PUBLISHED ON May 10, 2025

Calendar

  • 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 December 5, 2025
Senior Maylee Reese Awarded Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to announce that senior Maylee Reese has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship, an honor presented through the Kelly Gibson Foundation. This year, the Foundation—along with its community partners—awarded $60,000 in college scholarships to 20 students who are children or direct descendants of active-duty military members and veterans from across all branches, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard. Scholarships are granted annually to high school and college students based on academic achievement, community service, financial need, and thoughtful essay responses. Recipients were recognized at the Swing Hard for Soldiers Golf Tournament, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust and the Kelly Gibson Foundation. We are thrilled to share that Maylee Reese was awarded the $3,000 Oscar J. Tolmas Memorial Scholarship. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to service exemplify the values we strive to cultivate at Chapelle.  Please join us in congratulating Maylee on this outstanding accomplishment! We know she will continue to represent Chapelle with excellence as she takes her next steps into the future.
By Jamie Hanzo December 5, 2025
Chapelle and Rummel Partner in Ministry to Lead Retreats Across the Community ✝️❤️ This year, the Campus Ministry Teams of Archbishop Chapelle High School and Archbishop Rummel High School continued a powerful tradition of faith in action by partnering to host retreats for several local grade schools. Together, our student ministers helped lead retreats at St. Therese Academy, St. Matthew the Apostle, and St. Philip Neri—bringing joy, witness, and the message of Christ to younger students across the community. Each retreat is thoughtfully planned through a collaboration between Chapelle’s Director of Campus Ministry, Emily Lannan, Rummel’s Campus Minister, and the partnering grade school. In the weeks leading up to each retreat, our campus ministers work closely with school leaders to choose a theme and design a day filled with meaningful content—complete with talks, testimonies, small groups, and interactive games. Before each retreat, the Chapelle and Rummel Campus Ministry Teams come together to prepare spiritually and practically. Students develop personal testimonies, plan activities, and pray intentionally for the younger students who will be attending. At the heart of this partnership is one shared mission: evangelization. Just as with our own retreats at Chapelle, our goal is to help make Jesus more known, loved, and served—not only in the grade schools we visit, but also within the hearts of the students who lead. Retreat ministry is transformative for our student leaders. Serving as witnesses deepens their faith, strengthens their confidence, and reminds them of the incredible impact they can have on the Church and the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our brother school and to continue fostering a spirit of discipleship throughout the greater Catholic community. May God continue to bless the work of our Campus Ministry Teams.
By Jamie Hanzo December 5, 2025
Chapelle Junior Allisson Suazo Called Up to the Honduras National Team! ⚽️ The Chapelle community is incredibly proud to celebrate junior Allisson Suazo, whose hard work, dedication, and talent on the soccer field have earned her an international honor: a call‑up to the Honduras Women’s National Team. Allisson represented Honduras in the March World Cup Qualifiers and again this past November in the UNCAF Tournament held in Managua, Nicaragua. Competing at this level is a remarkable achievement, showcasing her commitment to excellence and her passion for the sport. We are so proud of Allisson for representing both her heritage and her school on the international stage. Her accomplishments highlight what it means to live out Chapelle’s values on and off the field. Congratulations, Allisson! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on every step of the way.
By Jamie Hanzo December 4, 2025
2025 Fall Archbishop Chapelle Athletic Awards Ceremony 🏅💚 Archbishop Chapelle High School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our fall athletes at the 2025 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony. These young women exemplify dedication, teamwork, leadership, and academic excellence both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Cross Country Most Improved: Morgan Abate Academic Award (Varsity): Kayla Palacio Swimming Most Improved: Zoe Zabala Addison Schmidt Academic Award (Varsity): Brianna Borne Volleyball Most Improved: Chloe Arnold Academic Award (Varsity): Chloe Arnold LHSAA Academic Honors LHSAA All‑Academic Scholar Athlete Program Presented to seniors who have competed for two or more consecutive seasons and maintained a 3.5+ cumulative GPA while participating in varsity athletics. Swimming: Lilly McNeil Cross Country: Macey Lane Volleyball: Blythe Bonnaffons LHSAA All‑Academic Composite Team This elite distinction is awarded to seniors statewide who have maintained an unweighted 4.0 GPA with no B’s throughout their academic career while competing in varsity athletics. Cross Country: Kayla Palacio Volleyball:  Chloe Arnold Lillian Weaver Ava Landry 💚🏆 The Linda Munn Award This special honor is awarded to athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and school pride. These young women are known for their kindness, leadership, and commitment to representing Chapelle with excellence. Named in honor of Ms. Linda Munn, beloved teacher and coach at Chapelle for more than three decades, the award celebrates the very qualities she modeled throughout her career. We were honored to have Ms. Munn join us on stage to present this year’s awards. Recipients: Swimming: Valentina Martinez‑Flores Cross Country: Abby Naquin Volleyball: Avah Gilchrist Congratulations to all of our athletes for their outstanding achievements this season! We are so proud of the way you continue to embody Faith, Tradition, and Excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and in our community.
