At a time when private schools across the Capital Region and beyond are transitioning to co-educational models, Academy of the Holy Names remains an enduring standard for single-sex education — and of the distinct advantages its advocates say it brings. Read more here.
ALBANY, NY — The media is invited to witness “The World’s #1 Youth Leadership Team” return to the Capital Region with messages about HOPE (Hold On, Possibilities Exist), Action and Empathy for students at Academy of the Holy Names. Tom Murphy & Sgt. Rick Yarosh, of Sweethearts & Heroes, will be at the Capital Region’s only all-girls, private, independent Catholic school on Thursday, November 13 at…
By Dr. Martin Kilbridge Recently, a leader of a coeducational school remarked “the world is coed,” and suggested single-gender schools are limited in what they can provide. His comments raise an important question: what makes Holy Names so distinctive and vital today as an all-girls school? At Academy of the Holy Names, we share the…
By Dr. Martin Kilbridge The Network of SNJM Schools conference we hosted last week formally began with a Mass in Our Lady’s Chapel, the second-floor chapel once used by the Sisters who lived in Martin Hall. It is a beautiful, sacred space filled with multicolored light flowing through the stained-glass windows dedicated to the holy…
Visit artist Kate Kosek, whose playful textile sculptures remix art, craft, and design. Watch here.
Academy of the Holy Names will be hosting the annual Network of Holy Names Schools from October 22 to 24. Presidents, principals, and other representatives from across the country and Canada will gather to discuss our common mission and share strategies for guiding our institutions. Principal Taranto and I are looking forward to this visit…
Dear Friends, What a joy it was to welcome so many of our alumnae back to campus for Alumnae Reunion Weekend! From the Class of 1957 to the Class of 2020, generations of Holy Names women gathered to share stories, laughter, and the kind of connection that only grows stronger with time. Seeing friendships renewed…
The Albany County Legislature awarded school districts and non-profits in the area almost $100,000 for anti-bullying and youth violence prevention programs. The goal is to serve and engage young people within Albany County. Read more here.
We are so excited to begin another school year together. This year’s theme, Created with Purpose, Called to Belong – Rooted in Faith, United in Love, reminds us that each of us has been uniquely created by God and that we are strongest when we share our gifts in community. At Holy Names, belonging means…
Dear Holy Names Families, This coming Tuesday, our seniors will be heading to a college fair held at Christian Brothers Academy. We take this opportunity to remind you of the remarkable college counseling program we offer your daughters. At Holy Names, we recognize the college admissions landscape has grown increasingly complex and high-pressure, requiring greater…