PUBLISHED ON May 16, 2025

Calendar

  • Monday, May 19

    2 WHITE


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


    12:20pm – 1:00pm Class of 2025 Senior Parking Spot Selection


    3:00pm – 4:00pm Club Planning & Boards


    3:30pm - 4:30pm Impressions


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Volleyball Tryouts Incoming 8th Grade


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Basketball Tryouts


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Soccer Tryouts



  • Tuesday, May 20

    EXAM REVIEW DAY - All 8 Classes


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Volleyball Tryouts Incoming 8th Grade


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Softball Tryouts (New Students Only)


    6:00pm – 7:00pm Basketball Team Meeting (Team Members/Parents)


  • Wednesday, May 21

    EXAMS


    AP Makeup Exams


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    8:00am - 9:25am English Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Math Exam 


    4:00pm – 6:00pm Softball Tryouts (New Students Only)


  • Thursday, May 22

    EXAMS


    AP Makeup Exams


    7:30am - 7:50am Communion Service


    8:00am - 9:25am Foreign Language Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Science Exam 


    6:00pm – 7:00pm Volleyball Team Meeting (Team Members/Parents)




  • Friday, May 23

    EXAMS


    Belize Mission Trip Departs


    AP Makeup Exams


    8:00am - 9:25am  Social Studies Exam


    9:30am - 10:00am Exam Break


    10:05am - 11:30am Theology  Exam


    12:00pm - 2:00pm Chapelle Northwestern Master  Class


  • Saturday, May 24

    Belize Mission Trip

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Stay in the Know

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


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.


Exam Proctor Schedule

IMPORTANT   - If the room number is highlighted, students are testing in a different room than in other quarters.


Are you taking the June ACT?

If so, join a group of motivated students for Ace the ACT, a focused skills review to help you earn your best possible score.

 Dates: June 9th–12th
 
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
 
Snacks included (Lunch included 1 day)
 
Cost: $150 (paid through the Tuition Portal)
 
Open to: You and your friends from Boys Catholic High Schools

This is a great chance to prepare alongside peers, review key content, and gain confidence before test day.

Spots are limited—let Mrs. Rohli know if you're in!

drohli@archbishopchapelle.org


Acorn Anthology

Click here to access Chapelle’s very own literary magazine featuring creative works by members of the National English Honor Society.


Bibles

For the past several years, all students have received a Bible that is used in their Theology classes. All students were sent a google form this 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 need 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! The Bibles will cost $25. 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/. Here is the link to the Google Form in case they have not completed it yet: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwGhd3-aBpUva2k5xZaok6FXBuMRsBOFqX49Br_FIpEGn9Rw/viewform?usp=header 


There is currently an option to purchase the Bibles through the Gulf Coast tuition portal. The option to purchase a Bible will close on Tuesday, May 27th. Again, this is for anyone who has lost their Bible or if their Bible is damaged beyond repair and needs a new one! If you have any questions, please contact Gavin Matherne: gmatherne@archbishopchapelle.org.

Thank you!


