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Senior Kacey Lyon has accepted an athletic scholarship to play volleyball at Louisiana College in Pineville, Louisiana. Lyon has earned a number of accolades this year including being named to NOLA.com’s All-Metro Volleyball Team, Clarion Herald’s Elite Volleyball Team, 2020 Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Association All-State Team and Division II District 8 2020 All-District Offensive MVP. For Photos click on the title of this post.

Friends, family and members of the Academy of Our Lady community gathered on campus Saturday, March 27 for the school’s annual Basket & BBQ Bash. Guests vied for more than 40 raffle baskets including newly introduced premium baskets which included a Becky Fos signed print and two baskets with more than $300 in gift cards. The Photography Club was also on hand to offer photos with the Easter Bunny. It’s a was great day at Academy of Our Lady. For photos click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady students in Sr. Janna San Juan’s Environmental Science class are participating in Jefferson Parish’s 4-H Coastal Studies of Southeast Louisiana program with the help of Ms. Heather Egger, a Jefferson Parish 4-H Agent. This is an educational program from the Jefferson Parish 4-H Program for youth in 7th to 12th grade. For more click on the title of this post.

Click on the title of this post to view the Thalian Society's Spring Musical & to make a donation toward the Thalian Society.

Today students, faculty and staff celebrated Academy of Our Lady’s feast day and the Feast of the Annunciation with two mass ceremonies to accommodate everyone safely. Student Council treated students to a snack of their choosing at lunch in celebration. Happy Feast Day! To view photos click on the title of this post.

The Law Intern class ventured off campus to visit the Jefferson Parish 24th Judicial District Court. Students observed a motion and saw first-hand what takes place when someone takes a plea. Judge Grefer, assistant district attorneys and Chief Judicial Administrator Renee Aguilar, who is an alumna and current AOL parent, took time to visit with the students, answer questions and explain the innerworkings of the court. Law Intern is taught my Ms. Karen Matherne who has been practicing law for more than 20 years. To view pictures click on the title of this post.

Check our list of all our winners! Click on the title of this post.

Spring at Academy of Our Lady may be a busy time but it's also a time filled with fun, family and laughter. Academy of Our Lady athletics is excited to invite friends, family and members of the Academy of Our Lady community to their spring event featuring a crawfish boil, a car show, cornhole tournament and middle school cheer competition benefitting Academy of Our Lady Athletics. For more information click on the title of this post.

Summer Camp registration is now OPEN! To register and for more detailed information click on the title fo this post. We hope you will join us for a summer guaranteed to be filled with fun, laughter and the Salesian family spirit.

Members of the Stars and Stripes club visited the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Belle Chasse March 13. While on the base, students attended a tour of an F15 guided by a pilot and a female crew member. They also stood on the F15 ramp to watch F15 jets take off. Members of the 159th spoke to the Stars and Stripes Club about the guard, their jobs and participated in a Q&A session. For more photos click on the tile of this post.

The Thalian Society is rehearsing for the spring musical, a show featuring popular contemporary songs, Don’t Stop the Music on Friday, March 26. This original musical was written by Ms. Kelly Favaloro, drama teacher, and Sarah Guidroz, senior. To read more and to view photos click on the title of this post.

Students currently enrolled in Computer Programming with Sr. Michelle have learned Swift which is a language of programming. They are now currently constructing robots that they will program using Swift after they are built. For photos click on the title of this post.

Interested in becoming an Academy of Our Lady Cheerleader for the 2021-22 school year? All current and newly accepted students are invited to attend Academy of Our Lady Cheer tryouts. For more information click on the title of this post.

Academy of Our Lady Cheer performed in Dallas, Texas on March 6 and 7 in the National Cheerleaders Association National High School Competition. The Penguin cheerleaders participated in two categories placing second in the nation in Game Performance Intermediate Non-Tumbling and tenth in Game Day Large Varsity. Academy of Our Cheer was surprised March 12 with a sign in front of school in celebration. For photos Click on the title of this post.

Girls in 4th-7th grade are invited to experience a fun night filled with all things Academy of Our Lady Penguins and the Salesian family Spirit at Penguin Palooza on Friday, April 9 at 6:30-8:30 pm. The cost to attend is $10. Registration is required. Registration includes a limited-edition Penguin Palooza mask. Registration will be accepted online until Wednesday, April 7. In accordance with safety protocols, walk-ins are not welcome. To register and for more information, click on the title of this post.

Before venturing to Dallas, Texas to compete in the NCA High School National Competition, Academy of Our Lady Cheer held a performance showcase for family and friends on Wednesday, March 3. The team performed both their gameday and performance routines. We wish our girls good luck as they compete this weekend! For photos click on the title of this post. #GEAUXPENGUINS

Welcome to all newly accepted Academy of Our Lady students! We are so excited to welcome you to the Penguin family! Faculty, staff and a group of lucky students ventured out Friday afternoon to continue our tradition of surprising newly accepted students with Penguin yard signs. We can’t wait to see all the new students on campus soon! To view photos click on the title of this post.

Mark your calendars! Academy of Our Lady’s annual Basket & BBQ Bash is back! Basket & BBQ Bash will be held on campus Saturday, March 27! Attendees will enjoy a delicious BBQ lunch prepared by our dad’s club, more than 30 raffle baskets and Easter bunny photos. Due to Covid-19 extra safety precautions will be taken. New this year raffle baskets can be accessed online at theacademyofourlady.org. Online basket raffle will open March 8 and close March 24. For more click on the title of this post!

Faculty and staff members received the COVID-19 vaccine here on campus the morning of March 1! It’s was great day at Academy of Our Lady!