PUBLISHED ON May 10, 2025

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  • Monday, May 12

    5 GREEN


    7:30am - 11:30am - AP Calculus Exam (Barn)


    7:40am - 7:47am Litany for ACHS Students


    11:30am - 3:30pm AP Seminar Exam Jr/Sr (Barn)


    3:30pm - 4:30pm Impressions


    3:30pm - 5:30pm Hi-Stepper Practice


  • Tuesday, May 13

    6 WHITE


    Chips Peer Mentor Interviews


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    11:30am - 3:30pm AP Environmental Science (Barn)


    12:20pm - 1:00pm National Foreign Language Exam


    3:30pm - 5:30pm Hi-Stepper Practice


    4:00pm – 5:30pm Swim Team tryouts



  • Wednesday, May 14

    7 GREEN


    7:30am - 11:30am AP English Lang Jr/Sr (Barn)


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    3:30pm – 6:15pm VB Tryouts JV/V


  • Thursday, May 15

    8 MASS


    7:30am - 7:50am NEHS Meeting


    10:25am - 11:55am May Crowning Mass


    12:10pm – 12:50pm Class of 2025 Sr. Parking Spot Selection


    12:20pm - 1:00pm E Board Meeting


    3:30pm – 6:15pm VB Tryouts JV/V


    3:30pm - 4:30pm Impressions


    4:00pm - 5:30pm Chapellette Practice




  • Friday, May 16

    1 GREEN


    7:15am – 7:50am Bible Study


    11:30am - 3:30pm AP Psychology (Barn)


    12:20pm - 1:00pm STUCO Dippin Dots Fundraiser


    3:00pm – 4:00pm Letterman Jacket Fitting


    4:00pm - 5:30pm Chapellette Practice


  • Saturday, May 17



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FROM THE DESK OF THE

HEAD OF SCHOOL

2025-2026 School Shoe Information


The new shoe policy will go into effect next year. ALL students must purchase the new shoe. Doc Martens and Eastlands are no longer part of the uniform. The shoe may be purchased at Ponseti's and is called School Issue Semester-Tan suede.


A picture of the shoe and a copy of the flier with all of the information on purchasing is attached. Ponseti's has been wonderful to work with! Please do not hesitate to contact my office if you have any questions. 


Thank you! 


Remembering always....Deus Providebit..God Will Provide

Mrs. Dantagnan '88


Safety

For the safety of our Chapelle students, faculty and staff, we have upgraded the campus gate system. Beginning on Tuesday, January 21, the perimeter of Chapelle’s campus will be secured daily from 8:30am – 2:45pm. Access to campus will be through the Montana Avenue gate (near the flagpole) during the school day. You must pull up to the Montana Avenue touchpad and press the silver button to speak with front office. Once you have identified yourself, the gate will be opened for you to enter campus. You must come directly to the front office after parking. When exiting campus, pull directly up to the same gate. As you approach the gate, it will automatically open, and it will automatically close after you exit. Thank you for your patience as we continue to focus on the safety of our campus.


Thank you for entrusting your daughters in our care.


Mrs. Dantagnan

STUDENT LIFE

End of Year Cafeteria Refunds/Transfers


May Crowning Mass

On Thursday, May 15th at 10:25am Chapelle will celebrate May Crowning Mass.


Please read the following Mass reminders:

  • All students must wear their formal sweater to Mass. The formal sweater consists of the green v-neck pullover, senior sweater or Ambassador jacket. No other outerwear may be worn at Mass.
  • Parents cannot drop off your formal sweater to the front office. Please make sure to locate your formal sweater and put it by your school bag Wednesday evening.
  • Students cannot check out during Mass. Please plan accordingly.
  • Parents are welcomed to attend Mass. Appropriate attire required. No jeans please.


Bibles

For the past several years, all students have received a Bible that is used in their Theology classes. All students will be sent a google form next week asking if they need a new Bible for next school year. This is in case anyone has lost their Bible, or if their Bible has been damaged beyond repair and the students would like a new one. As a reminder, the Bible is required for all Theology classes at Archbishop Chapelle High School. 