Class of 2026 Rising Senior Information


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


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

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Prom Fest Meetings



Grandparents Club

Treat Days & Meetings



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

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Distinguished Scholars Top 3% of United States Students Lauren Rieth, 9th Lily-Grace Theriot, 9th Charli Adams, 8th Alexa Comeaux, 9th Ellie Concepcion, 8th Kathleen Elmer, 9th Kiley Greenwald, 8th Gabriela Larson, 9th Katelyn Marks, 8th Elise Palm, 9th Blakeleigh Sticker, 9th Amanda Timler, 8th Zoe Adams, 8th Andrea Calub, 8th Elise Nelson, 8th Marin O’Brien, 9th Isabella Pumila, 9th Xenia Trejo, 9th Alina Varkey, 9th Elise Zaabel, 8th Ava Braendel, 9th Brynn Caire, 8th Madeleine Cottrell, 8th Caroline Currault, 9th Isabella Finnegan, 8th Amelia Hassell, 9th Mallory Pansano, 9th Lyla Steimle, 9th Sara Turnipseed, 9th Melina Wurster, 9th Zoey Yeadon, 9th Rising Scholars Top 10% of United States Students Leila Abbate, 9th Maci Betz, 9th Ande Bohne, 9th Sophia Hunter, 8th Truc Dao Le, 8th Victoria Madere, 8th Brinn Murillo, 8th Ava Rosamano, 8th Olivia Schexnayder, 8th Madeleine Timler, 8th Rylee Ford, 9th Abigail Jones, 9th Grace Rieth, 9th Cambry Roberts, 9th Brooke Sercovich, 9th Ashleigh Stemke, 9th Isabelle Wilson, 9th Angelina Macaluso, 8th Sophie Naquin, 8th Carly Pitfield, 8th Milan Vitrano, 8th Megan Cash, 9th Leah Labauve, 9th Dior Lambert, 9th Jena Reuther, 9th Emily Roop, 9th Brees Zerby, 9th Early Scholars Top 50% of United States Students Elise Laizer, 8th Rylee Menkiewicz, 8th Juliana Russo, 8th Caroline Sander, 8th Lillian Thibodeaux, 8th Christine Thomas, 8th Addison Wiltz, 8th Jayden Zelaya, 8th Marissa Bui, 9th Liv Canizaro, 9th Elise Cash, 9th Eleanor Cerise, 9th Madelyn Dabdoub, 9th Chloe Desselles, 9th Ava Deutsch, 9th Madison Gauthier, 9th Emily Glago, 9th Molly Johnson, 9th Sarah Lorio, 9th Hannah McClung, 9th Brooklynn Modica, 9th Olivia Morrish, 9th Evangeline Oddo, 9th Sophia Organo, 9th Maiya Pisciotta, 9th Layla Alleman, 8th Victoria Bendeck, 8th Kaylie Favalora, 8th Adelise Jones, 8th Emily Karcher, 8th Fiona McDaniel, 8th Avery Pilie, 8th Lily Quick, 8th Harper Toye, 8th Aubrey Braud, 9th Sophia Brisset, 9th Parker Buras, 9th Kaidyn Cooley, 9th Ryan Curry, 9th Addilynn Johnson, 9th Trista Lerille, 9th Mia Maone, 9th Ellie Ramirez-Zapata, 9th Molly Saia, 9th Chloe Saxton, 9th Julia Williams, 9th Leilani Wisecarver, 9th Zoe Caire, 8th Eleanor Copeland, 8th Emily Genovese, 8th Brennan Hotard, 8th Cecilia Li, 8th Madison Manale, 8th Veda Martinez, 8th Cara Meche, 8th Chloe Montana, 8th Arianna Pacheco, 8th Marian Paz Argueta, 8th Landon Rogge, 8th Jessica Seither, 8th Katelyn Albaral, 9th Lily Aucoin, 9th Clare Brandstetter, 9th Lucy Dunn, 9th Addyson Durr, 9th Ava Krieger, 9th Gianna Landry, 9th Ila Meers, 9th Grace Tardiff, 9th Amelia Braud, 8th Aubrie Diaz, 8th Serena Elliott, 8th Kate Hanby, 8th Madilyn Jackson, 8th Ella Leblanc, 8th Kayln Lemoine, 8th Evangeline Loupe, 8th Rayne Melancon, 8th Nina Occhipinti, 8th Evangelina Petrov, 8th Vicki Tan, 8th Sophia Valenti, 8th Lily West, 8th Diamond Willoz, 8th Aubree Blackard, 9th Julia Clark, 9th Caroline Gaudet, 9th Molly Glorioso, 9th Claire Johnston, 9th Alexandra Laura, 9th Kailey Neill, 9th Kaleigh Piper, 9th Remy Robin, 9th Siena Scozzari, 9th Amelie Sharp, 9th Madisyn Timothy, 9th Makaila Varnado, 9th Mazie Vogel, 9th Lily Beach, 8th Merah Benoit, 8th Skylar Brisset, 8th Emma Couvillon, 8th Stella Couvillon, 8th Elliott Crossland, 8th Finley Erwin, 8th Camryn Evers, 8th Ellie Habetz, 8th Leigh Hess, 8th Rachel Howe, 8th Amelia Lottinger, 8th Gianna Mackey, 8th Kate Mancuso, 8th Arabella Mendieta, 8th Gabby Nguyen, 8th Charlotte Nuss, 8th Ye’Lyna Ortiz, 8th Palmer Pagett, 8th Elizabeth Poche, 8th Madelyn Reynolds, 8th Carleigh Siguenza, 8th Zoe Storey, 8th Kaley Tennison, 8th McKenzie Wagner, 8th Paisley Watts, 8th Izabella Arregui, 9th Emma Batson, 9th Faith Bourgeois, 9th Regan Danos, 9th Gianna Deluca, 9th Cameryn Diamond, 9th Ava Kissinger, 9th Makayla Lanier, 9th Kayla Lopez, 9th Samantha Mendel, 9th Lundie Mitchell, 9th Olivia Rodriguez, 9th Mallory Salisbury, 9th Addison Schmidt, 9th Gemma Collins, 8th Hailey Dubrock, 8th Camille Dubuc, 8th Sameiha Farhat, 8th Sydney Griener, 8th Charlotte Hurst, 8th Skylar Joerger, 8th Lucy Kessler, 8th Kenley Largaespada, 8th Karter Matherne, 8th Piper Mills, 8th Audrey Oddo, 8th Ella Prestenback, 8th Harper Prestigiacomo, 8th Sophie Taylor, 8th Mia Tran, 8th Bailey Windmann, 8th Kaleigh Exnicios, 9th Rylee Halprin, 9th Emily Hedrick, 9th Giuliana Hutchison, 9th Chloe Lange, 9th Julia Martinez, 9th Jordan Morris, 9th Lilyana Mosbey, 9th Jillian Orellana, 9th Kasey Orlando, 9th Mia Bairnsfather, 8th Hailey Boyd, 8th Caydence Calub, 8th Skye Chapman, 8th Cali Chase, 8th Corinne Couret, 8th Leiah Frazier, 8th Mathys Gregson, 8th Madison Joy, 8th Hanna Lalla, 8th Macy Marrione, 8th Landri Monica, 8th Brooklyn Muller, 8th Izsabella Powell, 8th Amelia Quatrevingt, 8th Abigail Riehm, 8th Piper Rodriguez, 8th Rachel Silva, 8th Morgan Abate, 9th Madisyn Bechtel, 9th Alexis Brocato, 9th Haley Daigle, 9th Makayla Lecour, 9th Kami Leyva, 9th Ryleigh McMyne, 9th Emma Myer, 9th Julianna Pazos, 9th Isabella Pelitire, 9th Juliana Presley, 9th Alexis Primeaux, 9th Madison Rauch, 9th Lily Sharai, 9th  We are incredibly proud of all of our Pre-ACT Rising Star Award recipients. Their achievements reflect the strength of Chapelle’s academic program and the dedication of our students as they continue to grow, learn, and prepare for future success. Congratulations, Chipmunks!
