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Schoenborn Named U.S.A. Lacrosse Academic All-American

Class of 2026, Junior Midfield Ella is a dynamic and talented lacrosse player and 3 year varsity starter. As a captain for both her sophomore and junior seasons, she has been a leader both on and off the field. This season Ella had 37 goals and 10 assists in 13 games. Ella is known for…

Staying Connected: Cultural Awareness

Growing up I was surrounded by different languages and cultures. It is important to stay connected to both. Here are some fun and easy ways to keep up with your target language and cultural awareness over the summer.

Gratitude for a Successful Year

Dear Holy Names Family,

As the school year closes, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to everyone in our school family for a successful academic year…Everyone in this community has learned and grown, and I pray each member of our AHN family will enjoy a rejuvenating summer. As Father Longobucco reminded us a few weeks ago, this year’s school theme centered on love. Jesus instructs us: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. I pray every member of our AHN family will be on both the giving and receiving sides of this kind of love.

Strategic Plan Update: June 2025

This past Sunday we celebrated Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit descended upon the Apostles who had anxiously gathered in a house in Jerusalem, unsure of what their future held with Jesus’ departure. The Holy Spirit transformed them, infusing them with hope and the courage to proclaim the gospel message. The Holy Spirit continues to animate the Church and it animates us, the Academy of the Holy Names community, in our mission to educate young women of competence, confidence, and compassion to build a better world.

More Than a Program: A Journey of Growth and Connection

At AHN, our advisory program is built on the belief that no student should fall through the cracks. It provides them with a consistent, caring adult who supports them throughout their school years, ensuring they are seen, heard, and valued. It’s not just a program—it’s a vital part of what makes our school feel like a community.

A Special Time to Transition from Student to Alumna

e are proud to welcome you as our newest alumnae into the vast community of women who have graduated from this amazing institution.

We are living in a special time. Witnesses to the first modern soon-to-be Saint of the 21st century.  The young man—Carlo Acutis.

How the Sisters of the Holy Names Beat the KKK

Did you know the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary won a landmark Supreme Court case? Pierce v. Society of Sisters is celebrating its centenary and you can thank the ruling and the Sisters for the right of parents to send their children to independent schools and for establishing a precedent that has secured many of our civil rights.