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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 December 5, 2025
Senior Maylee Reese Awarded Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to announce that senior Maylee Reese has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Swing Hard for Soldiers Scholarship, an honor presented through the Kelly Gibson Foundation. This year, the Foundation—along with its community partners—awarded $60,000 in college scholarships to 20 students who are children or direct descendants of active-duty military members and veterans from across all branches, including the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, Space Force, and National Guard. Scholarships are granted annually to high school and college students based on academic achievement, community service, financial need, and thoughtful essay responses. Recipients were recognized at the Swing Hard for Soldiers Golf Tournament, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmas Charitable Trust and the Kelly Gibson Foundation. We are thrilled to share that Maylee Reese was awarded the $3,000 Oscar J. Tolmas Memorial Scholarship. Her hard work, dedication, and commitment to service exemplify the values we strive to cultivate at Chapelle.  Please join us in congratulating Maylee on this outstanding accomplishment! We know she will continue to represent Chapelle with excellence as she takes her next steps into the future.
By Jamie Hanzo December 5, 2025
Chapelle and Rummel Partner in Ministry to Lead Retreats Across the Community ✝️❤️ This year, the Campus Ministry Teams of Archbishop Chapelle High School and Archbishop Rummel High School continued a powerful tradition of faith in action by partnering to host retreats for several local grade schools. Together, our student ministers helped lead retreats at St. Therese Academy, St. Matthew the Apostle, and St. Philip Neri—bringing joy, witness, and the message of Christ to younger students across the community. Each retreat is thoughtfully planned through a collaboration between Chapelle’s Director of Campus Ministry, Emily Lannan, Rummel’s Campus Minister, and the partnering grade school. In the weeks leading up to each retreat, our campus ministers work closely with school leaders to choose a theme and design a day filled with meaningful content—complete with talks, testimonies, small groups, and interactive games. Before each retreat, the Chapelle and Rummel Campus Ministry Teams come together to prepare spiritually and practically. Students develop personal testimonies, plan activities, and pray intentionally for the younger students who will be attending. At the heart of this partnership is one shared mission: evangelization. Just as with our own retreats at Chapelle, our goal is to help make Jesus more known, loved, and served—not only in the grade schools we visit, but also within the hearts of the students who lead. Retreat ministry is transformative for our student leaders. Serving as witnesses deepens their faith, strengthens their confidence, and reminds them of the incredible impact they can have on the Church and the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with our brother school and to continue fostering a spirit of discipleship throughout the greater Catholic community. May God continue to bless the work of our Campus Ministry Teams.
By Jamie Hanzo December 5, 2025
Chapelle Junior Allisson Suazo Called Up to the Honduras National Team! ⚽️ The Chapelle community is incredibly proud to celebrate junior Allisson Suazo, whose hard work, dedication, and talent on the soccer field have earned her an international honor: a call‑up to the Honduras Women’s National Team. Allisson represented Honduras in the March World Cup Qualifiers and again this past November in the UNCAF Tournament held in Managua, Nicaragua. Competing at this level is a remarkable achievement, showcasing her commitment to excellence and her passion for the sport. We are so proud of Allisson for representing both her heritage and her school on the international stage. Her accomplishments highlight what it means to live out Chapelle’s values on and off the field. Congratulations, Allisson! Your Chapelle family is cheering you on every step of the way.
By Jamie Hanzo December 4, 2025
2025 Fall Archbishop Chapelle Athletic Awards Ceremony 🏅💚 Archbishop Chapelle High School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our fall athletes at the 2025 Fall Athletic Awards Ceremony. These young women exemplify dedication, teamwork, leadership, and academic excellence both on and off the field. Congratulations to all of our award recipients! Cross Country Most Improved: Morgan Abate Academic Award (Varsity): Kayla Palacio Swimming Most Improved: Zoe Zabala Addison Schmidt Academic Award (Varsity): Brianna Borne Volleyball Most Improved: Chloe Arnold Academic Award (Varsity): Chloe Arnold LHSAA Academic Honors LHSAA All‑Academic Scholar Athlete Program Presented to seniors who have competed for two or more consecutive seasons and maintained a 3.5+ cumulative GPA while participating in varsity athletics. Swimming: Lilly McNeil Cross Country: Macey Lane Volleyball: Blythe Bonnaffons LHSAA All‑Academic Composite Team This elite distinction is awarded to seniors statewide who have maintained an unweighted 4.0 GPA with no B’s throughout their academic career while competing in varsity athletics. Cross Country: Kayla Palacio Volleyball:  Chloe Arnold Lillian Weaver Ava Landry 💚🏆 The Linda Munn Award This special honor is awarded to athletes who exemplify sportsmanship, teamwork, integrity, and school pride. These young women are known for their kindness, leadership, and commitment to representing Chapelle with excellence. Named in honor of Ms. Linda Munn, beloved teacher and coach at Chapelle for more than three decades, the award celebrates the very qualities she modeled throughout her career. We were honored to have Ms. Munn join us on stage to present this year’s awards. Recipients: Swimming: Valentina Martinez‑Flores Cross Country: Abby Naquin Volleyball: Avah Gilchrist Congratulations to all of our athletes for their outstanding achievements this season! We are so proud of the way you continue to embody Faith, Tradition, and Excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and in our community.
