Academy of the Holy Names

The Kindergarten students closed out the school year with their adorable end-of-year musical, Getting Down with Mama Goose! Featuring catchy updated melodies, student-created choreography, impressive rhyming skills, and plenty of cute animal costumes, the Kindergarteners gave everyone a memorable celebration on the last day of school.

The 7th Grade Language Arts students wrapped up Trimester 3 Book Clubs with a creative Dinner Party celebration! Each group designed elements inspired by their book, from the setting and characters to the theme, tone, and conflict. Students showcased their creativity while celebrating a successful trimester filled with meaningful reading and discussion. What a fun way to bring literature to life!

Please join us in congratulating Ms. Jen Probst, recipient of the 2026 Blessed Marie Rose High School Teacher of the Year Award!

Chosen by our high school students, this award recognizes a faculty member who goes above and beyond to inspire, support, and build community each day at AHN.

Students described Mrs. Probst as someone who is always willing to go the extra mile, creates an engaging and supportive classroom environment, and makes every student feel seen and valued. One student shared that her “humor, intelligence, and genuine care” make her not only a great teacher, but an unforgettable one.

Thank you, Mrs. Probst, for the passion and joy you bring to the Academy. Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Yesterday, we celebrated the Academy’s 8th Grade Class of 2026 as they crossed the stage and closed an important chapter of their journey. This group of Jaguars brought hard work, leadership, and heart to every part of Academy life.

Special congratulations to:
🏅 Helena R., Valedictorian
🥈 Tristan L., Salutatorian
🌟 Emmy C. and Donato D., recipients of the Mothers Association School Achievement Award
🏆 Matthew G. and Avery W., recipients of the Dad’s Club Scholar-Athlete Award

The future is bright for these Jaguars, and we cannot wait to see all they accomplish next. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!

Click here to read more. https://www.holynamestpa.org/campus-life/stories/details/~board/middle-school-news/post/8th-grade-class-of-2026

Our Pre-K students welcomed a very special guest during Library, AHN high school student and published author Gauri Kulkarni ’27! Gauri visited to read her book, Take a Flight with Me and My Nut Allergy, inspired by her personal experience growing up with food allergies. This marked Pre-K’s very first visiting author experience!

The annual 8th grade vs. faculty kickball game was a nail-biter this year, ending in a tie! Always a fun tradition as the end of the school year approaches.

Our 2nd graders hit all the right notes during their music performance! 🎶 These students did an amazing job sharing their talents with family and friends, and we are so proud of their hard work and joyful performance!

Yesterday, AHN’s 8th Grade Class of 2026 gathered in the Chapel of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher for a special Mass followed by a celebratory luncheon at Hotel Haya. Now, they look ahead to tonight’s 8th Grade Graduation surrounded by faith, friendship, and unforgettable memories. 🎓✨

Third grader Finn M. spent the day hard at work as the “Lower School Science Lab Assistant for a Day” from this year’s By the Bay auction!

Wearing his personalized lab coat alongside Dr. Dieck, Finn helped Pre-K students learn how to use eyedroppers to explore wood samples, cleaned the crayfish and goldfish aquariums, fed the snails, and more. We loved having such a curious and enthusiastic young scientist as the lab assistant for the day!