St. Ambrose Academy is a school built on core values - Catholic, Classical, and Close-Knit.
05/15/2026
Congratulations to senior Luke Z., National Merit Finalist!
Luke is headed to the University of Alabama this fall, where he earned a 🎉 FULL RIDE 🎉 National Merit Scholarship. He will receive five years of tuition, four years of housing, a personal stipend, and a study abroad stipend! This scholarship is one of ~3,600 given throughout the nation to Finalists and equals about $230,000 - an incredible head start on his future.
05/13/2026
Standing ovation for our incredible musical theater program! 🎭✨
We are thrilled to celebrate the outstanding recognition our production of The Pirates of Penzance received through the Overture Center for the Arts 2026 Overture's Jerry Awards, which honor excellence in musical theater across the state of Wisconsin.
Receiving Outstanding Musical means our students have been invited to perform a number from Pirates live on stage at The Jerry Awards on Sunday, June 7 - and Daniel, Juney, and Samuel will also perform solos from their award-winning performances!
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Lead Performance: Daniel N., Frederic
Outstanding Lead Performance: Juney W., Mabel
Outstanding Lead Performance: Samuel H., Pirate King
Spirit Award: Juney W.
Direction: Angela Hineline
Musical Direction: James Carrano, Maria Marsland, Matthew Marsland
Choreography: Jenny Ahlers and Heather Jones
Scenic Designers: Steve Nibbe and Mark Nornberg
Lighting Designer: Steve Nibbe
Costume Designer: Monica Freng and Diane Marsland
Sound Designer: Ehren Tresner
Being recognized at the state level is an incredible honor, and we could not be more proud of every student, director, designer, crew member, and volunteer who helped bring this production to life with such passion, creativity, and excellence.
Congratulations to the entire Pirates team and Go, Guardians! ⚓
05/12/2026
This past week, our teachers and staff were reminded just how loved and appreciated they are by the incredible generosity of our St. Ambrose Academy families.
Through the work of the Home & School Connection parent group - and the many parents who contributed time and donations - our faculty and staff were treated to an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week filled with thoughtful surprises, delicious meals, treats, and moments of encouragement. From room service deliveries and popcorn bars to a luncheon, island treats, and a tropical brunch finale, every detail reflected genuine gratitude for the people who pour themselves into our students each day. And we were able to share Kona Ice treats with some of our Diocesan friends who support our educational mission, too!
Special personalized gifts were also presented to Dr. John Joy, Head of School, Mr. Aaron Roser, Assistant Head of School, and Mrs. Ivonne Blahnik, Administrative Assistant, in recognition of their faithful leadership and service to our school community.
We are deeply grateful to all the parents whose generosity helped make these celebrations such a joyful and uplifting gift to our team. Your support and involvement is one of the many reasons St. Ambrose Academy is such a special community!
05/07/2026
We're Hiring! 📣
If you or someone you know is looking to make a difference and help form the next generation, check out our current open positions beginning this summer for the coming academic year. 👉 www.ambroseacademy.org/careers
📜 Full-Time Latin Teacher
📚 Full-Time Religion or Humanities Teacher
📐 Part-Time Math or Science Teacher
👩🎓 Part-Time Academic Advisor
The Academy offers a vibrant Catholic work environment and the opportunity to work with a community of dedicated instructors faithfully pursuing the Catholic classical vision of education. Please share!
Dr. Nielsen's sophomores aren't the kind to back down from a challenge! This year, the class researched pronunciation of Old English and Middle English as a goal to learn to the Our Father in those languages. Why? Because it's fun to learn new things!
At the May 2026 Grandparents Day, half of the sophomore class shared their newfound knowledge, praying the Our Father in four languages: Latin, Old English, Middle English... and invited all gathered to pray together in English.
St. Ambrose Academy requires all students to study Latin as an essential element of their classical education. Because Latin is an inflected language – where not only verbs but nouns have different endings depending upon their function in the sentence – it teaches not only a “foreign” language but teaches students about language itself.
A student who has mastered Latin is well prepared to study any other modern language - or even old ones! - with ease.
04/30/2026
⛳️ Tee up for a great cause!
