadership. For more click on the title of this post.

On Friday, June 19 friends and members of the Academy of Our Lady community gathered, in the evening on campus, in prayer to advocate for social justice and racial equality. The prayer service, coordinated by Academy’s Student Union Diversity in Action (SUDIA) club members along with the peer ministers, began with a march of remembrance followed by prayer, scripture and reflection. Guest speakers included Father Sydney Speaks, Father Colin Braud, Dr. Dana Andrus and Seminarian Joseph Rivera. For more including photos click on the title of this post.

New students were welcomed to campus Monday for the first day of Summer Enrichment! Students followed all Covid-19 protocols by wearing masks and properly social distancing. Temperatures were taken as students arrived to campus. For four weeks, students will refine their math and English skills in preparation for high school. While another group of students are completing the required Computer Tech Literacy course prior to their first day of school allowing them a free elective opportunity in the future. Students in both programs received their iPads and are ready to conquer this summer! Sr. Michelle was thrilled to have a group of students on campus for the first time since March! To view photos click on the title of this post

Congratulations to all the students who made the fourth quarter honor roll! Click on the title of this post for a list of students.

The recent and tragic death of George Floyd is an intolerable violation against human dignity that has not left us indifferent. It has reminded us that the sin of racism remains a critical issue in society that must be addressed; that all life is precious because every human being is made in the image of God, with both dignity and value; that peaceful, non-violent protests are the right of all citizens. We all carry the responsibility to pray, to act peaceably, to stand together against senseless brutality in non-violent ways that promote the dignity of all people. Academy of Our Lady continues to be committed to educating young women of strong character and faith who will be catalysts for positive change, promoting what is just and right in our world. We call of our families, students and alumni to join together in praying our family prayer. Click on the tile of this post for our family prayer.

To view assigned Summer Reading assignments and details click on the title of this post.

ACT update! Academy of Our Lady has been closed as a national testing center site. Please contact ACT to reschedule. http://www.act.org/

Tuesday, May 12 marked what should have been graduation day for Academy of Our Lady’s thirteenth graduating class. Due to the global pandemic, a ceremony was not able to be held. Rather, a private ceremony was held over the course of May 28, 29, and 30 for each graduate and her family.   Diplomas were awarded to 98 resilient graduates who maintained a positive outlook while completing their senior year remotely through distance learning For more and to view photos click on the title of this post.