October 31, 2025

Director of Marketing and Admissions, Elisabeth Cassady ’02

Fall is always an exciting time for our community as we welcome prospective students and their families to Assumption High School. We’ve been thrilled to host potential new Rockets through a variety of engaging events including Shadow Visits, Rocket Athletics Meet & Greet, Uniquely You!, Walk & Talk Tours, Excellence Empowers Night, Learning Differences Night, and Rocket Nights. Each of these experiences is designed to show future students that there’s a place for them in our vibrant, inclusive community. 

Next weekend, we eagerly anticipate our Open House, a signature event where we showcase the people and programs that make an Assumption education second to none. From academics and athletics to leadership and service, every corner of our campus reflects the Assumption Advantage and our commitment to helping each student grow in mind, body, and spirit. 

As parents in our community, you are often asked about your daughter’s experience at Assumption. We know that your perspective is one of our most powerful tools in welcoming new families. Below are our updated Numbers to Know, which highlight the strength and diversity of our school and help you answer common questions from prospective families. 

Numbers to Know 

  • Students come from 98 unique schools and 52 zip codes, with 26% joining us from public or private middle schools. 
  • Our average class size is 18, and our student-to-teacher ratio is 11:1. 
  • We offer over 60 clubs and student organizations, 16 varsity sports, and have earned nearly 75 state and national championship titles. 
  • Students can choose from 25 AP courses and 15 Dual Credit courses, totaling 40 college-level options. 95% of the Class of 2025 graduated with college credit. 
  • Nearly $2 million was awarded in tuition assistance for the 2025–2026 school year. 
  • The Class of 2025 was accepted to 140 colleges across 34 states and D.C., earning nearly $31 million in scholarships.  

Thank you for being such a vital part of our community. Your support and advocacy help us continue building a future where every student knows there’s a place for her at Assumption. We’re grateful for all you do to share the Assumption Advantage and invite others to experience the magic of our school. 

Halloween Night 

Thank you to all of our Rocket parents for the many bags of candy donated for AHS Halloween Night held on Tuesday! 

Thanks to your generosity, we had plenty of treats for all of our trick-or-treaters to enjoy a truly memorable evening. Your support helps us extend warm hospitality to our alumnae, future Rockets, and the entire Rocket family. We are especially grateful for our amazing students from the Advancement Council and the Recruitment Team, who decorated the school, dressed in costume, and helped create a spooktacular experience for everyone who joined us! 

12:30 DISMISSAL DAY: On Friday, November 7, we will be setting up for our Open House on Saturday, November 8.  We will dismiss at 12:30 p.m. on Friday to prepare for our visitors. After-school supervision will not be provided, so please make arrangements for your daughter to be picked up by 1:00 p.m.  

OPEN HOUSE HOLIDAY: Monday, November 10, is our Open House holiday, and school will be closed. 

ASSUMPTION PARENT PRAYER: Our parent prayer group will meet on Wednesday, November 5 from 8:15-8:45 a.m. in the chapel. Please park in any open space and enter the school through the main entrance.  We will pray for the Cork 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 students had the opportunity to engage in future planning during RTI with visits from recent AHS alumnae and the archdiocese. As part of our career accelerator, former Assumption students Ava Belle Ferree ’20 and Haley Bain ’15 returned to share their work in the digital marketing space as brand consultants for LikeToKnowIt, an online media platform for social media influencers and campaigns.  Our students had the opportunity to ask questions, hear about education-to-career pathways, and engage in meaningful discussion about the current state of marketing and media.  This exciting opportunity to meet with alumnae is one we hope our students benefit from throughout the school year in our career accelerator.   

Additionally, our students had the opportunity to learn about an upcoming service and real-world teaching experience through the HUGS reading instruction program through a partnership with St. Raphael.  Students who take part in this initiative will earn school observation hours, build relationships with students from St Raphael, and familiarize themselves with reading instruction and reading recovery, data collection, and action steps for dealing with emerging readers.  In order to support the work with St. Raphael students, we had Martine Siegel visit from the Archdiocese of Louisville to host an in-house safe environment training to those interested students.  This will allow our students to participate with youth across the archdiocese in volunteering, coaching, and teaching opportunities.   For questions about the opportunities offered during RTI, please reach out to our Director of Leadership and Engagement, Kristin Walsh Kristin.walsh@ahsrockets.org  

