The Ursuline Update Archive

September 25, 2026

September 2026

25 - Late Arrival (9:30 a.m.; Classes start at 10 a.m.)

October 2026

2 - Grandfriends' Day for Lower School (K-4th) and Middle School (5th-7th)

2 - Early Dismissal for K-7th Grade at 11 a.m. for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 1-4 p.m.

2 - Early Dismissal for High School at 2 p.m. for Parent/Teacher Conferences from 2-4 p.m.

5 - Lily House Picture Day

16 - Rally 2026

19 - Lily House and Academy Closed for Fall Break - No School

28 - PSAT for 10th and 11th Grades

30 - Lily House and ECLC Halloween Fest

On Monday, September 21, 2026, we ceased using the ramp entrance and Ring camera. Please follow the directions below for Aftercare pickup moving forward: 

• Starting at 3:30 p.m., the Nashville Avenue Gate near the tennis courts and playground will be open for Aftercare pickup and will remain open until 5:30 p.m. 
• Please enter the Nashville Avenue Gate, park in the shell lot along the fence, and proceed to enter campus through the pedestrian gate. 
• Note: If the students are on the playground, the gate will be closed and opened manually when needed.
• Pick-up will be at the glass doors of the Lion’s Den. 
• Vehicles must exit via Willow Street. Please drive alongside the tennis courts to the automatic gate on Willow Street.
• Reminder: carpool pickup ends, and Aftercare begins at 3:30 p.m.

If your student would like to purchase a Skip Spirit Day t-shirt, in advance of Spirit Day on Tuesday, September 29, they are now available online and will be available in the Spirit Store, from 2:30-4 p.m. on Monday, September 28, and from 7:30-9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 29. Any t-shirts purchased by parents of Lower School (K-4th) students will be delivered to their classrooms.

Following Grandfriends' Day, Lower School (K-4th) and Middle School (5th-7th) students will be dismissed early at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 2, for Parent-Teacher Conferences at 12:30 p.m.

High School (8th-12th) grade students will be dismissed at 2 p.m. on Friday, October 2, for Parent-Teacher Conferences from 2-4 p.m.

K-3rd Grade parents, please look for communication from your daughter's homeroom teacher regarding sign-ups for conferences. You may enter campus through the St. Ursula Door on State St.

4th-7th Grade parents, please use the form below to find a time to visit with teachers. All 4th-7th Grade teachers will be in St. Ursula Hall. Please note that the sign-up will close at 4 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. You may enter campus through the St. Ursula Door on State St.

8th-12th Grade parents, teachers will be available in the Wellness Center Gym at 2 p.m. Parents are welcome to park on State St. and use the Wellness Center Entrance on State St. No sign-up is necessary.

Athletic team photos and individual athlete photos for the following teams will take place on Thursday, October 1, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ourso Gym:

• Middle School Volleyball
• High School Volleyball 
• Middle School Swimming 
• High School Swimming 
• Middle School Cross Country
• High School Cross Country
• Ursulettes and Lionettes Dance Teams

Coaches will be in touch with student-athletes about their team's time slot and uniforms for the photos. 

The Parents' Club Fall General Meeting will take place on Thursday, October 8, from 6-7:30 p.m. in Sisters' Dining Room. Parents' Club will share its purpose, preview upcoming events, and explain how you can be involved. Administration will provide campus updates. 

Parking will be available in the Nashville Parking Lot. Please enter campus via Ramp Door. 

The group discussion topic will be "Potty training to Prom-things I wish I knew." Parents are encouraged to share helpful parenting and study resources. Kindly submit any tips, systems, and apps that have helped your family with the daily grind to parentsclub@uanola.org.

Parents, families, alumnae, and friends of Ursuline, join us for the 79th Rally on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. in the Ourso Gym! General admission tickets and concession tickets are now available for purchase and will be available for purchase at the door for guests only. Students in grades 5-12 must purchase their concession wristband by Wednesday, October 14, at Noon. Please note that we are a cashless event.

Calling all Lower School (K-4th) and Middle School (5th-7th) dads, grandfathers, uncles, stepfathers, or father figures! Grab your favorite sidekick and join us for a night of superhero-sized fun. Come dressed as any famous dynamic duo—superheroes, movie characters, athletes, iconic pairs, or your own creative combo. The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 20.

