Clubs and Organizations
Archdiocesan Band Program
The Archdiocesan Band Program is divided into three levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Classes meet in once a week for sectional rehearsals and once a week for full band rehearsals.
Beginner Band starts in 4th grade. Students who wish to be in band must register with the Archdiocese and provide their own instruments. Registration forms including information about tuition and scheduling for band is given out at the beginning of each school year.
Once a student has successfully completed a year of band, he/she moves up to Intermediate Band and then to Advanced.
All students perform in a concert at the end of the year, and there are other events and performances for certain levels of band that vary from year to year.
Cub Scout Pack 395
Students of VOL, or who attend Church at VOL, in grades 1 through 5. Meetings held nearly all Mondays, 7:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Campouts, crafts, projects and outings allow youth to have fun while learning, and developing positive values.
Contact: Cubmaster - Alex Doskey - 504-340-0221 - Cubmaster@Doskey.com
Primary Drama Club - Lights, Camera, Action!
Welcome to the Primary Drama Club! We are excited about starting up our new school year with the third and fourth grade. The second grade will be able to join us in January. We engage the students to instill confidence and leadership. As our year progresses we expect our students to grow with their talents. Third and fourth grade students will be given the opportunity to perform in two performances! The Christmas play will be performed for VOL students and families and the spring performance will be performed as a Dinner Theater during the Cajun Fest. Let the shows begin! Our drama teachers are: Mrs. Shantelle Hines, Mrs. Krystle Marks, and Mrs. Bonnie Charleville.
Girl Scout Brownie Troop #40060
This is open to all girls in the 2nd and 3rd grade. Girl Scout Brownies explore their community, develop friendships, and participate in fun activities. They also earn Brownie "Try-Its," awards that symbolize the completion of various learning and participation activities.
Contact: Stacy Decossas - 504-442-2390 - stacy@decossas.com
Halo Club
The Halo Club is a club that focuses on mission and service. The Halo Club members sponsor several fund-raising activities throughout the year to benefit organizations in need. In the past we have supported St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Holy Childhood Association, Toys for Tots, and several others. The Club also participates in the annual Lenten Mission Assembly which is hosted by the Pontifical Mission Society. The members usually meet once a week after school.
Math Club
The Math Club is a challenging club for 6th - 8th grade students with a high interest and above average ability in math. During meetings students work on problem solving skills and engage in interesting activities to develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Students participate in the Math Counts Club Program and are encouraged to participate in local math competitions. Involvement in math competitions is a fun way to improve students' problem solving skills and expose them to new ideas. Competitions also give students the opportunity to meet students from other schools who enjoy math.
Weekly meetings are held on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 PM in room 105.
Math Club Members' Responsibilities:
- Attend all weekly meetings after school on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 4:15 PM
- Be willing to actively participate in solving challenging word problems
- Participate in the Math Counts Club Program
- Be willing to participate in local math competitions held on Saturdays (1-3 per school year)
Student Council
The Visitation of Our Lady Middle School Student Council is a service organization. Some of our responsibilities are to collect can goods from the student body for the parish food bank and act as hosts/hostees for guests visiting our school.
The students elected to the Student Council represent the school both on campus and off campus; therefore, the students must be responsible, cooperating role models. During the installation of the council, the members take an oath to promote school spirit and good citizenship. The members light a candle during the installation to show that they represent the "Light of Christ" in our school.
Meetings are mostly held at lunch break.