The Bibles are typically $49.95; however, you can receive one at a discounted price since we are making a bulk order; so this would be cheaper than having to go purchase one individually! Please talk to your daughters and ask them if they need a new Bible! Here is a link to the Bible that we are using at Archbishop Chapelle High School if you'd like to take a look: https://ignatius.com/ignatius-bible-rsv-2nd-edition-leather-ibl2p/

Once the students have finished completing the form, there will be an option to pay though the Gulf Coast tuition portal. If you have any questions, please contact Gavin Matherne: gmatherne@archbishopchapelle.org.

Thank you!


4th Quarter  Exam Schedule

Wednesday, May 21

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  English Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Math Exam 


Thursday, May 22

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  Foreign Language Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Science Exam 


Friday, May 23

  • 8:00am - 9:25am  Social Studies Exam
  • 9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break
  • 10:05am - 11:30am Theology  Exam


Dismissal is at 11:30am on exam days. All students must be picked up no later than 12:00pm. There is no lunch or aftercare available.



2025-2026 First Day of School

Check In Day will be on Monday, August, 11.  This is a MANDATORY DAY for ALL STUDENTS. 


2025 - 2026 Important Dates



May-June Office and Bookstore Hours
Office Hours

May 21st: close at noon

May 22nd and 23rd: full day-7:30-4:00

May 26th: Closed for Memorial Day
May 27th-May-May 30th–8:30 AM-3:00 PM


June 2-June-July 1: 8:00-3:30

July 2nd-9th: Closed

July 10th-July 31: 9:00-3:00


Bookstore Hours
May 21-23: Mornings only

May 26-30 Closed for in person, online remains open

June: Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 AM-2:00 PM

July: Online orders only.  In person shopping closed for the month to prepare for August


Senior Yearbook Ads

Congratulate your senior and express your pride and love with an ad in the 2025 yearbook!  Click here for more information.


Quarter 3 Honor Roll


Vaccines: VERY IMPORTANT

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, all students in 11th grade or 16 years old MUST receive the 2nd dose of the Meningococcal vaccine.

  • If your daughter turns 16 years old before the first day of school, she MUST have received this vaccine in order to attend school. 
  • Once your daughter turns 16, she has a month to have the vaccine or she is then considered past due and cannot attend school.
  • Students must wait until their 16th birthday in order for the vaccine to be accepted by the state. 
  • If your daughter gets the vaccine before her 16th birthday it is not valid. (DO NOT get the vaccine before your daughter’s 16th birthday)


Hepatitis A vaccinations

According to the Louisiana Department of Health, all students entering school must have record of 2 doses of Hepatitis A vaccinations before being allowed to attend school. 

  • Please check with your doctor to make sure that your daughter is up to date on the Hepatitis A vaccines. 
  • If your daughter needs the vaccine, it must be completed before the first day of school.



Please call Cindy Kitchen at (504)467-3105 if you have any questions.


The Word

Click the following link to access The Word: https://www.archbishopchapelle.org/the-word



ACADEMICS

 How to access a report card for the current school year.

 

Parents & Guardians,

 

When report cards are emailed each quarter, there is a link for you to access the report card. That link is only active for 2 weeks.

 

You are always able to access your daughter's most recent report card for the current school year through the FACTS Family Portal.

 

These are the directions on how to access a report card:

 

  1. Log in to your FACTS family portal account.
  2. Select “Student” from the menu.
  3. Select “Report Card” from the menu. The most recent report card from the current school year will be displayed.


GENERAL SARA™ OFFICE HOURS

Extra Help for students with questions on any SARA™ content (Students access through their SARA™ accounts)

Sundays 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Mondays 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

Tuesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Wednesdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Thursdays 4:00 – 6:00 pm 

Fridays 6:00 - 8:00 pm 

Saturdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm

Accessing Lesson Plans

Information on how to access you lesson plans. There are two links. One link will show how to access lesson plans through parents web, and one will show how to students can access lesson through their FACTS account. If you have any questions or are not able to see your lesson plans, please email Mr. Wooderson at kwooderson@archbishopchapelle.org.


