St. Ambrose Academy

👀 Just look at the MANY Guardians recognized here! Their commitment to service, loving their neighbor, and building community where they are rooted is an inspiration and a gift. Go, Guardians!

🚨 Summer Workshop Starts NEXT WEEK! 🚨

One of our favorite school activities every year is when students in grades 5-9 get to experience world-class teaching through weeklong workshops like this one – taking them to awesome places all around Madison to grow as a person and be equipped for future success and wisdom!

In this special week-long 𝐀𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 (June 22-26), 𝐌𝐫. 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐞𝐥 𝐊𝐰𝐚𝐬 (https://tinyurl.com/MKwas) won't just be teaching history — students will live it! 🎭 From reenacting the Boston Massacre and its famous trial, to printing colonial pamphlets, creating short-form videos, debating independence, and taking an exciting trip to the Wisconsin State Capitol to see these ideals in action. 🏛️

If your child loves history, storytelling, arguing, or just learning by doing, you won't want to miss this!

👇 Watch the full promo video here! 🎥 https://youtu.be/ecJWgs7LOkc?si=cMsb8xh_14NfsC7p

👉 Secure your child's spot now! 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM each weekday. $200/student for the entire week! https://ambroseacademy.org/workshops/

We're Hiring! 📣

Check out our current open positions beginning this summer for the coming academic year. Are you - or do you know - a faithful Catholic who wants to inspire the next generation to be the disciples and leaders our world needs? 👉 www.ambroseacademy.org/careers

👋 Part-Time Administrative Assistant
📚 Part-Time Academic Assistant (Study Hall Monitor)
👨‍🎓 Part-Time Admissions Office Assistant
🌎 Full-Time Special Education Teacher (Latin and Math Focus)
📐 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!

🎉 What an incredible evening at the Wisconsin Jerry Awards!
▶(See below for links to three performance videos!) ◀

We are so proud of all of our St. Ambrose Academy students who represented our program so beautifully on Sunday, June 7th. The cast of Pirates of Penzance delivered a fantastic performance of a segment of the Act 1 Finale, showcasing the energy, joy, and humor that made this production so special.

A special congratulations to our Outstanding Lead Performance recipients Samuel Hineline (Pirate King), Daniel Nornberg (Frederic), Juney Westby (Mabel) who were exceptional in their Lead Performer Medleys.

Thank you, Overture Jerry Awards, for your on-going support of High School Musical Theater.

🎭 Full cast: https://youtu.be/jlWa2oEza38?si=BSgLXkzg6oj5dCYu
👑 Samuel: https://youtu.be/Xk5Rgs98fwE?si=ilfUmPJDpkdOcbsx
💕 Juney & Daniel: https://youtu.be/rQofZKnQW_o?si=ny8EYIxiarF4tq5C

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.

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! ⚓

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!

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!

⛳️ 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