Our Lady of the Assumption
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ince its founding in 1955, Our Lady of the Assumption School has been dedicated to the formation of the whole child through four pillars — academic excellence, faith, community, and service. Approaching each day with the motto “Hands to serve; hearts to love,” OLA School gives students the tools to succeed as forces for good in the world. “Catholic education is a one-of-a-kind learning experience because it focuses on more than academics,” says Extension Director and Marketing and Enrollment Specialist Lynn Sweeney. “Our students learn more by exploring life’s big questions not found in secular textbooks. OLA encourages students to become good, positive, resourceful, responsible, virtuous human beings. Students become lifelong learners, effective communicators, and problem solvers. Learning, teaching, and leading at OLA is a true joy and a blessing for us as educators! The formation of our students during their time here is simply amazing.” In addition to the academics that make OLA great, parents can also rest assured that their children will receive an education that promotes Catholic truths and values. “Each student is treated as a unique individual,” Mrs. Sweeney says. “Our teachers and staff work hard to prepare students to excel academically and instill Catholic values into their hearts and minds. Students are empowered to change the world with knowledge, self-confidence, and a moral compass, to become leaders in high school and beyond. But most of all, our students begin to find new meaning in life through the moral foundation of the Catholic Church, and to understand that they belong to something bigger than themselves.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, school activities have been limited — however, OLA has found ways to safely keep the community spirit alive. In spring 2020, the school held a drive-up May Crowning of Mary, as well as an endof-school drive-up where the teachers decorated their cars. Eighth-grade graduation also took place in the form of small ceremonies, with three to four students and their families in each group. This past fall, the school held a drive-up Trunkor-Treat for Halloween, and also hosted a Halloween parade at the school. Finally, to get into the Christmas spirit,
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