Choosing the Right Preschool
Choosing a preschool for your child is more about finding the right fit for your family and your child than finding the “perfect” school. Finding the best fit for your child and your family is the ultimate goal of the…
Why An All-Girls’ School: Discover the Villa Advantage
When it comes to choosing the right school for your daughter, these important developmental years can be greatly enhanced by attending an all-girls’ school like Villa Maria Academy Lower School, which is dedicated to the way girls learn. In today's…
Congratulations to our Mother Theresa Maxis Award Winners
Congratulations to the following students who have been nominated by their teachers to receive the Mother Theresa Maxis Award for the 19-20 school year: Grade 2 – Katelyn B. Grade 3 – Sophie L. Grade 4 – Kaitlyn A. and…
Villa Maria Students Keep Traditions Alive Despite Pandemic Challenges
At the beginning of November, Villa Maria Academy Lower School hosted its annual Mission Day event despite the challenges of the pandemic. A special yearly all-school tradition at Villa, the 8th graders organize a day of activities for the younger…
Student Leadership Team Installation Ceremony Streamed for School
Last week, the 2020-21 Student Leadership Team was commissioned after Mass in Sacred Heart Chapel. The Student Leadership Team comprised of eighth grade student leaders and six homeroom representatives from the fifth, sixth and seventh grades. Although the whole school…
Villa Begins Year with Phased-In Re-opening
Despite the challenges that the pandemic has placed on schools, Villa was able to deliver an exceptional educational experience without pause this spring. Both teachers and students embraced the spirit of a Villa education through live classes, audio and visual…
10 Must-Ask Questions When Touring a Private School
Choosing a school for your child is a difficult decision which requires a lot of research and questions. Every parent wants the best for their child, especially during their early, more formative years. With the school year quickly approaching, finding…
How to Support Your Child Heading Back to School
Despite the many questions, there is a lot we can do to encourage feelings of confidence and security as our children head into a new school year. Sometimes the things we view as “little things” as adults, are often not…
Villa Hosts Outdoor Graduation Ceremony for Class of 2020
On Thursday, July 16, Villa Maria Academy Lower School hosted a modified Baccalaureate Mass and ceremony for the eighth grade graduating class of 2020. With safety precautions in place, students and their families were able to attend a beautiful celebration…
5 Tips to Make the Most of Your Child’s Online School Search
With this year’s events having an impact on how we shop for our child’s education, how can you get a sense of a school and its community for your child by only viewing virtual tours and following social media channels?…