Academy of the Holy Angels

AHA Celebrates Foundation Day

The Holy Angels community observed the 189th anniversary of the establishment of the School Sisters of Notre Dame on Foundation Day (Monday, October 24, 2022). Angels in Grades 6-12, faculty, staff, and several School Sisters attended the morning prayer service that honored the Academy’s foundresses and sponsors.

Holy Angels Students Attend UN’s International Day of the Girl

On October 11, multiple students from the Academy of the Holy Angels in Demarest, New Jersey, attended the United Nations' Tenth Annual International Day of the Girl. This call for girls’ rights attracts participants from far and wide, including Holy Angels, which has been dedicated to the education of young women since 1879.

Prospective Students Make Connections at AHA Upper School Open House

Fall Open House at the Academy of the Holy Angels Upper School (October 2) attracted over 250 guests. Future Angels quickly made connections as they spoke with administrators, faculty, staff, parent volunteers, and current students about all aspects of Academy life.

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AHA Celebrates 143rd Anniversary and Congratulates New Eucharistic Ministers

The Academy of the Holy Angels observed the school's 143rd anniversary at the annual Feast Day Mass (September 30). Feast Day commemorates the October 2, 1879 signing of the deed for the Academy’s original campus in Fort Lee. Sister Mary Nonna Dunphy, SSND, signed the document on the Feast of the Holy Guardian Angels, and AHA took its name from the holiday. The Academy, which is the oldest private girls’ school in Bergen County, moved to Demarest in 1965.

AHA Hosts Successful Golf Outing

Eighty-eight sportspersons and 165 dinner guests attended the inaugural Academy of the Holy Angels Golf & Tennis Outing on September 26. The autumn day was so spectacular that even a passing sprinkle brought a rainbow to those gathered at the Hackensack Golf Club in Oradell.

2022-23 School Year - New Educators

Holy Angels began the 2022-23 school year with several new educators. Read on for your chance to "meet" AHA Interim Dean of Students Jessica Hogan and the rest of the incoming faculty.

AHA Delegates at Harvard China Model UN

The Academy of the Holy Angels' Model United Nations team earned international acclaim at the 12th Annual Harvard Model UN China (August 17-21). This virtual, international event is sponsored by Harvard's International Relations Council and Alpha Partners Education, which is located in Beijing. Speeches and discussions are held in English.

Holy Angels Expresses Appreciation for Retiring Faculty Members

The 2021-22 academic year ended with a fond sendoff for five Holy Angels faculty members, including three department heads, who opted to leave their full-time posts.

AHA Pays Tribute to Sister Sharon Slear, Diane Oakley at Angelic Evening

At the AHA Angelic Evening 2022, two women who exemplify enduring commitment to AHA were awarded the Distinguished Alumna Award. Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, received the Legacy Award, and Diane Oakley (AHA ’71) received the Distinguished Alumna Award.

AHA Middle School Hosts Commencement for First Graduates

The inaugural eighth grade class from the Academy of the Holy Angels Middle School celebrated their commencement in a sea of pale blue caps and gowns. The June 10, 2022, baccalaureate Mass and graduation were held at Saint Therese of Lisieux Church in Cresskill, NJ.

AHA Ghost Day Speaker: Seek Help to Break Free from Addiction

The Students Against Destructive Decisions group from the Academy of the Holy Angels hosted Ghost Day on March 29. Several SADD members dressed in black and remained silent for the day to honor those lost to destructive decisions.

Awareness Day at AHA

“The best version of the world starts with the best version of me,” psychologist Dr. Linda Terry told the Academy of the Holy Angels on Awareness Day, an annual observance at AHA. Her keynote speech, “Me vs. My Anxiety,” was a highlight of this year’s exploration of multi-dimensional wellness.

Women's History Month: Sister Henrice Reflects on Her History With AHA

Sister Henrice Eckert, SSND, has witnessed a good deal of history before and after her 1941 graduation from the Academy of the Holy Angels. This June, she will celebrate her 99th birthday and the 81st anniversary of her graduation from AHA.

AHA Students With Ukrainian Ties Call for Peace

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is affecting citizens in many nations, including two AHA students who recognize that peace cannot wait. Nicole Yakubov and Alexis Mysliwiec, founders of AHA’s Slavic-Baltic Cultural Society, stepped up during International Week, leading the school community in moving prayers for peace.

AHA Self-Care Fair Takes the Sting Out of Stress

Stress can pull the joy out life, so students from the Academy of the Holy Angels developed a Self-Care Fair. Held on the morning of February 16, this student-led event included multiple positive strategies for coping with stress.

AHA Takes Top Prize in Trivia, Donates Money to Caroline House

Academy of the Holy Angels trivia masters Jaqueline Arbogast, Ava Santoro, Maia German, and Alexis Mysliwiec brought home the top prize in the Second Annual SSND Trivia Night.

CSW Liturgies Remind Angels: Bring Light to a Dark World

Father Paul Houlis from Our Lady Queen of Peace celebrated the Feb 1st liturgy for AHA Middle School. He commented on God calling Jeremiah, who believes he is too young for the task... “What matters most is what God thinks about us,” he said. “We’re made in God’s image…You are powerfully and wonderfully made.”

Angels Given Kindness Awards During Catholic Schools Week

Three AHA students received the S. Catherine Green, SSND Kindness Award during the AHA's celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Each honoree was recognized for continuing the inspirational kindness for which S. Catherine Green, SSND, was known. Read on and discover how each of these young women impacts live at Holy Angels.

AHA to Honor Sharon Slear & Diane Oakley at Angelic Evening

May 12 will be an Angelic Evening, a sparkling night of accolades for two accomplished women who exemplify steadfast support for the Academy of the Holy Angels. Sister Sharon Slear, SSND, and Diane Oakley (AHA ’71) will be honored for their commitment, dedication, and service to the advancement of AHA.

AHA Community Looks Back, Moves Forward on Foundation Day

On October 22, the Holy Angels community joyfully recalled the 188th anniversary of the establishment of the School Sisters of Notre Dame. The Foundation Day Prayer Service allowed the AHA community to look back to 1833, and resolve to move forward by living the SSND charism.

AHA Seniors Earn Awards and Honors

As graduation day approached, the Academy of the Holy Angels took time to recognize the many achievements of the Class of 2022.

2022 Sister Catherine Green Kindness Award Recipients

Burdens seem lighter when friends listen with care and share their warmth and wit. For these reasons, and many more, Reilly Guy, Emma Spadora, and Milena Hiza received the Sister Catherine Green Kindness Award from the Academy of the Holy Angels this year.

AHA Celebrates 142nd Graduating Class

One hundred and four exceptional young women graduated from the Academy of the Holy Angels on June 3. The 142nd graduating class gathered at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ for Mass and the commencement ceremony. The Class of 2022 earned acceptance to some of the nation’s finest institutions of higher learning, including Dartmouth, Princeton, and Yale.

Celebrating Saint Nicholas Day

Student Council leaders at the Academy of the Holy Angels, sent homemade videos and a digital Advent calendar to the children from Saint Peter the Apostle School in Philadelphia. Both schools were founded by the SSNDs, and traditionally celebrate Saint Nicholas Day together. While in-person visits are not possible, the high school students continue to make the holidays a special time for their younger counterparts.

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