By Jamie Hanzo August 24, 2026
Chapelle Students Attend Louisiana Girls State Several Archbishop Chapelle High School students had the opportunity to attend Louisiana Girls State, a leadership and government program that brings together young women from across the state to learn more about civic responsibility, leadership, public service, and the political process. Each student was chosen by Administration and sent on scholarship. This year, Chapelle was represented by Ja’Layah Small, Marcella Casanova, Dylan McLeod, Rosie Cardella, Olivia Larson, and Rylie Panepinto. Throughout the program, students were placed into parishes, cities, political parties, and government roles, giving them hands-on experience in how local and state government functions. Participants campaigned for positions, took part in elections, created bills, served on committees, and collaborated with other student leaders from across Louisiana. For many of the students, the experience was both eye-opening and transformative. Rylie Panepinto ’27 shared that she was placed in Atchafalaya Parish and Caddo City, where she was elected City Public Relations Officer. She was also part of the Federalist Party and served in the House on the Education Committee. Alongside her committee members, Rylie helped present a bill focused on special education in schools.
By Jamie Hanzo August 20, 2026
CARE Club Creates Pet Beds for Local Shelters and Rescues Members of Archbishop Chapelle High School’s CARE Club, short for Chapelle Animal Rescue Effort, recently put their compassion into action by creating handmade pet beds to donate to local animal shelters and rescues. The students worked together to make comfortable beds for animals waiting for their forever homes. Their efforts supported two local organizations: Metairie Humane Shelter and SPCA New Orleans. This service project gave CARE Club members the opportunity to combine creativity, teamwork, and love for animals in a meaningful way. By making and donating the pet beds, students helped provide comfort and care to shelter animals in need. The SPCA New Orleans team sent a handwritten note thanking the students for their thoughtful donation. Their message served as a beautiful reminder that even simple acts of kindness can make a big difference. We are proud of our CARE Club members for living out Chapelle’s spirit of service and compassion. Their dedication to helping animals and supporting local shelters reflects the caring hearts of our Chipmunks.  Great job, CARE Club!
By Jamie Hanzo August 20, 2026
Chemistry Students Explore Precision Through Rainbow Lab Students in Mrs. Judy Holmes’ Chemistry class recently participated in a colorful and engaging Rainbow Lab, a classic introductory chemistry activity designed to help students build important foundational lab skills. The Rainbow Lab gives students the opportunity to practice precise measurement, use the metric system, and follow multi-step directions while creating a visible “rainbow” of colors in test tubes. Through this hands-on activity, students learned how accuracy and attention to detail play an important role in successful scientific experiments. During the lab, students used materials such as large test tubes, a test tube rack, beakers, a graduated cylinder, and disposable pipettes. They practiced measuring liquids in milliliters, using a graduated cylinder to carefully transfer chemicals and create their final results. The objectives of the lab included developing skills in measuring chemicals, practicing use of the metric system, testing accuracy, following directions carefully, and reinforcing proper lab safety procedures. Activities like the Rainbow Lab help students gain confidence in the science classroom while making chemistry both visual and memorable. By combining careful measurement with a colorful final product, students were able to see firsthand how precision and procedure come together in the lab.  Great work, Chemistry students!
By Jamie Hanzo August 20, 2026