ROSE THEATRE FALL PRODUCTION: Next month, Rose Theatre Company is proud to present its production of Anastasia. Based on the 1997 animated film, this beloved musical shares the story of Anya, a determined young woman who travels from St. Petersburg to Paris. Against the backdrop of the Russian Revolution, Anya and her unlikely companions embark on a journey to unravel the mystery of her past and find “home, love, and family.” Their journey invites us all to consider how we find where we truly belong and share our true selves with others. Performances run Thursday, November 6 through Sunday, November 16, and tickets can be purchased at www.cur8.com by searching “Assumption High School.” If you or anyone in your party needs assistance with handicap accessibility, please reach out to us at rose.theatre@ahsrockets.org.  

To celebrate Rose Theatre Company’s 25th anniversary season, we also invite you to the following Anastasia-related events: 

  • Schools can find information about our Tuesday, November 11 grade school performance for sixth- to eighth- graders on Assumption website’s Theatre Arts page. 
  • Any Assumption theatre alumni can sign up here for our “Journey to the Past”-themed reunion on Saturday, November 15. This free gathering is a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and celebrate before our evening performance of Anastasia. Alumni are welcome to attend the reunion, the show, or both! Tickets to the evening performance are not included with an RSVP but are available through www.cur8.com. 

NEWS FROM THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTER: Did you know there are only 27 more school days until exams? Now is a great time for parents to review grades with their students, celebrate their successes, and look for academic opportunities where a student might receive a little extra support. Encourage your student to reach out to their teachers during RTI or to come to the AC for academic help during their study. Don’t forget the AC is open early on Tuesday and Thursday mornings before school from 7:40 to 8:40. Don’t hesitate to contact us at AC@ahsrockets.org if you see an academic need. 

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: Assumption is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Wednesday, November 12 in the school gym. Student donors must be at least 16 years old. Students who are 16 must have parental permission; students 17 and older may give without parental permission. We encourage you to talk with your daughter if she plans to donate and ensure that she understands the importance of eating well and drinking lots of water several days prior to donation day. Taking an iron supplement for a week prior is also recommended.  The Red Cross provides more information for students at this link: Red Cross Student Guide to Blood Donation.pdf.  

  • Parents are welcome to be donors at our drive as well; at this point, we do have some open appointment times. Please contact diane.darst@ahsrockets.org for scheduling if you are interested.  

FRESHMAN-SOPHOMORE SEMIFORMAL DANCE: We hope that our freshmen and sophomores are looking forward to attending this year’s dance for their classes on Saturday, November 22, which will be held from 8:00-11:00 p.m. in the gym. This dance is a traditional semiformal school dance, and students may choose to bring a guest if they wish. Some important highlights include:  

  • Tickets are $20 per person and must be purchased in advance.  No tickets will be sold at the door.  Every student and her guest must have a ticket. 
  • Tickets will be sold during lunches beginning Tuesday, November 17. 
  • In order to ensure student safety, all students and guests must arrive by 9:00 p.m. and stay at the dance until 10:30 p.m.  
  • All Assumption students must show their student ID when entering the dance.  
  • All students and their guests will be monitored with the use of a passive alcohol sensor. 
  • Information about dance dress code requirements has been reviewed and emailed to each student.  

OPEN HOUSE 2025: We will be hosting Open House on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Families will have the opportunity to receive a personalized tour and meet teachers, students, and other future Rockets as they learn more about our community. They may register online to secure their arrival time here. If your daughter has been asked to work Open House, she will receive training next week during RTI time. As always, we want to thank you for your support of this event and sharing it with prospective families!  

ROCKET SPECTACULAR BENEFIT DINNER AND AUCTION 2026: Saturday, February 7, 2026. Mark your calendar–you won’t want to miss it! This event will SELL OUT. This year’s theme is “Sapphire Soirée,” and plans are underway!  We are currently looking for event sponsors. If interested, please contact Michelle Farmer at 502.271.2518 michelle.farmer@ashrockets.org. We also need your help with donations toward our silent and live auctions as well as the bourbon pull. Please contact sarah.brady@ahsrocket.org if you are interested in helping.  Watch for more details in the coming weeks.  We hope to see you there! 