By Jamie Hanzo December 2, 2025
Freshman Ava Braendel Breaks Chapelle Swimming Record! 💚🏊‍♀️ The Chapelle community is celebrating an incredible achievement in the pool! 9th grader Ava Braendel has officially set a new school record in the 50 Free with an outstanding time of 24.85 seconds. Ava’s performance breaks the previous record of 24.89, held by Pandora Domalis since 2003 — a record that stood strong for over two decades! Her hard work, dedication, and determination continue to shine, and we could not be more proud of her accomplishment.  Congratulations, Ava, on making Chapelle history! We can’t wait to see what you achieve next.
By Jamie Hanzo December 2, 2025
Chapelle Junior Lyla Pelle Crowned Miss Dance of Louisiana 2026! The Chapelle community is proud to celebrate Junior Lyla Pelle, who has been officially crowned Miss Dance of Louisiana 2026 — an extraordinary accomplishment showcasing her talent, discipline, and passion for dance. To earn this prestigious title, Lyla competed in a series of challenging components, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Acro classes, as well as Interview and solo performance scores. Her excellence across all areas earned her the top honor and the opportunity of a lifetime. This summer, Lyla will represent the Louisiana Association of Dance Masters (LADM) at Dance Masters of America, where she will compete nationally for the title of Miss Dance of America 2026 in Connecticut. Lyla’s achievement is even more special as she follows in her mother’s footsteps — her mom, a Chapelle alumna from the Class of 1992, was also crowned Miss Dance of Louisiana 1992. A beautiful legacy of grace and dedication continues! At Chapelle, Lyla shines not only in the studio but also on campus as a dedicated member and Treasurer of the Chapellettes Dance Team. We are incredibly proud of you, Lyla, and we can’t wait to cheer you on as you represent Louisiana — and Chapelle — on the national stage!
By Jamie Hanzo December 1, 2025
The Word Shares the Excitement for Incarnate Word Hall Ahead of #iGiveCatholic Day 💚✨ In the spirit of community, generosity, and Chapelle pride, members of The Word, Archbishop Chapelle High School’s official student newspaper, set out this week to capture the voices behind the excitement for Incarnate Word Hall—our future Chapel and Theology wing. Students interviewed alumnae, teachers, and fellow Chipmunks to ask one simple question: “How excited are you for Incarnate Word Hall?” The responses were overflowing with enthusiasm. From alumnae eager to see a new sacred space on campus, to teachers thrilled for the spiritual and educational opportunities the building will bring, to students imagining the impact on future generations—everyone shared a deep sense of pride and anticipation. Their interviews weren’t just about gathering reactions. The Word created this feature to help spread awareness and inspire support for #iGiveCatholic, a day dedicated to uplifting Catholic communities through generosity. By highlighting the shared excitement for Incarnate Word Hall, they helped show just how meaningful this project is to the entire Chapelle family.  We're proud of our student journalists for using their voices to promote connection, faith, and community support. Their work reminds us that Incarnate Word Hall is more than a building—it's a promise for the future of Chapelle.
By Jamie Hanzo November 26, 2025
Celebrating Excellence: Mrs. Christina Taix ’96 Receives the WWL Channel 4 Excel Award, Presented by Credit Human 💚🍎 Archbishop Chapelle High School is thrilled to celebrate a truly special moment in our community! WWL Channel 4, in partnership with Credit Human, surprised our beloved teacher and alumna Mrs. Christina Taix ’96 with the prestigious Excel Award—an honor reserved for educators who go above and beyond to shape the future of our young people. WWL and Credit Human recognize exceptional teachers across the region for their dedication, passion, and commitment to making a difference. That remarkable honor was bestowed upon one of our very own. A Well-Deserved Recognition Mrs. Taix, who teaches with unmatched heart and enthusiasm, was presented with the award during a surprise visit from the WWL crew. Surrounded by students and colleagues, she stood proudly as she received a $2,000 award from Credit Human—an acknowledgment of the incredible impact she makes on Chapelle Chipmunks every single day. From her creative teaching methods to the genuine care she pours into each student, Mrs. Taix embodies the mission of Chapelle. She inspires her students to think deeply, work hard, and believe in themselves. Her classroom is more than a place of learning—it’s a place where young women grow in confidence, character, and curiosity. Inspiring the Next Generation As an alumna of the Class of 1996, Mrs. Taix continues the legacy of Chapelle women who lead with faith, love, and dedication. Her influence extends far beyond the walls of her classroom, and her students are a testament to the power of a teacher who truly believes in their potential. We are incredibly proud of Mrs. Taix and grateful to WWL Channel 4 and Credit Human for recognizing the tremendous work she does. Congratulations, Mrs. Taix! Thank you for everything you do to inspire, educate, and empower the young women of Archbishop Chapelle High School. You are a shining example of what it means to be Loyal to Green and White, and we are so blessed to have you in our Chapelle family.
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