September 5, 2025

Kelsey Gunter ’08, Manager of Marketing and Admissions

Each day I have the privilege to work alongside your daughters and share the Community of Assumption with prospective parents and students. During the month of September, a large part of my role is visiting Catholic grade schools within the Archdiocese of Louisville to speak with seventh- and eighth-grade students about the opportunities at Assumption. While I may facilitate the grade school visits, it is your daughters and Assumption students that make the magic of Assumption come to life for Future Rockets. Getting the opportunity to speak to these girls at their school can often spark an interest in Assumption, which may not have even been a consideration before. My goal of these visits is to get them on our campus, whether that be through shadowing, Open House, or the various other recruitment events.    

With nearly 800 seventh- and eighth-grade students shadowing at Assumption each school year, it is our biggest recruitment tool and the best way for prospective students to experience what it is really like to be a member of the Community of Assumption. As shadowing officially begins on Tuesday, September 16, I invite our parents and guardians to share your Assumption knowledge with Future Rocket families in your life. You are our most influential ambassadors for the Assumption experience, and we ask that you encourage prospective students to schedule a shadow visit at Assumption High School or attend any of Future Rocket events on their journey to high school.  

If you are unfamiliar with the shadow process or can’t remember how it works, eighth-grade students may shadow now, leading up to the High School Placement Test in December. Seventh-grade students may shadow starting in January. Prospective students can sign up for a shadow visit almost any date that school is in session by completing the shadow request form or by contacting the Marketing and Admissions team at 502-271-2514.  

Lastly, if your daughter came to Assumption from a public or private school, the Marketing and Admissions team would love to find more ways to connect with Future Rockets who are outside of the Archdiocese of Louisville. Beyond your word of mouth, if you have ideas for better ways to reach these families or ways you wish you could have connected with Assumption, please let us know your thoughts by emailing Kelsey.Gunter@ahsrockets.org. 

Counselor of the Year

We are so happy to announce that Dawn Deweese has been selected as the 2025 Kentucky School Counselor of the Year by the Kentucky Counseling Association! Dawn is a more than deserving candidate for this honor, as shown by her unwavering dedication to her job, our students, and the Assumption community. 

Jennifer Ruckriegel, last year’s KY School Counselor of the Year and coworker to Dawn, nominated her and stated the following, “Dawn cares about each of her students as if they were her own children. She is always willing to help, from students to faculty or staff, she is there no matter the need. She has the biggest heart of anyone I know and is such a positive role model for everyone around her. She inspires me to be not only a better counselor, but a better person.”

FRESHMAN PARENT MASS: This Mass is a beautiful way to celebrate your freshman daughter’s high school journey as part of a community of faith.  It will be celebrated on Sunday, September 7 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Raphael Catholic Church.  Please come even if your family isn’t Catholic.  We’ll have worship aids and response cards to help you participate. Siblings are invited as well – bring the whole family!   

MANDATORY FRESHMAN GUIDANCE PROGRAM: Freshman parents, the last opportunity to attend a mandatory Freshman Parent Drug/Alcohol Education Programs is Monday, September 8 at 6:30 p.m. in the Media Center. You do not need to pre-register. This is an important program designed to familiarize you with the school philosophy and policies in the area of drug and alcohol prevention. We know that what parents say and do makes a difference in the choices their daughters make. At this meeting, you will hear from Kamaria Wesley, dean of students, and a local therapist from Innerview who will present vital information about drug and alcohol prevention. It is a program that will be worth your time and attention. At least one parent or guardian is required to attend one of these meetings.    

ASSUMPTION PARENT PRAYER: Our parent prayer group will meet on Wednesday, September 10 from 8:15-8:45 a.m. in the AHS chapel.  Please park in any open space and enter the school through the main entrance.  We will be praying for the Booterstown family freshmen and sophomores.  Please join us for any or all of these opportunities! 

PRAYER INTENTIONS: All Assumption parents and alumnae are invited to share prayer intentions. Periodically, we will include the line of “prayer intentions posted online by AHS parents and alumnae” as part of our morning prayer over the P.A. Likewise, feel free to include the intentions you find there in your own personal prayer. To participate, please follow this link.  