Join us for the 4th Annual Guardians Golf Outing:a day of friendly competition, community, and support for St. Ambrose Academy Athletics. Whether you're a seasoned golfer or just in it for the fun, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
🏌️♂️ 18 holes of golf
🤝 Fellowship with fellow SAA supporters
🎉 Prizes and lunch included
Gather your foursome or sign up individually and be part of a tradition that supports our incredible student athletes. Hole and event sponsorships also available!
📅 Spots are limited - secure yours today: guardians.eventbrite.com
Yesterday, our entire senior high made a pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (with junior high following tomorrow!). A pilgrimage is always a gift to the one who makes it, but when it is entered into with sincerity, reverence, and love, it becomes a gift to everyone encountered along the way.
That was unmistakably true of our students yesterday.
Midway through Communion at Mass, several students - completely unprompted- began singing Adoro Te Devote, the Eucharistic prayer of St. Thomas Aquinas. It was a moment of profound reverence and love for Christ in the Eucharist, and one that visibly lifted the hearts of those present. The video below captures the final part, and we’re grateful to be able to share such a beautiful moment.
Throughout the day, our group stood out - not for negatively drawing attention to themselves, but for the way they carried themselves. The celebrant priest and multiple visitors approached our team to share their gratitude, describing our students as “reverent" and “joyous,” complimenting their beautiful worship. One woman even remarked that this was the best school group she had ever seen at the Shrine.
This is what it means to live the faith publicly: not just personal devotion, but a witness that strengthens and encourages others. Our students didn’t just go on pilgrimage, they became a source of grace and encouragement for countless strangers. Deo gratias!
04/28/2026
The Overture Center's Jerry Award nominations have been announced! Our team is recognized each year for their outstanding performances and creative contributions - read on for this year's nominations and just a few of the reviewers' highlights!
Outstanding Musical
Outstanding Ensemble
Outstanding Lead Performance
▪ Daniel N. - Frederic
▪ Juney W. - Mabel
▪ Samuel H. - Pirate King
▪ Clare F. - Ruth
▪ Isaiah O. - Major General Stanley
Outstanding Supporting Performance
▪ Lily Z. - Edith
▪ Seth B. - Sergeant
▪ Lucy T. - Isabel
▪ Anna H. - Kate
▪ Thomas J. - Samuel
Outstanding Direction: Angela Hineline
Outstanding Musical Direction: James Carrano, Maria Marsland, Matthew Marsland
Outstanding Choreography: Jenny Ahlers & Heather Jones
Outstanding Overall Design:
▪ Scenic Designers: Steve Nibbe & Mark Nornberg
▪ Lighting Designer: Steve Nibbe
▪ Costume Designer: Monica Freng & Diane Marsland
▪ Sound Designer: Ehren Tresner
Outstanding Scenic Design: Steve Nibbe & Mark Nornberg
Highlights (in no particular order):
▪ “Pour, O Pour the Pirate Sherry” - great energy and physical movement, immediately threw the audience into the world for the next 2 hours
▪ “Oh, better far to live and die” - falls and combat were impressive and a standout moment for the Pirate King
▪ The sister numbers were quick-paced and charming
▪ All trio numbers of Ruth, Frederic, and the Pirate King
▪ The duets between Frederic and Mabel, well-done harmonies
▪ The fight between the cops and pirates, well-done all
04/28/2026
No Boring Summers Allowed!
We have FIVE exciting summer programs lined up for students (from any school!) in grades 3-12 to make the most of their summer break! Hands-on learning, creative growth, and athletic skill-building await your student.
🔗 www.ambroseacademy.org/summer26
🌤 Summer Workshops 🌤
◾️ Show Choir: Lights, Music, Action | June 8-12 (Ages 14-18)
◾️ Declare Independence? The American Revolution Experience | June 22-26 (Grades 5-9)
◾️ Biblical Art & Technology | August 10-14 (Grades 5-9)
🏀 Summer Basketball Camps (Grades 3-9) 🏀
◾️ Basketball Skills Clinic | June 15-17
◾️ Basketball Day Camp | July 7-9
04/27/2026
Join us in prayer today and Wednesday as our entire school goes on pilgrimage! All 247 junior and senior high students will be taking time away from school for a day.
Pilgrimage is a beautiful Catholic tradition - an opportunity to step away from the ordinary, seek God more intentionally, and grow in faith together though this special shared experience. We’re grateful for your prayers as they journey to and from the Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe!