Friday, January 26, 2024

·        AHN Blood Drive

·        Introducing AHN's New Spanish Teacher

·        New Issue of The Academy Courier

·        AHN Welcomes Accepted Students

·        Pizza Fundraiser

·        Canned Food Drive

·        Senior Night for Basketball

·        Panther Classic

·        Pancake Breakfast Registration

·        Now Hiring: Multiple Openings

·        Save the Date: Upcoming Events

·        March Open House

·        School Calendar

·        SAT Prep Available

·        Join AHNConnect!

Help give the gift of life! AHN is hosting a blood drive for the American Red Cross Eastern New York on Friday, March 1 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the gym here on campus at 1075 New Scotland Avenue. Follow the link to schedule your appointment.

Natalia Fernandez has been teaching English and Spanish as a second language in Argentina since she graduated from the Universidad del Salvador in Argentina in 2002.

A native Argentinian from Buenos Aires, Profesora Fernández is working to receive her master’s in general education studies at the University at Albany. AHN’s newest Spanish Teacher wants her students to know that while learning a new language takes time and effort, especially when being taught by a native speaker, practice makes perfect! “The more hours you put into it, the faster you will learn. Most importantly, students must understand when learning a language, they must overcome the fear of making mistakes in front of others. The more mistakes you make, the more you are learning, because you are practicing! Besides, native speakers are so appreciative of your trying to speak their language, that I can swear they don't even think about judging you! 

Hot off the presses, it's the Winter Edition of The Academy Courier.

This issue of the student-run publication, led by Ms. Leonard, features a one-on-one with Principal Taranto, a look into one student's swing at serving the community, and a tennis player learns from one of the all-time greats.

Pizza Fundraiser for Middle School Trip

The Catholic Schools of Albany County are working together to support the Food Pantry at Blessed Sacrament Church.

AHN, along with All Saints, Blessed Sacrament, St. Thomas, and Mater Christi will work to collect 3,000 items to support the food pantry at Blessed Sacrament Church.

Starting Saturday at the Panther Classic, through February 3, items can be dropped off at the box in the lobby. You can also make a financial donation by following the link.

It's Senior Night on the Holy Names campus as varsity basketball hosts Cohoes at 6:30.

Ryan Carroll enters the game one point shy of 1,000 for her career.

JV tips things off at 5 p.m.

Elsewhere, the winter cheer team is in competition in Saratoga on Saturday.

Panther Classic Tips Off Saturday

You are invited to a special event for prospective students and their families on Saturday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m.

This is a chance for us to get to know you and your daughter during the admissions process and answer any questions you may have about our school.

Want to join our team at Holy Names? AHN has vacancies, including Chief Financial Officer, a Social Worker/School Counselor, and JV Lacrosse Coach! Visit our employment page for more information.

March Open House

Our spring open house is right around the corner!

Know a family interested in learning more about Holy Names? Have them join us Thursday, March 7 between 5 and 7:30 p.m.

Reminder: don't forget to update your lawn signs with the updated sticker!

Students and Alumnae, 

We have launched a new engagement platform called AHNConnect and want you to be a part of it!

AHNConnect is an online community open to students, alumnae, faculty, staff, as well as current and past parents. It is a place where you can connect or reconnect, provide or seek support and advice, form interest groups, and so much more!

Once you sign-up, please feel free to share the link to AHNConnect with your Holy Names friend group!

If you have any questions about the platform or how to best utilize it, contact Kristin Vivian, Director of Institutional Advancement.

With 215 students this fall here at Holy Names, we have seen a ten percent increase in enrollment over this time last year! Not to mention shadow visits for next year are up 50% and applications are up 18%

A Holy Names education is an investment in the future, and the benefits of an all-girls education are more attainable than ever thanks to a tuition-restructuring for the 2023-24 academic year.

Know a family interested in learning more about the AHN experience? Have them reach out to Admissions Director Ann Rento at extension x202.

Applications are also now being accepted for the 2024-25 school year! Apply now at ahns.org.

For only $10, these 9" (standing) AHN collectibles can be yours!

Place your order for pick-up at the front desk or to have them shipped to you (add $5 per item).