Academy of Our Lady to Host Open House During Catholic Schools Week

Academy of Our Lady invites families and community members to its Open House on Sunday, January 26, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM as part of the nationwide celebration of Catholic Schools Week.
The Open House provides an opportunity for prospective families to meet faculty members, explore the school’s programs, visit classrooms and learn more about how Academy of Our Lady creates a learning environment designed to educate the whole child. Information on extracurricular programs, such as athletics, entrepreneurship and the arts, will also be available.
“Our goal is to inspire young minds and nurture their spiritual growth while equipping them with the skills needed to succeed,” says Principal Katy Clemente. “We look forward to welcoming new families and showcasing all that Academy of Our Lady has to offer.”
Academy of Our Lady, located in Glen Rock, NJ, serves students from Pre-K through 8th Grade. Known for its academics, faith-centered education, and strong sense of community, the school provides an exceptional foundation for lifelong learning and character development.
This year’s Catholic Schools Week theme, ‘Catholic Schools: United in Faith and Community’, highlights the mission of Catholic education to prepare students for success in both academics and life, while being rooted in faith and service to others.
For more information about the Open House or to RSVP, please contact the school office at 201-445-0622 or visit academyofourlady.org.
About Academy of Our Lady School
Academy of Our Lady is a Catholic elementary school (Pre-K through 8th grade) located at 180 Rodney Street in Glen Rock, New Jersey and co-sponsored by Our Lady of Mount Carmel church in Ridgewood and St. Catharine church in Glen Rock. The motto, “Building the kingdom, one child at a time,” is lived out as each student develops his/her talents, strengths, interests, and, most importantly, faith. Teachers foster this through an over-arching commitment of creating life-long learners through the guidance of spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional and social growth. The school offers a wide-selection of extra-curricular clubs and sports along with before and after care. With Middle States accreditation and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Academy of Our Lady is renowned for its dedicated faculty who stand on the shoulders of the school’s founders, Saint Elizabeth Seton’s The Sisters of Charity, whose educational endeavors included creating a family-like environment enabling pupils to develop self-knowledge, esteem and acceptance which promoted the bonds of caring relationships lasting through adulthood. For further information, please visit www.academyofourlady.org or call 201-445-0622.