This week our faculty, staff, and students celebrated Assumption’s 70th birthday as a community.  We enjoyed time in homeroom together dedicated to honoring our present and past. We participated in an “old uniform” fashion show during all lunches on Wednesday and  enjoyed peeking through past yearbooks to find family members, friends, and faculty from the last 70 years.  Students, faculty and staff were also invited to consider the way(s) in which they can keep Assumption’s mission alive for the next 70 years.  We have their responses on display in the main hallway, with a few highlighted here for you to see:  

  • “I will live out: ‘I am a valuable person, I have dignity and worth, and what I do makes a difference.’”—Abby Britt, ‘27 
  • “Following the traditions of the Sisters of Mercy.”—Avery Schuhmann, ‘28 
  • “I will be kind and inclusive to everyone around me and encourage others to do the same.” –Tahlia Grady, ‘26 
  • “Making the most of every moment.” -Gracie Lutes, ‘27 
  • “I can be kind, be true to myself, and work on my faith during my time here.”—Bianca Clemens, ‘29 
  • “I can change the people I choose to be around for the better.”—Layla Miller, ‘29 

In the spirit of the Circle of Mercy, we are excited to share this video of our students “circling” our beautiful campus. Our community, legacy, and Circle of Mercy are so special because of each and every one of you!

Watch the circle of mercy video here!

GIVECAMPUS 70TH YEAR GIVING OPPORTUNITY:  Seventy years ago, Assumption High School was founded on a simple yet powerful dream: to empower young women through education. This week, we’ve been celebrating seven decades of making that dream a reality. To honor our 70th birthday, we’ve launched a giving campaign reflecting on our legacy and raising funds to ensure our mission continues for generations to come. Every dollar you give directly supports the exceptional academics and transformative sisterhood that define the Assumption experience. Your gift helps us provide a unique environment where young women build confidence, form lifelong bonds, and prepare to lead with compassion and courage. Join us in celebrating this historic moment and help shape the next 70 years. Make your gift today. Celebrating 70 Years of Assumption! · GiveCampus 

FROM THE GUIDANCE & COUNSELING DEPARTMENT: September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and we wanted to let you know that students will have two suicide prevention programs during the week of September 22.  Our focus for these programs will be on destigmatizing mental health and providing students with a road map for resources and help.  One program will be with homerooms, and one will be with combined grade level groups during an RTI session.   

As you continue to dialogue with your daughter on the topics of mental health and suicide prevention, we wanted to provide you with some helpful resources: 

In addition to these resources, please contact your daughter’s school counselor if we can provide any support or assistance in mental health or if you would like additional information about our upcoming suicide prevention programming.   

APO MEETING: The Assumption Parent Organization (APO) will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, September 23 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the café. We have a variety of opportunities for anyone interested in volunteering with AHS.  We are still looking for a couple of freshman class parent reps to help us with various communication pieces throughout the year and to serve as a liaison for freshman parents.  Please reach out to Michelle Farmer michelle.farmer@ahsrockets.org if you have any questions.   

FRESHMAN AND TRANSFER APPLIED DIGITAL LEARNING CLASS:  A reminder to our parents/guardians of freshmen and transfers: Lessons for the Applied Digital Skills online technology course are sent on Tuesday and Thursday mornings with assignments due at the end of the following day.  Please note: this class is a PASS/FAIL course with students needing to maintain an average above 70% to receive passing status. Please encourage your daughter to complete her assignments each week.  

LULULEMON POP UP SHOP: We are excited to announce a limited-edition collaboration with Lululemon!  From the iconic leggings to the trendy fanny packs, we’ve got your favorite Lulu clothing and accessories with your favorite high school’s logo  
The pop-up shop is only open through September 17, so buy now before it’s gone!   here: https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/SZzUmLdkvA  

DRIVER’S ED: AHS and the Kentucky Driving School will be providing a driver’s education program September 29-October 3. Click here to learn more.  

NEWS FROM THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER: The AC team is known as the “Guardian Angels of Homework.” We are here to support your daughter academically in any class. Here is a list of opportunities when we are available for academic support: 

  • During each study block. 
  • During RTI time on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. 
  • Each Tuesday and Thursday morning before school from 7:40 to 8:40.  
  • After school Monday through Thursday until 3:45.  

If you see an academic need at home, don’t hesitate to contact us at AC@ahsrockets.org. You can also call our office at (502) 271-2532. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram to see our weekly schedule of RTI offerings, @assumption.ac.  