Avery Duplantier ’27 Participates in US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to recognize Avery Duplantier ’27 for her participation in the US Equestrian Interscholastic Athlete Program, a national program designed to honor the dedication and achievements of young equestrians. The program was developed by US Equestrian to recognize student-athletes who devote significant time to training, practice, and competition in equestrian sport. While not every school offers an equestrian team or club, this program allows students to be recognized for their commitment to their chosen sport and their accomplishments as athletes. To participate, students in grades 5–12 must document at least 100 hours of training or provide verification of participation in three equestrian competitions during the year. After completing the program requirements, participants receive a certificate commemorating their achievements, as well as a varsity letterman patch and/or lapel pin for each year of participation. Equestrian sport requires tremendous discipline, responsibility, and dedication. For many young riders, it is a year-round commitment that involves countless hours of preparation, training, and care. Avery’s participation in this program reflects her hard work and passion for equestrian sport, as well as her commitment to growing as both a student and athlete. US Equestrian is the National Governing Body for Equestrian Sports in the United States and is sanctioned by the United States Olympic Committee. The organization oversees a wide range of equestrian disciplines and competitions across the country, making this recognition especially meaningful for young riders like Avery.  Chapelle is proud to celebrate Avery and her dedication to equestrian sport. Congratulations, Avery! We are excited to see all that you continue to accomplish.
By Jamie Hanzo August 19, 2026
Alumna Spotlight: Taryn Miller Rogers ’00 Joins River Region Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors  Archbishop Chapelle High School is proud to spotlight Taryn Miller Rogers ’00, who recently joined the Board of Directors for the River Region Chamber of Commerce. Taryn shared that she has been involved with the River Region Chamber since its inception many years ago, making this new leadership role especially meaningful. Her continued commitment to community engagement, economic development, and relationship-building reflects the same values of leadership and service that Chapelle strives to instill in every student. Since September 2022, Taryn has served as Corporate Affairs Manager for Dow St. Charles Operations. In her current role, she oversees geographic communications and all public relations efforts, including local governmental affairs and community engagement. Prior to joining Dow, Taryn spent 18 years with Valero Energy Corporation as Public Affairs Manager. In that role, she oversaw public affairs, community relations, and local government affairs for all of Valero’s Louisiana assets, including two refineries and pipeline operations. She also served as a board member of the company’s political action committee. Throughout her career, Taryn has remained deeply involved in the communities she serves. She has served on several boards and committees, including St. Charles United Way, Southeast Louisiana United Way, St. Charles Economic Development Council, Nunez Community College Foundation, St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation, St. Bernard Chamber of Commerce, The Center for Family and Youth Services, and many others. Since joining Dow, Taryn has also become involved in several Employee Resource Groups, as well as the Dow Ambassador Program. She currently serves as the global communications lead for the Women’s Inclusion Network at Dow, continuing her commitment to empowering others and fostering connection. Reflecting on the foundation she received at Chapelle, Taryn shared: “Archbishop Chapelle High School prepared me for a career in Public Relations by helping me develop strong communication skills, confidence, and a commitment to service. Through strong academics, leadership opportunities, and involvement in school activities, I learned how to connect with people, work collaboratively, and adapt to different situations.” During her time at Chapelle, Taryn was involved in cheerleading, Student Council, Eucharistic Ministry, and other organizations and clubs. She continued: “Chapelle also emphasized professionalism, integrity, and the importance of building relationships—qualities that are essential in Public Relations. The supportive environment encouraged me to find my voice, think critically, and communicate effectively, all of which have been invaluable throughout my career. Most importantly, Chapelle instilled in me the confidence to represent organizations, tell meaningful stories, and engage with diverse audiences in a thoughtful and authentic way.” Taryn’s advice to current students is simple and powerful: “ENGAGE. Get involved, make friends, and be part of your school community — you never know how much of a difference you can make.” We are incredibly proud of Taryn and the many ways she continues to lead, serve, and represent the Chapelle sisterhood in her professional and community life. Congratulations, Taryn!
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