The 2nd graders had a prayerful retreat at school yesterday in preparation for their First Holy Communion this weekend. Sister Patricia spoke to the girls about receiving the Eucharist and allowed them to taste the unconsecrated host. They made banners…
In 8th grade, March is a huge study of Women’s History. In Literature, the girls are in book clubs reading historical fiction featuring female protagonists and will be presenting an analysis of the books as well as information about women…
This year, Villa Maria Academy Lower School's Parent Guild Team hosted our biggest fundraiser of the year pandemic style! On March 27 they held a Virtual Oyster Shucking Party hosted by renowned Chef Rifko Meier. In a one hour Zoom,…
Thank you to all 65 students in grades K-4 who joined in for Villa's first Virtual Paint Night with Pinot's Palette on Friday, March 12! Prior to the event, Villa sent home virtual painting experience kits for students who registered,…
Villa Maria Academy is proud to celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by highlighting the extraordinary contribution of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of Immaculata, PA. Since 1872 energized by the IHM Charism of love, creative hope, and…
This afternoon Sister Patricia visited third grade to talk with the girls about her vocation as a Sister since the girls have been learning all about vocations. Specifically, Sister talked to the girls about her call to become an IHM…
Today, March 8, is International Women's Day. International Women's Day is a time to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and to raise awareness for gender equality. As an all-girls school, Villa Maria Academy Lower School celebrates women…
The spiritual formation of each student is a vital component of the educational experience at Villa Maria Academy. Our second graders and their teachers have been very busy practicing for First Penance and have visited the chapel to become familiar…
As part of their service for Catholic School's Week, our Villa girls in kindergarten through eighth grade made beautiful cards in art class which were delivered to the IHM Sisters at Camilla Hall for Valentine's Day. Even our ELC students…
To help celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day (February 11) this week, the 4th grade honored this day, by presenting their Women in Science projects. After learning about the United Nations Women and Girls in Science Program, students…