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

Please note that the Audition Sign Up form is to be filled out and submitted by a parent or guardian only.

An optional audition workshop will be offered from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in the Auditorium on the following dates:

• 6th-12th Grade: Thursday, October 29
• 3rd-5th Grade: Friday, October 30

Parents/Guardians are welcome to join! This is a time to ask questions and review the best preparation and audition-day practices.

Volunteering is about so much more than checking off a task. It’s about modeling our core value of Serviam, meaning "I will serve." It is showing your child that her school matters, building relationships with other families, supporting our teachers, and investing in a community that will shape her for years to come.

If you are volunteering to complete a Work Study obligation for the 2026-2027 school year, please be reminded that the deadline to submit all hours is March 31, 2027. For questions regarding Work Study, please contact business@uanola.org.

Lions on the Loose is a fee-based, after-school enrichment program offered to our Toddler 3-4th Grade students. Ursuline partners with vendors to offer a variety of class choices for our students, allowing them the opportunity to try out new things conveniently after school hours and on campus! 

Registration is through our partners. Click below for information about our Fall 2026 partner offerings.

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. 

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.

This year, college representative visits look a little different. Instead of colleges setting up during lunch, a more intentional one-on-one visit opportunity provides students time to ask thoughtful questions while still having time to eat and take a break in their day. All college rep visits will take place in the College Counseling Office or in Chapel Lobby.

Junior and Senior Parents are invited to attend a Financial Aid Presentation at Ursuline Academy on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, from 6-7 p.m. Shan Baptiste from Tulane University's Financial Aid Office will be speaking to parents about the different types of aid, how aid is awarded by the FAFSA and CSS Profile, as well as reviewing the latest changes and best practices in financial aid. Register below to attend!

Are you a responsible, enthusiastic high school student who enjoys working with young children? Ursuline Academy's Early Childhood Program is currently seeking dependable high school students to assist with our Aftercare Program for the upcoming school year. If you're interested and would like more information, please email manthony@uanola.org.

We are so excited to welcome our Grandfriends to our Pet Blessing Mass on Friday, October 2. Grandparents, a close friend, or a family member are welcome to attend Grandfriends' Day.  While this is intended to be an amazing time of connection within our community, we understand that this could be a challenging time for some students. Please inform your teacher if a Grandparent or close friend will not be able to attend with your student. Also, please let your teacher know if your student has recently experienced the loss of a Grandparent or pet. We want to provide the best support for the girls that we can. 

Please join us on Friday, October 2, for Grandfriends' Day! We will begin with Mass at 9 a.m. in the Shrine, followed by programming.



Please note that K-7th-grade students will be dismissed early at 11 a.m. on this day for Parent-Teacher Conferences at 1 p.m. More details regarding Lower School and Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences to come.

For the safety and well-being of our school community, an RSVP is required by Monday, September 28. Your response ensures we can prepare appropriately and provide a safe, welcoming experience for all.

5th-7th grade girls, grab a friend for fun games and activities, exploring campus, a little pampering, and a lot of fun at Girls' Night Out, an Ursuline Academy pajama party on Saturday, October 3, from 5:30-8 p.m. Pizza, snacks, and drinks provided!

Please help us spread the word about our Lower School (K-4th) and Middle School (5th-7th) Open House on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. We'll offer tours of our beautiful 11.5-acre campus, visit our Kindergarten-7th-grade classrooms, and meet our dynamic students who will share firsthand just what it's like to be an Ursuline Girl. Check-in will begin at 8 a.m.

The Lionettes and Ursulettes invite all girls in Lower School (K-4th) to the Jr. UA Dance Clinic on Saturday, October 10, 2026, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Ourso Gym at Ursuline Academy.

Registration will close on Monday, October 5, 2026. No dance experience is necessary to participate! T-shirts will be given at the Pink Game on Thursday, October 22, or available for pickup/delivery if the student cannot attend. Kindly purchase a ticket and fill out the registration form as well.

Chapel is a holy time for our Lower School (K-4th) and Middle School (5th-7th) students to reflect on our school's mission and theme in a creative and relatable way. Chapel Services are student-led and planned. The 4th Grade class is sponsoring and leading the October Chapel Service, a living rosary, in coordination with the Chapel committee. Parents and Grandfriends are welcome to attend!

Mark your calendars! Lily House pictures will be taken on Monday, October 5.