Accessing Lesson Plans

Helping Students View Lesson Plans


Peer Tutoring Information

 Attention Students! If you're looking for a peer tutor from an NHS or NJHS student, please fill out the form below. You will meet with your tutor once a week during S period.

 https://forms.gle/KUT7a1dkBpuMRgjFA

CAMPUS MINISTRY

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Hallow

Last year, we partnered with Hallow, an amazing online resource for prayer that the students can use in the classroom and in their own personal lives! Having Hallow was a great opportunity that I know many of our students took advantage of. Between the faculty, staff, and students, the Archbishop Chapelle community prayed over 11,000 prayers on Hallow last year! 


I am happy to say that we are partnering with Hallow again this year! Every single student will have full access to a Hallow account through their achschipmunks email. They should have, or soon will be receiving an email from Hallow with more information on how to log into their accounts. The students can access Hallow through the web browser on their chromebooks, or they can also download the app on their smartphones if they have one. We will be using Hallow in the Theology classes this year, so it is important that every student knows how to access their accounts. 


Parents, Hallow also generously offers a free trial for you! Be on the lookout for more information in the future! 


If you have any questions about Hallow, please contact Mr. Gavin Matherne.

Know that we are praying for you!


Service Hour Opportunities

Service Hours:

Attention all Students

The only requirement to be met for Service Hours this year is:

5 hours Community (our Make a Difference Day met this requirement)

5 hours Chapelle (most of you worked Open House so you met this requirement)


Your Mobileserve account should show your Make a Difference Day. If it does not, see Mrs. Capaci.


MobileServe

This year, Chapelle has partnered with MobileServe, an online service to record and track service hours! We are excited to use MobileServe help us record and track every student's required service hours throughout the year. The students should have, or will be receiving an email directly from MobileServe with information on how to log into their accounts. Please see the attached flyer for more information! If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Brenda Capaci.


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ATHLETICS

All Chapelle Home Game Tickets Must

Be Purchased on GoFan.com


All regular season home game tickets must be purchased through GoFan platform. Currently volleyball season passes are on sale. Individual game tickets will be available starting next week. Cash will not be taken at the door, however tickets can be purchased at the door through the app or with a credit card. 

Click to Purchase Tickets

COUNSELING

Upcoming College Visits on Chapelle’s Campus

All students welcome. Visits will take place in the Counseling Office during lunch and/or Period S. If you would like to attend the presentation during Period S, please see/email Mrs. Reeg before the visit for a pass.




Save the Date

College Counseling Parent Events




Bullying/Harassment Policy

Bullying is a distinctive pattern of repeatedly and deliberately harming and humiliating others and is characterized by a power imbalance between the two parties. Bullying includes, but is not limited to physical or verbal aggression, relational aggression, or emotional aggression (teasing, threatening, and intimidating others). Relational aggression (RA), is a form of indirect bullying that uses social relationships to manipulate or harm others, such as isolating a student from her group of friends (social exclusion), threatening to stop talking to a friend (the ''silent treatment''), or spreading gossip and rumors. Harassment includes, but is not limited to, slurs, jokes, comments, or other offensive conduct relating to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Bullying, relational aggression (including cyber-bullying), and harassment will not be tolerated. Please use the forms below to report bullying.


