Meet Cherry Intern Chrystal Laude! Since she arrived in the United States, she's met amazing people — people she would have never met if she hadn’t been an intern at AL. 

Her host family, the Fitzgeralds, are so easygoing that they clicked right away when they first met. They try to spend as much time together as possible during the week: Chrystal goes to the kids’ extracurricular activities, and they have dinner together. It’s a great opportunity for the children to practice their French even more!

She has also met three other amazing people whom she now considers her friends, not just fellow interns. They see each other every day at school, and her year wouldn’t be the same without them. Spending a year in the U.S. living with a host family is such an incredible experience, and she would recommend it to anyone reading this! 

For more hosting information please contact:

Oak - Crista Peeler, cpeeler@academielafayette.org

Cherry - Danielle Coates, dcoates@academielafayette.org

Grab your tickets to our school auction today and be part of this unforgettable and beloved AL tradition! www.academielafayette.org/EIP

Want to get involved? We’re looking for volunteers, auction donations, and sponsorship to make the night truly spectacular. Reach out to Hollie Vogel at hvogel@academielafayette.org to join the magic!

Our students can’t wait for the fun, energy, and friendly competition of the Musketeer March...are you ready to join in? Student registration for our annual fun run opens Tuesday, 3/10 on MyBooster.com.

More information will be sent home next week.

Join us as we warmly welcome our new ALIHS parents at a casual coffee gathering on Saturday, March 28 from 9:00–10:30 am at Midtown KC Now (3931 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64111).

This is a wonderful chance to connect with our high school community, say hello to new parents, and catch up with familiar faces. Whether you're new to ALIHS or have been part of the community for years, we’d love to see you there!

Boys' K-5 VIP Dance

Select your player and let’s kick it on the dance floor at this sports-themed dance on Sat. March 7 from 6-8 pm. Details and tickets are available on the AL PTO website. If you aren't attending, please consider volunteering. It's a great way to bring smiles to our families and make those magic memories. Sign up online for a shift!

Restaurant Giveback Night at Tiki Taco

Enjoy a meal at any Tiki Taco location on Tuesday, March 10, and a portion of the sale will be donated to AL PTO. Please mention Académie Lafayette during your visit or when placing your order online.

AL Day at the K

The AL PTO invites you for a day at The K to cheer on your boys in blue and support your PTO, as a portion of each ticket will go to the organization! Get your tickets now!

White Sox at Royals | Sun, Apr 12, 2026 • 1:10 PM CDT

Building Next Year’s PTO Dream Team!

Did you know research shows that when families are engaged in school, students achieve more, attend more consistently, and feel more connected? Your involvement truly makes a difference.

We have several open PTO roles for next year from President and Secretary to Campus VPs and VIP Dance Coordinators. Whether you have a little time or a lot, there’s a place for you! Want to learn more? Reach out to PTO President Jeremy Foster at jfoster4219@outlook.com and let’s find the right fit for you. Together, we make our school stronger!

The Cherry campus is in need of volunteer help for their remaining Musketeer Market days. If you are available, it would be greatly appreciated! You would be monitoring K - 5th graders getting their prizes from the Class Dojo points they earned the month prior. Class lists with winner information will be provided. Teachers will accompany their classes. Click here to view dates and times.

As summer approaches, our ALIHS students are eager to broaden their horizons and gain meaningful, real-world experience. We would love to partner with you! Our students bring skills and interests across a wide range of fields, including health care, coding, graphic design, engineering, journalism, education, and technical careers.

If you have an internship opportunity for high school students at your workplace, please reach out to Liz Seely at lseely@academielafayette.org. Even if your organization does not currently have a formal internship program, we welcome the opportunity to collaborate with you to create a job shadow, project-based experience, or other meaningful way for a student to contribute.

Registration is now open on the AL website for the 2026 Académie Lafayette Track & Field (T&F) season for the HS, MS team and 4th-5th graders! Come join us! Click here to go to the AL Track & Field Page where you can register, download required forms, and find more detailed information about the season. Don’t like to run? We have something for everyone! Come try something new!