MONITOR AND MANAGE YOUR DAUGHTER’S HP ELITE LAPTOP: You should have received an email this week about apParent, a mobile app available to you at no cost so you can monitor and manage your daughter’s school-issued laptop after school hours. This app, if you want to install it, will allow you to view your daughter’s device screen, lock your daughter’s device with a custom message, and view 24 hours of your child’s web browsing history. Your daughter’s teachers can control their computers from 7:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. You can use the app outside of those hours on school days and all day on weekends and holidays.  

DUAL CREDIT COURSE REGISTRATION: Attention, parents of students enrolled in dual credit (DC) courses: We have been quite busy during class time and RTI time getting students admitted to Dual Credit programs at WKU, UL and JCTC.  Our WKU liaison came to Louisville on Wednesday, we held a UL makeup session last Monday and a WKU/JCTC makeup session today. Please refer to this document for all of the courses and the partner institutions.  You should have received either via text or email (depending on what contact your daughter provided in her application) and responded to a parent form to complete her application process for UL and JCTC.  WKU stated that they are no longer requiring a parent form to be signed. This month, your daughter will want to keep an eye out for an email from KHEAA to take advantage of the Dual Credit Scholarship, which pays for two classes for every student in the state of Kentucky for BOTH her junior and senior year.  She will be invited to sign up for RTI sessions on Monday, September 15 or Monday September 29 to complete this step.  If the family does not sign up for the KHEAA account and request the scholarship, you will owe each university approximately $97 PER CREDIT HOUR for all courses. If you have questions regarding registration or paying for dual credit courses please contact our registrar, Jenny Friedenberg or send your daughter to the main office to see Ms. Friedenberg or Mrs. Fieldhouse.  

VOLLEYBALL ROCKET NIGHT: Future Rocket and Alumnae are welcome to join us on Thursday, September 11 for Volleyball Rocket Night. Join us in the cafeteria to gear up for the NEON NIGHT beginning at 5:30 p.m. and then head to the gym for the 7:00 p.m. varsity game vs. nationally ranked St. Thomas Aquinas in Florida. FREE admission for everyone and a limited number of neon shirts will be given out to future Rockets and alumnae!  

GREEK ISLAND INTERNATIONAL TRIP: Now is the time to make Spring Break 2026 the BEST BREAK EVER by signing up to go on a GREEK ISLAND CRUISE!  This cruise is open to all current students and their families (although parents are not required).  A trip interest meeting will be held on Monday, September 8 at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria.  Please email Dr. Lisa Wieland at lisa.wieland@ahsrockets.org for more details. 

FRANCE AND ITALY INTERNATIONAL TRIP:  Bonjour! Assumption Rockets are traveling to Paris, Nice, and the Italian Riviera during spring break in 2027.  All current Assumption students and adult family members are welcome to join us.  We have an informational meeting on Sunday, September 7 at 3:30 p.m. right after the Freshman Parent Mass. Please email Madame Shirley at Jennifer.shirley@ahsrockets.org if you have any questions.   

COSTA RICA SCIENCE RESEARCH TRIP: We are so excited to offer an amazing Costa Rica Science Research Experience.  Students will conduct real field research as they study antibiotic potential with leaf cutter ants on a gorgeous chocolate farm in the heart of Costa Rica!  Trinity High School, Lexington Catholic, and Mercy Academy will join us on from May 24- June 2, 2025 for this opportunity, and dual credit from Bellarmine University is available for students that register and pay.  An informational session for students will be held during RTI on Wednesday, September 10 in room 211. This is open to current freshmen, sophomores and juniors. Please contact Johanna Schrage at Johanna.schrage@ahsrockets.org with any questions about this student trip:  STEM | Seeds of Change – SOC | Costa Rica 

SENIOR COLLEGE NIGHT FOR PARENTS – FOLLOW UP: Thank you to the parents and families in attendance during last night’s College Night. If you missed the in-person event, the recording can be found here. If you have any questions, please contact Kim Habich or Leigh Jackson. 

PSAT ON OCTOBER 8: To prepare our students for the wide variety of college admissions processes, Assumption High School strongly encourages all juniors to take the PSAT, which is offered during the school day on October 8. Taking both this exam and the ACT in the same month will allow your daughter to compare scores and determine whether signing up for an SAT outside of school is worth her time. The PSAT, when taken in the fall of the junior year, serves as the National Merit Scholar Qualifying Test. It can also be used as a qualifying score for the Kentucky Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) and serves as a basis for several scholarship programs, including some which can be accessed through a parent’s employer.  