BULLYING INCIDENT REPORT FORMS

> Click for Student Form

> Click for Parent Form

Featured Posts

By Jamie Hanzo September 16, 2026
Career Engagement Spotlight: Taylor Tom ’16 Archbishop Chapelle High School was excited to welcome Taylor Tom ’16 back to campus as part of our Career Engagement Series. Taylor visited with students to share more about her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and the meaningful work she does helping others communicate. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Taylor works with children who may need support with communication, whether they are learning to communicate for the first time or working on developing clearer speech. Her work helps children build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and connect more fully with the people around them. Taylor also shared that speech-language pathologists can work with adults who experience communication challenges due to medical concerns such as strokes or neurological diseases. This field allows professionals to support people of many ages and needs, making a lasting impact on their quality of life. Currently, Taylor works with children ages 0-3 in their homes and daycares. Through early intervention, she helps young children develop important communication skills during a critical time in their growth and development. We are grateful to Taylor for returning to Chapelle to share her career journey, her expertise, and her passion for helping others find their voice. Her visit gave students a meaningful look into the field of speech-language pathology and the many ways this career can make a difference in the lives of others.  Thank you, Taylor, for inspiring our students and representing the Chapelle sisterhood so well!
By Jamie Hanzo September 14, 2026
Chapelle Celebrates Academic Excellence and Service at ChampionChip Lunch Archbishop Chapelle High School recently celebrated students who continue to live out the school’s mission through excellence in the classroom, dedication to service, and a commitment to using their gifts for others during the annual ChampionChip Lunch. This special celebration recognized students for their accomplishments in academics, service, or both. Whether earning an Outstanding Student Award, achieving Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll for all four quarters, or dedicating their time and talents through the Matthew 25 Program, each honoree represented what it means to be a Chapelle Chipmunk: faithful, hardworking, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. The Matthew 25 Service Awards celebrate students who have selflessly dedicated their time and talents to helping others in meaningful ways. Inspired by the Gospel message of Matthew 25, these awards remind students that Christ is present in those we serve and that even simple acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion can have a lasting impact. Each recognition level reflects an extraordinary commitment to serving the community and answering the call to love others through action. At the ChampionChip Lunch, students were honored not only for what they achieved, but also for the spirit in which they achieved it. Academic honorees were recognized for their discipline, curiosity, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence across a wide range of subjects, while Matthew 25 honorees were celebrated for choosing to serve beyond themselves. Some students were recognized for academic achievement, some for service, and many for both. Congratulations to all of our ChampionChip Lunch honorees. We are so proud of your accomplishments, your servant hearts, and the example you set for our school community. May you continue to lead with faith, serve with love, and pursue excellence in all that you do.
By Jamie Hanzo September 11, 2026
Chapelle Celebrates Kindness Week with a Kindness Cruise Archbishop Chapelle High School hopped aboard the Kindness Cruise for its annual celebration of spreading love and positivity across campus. Throughout the week, students participated in intentional acts of kindness, while the Counseling Department helped guide the journey by stamping students’ Kindness Passports at each “port.” The week encouraged students to see how one simple act of love can create a wave of goodness. Each day featured a new destination and challenge designed to help students practice kindness in thoughtful and meaningful ways. On Tuesday, students arrived at Port 1: Kindness Cove , where they were challenged to complete one small, intentional act of kindness for someone they did not know well. Students were encouraged to say hello to someone they usually pass by, include someone in a conversation, make room for someone to sit with them, or offer a genuine compliment. On Wednesday, the Kindness Cruise continued to Port 2: Ripple Reef . This stop reminded students that someone’s kindness does not have to stop with them. Students were challenged to notice a kind moment and then create another one, helping the ripple of kindness continue throughout the Chapelle community. On Thursday, students visited Port 3: Encouragement Island , where the focus was on using words to lift others up and brighten someone’s day. Students were encouraged to thank a teacher, celebrate someone else’s small win, send a kind message, or simply take the time to truly listen to someone. The week concluded on Friday at Port 4: Aloha Harbor with Chapelle’s Kindness Fest. In true Chapelle fashion, students celebrated the end of the week with a fun festival right here on campus. Kindness Fest included face painting, a blow-up slide, sno-balls, a 360 camera, and so much more. A special thank you goes to our Counseling Department for all they did to make Kindness Week such a successful and fun experience for everyone. Their creativity, planning, and dedication helped bring the Kindness Cruise to life and made the week meaningful for our entire school community. Kindness Week was a joyful reminder for students to keep noticing, keep including, keep encouraging, and keep making waves. Archbishop Chapelle is proud of the way our Chipmunks embraced the journey and helped create a wave of goodness across campus.
By Jamie Hanzo September 11, 2026
September Students, Teacher, and Staff Member of the Month Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff Member of the Month! Each of these outstanding Chipmunks was selected for the positive impact they make in our school community. Our Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty and staff of Chapelle, while our Teacher of the Month and Staff Member of the Month were nominated by Chapelle Administration. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month: 8th Grade: Sophia Dolese Freshman: Nora Meliezer Sophomore: Grace Rieth Junior: Rory Pilie Senior: Molly Tusa We are also excited to recognize Samantha Urso as our September Teacher of the Month and Cindy Kitchen as our September Staff Member of the Month!  Thank you to each of these honorees for representing Chapelle with dedication, kindness, and school spirit. We are so proud to celebrate you!
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2024-2025 School Year

Important Dates


August 9           Check In Day (Mandatory - ALL STUDENTS)

