August 15, 2025

"Spread Peace"

Ursuline Academy is committed to providing a fun and safe aftercare program. The purpose of the program is to enhance the academic and social development of our students in a supervised environment. The aftercare program is divided into Toddler 2-Pre-K and Kindergarten-7th grade. 

During our Aftercare for Toddler 2-Pre-K, students are given opportunities for both inside and outside activities. During Aftercare for Kindergarten through 7th grade, students are provided with a quiet environment for homework, as well as time to relax with their friends, enjoy self-led activities, and outdoor time. 

Please contact Elementary Aftercare Director + Billing Coordinator Mallory Martin at aftercare@uanola.org with any questions regarding registration, billing, or Aftercare (Kindergarten-7th grade). Please refer questions about ECLC Aftercare (Toddler 2-Pre-K) to Early Childhood Director Milissa Anthony at manthony@uanola.org.

The first day of aftercare for T2-7th grades for the 25-26 school year is Monday, August 18.

• Please see here for the carpool flow for the 2025-2026 school year. 
• As a reminder, no students are allowed in the building before 7 a.m.
• Students may not be dropped off until an adult is present at the carport to greet them.
• Students must exit the vehicle from the passenger side.

Ursuline Academy's 25-26 school theme, “Spread Peace,” is inspired by the words of St. Angela. The theme comes to life in this soft, stylish t-shirt. Featuring a bold dove graphic in our signature navy and white, the design symbolizes unity, compassion, and the call to share peace with others. Printed on a comfortable, lightweight golden-yellow shirt, it’s perfect for spirit days, service projects, or everyday wear.

There is a limited quantity available. This is not a pre-order. Payment is required upon order. The shirts will be delivered to your student when they arrive at the school. We anticipate they'll arrive before the end of August.

Seniors, please remember the following as we kick off college application season:

• Common App: All students should have a Common App profile set up.
• SCOIR: Please make sure you're active in SCOIR. This is how to stay organized, track progress, and send documents to colleges.
• Recommendation Requests: Students should submit their recommendation requests by the end of this month.
• Google Classroom: This is where scholarship opportunities, general updates, FAQs, and a How-to Guide for navigating SCOIR are posted. Please be sure to check it regularly!
• Appointments & Support: Director of College Placement Myan Sandifer Wright is available to meet individually with students. Her appointment link is pinned in Google Classroom and linked here. She is happy to help with essay writing and any other part of the application process.

• Monday, September 8 from Noon-1 p.m. - Providence College
• Tuesday, September 16 from Noon-12:30 p.m. - Sewanee: The University of the South
• Wednesday, September 24 from Noon-12:30 p.m. - Furman University

Ochsner will host athletics physicals on Saturday, August 23, 2025, from 8-8:15 a.m. Students may arrive at 7:45 a.m. at the Ochsner Sports Medicine Institute (1201 S Clearview Pkwy, Building B, 4th Floor, Jefferson, LA 70121). The physical form must be completed, signed by a parent, and submitted for each student participating in Ursuline athletics. Students may also choose to visit their own physician for a physical.

On the first Thursday of each month (September through May) at 8 a.m. in the Shrine, the Academy will host "Parents in Prayer" – Eucharistic Adoration and rosary, followed by coffee and fellowship.

We hope you will be able to join us for our first Parents in Prayer on Thursday, September 4, at 8 a.m.

You can park in front of the Shrine and enter through the main doors. The Rosary begins promptly at 8 a.m. and is usually done by 8:20 a.m. For those who have to get to work, please feel free to leave as needed. If you would like to stay, you are welcome to remain for Eucharistic Adoration and/or join us in the Shrine Room for coffee and breakfast treats.

Please join us in the Shrine on Sunday, September 7, at 9:30 a.m. for Traditions Mass and the Blessing of the Backpacks and our brand-new Serviam Shuttle!

The Traditions Mass honors those families for whom an Ursuline education is a tradition and also celebrates the families who have chosen to make it a new tradition. Join us in prayer as we celebrate our entire Ursuline Family. Students, please bring your backpack to Mass for a special blessing! We look forward to also bestowing a special blessing on our brand-new Serviam Shuttle. Our beloved Sister Regina Marie will be returning to State Street for this special tradition. After the Mass and blessing, enjoy coffee and beignets from a Café du Monde food truck in the Academy's State St. horseshoe!

All 11th and 12th-grade students are invited to attend the annual Close-Up Foundation Washington, D.C. Program, scheduled for January 18-23, 2026. Before students can receive their Close-Up login information, they must submit a $150 deposit to Ursuline Academy. This non-refundable deposit should be paid by check and delivered to Mrs. Schlaudecker in Room 122. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Schlaudecker at cschlaudecker@uanola.org.

One of the ways we live out Serviam is through our Service Hours Program, in which all 8th through 12th grade students must complete 25 hours of service each school year. See below for information about how to do UA service hours, how to log hours, and more.

Start here: How to Do UA Service Hours 2025–2026, and follow the seven important steps outlined in the document.



Need Help?

 Questions about the MobileServe App?

→ Contact Mrs. Gunn at sgunn@uanola.org

 Questions about service requirements?

→ Contact Ms. Joubert at bjoubert@uanola.org

Each week, a designated student will take home an 11" resin statue of Our Lady of Prompt Succor along with an intention card. Each intention card will be collected and remembered in prayer by our community. Students will be able to keep Our Lady in their home from Friday through Tuesday, returning her to school on Wednesday. 

Our Lady of Prompt Succor, patroness of our city and state, hasten to help us!

In the spirit of community, we would love to pray for the special intentions of our Ursuline family. Prayer intentions can be submitted through this form. Please note that during our Academy Masses, we mention the names of families who have lost loved ones.

If you have recently lost a loved one and would like your family name to be mentioned during Mass, please complete this form.