October 31, 2025

"Spread Peace"

As a reminder, there will be NO Aftercare on Friday, October 31, for T2-7th grades. High School students must be off campus by 4 p.m. Carline will start at 2:40 p.m. for T2-Pre-K, and everyone needs to be picked up by 3 p.m. Lily House has a full day and closes at 5:30 p.m.

🏆 The 5th and 6th-grade volleyball team became the NOAL South runners-up.

🏆 The swim team competed in District earlier this week.

🏆 Seniors Ella Ory and Meredith Becker both received the LHSAA All Academic Composite Girls Cross Country Team Award.

🏆 We celebrated our seniors at the Volleyball Senior Night on Tuesday.

Ursuline is too special to remain the “best kept secret in town.” We need your help! You can assist us by:

• Submitting a referral here. Do you know a student who should be invited to visit Ursuline? Please complete the form here to be sure they receive an invitation to an Ursuline event this fall. For every referral you submit, you’ll be entered into a drawing to win a $125 gift card to Haase’s Shoe Store. The winner will be selected on December 1, 2025. Every referral equals an entry into the drawing. 

• Share your Ursuline Academy pride by displaying a yard sign. Current families get a special discount, and unlike the open house yard signs, these can be displayed year-round! Use parent discount code UAYARD25.  

• Please share our content on social media. We’ll be promoting our Spend a Days, High School Tours, and hope you encourage families you know to come experience Ursuline for themselves.

There are still a few spots open for current 10th and 11th-graders to register for a faith-based experience rooted in sustainability and community at Bethlehem Farm from June 7-13, 2026, in Alderson, WV. This experience is inspired and informed by Pope Francis' Laudato Si' encyclical, which focuses on care for the natural environment and all people.

This trip is a true example of Serviam in action, giving our girls the opportunity to serve in the U.S. alongside students from other Ursuline schools.

The application is open here and requires a $50 deposit via check made out to Ursuline Academy to save your spot. For any questions, please email Campus Minister Ms. Beth Joubert at bjoubert@uanola.org.

The Work Study Job sign-up is now open for the period from September 2 - November 21. To sign up for a job, please visit the link here. Please contact the Business Office at business@uanola.org if you have additional questions about work study. Non-work study families can volunteer via this form as well. Many hands make light work!

Thank you to all of the dynamic duos of dads, grandfathers, uncles, and father figures who joined us on the dance floor at our K-7th Grade Dance last week! 

Grades K-4 | 1 - 1:50 p.m.

Grades 5-7 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Parents of K-7th graders are welcome to join their student(s) for Fall Fest activities on Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Wellness Center Gym. Parents should enter through the Date Door and sign in at the main office with Ms. Kimberly Wimberly. The grade-level room parents will host an activity or game for K-7th-grade students to play in the Wellness Center Gym. Students in grades K-4 will then head to their classroom for a student only Halloween party. Students in grades 5-7 will enjoy their Halloween party together in the Wellness Center Gym. If you'd like to volunteer for your class booth, please check with your class' room parent.

Limited tickets are still available. Black and gold attire is encouraged! There will be activities and games available.

Get a head start on your holiday treats and delights with Ursuline's "Poinsettias, Cookies & Cold Drinks" Christmas Fundraiser! Stock up on festive goodies and decor just in time for holiday parties: purchase a beautiful Perino’s poinsettia plant for $12, buy a dozen delicious Christmas cookies for only $20, or add a case of refreshing Coca-Cola brand cold drinks starting at $15! Not only will you delight your guests, but you’ll also be helping the Parents’ Club raise funds for the Serviam Annual Fund.

All poinsettia, cookies, and cold drink orders can be picked up on Thursday, December 4, 2025, between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. in the Wellness Center Gym during the Junior League of New Orleans Holly Jolly Market.

Please contact parentsclub@uanola.org should you have any questions.

High School Counseling

By now, seniors should have finalized their college list, including reach, target, and likely schools; registered for any final ACT exams if necessary; completed drafting their college essays; and begun working with their families on the FAFSA, which opened on September 26.

• Monday, November 10, from Noon-12:50 p.m. - William and Mary

The Parenting Center is offering a new interactive course, Navigating & Balancing Social Media, for teens (and their parents or caregivers) to explore more mindful and responsible ways to use social media. The next class is Thursday, November 6, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The cost is $20 per teen. 

This is a great class for teens who are getting ready to use social media for the first time, and for those who are looking to find a healthier balance with their social media habits. 

You can sign up for the class using the button below or by calling 504-896-9591.

Please join us on Tuesday, November 11, for 8th-12th Grade Grandfriends' Day! We will begin with Mass at 1:30 p.m. in the Shrine, followed by refreshments and dismissal in Lion's Den and Legacy Dining Hall. For the safety and well-being of our school community, an RSVP is required by Friday, November 7. Your response ensures we can prepare appropriately and provide a safe, welcoming experience for all. Parents, we ask for your assistance in sharing these event details with Grandfriends!

Barberito Photographers will be at Grandfriends' Day to take package photos of students and their Grandfriends. Pre-paid package envelopes will go home with students on Monday, November 3, for those who would like to participate. 

Join us at Ursuline Academy for an elegant evening celebrating nearly three centuries of Ursuline tradition and excellence. La Fête 299 is our annual gala and auction, a signature event that brings together our community to honor Ursuline’s legacy and invest in its future. 

Coke-Float Reception

We're excited to announce that the class with the highest percentage of parent attendees at La Fête 299 will enjoy a Coke-Float reception (or a fun in-school class treat for our younger Lily House and ECLC students)! Parents with more than one student at Ursuline will be counted in all classes their children are in.

Wine Pull Drop Off

If you are willing and able to donate a bottle of wine valued between $10 and $100 for the Wine Pull, Sarah Adkins will be in the Nashville carpool line at drop-off and pick-up today, Friday, October 31 to collect donations.

Auction Donations

If you own a business and would like to support the Academy, please consider donating an item, gift card, or experience to the auction.

Thank You to the La Fête 299 Presenting Lily Sponsor

Thank You to the La Fête 299 Rose Garden Sponsors

The Nelson Family

Ursuline Academy is proud and excited to once again host our annual Bach Contest on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Ursuline Academy Bach Contest, founded in 1960 by Sr. Elizabeth Marie Landry, OSU, began with piano and now includes a strings division, and is open to all students in the greater New Orleans area.

Registration for the 2026 Bach Contest is now open and due by Saturday, February 28, 2026.

If you have any questions, please email bach@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.