August 12          First Day of School for ALL students (7 periods)

August 30         Holiday (No School)

Sept.    2             Labor Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Sept. 24-25          Senior Retreat

October 9-11      Exams

Nov. 7                 OPEN HOUSE

Nov. 8                 Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Nov. 13                8th Grade Retreat

Nov. 25-29         Thanksgiving Holidays (NO SCHOOL)

Dec. 5-6              Junior Retreat

Dec. 18-20          Exams

Dec. 23-Jan 3    Christmas Holidays (NO SCHOOL)

Jan. 6                  All return

Jan. 20                MLK Holiday (NO SCHOOL)

Feb. 5 and 6***  Freshman Retreat

March 3-7          Mardi Gras Holidays (NO SCHOOL)

March 19-21       Exams

March 27-28      Sophomore Retreat

April 17                Holy Thursday (No School)

April 18               Good Friday (No School)

April 21-23          Easter Holidays (No School)

May 21-23           Exams


***Freshman Retreat will be an evening retreat, starting after school and ending around 9pm. The freshman class will be divided into two groups based on their Theology classes, with each group attending retreat only one of the nights. All freshmen will have off on Friday, Feb. 7, as their retreat holiday.


Dates are subject to change.


Important Carpool Information

  • Students can only be dropped off or picked up in the Veterans horseshoe or the Montana St. horseshoe by the cafeteria.
  • If you enter at Veterans, you must exit onto Veterans.  If you enter on Montana, You must exit onto Montana.
  • When exiting campus on Montana you MUST turn right.  A left turn is not allowed.
  • Vehicles cannot enter or exit behind the gym during morning or afternoon carpool.
  • These restrictions are in place for the safety of our chipmunks.
  • Please help us to keep your children safe.

The carpool map is located above in the section titled "Stay in the Know". 


Forms for Physicals

LHSAA Medical Evaluation Form

Athletic Participation-Parental Permission Form

Substance Abuse-Misuse Contract



Cafeteria Updates


Breakfast

High School $3.00


Lunch

High School $4.25

Salad Bar with Potato $5.00

Personal Pan Pizza $5.00

New Year Prayer

God, thank you for a new year. May everyone in our family be willing to begin anew with a clean slate. We know that you are always ready to forgive us. Help us to be willing to forgive ourselves and to forgive one another As we begin a new year, remind us of our truest values and our deepest desires. Help us to live in the goodness that comes from doing what you want us to do. Help us to put aside anxiety about the future and the past, so that we might live in peace with you now, one day at a time.

Amen.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact Ms. Vicky Smith '80, Dean of Students

