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
Drama Club - Lights, Camera, Action!
Visitation of Our Lady School is proud to offer middle school students the chance to explore the Arts. The Drama Club performs an annual Christmas play inviting students and families to celebrate the Christmas season. The Cajun Festival Dinner Theater is an event sure to please the festival goers. The dinner theater participants provide the entertainment while the audience members enjoy a relaxing meal.
Students in grades 5-8 can join the Drama Club. Practices and meeting are on Mondays and Wednesday after school until 4:30. Students can participate in the performance, help with costume and sets, or even help manage the stage. Being a Drama Club participant is a great way to build friendships, develop stage confidence, and show your talents!
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.