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Open to middle school girls who are interested in living a day in the life of a penguin! Penguin Preview is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to experience Academy of Our Lady. Held during the school day, students will have the opportunity to attend classes with an Academy student, meet members of the student body and faculty, as well as take a tour of the Academy of Our Lady campus! Click on the title of this post for more information and to register.

More than 120 girls in 4th-7th grade took to Academy of Our Lady’s campus for Penguin Palooza on April 5. The night, filled with all things Academy of Our Lady, included a performance by the Academy of Our Lady Cheerleaders, a penguin keychain craft, a school-wide escape room, games with Student Council, donuts and Pizza! It is safe to say that the sleepover themed evening was a great success! To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Grow in faith and creativity! Girls in 4th-7th grade are invited to an evening filled with the arts and faith based activities hosted by Academy of Our Lady's Fine Arts and Religion departments on March 15. Activities include viewing a performance of Academy of Our Lady's production of Little Shop of Horrors, making dirt cake in the culinary lab, creating St. Therese sacrifice beads and so much more! In the spirit of St. Patrick's Day students are encouraged to sport their favorite green attire. Cost to attend is $5.00 and registration is required. To register click on the title of this post.

Student columnist senior Emilie Adams shares and highlights her experience as a four year student Ambassador. Read her full article by clicking on the title of this post.

Application Day for prospective students applying for the eighth and ninth grades will be held on Saturday, January 12, 2019. Testing for high school placement will be conducted. Check-in begins at 7:15 am with testing starting at 8:00 am sharp. The Academy of Our Lady application for admission along with required documentation is due on this day. Applicants should also bring a standard calculator and #2 sharpened pencils. Please click the title of this post for more information.

Girls in 4th-6th grade tested their knowledge of geography, social studies and showcased their athletic skills by attending Fantastic Friday Night on December 14. Hosted by the social studies and physical education departments, the evening consisted of traveling around the world to different sessions where students participated in various activities including an iPad scavenger hunt, geography based trivia, fun relays and so much more. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Thank you to everyone who attended Open House on November 8. We hope you enjoyed meeting our dedicated students and faculty as well as learning more about Academy of Our Lady's challenging curriculum, numerous extracurricular activities, competitive athletics and the Salesian family spirit! To view photos from the event click on the title of this post.

The Archdiocesan High School Application is NOW available! Completing this application is the first step in applying to Academy of Our Lady. To access the application and to view a detailed explanation of the admission process please click on the title of this post.

Prospective students and their families are invited to experience the innovative Catholic high school of New Orleans at Open House on November 8 at 4-7 pm. Academy of Our Lady introduces talented young women to innovative curricula, highly focused teachers, forward-thinking leadership and a modern technological high school environment. Under the direction of the Salesian Sisters, Academy of Our Lady draws inspiration from St. John Bosco’s educational system of reason, religion and loving kindness.

Girls and boys in 4th-7th grade attended Fantastic Friday Night on October 12. The theme of the evening was Super Leadership Night. Sessions were planned by Academy of Our Lady’s Student Council and designed to teach students the fundamental characteristics of a leader. Students took part in various activities including planning a fundraising event, creating capes with descriptions of leadership skills, learning about past great leaders and harnessing the keys to good communication and listening. To view photos click on the title of this post.

Spend the day at Academy of Our Lady! Open to middle school girls who are interested in living a day in the life of a penguin! Penguin Preview is the perfect opportunity for prospective students to experience Academy of Our Lady. For more information and to register click on the tile of this post.

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.

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’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. 

Seniors study different religions observed throughout the world and in different cultures for a semester. They ended the year visiting a local Buddhist Temple, Muslim Mosque, Jewish Synagogue and Hindu Temple. A world of peace and respect begins with mutual understanding and dialogue. To view photos on click on the title of this post.

Welcome Night is the first introduction to Academy of Our Lady for all newly accepted incoming students and their families. Held April 25 attendees had the opportunity to purchase uniforms and received important information pertaining to the 2018-19 school year. Scholarship awards were also presented at the end of the presentation. For more photos and a list of scholarship recipients click on the title of this post.

Girls in grades 4-7 had a blast at Academy of Our Lady’s annual Penguin Palooza on April 13. The girls were split into 4 teams and competed in field day-style games in the Ultimate Spirit Competition. The Ambassadors, Student Council and Cheerleaders worked together with the participants truly showcasing Penguin spirit and pride. To view photos from Penguin Palooza click on the title of this post.

Application Day for prospective students applying for the eighth and ninth grades will be on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Testing for high school placement will be conducted. Check-in begins at 7:15 a.m. with testing starting at 8:00 a.m. sharp. The Academy of Our Lady application for admission along with required documentation is due on this day. Applicants should also bring a standard calculator and #2 sharpened pencils. Please click the title of this post for more information.

Due to the weather and projected forecast throughout the day Fantastic Friday Night has been cancelled for December 8. Please save the date for the next Fantastic Friday Night hosted by the Fine Arts Department on March 2.

The first step in applying to Academy of Our Lady is to complete the Archdiocesan Application which is now available. Click the title of this article to print the application and for more information about the application process.