vsmith@archbishopchapelle.org

Recommended Posts

By Jamie Hanzo September 16, 2026
Career Engagement Spotlight: Taylor Tom ’16 Archbishop Chapelle High School was excited to welcome Taylor Tom ’16 back to campus as part of our Career Engagement Series. Taylor visited with students to share more about her career as a Speech-Language Pathologist and the meaningful work she does helping others communicate. As a Speech-Language Pathologist, Taylor works with children who may need support with communication, whether they are learning to communicate for the first time or working on developing clearer speech. Her work helps children build confidence, strengthen communication skills, and connect more fully with the people around them. Taylor also shared that speech-language pathologists can work with adults who experience communication challenges due to medical concerns such as strokes or neurological diseases. This field allows professionals to support people of many ages and needs, making a lasting impact on their quality of life. Currently, Taylor works with children ages 0-3 in their homes and daycares. Through early intervention, she helps young children develop important communication skills during a critical time in their growth and development. We are grateful to Taylor for returning to Chapelle to share her career journey, her expertise, and her passion for helping others find their voice. Her visit gave students a meaningful look into the field of speech-language pathology and the many ways this career can make a difference in the lives of others.  Thank you, Taylor, for inspiring our students and representing the Chapelle sisterhood so well!
By Jamie Hanzo September 14, 2026
Chapelle Celebrates Academic Excellence and Service at ChampionChip Lunch Archbishop Chapelle High School recently celebrated students who continue to live out the school’s mission through excellence in the classroom, dedication to service, and a commitment to using their gifts for others during the annual ChampionChip Lunch. This special celebration recognized students for their accomplishments in academics, service, or both. Whether earning an Outstanding Student Award, achieving Honor Roll or Distinguished Honor Roll for all four quarters, or dedicating their time and talents through the Matthew 25 Program, each honoree represented what it means to be a Chapelle Chipmunk: faithful, hardworking, compassionate, and committed to making a difference. The Matthew 25 Service Awards celebrate students who have selflessly dedicated their time and talents to helping others in meaningful ways. Inspired by the Gospel message of Matthew 25, these awards remind students that Christ is present in those we serve and that even simple acts of kindness, generosity, and compassion can have a lasting impact. Each recognition level reflects an extraordinary commitment to serving the community and answering the call to love others through action. At the ChampionChip Lunch, students were honored not only for what they achieved, but also for the spirit in which they achieved it. Academic honorees were recognized for their discipline, curiosity, perseverance, and pursuit of excellence across a wide range of subjects, while Matthew 25 honorees were celebrated for choosing to serve beyond themselves. Some students were recognized for academic achievement, some for service, and many for both. Congratulations to all of our ChampionChip Lunch honorees. We are so proud of your accomplishments, your servant hearts, and the example you set for our school community. May you continue to lead with faith, serve with love, and pursue excellence in all that you do.
By Jamie Hanzo September 11, 2026
Chapelle Celebrates Kindness Week with a Kindness Cruise Archbishop Chapelle High School hopped aboard the Kindness Cruise for its annual celebration of spreading love and positivity across campus. Throughout the week, students participated in intentional acts of kindness, while the Counseling Department helped guide the journey by stamping students’ Kindness Passports at each “port.” The week encouraged students to see how one simple act of love can create a wave of goodness. Each day featured a new destination and challenge designed to help students practice kindness in thoughtful and meaningful ways. On Tuesday, students arrived at Port 1: Kindness Cove , where they were challenged to complete one small, intentional act of kindness for someone they did not know well. Students were encouraged to say hello to someone they usually pass by, include someone in a conversation, make room for someone to sit with them, or offer a genuine compliment. On Wednesday, the Kindness Cruise continued to Port 2: Ripple Reef . This stop reminded students that someone’s kindness does not have to stop with them. Students were challenged to notice a kind moment and then create another one, helping the ripple of kindness continue throughout the Chapelle community. On Thursday, students visited Port 3: Encouragement Island , where the focus was on using words to lift others up and brighten someone’s day. Students were encouraged to thank a teacher, celebrate someone else’s small win, send a kind message, or simply take the time to truly listen to someone. The week concluded on Friday at Port 4: Aloha Harbor with Chapelle’s Kindness Fest. In true Chapelle fashion, students celebrated the end of the week with a fun festival right here on campus. Kindness Fest included face painting, a blow-up slide, sno-balls, a 360 camera, and so much more. A special thank you goes to our Counseling Department for all they did to make Kindness Week such a successful and fun experience for everyone. Their creativity, planning, and dedication helped bring the Kindness Cruise to life and made the week meaningful for our entire school community. Kindness Week was a joyful reminder for students to keep noticing, keep including, keep encouraging, and keep making waves. Archbishop Chapelle is proud of the way our Chipmunks embraced the journey and helped create a wave of goodness across campus.
By Jamie Hanzo September 11, 2026