FRANCE AND ITALY INTERNATIONAL TRIP:  Bonjour! Assumption Rockets are traveling to Paris, Nice, and the Italian Riviera during spring break in 2027.  Imagine receiving the gift of travel for Christmas this year!  We have an extended sale for Black Friday during November!  From today until November 20, you can still sign up and save $300.  We have an informational meeting scheduled ONLINE only for Wednesday, November 12 at 6 pm. Below is the link to join the meeting as well as the link to view the trip and enroll.  All current students and their adult family members are welcome to enroll. If interested, please contact Madame Shirley at jennifer.shirley@ahsrocket.org. Copy the following into your browser to view the trip details: educationaltravel.com/Shirley-4360 

Teams Meeting ID:  Meeting ID: 242 378 132 841 7  & Passcode: 5Ef7ke2r 

COLLEGE APPLICATION DEADLINE REMINDERS: If your daughter is applying to a college with a December 1 deadline, she needs to submit her application to the college and submit her Transcript Request & Application Checklist (TRAC) form to Guidance by Monday, November 3.  If your daughter is applying to a college with a December 15 deadline, her application must be submitted to the college, and her TRAC form is due to Guidance by Tuesday, November 18.  If you have any questions about the college application process or deadlines, please reach out to Leigh Jackson  (A-L) or Kim Habich  (M-Z).   

GOVERNOR’S SCHOLARS PROGRAM: Students were invited to attend a meeting during RTI time about the Governor’s Scholars Program (GSP) application process. Juniors should have received an invitation to the GSP application page on Microsoft Teams. Student profiles are due via Microsoft Teams no later than Monday, November 3 at 3:00 p.m. Please contact COLLEEN MURPHY regarding any questions about the application.  

Juniors Kate Jarboe and Claire Pyles for being named recipients of the 2025 YMCA Youth Character Award! This award celebrates the way students live out the character strengths of respect, honesty, responsibility, and caring.  Kate and Claire will be celebrated at the 2025 YMCA Thanksgiving Community Breakfast on November 20!  

Our Varsity Quick Recall team who won against DeSales High School to achieve their fifth straight victory! Every single team member contributed with a buzz-in or bonus answer, and many players put points on the board. Our top scorers were Ellie Hertel, Stella Derenge, Nikita Nair, and Olivia Harris, with crucial contributions from Elise Crump, Lily Barker, Lily Combs, Agnes Boyer, and Mari Treese. The JV team also triumphed over DeSales. Top scorers were Harper Joaquin and Emma Edelen with additional support from Avery Schuhmann, Chloe Wells, Lila Jane DeRenge, Bennett Arnold, and Becka Stewart. 

Our faculty and staff who were honored this week for their service to Catholic education. On Thursday, the Archdiocese of Louisville hosted a luncheon to honor faculty for their years of service to Catholic education in the archdiocese.  Assumption had a number of honorees for the following years of service:   

  • 5 years – Aricka Cleasant, Amy Cundiff, Liz Foley, Andrea Snyder, Sam Spalding 
  • 10 years – Annie Boehnlein 
  • 15 years – Matt Lega 
  • 20 years – Gina Beirne, Jill Elder, Jessica Williams 
  • 25 years – Erin Gary, Colleen Murphy, Jennifer Shirley, Steven Straub 
  • 40 years – Angela Lincoln  

Assumption also recognized our staff members celebrating milestone years this week:  

  • 5 years – Amy Koloff, Tatum Park 
  • 30 years – Kathy Fleischer 

Congratulations to all our faculty and staff who were honored this week!  

Fall Athletics Signing Day: Assumption will host a signing day ceremony for seniors who are committed to continue to play their sport in college.  The ceremony will be held in the gym on Tuesday, November 18 starting at 3:30 p.m. 

Congratulations to:

  • The Cross Country team for winning the regional meet.   Mabel George was also the individual champion. 
  • The Volleyball team for advancing to the regional championship 

Next Week: 

Saturday, November 1 

  • Cross Country State Championship @ Kentucky Horse Park 10:45 a.m. 
  • Volleyball Regional Final 2:00 p.m. 
  • Cheer Regionals @ Central Hardin 2:54 p.m. 
  • JV Flag Football @ Bullitt Central 7:00 p.m. 

Monday, November 3 

  • Volleyball State First Round TBD 

Tuesday, November 4 

  • Varsity Flag Football vs Mercy @ Butler 6:45 p.m. 

Friday, November 7 

  • Volleyball State Quarterfinals TBD 

Saturday, November 8 

  • Volleyball State Semifinals and Finals TBD