Mrs. Mary (Dougherty ’96) Reepmeyer, now in her second year as principal, is anticipating a joy-filled, growth-filled year with Academy students.
Welcome back to a new school year! The excitement and joy that fills our classrooms and hallways is truly inspiring. After just two weeks together laughter, learning, and new friendships are shaping this year into something special.
We are especially proud of our Eighth Class leaders, who have stepped into their roles with maturity and grace, setting a wonderful example for our younger students. At the same time, we celebrate all our new students who have so beautifully adjusted to their new school, new friends, and new routines. Their courage and openness validate and remind us of the strength of our community.
Tomorrow, we celebrate our first ASH Spirit Day and the birthday of our foundress, St. Rose Philippine Duchesne. As we walk the halls of our school, we follow in the footsteps of Philippine, a woman of deep prayer, courage, and perseverance. She faced many challenges as she continuously moved forward on her mission to bring the love of Christ to others. Nearly 207 years after she founded our school, her legacy continues on this sacred ground.
Like Philippine, we are called to be people of faith and determination. When life gives us obstacles, please remember her example—she trusted in God’s strength and kept moving onward with a heart full of love.
My wish this year is for our students to also live with courage, kindness, and prayer, shining God’s light wherever they go. May this school year continue to be one filled with growth, joy, and many accomplishments. Learning Adventures Await!
Loving God, we thank You for bringing us together as a new Academy community. Bless our community with joy, wisdom, and peace. May our hallways be filled with kindness, our classrooms with curiosity, and our hearts with Your love. Amen.