September Students, Teacher, and Staff Member of the Month Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize our September Students of the Month, Teacher of the Month, and Staff Member of the Month! Each of these outstanding Chipmunks was selected for the positive impact they make in our school community. Our Students of the Month were nominated by the faculty and staff of Chapelle, while our Teacher of the Month and Staff Member of the Month were nominated by Chapelle Administration. Congratulations to our September Students of the Month: 8th Grade: Sophia Dolese Freshman: Nora Meliezer Sophomore: Grace Rieth Junior: Rory Pilie Senior: Molly Tusa We are also excited to recognize Samantha Urso as our September Teacher of the Month and Cindy Kitchen as our September Staff Member of the Month!  Thank you to each of these honorees for representing Chapelle with dedication, kindness, and school spirit. We are so proud to celebrate you!
By Jamie Hanzo September 10, 2026
Our first-ever Service Fair was a Success! Thank you to the many organizations who came to campus to share with our students the meaningful ways they can serve our community. This special event was a wonderful opportunity to show our students the impact they can make in the world. We are grateful to the following organizations for joining us and inspiring our Chipmunks to serve: Hotel Hope Second Harvest Food Bank - Feeding South Louisiana Arc of Greater New Orleans Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Woman's New Life Clinic GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. New Orleans Mission Lantern Light Ministry The Laurel Senior Living Ozanam Inn Louisiana Children's Museum Special Olympics Louisiana - GNO Area Girls on the Run New Orleans
By Jamie Hanzo September 2, 2026
Theology Students Explore Abraham’s Journey Through Scripture Scavenger Hunt Theology students recently took their learning beyond the classroom with a Scripture Scavenger Hunt around campus focused on the life of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. As part of their study, students searched for and read different Scripture passages that highlighted key moments from Abraham’s life. Through these passages, they learned more about Abraham’s story of trust in God’s promises and his important role in salvation history. The scavenger hunt was designed to help students connect more deeply with Abraham’s journey. In Genesis 12, Abraham was called by God to leave his home and travel to a new land he did not know. By moving around campus to discover each Scripture passage, students were able to experience a small reflection of that journey of faith and trust.  This interactive activity gave students the opportunity to engage with Scripture in a meaningful and memorable way. As they followed Abraham’s story, they reflected on what it means to listen to God, trust His promises, and step forward in faith even when the destination is unknown.
By Jamie Hanzo September 1, 2026
The Class of 2027 Has a Nice RING to it!💍 On Thursday, August 20, the seniors attended their Ring Mass at Divine Mercy Church in Kenner, Louisiana. Ring Mass is a cherished tradition marking a huge moment in their Chapelle journey. Before Mass began, members of the Class of 2027 presented their class symbols: Senior Class Flower - Sierra Corales Senior Motto - Marcella Casanova Senior Colors - Emma Flynn Chapelle Diploma - Gabrielle Bush Chapelle Alma Mater - Molly Tusa 2027 Class Unity Candle Votive - Lyla Pelle Chapelle Senior Ring - Alivia Nevels Senior Sweater - Cassie Nguyen Bible - Allyson Dardar Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary - Emily LeBlanc Senior Class Rings - Alyssa Canfill, Gia Chester, Madison Pansano, Ja'Layah Small, and Allisson Suazo Caballero After Mass concluded, the Class of 2027's official Ring Ceremony began. During this special ceremony, the students received their senior rings, some of which were worn by their mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and other important Chipmunks in their lives. Other seniors are starting their own legacy which holds so much excitement in itself! Mrs. Connie Dantagnan '88 (Chapelle's Head of School), Shannon Impastato '96 (Chapelle's Alumnae Director) and Senior Class President, Mia Impastato, presented the Class of 2027 Votive to the Chapelle Unity Candle. The Class of 2027 is the 62nd graduating class of Archbishop Chapelle High School. All 62 classes are united to our current students through our charism of Deus Providebit, through our school traditions, and through our mission of excellence in spiritual, academic, and social formation. The Unity Candle symbolizes the over 14,000 women who have graduated from Chapelle. Join us in congratulating this amazing class! There are so many more sweet moments to come this year, and we are praying for them every step of the way!
By Jamie Hanzo August 31, 2026
AP Psychology Students Build Candy Neurons to Learn About Neural Communication Ms. LaCour’s AP Psychology students recently brought neuroscience to life through a hands-on candy neuron activity designed to help them better understand the structure and function of a neuron. As part of their study of the neuron and neural impulse, students created physical models of neurons using candy. The activity gave students the opportunity to build and manipulate their own models while learning the different parts of the neuron and the role each part plays in communication within the nervous system. Rather than simply reviewing the information from slides, students were able to engage with the material in a creative and interactive way. By placing their candy neurons next to one another, they could better visualize how neurons connect and communicate with each other. After building their neurons, students added Skittles to represent ions inside and outside the neuron. Using the candy pieces, they created models of both a resting neuron and a firing neuron. This helped students see how the movement of ions across the cell membrane creates an action potential. By building and manipulating their candy models, students were able to better understand how a neuron is structured, how it communicates, and what happens when it fires. The activity made a complex topic more visual, memorable, and engaging for AP Psychology students.  Great work, AP Psychology!
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