All juniors will be automatically signed up to take the test. If you are the parent or guardian of a junior and would like for her to opt out of this test, please fill out this survey by Tuesday, September 9. Please note that she will be required to submit a form indicating how she plans to use her time that day (college visit, day of service, catch up on coursework) to her dean in order not to be considered absent on October 8. If you do not fill out the form by September 9, she will be signed up to take the test and expected to report to school on this day. Please direct questions regarding the PSAT to Colleen Murphy at colleen.murphy@ahsrockets.org.  

PSAT ON OCTOBER 8: The PSAT will be offered at Assumption on October 8. We recommend that freshmen and sophomores who are likely to use a PSAT as a qualifying score for scholarships, programs, or awards take the exam. Freshmen and sophomores in the McAuley Honors Program will be registered for the PSAT automatically. If your daughter is a freshman or sophomore who is not currently a part of this program and you would like for her to take the PSAT, please fill out this survey no later than Tuesday, September 9.  We will be happy to add her to the group. Please direct questions regarding the PSAT to Colleen Murphy at colleen.murphy@ahsrockets.org. 

PSAT ON OCTOBER 8: The PSAT will be offered at Assumption on October 8. We recommend that freshmen and sophomores who are likely to use a PSAT as a qualifying score for scholarships, programs, or awards take the exam. Freshmen and sophomores in the McAuley Honors Program will be registered for the PSAT automatically. If your daughter is a freshman or sophomore who is not currently a part of this program and you would like for her to take the PSAT, please fill out this survey no later than Tuesday, September 9.  We will be happy to add her to the group. Please direct questions regarding the PSAT to Colleen Murphy at colleen.murphy@ahsrockets.org. 

ATHLETICS MEET & GREET: On Tuesday, September 23, we are hosting an Athletics Meet & Greet Night for seventh-, eighth-, and current ninth-grade families to meet coaches, players, and parents from all sports. This is a great evening to hear a little bit about our athletic department and make contact with coaches and sports your daughter might be interested in. Fill out this form to let us know you are coming! 

Please join us at The Assumption Green for field hockey and soccer games, at the gym for our volleyball home games, and at the courses for our cross country meets and golf matches.  All of our athletic team schedules can be found on the Athletics page of our website: ATHLETICS. 

Ticket to all home games can be purchased at the door for $8, cash or credit card. 

Congratulations to:

  • the JV Cross Country team for winning the Tiger Run. 
  • the Soccer team for beating Manual and Male. 
  • the Field Hockey team for defeating Male. 
  • the Volleyball team for victories over Cathedral, Providence, and Sacred Heart. 

Next Week: 

Saturday, September 6 

  • Cross Country Rumble in the Jungle @ Creasey Mahan 8:30 a.m. 
  • Soccer vs Henry Clay. JV 10:00 a.m., Varsity 11:30 a.m. 
  • Golf Marcus Camacho Classic @ Dry Ridge 1:30 p.m. 
  • Varsity Field Hockey vs Norfolk Academy (VA) @ VA Beach Sportsplex 2:00 p.m. 
  • Varsity Field Hockey vs First Colonial (VA) @ VA Beach Sportsplex 5:00 p.m. 

September 8 -13 

  • Varsity Soccer Lady Knights Classic @ Lexington Catholic 

Monday, September 8 

  • Golf vs Mercy @ Oxmoor CC 4:30 p.m. 
  • Field Hockey AHS Maroon vs Collegiate @ Manual 5:30 p.m. 
  • Field Hockey AHS White vs SHA White @ Manual 6:30 p.m. 

Wednesday, September 10 

  • Cross Country St. X JV Meet #1 @ Champions Park 4:30 p.m. 

Thursday, September 11th 

  • Field Hockey vs Mercy. JV 6:30 p.m., Varsity 7:30 p.m. 
  • Varsity Volleyball vs St. Thomas Aquinas 7:00 p.m.    **Rocket Night – Neon Night** 

September 12-13 

  • JV Soccer @ Elizabethtown Tournament 
  • Varsity Volleyball Louisville Volleyball Invitational Tournament @ KIVA