By Principal Margaret Taranto, EdM, and Dean of Student Life Kathy Witherspoon, MSW Soon the halls will be quiet and students and teachers will scatter across the region for their various summer plans. As we wrap up another year, we want to reflect back on the successes of the 2025-2026 school year and our ongoing…
Academy of the Holy Names held its commencement exercises on May 22 at the school. The Class of 2026 performed more than 1,700 hours of community service and received 100 percent acceptance into four-year colleges and universities. Some of the colleges and universities the graduates will be attending include Boston University, Siena University, The University at Buffalo, Marist University, Trinity College Dublin, Hamilton College and Providence College. View more here. Photos Courtesy: Vincent Giordano/The Evangelist
Academy of the Holy Names was established in 1884 and offers a student-centered education for girls in grades 6–12, delivered with expertise and a passion for inspiring students to become active leaders in service to others. The school is part of an international network of schools sponsored by Holy Names Educational Ministries. Looking ahead, the Academy’s future goals include sharing its story with a broader audience, ensuring long-term financial sustainability, expanding academic programming and the student experience, and continuing to build upon its mission and values through its Strategic Plan. Read more https://capitalregionchamber.com/news/member-spotlight-academy-of-the-holy-names/.
Were you Seen at the Academy of the Holy Names Spring Gala on May 1, 2026, at Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia? Click here to view.
The St. Pius elementary Religious Ed Program teaches children “to know, love and serve God and their neighbors”. Sabrina volunteered as a teacher’s assistant in the kindergarten classroom on Sunday mornings. She has reported that she not only acquired skills in classroom management and communication, but she also learned to be patient, thankful, and grow…
Catholic Charities “offers free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) programs, providing IRS-certified tax preparation for low-to-moderate income individuals.” “These programs save residents high preparation fees, ensure accurate filing, and are often available from January through April 15, supported by community volunteers.” CeCe devoted much time in advocating for this program by creating a bulletin board at…
The Regional Food Bank “collects donated food from the food industry and distributes it to more than 1,000 partner agencies and programs feeding our neighbors in need. The food provided by the Regional Food Bank helps to feed over 355,000 people each month.” Georgia and Paulie hosted a glow-in-the-dark volleyball tournament to raise funds for…
Harriet’s kids is a girl’s group under the Alpha Chi Omega Chi women’s chapter of the National Association of Colored Women’s Club. This group focuses on carrying out the mission of Harriet Tubman and her values of empowering young women. They regularly host meetings and fundraisers to offer a mentoring service where the older girls…
The Saratoga Community Health Center provides comprehensive health care for all people in the community who need care regardless of their insurance status and ability to pay. Rachael, Shaya, and Ella organized a soccer tournament to raise money for the Center. This entailed recruiting players, creating a tournament bracket, setting up a concession stand, as…
Homeward Bound Adirondacks empowers Veterans in Northern New York “to reclaim their lives and find hope beyond trauma”. They provide support services to help Veterans suffering from PTSD. Rylee and Kate organized a badminton tournament at AHN to raise funds for this organization. They also arranged an event at school where students created supportive greeting…