May 15, 2026

President and the Principal, Mary Lang and Martha Tedesco

Congratulations to our 2026 graduates who have earned over $29 million in scholarships and $338,000 from the Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship program (KEES) and will receive over $1.3 million in KEES scholarship money in college. The seniors also completed 4,526 hours of service to the community during their senior year and over 26,959 total hours of service during their high school career. Additionally, they earned 3,722 college credit hours through AP and Dual Credit courses. 

On Wednesday night at the Senior Honors Assembly, there were three very special awards given to seniors by the community of Assumption. Congratulations to the following young women for receiving these honors for their excellence! Norah Everette ’26, who received the Catherine McAuley Christian Leadership Award, which is the highest honor awarded to a graduate of Assumption! Norah consistently demonstrates her commitment to faith, compassion, integrity, and excellence. She is a servant leader who embraces and honors the legacy of the Sisters of Mercy and embodies Mercy values and charism. Ashlinn James ’26, who received the Rocket Spirit Award for exhibiting the most school spirit and consistently setting a good example. Agnes Boyer ’26, Elise Crump ’26, and Nikita Nair ’26, who all received the Assumption Alumnae Award for best all-around graduates.

We are proud of the Class of 2026 and look forward to their graduation on Sunday!  

Class of 2027 Junior Ring Ceremony

This past weekend, the Class of 2027 gathered for their Junior Ring Ceremony, an important Assumption tradition marking their transition into senior leadership. The ceremony featured meaningful reflections from Jennifer Ruckriegel ’00, Class of 2027 Guidance Counselor, who shared insight into the opportunities and responsibilities that lie ahead. Students also heard from Nikita Nair ’26, Senior Class President; Caroline Marks ’27, Junior Class President; and Rosie Wolfram ’27, next year’s Senior Class President, each offering wisdom, encouragement, and a deep love for this class.

In addition to receiving their rings, students were given letters from members of the senior class—words of encouragement and advice to inspire them to make the most of their final year at Assumption. Each student also received a rose, symbolizing the growth and transformation taking place as they continue becoming the young women they are called to be. We look forward with great excitement to what this class will bring to their senior year and beyond!

END-OF-SEMESTER SCHEDULE: In order to keep a more consistent start time this school year and to have an earlier dismissal, which will help avoid conflicts with St. Raphael on our shared campus, our end-of-year assessment schedule for second semester will again take place from 8:50 –11:40 a.m. each day, and not end at 12:30 p.m. as originally shared in our year-at-a-glance calendar. Our end-of-semester assessments/finals will be held from Monday, May 18 to Thursday, May 21.  Before-school supervision will be provided in the cafeteria as usual beginning at 7:15 a.m. each day, and FLIK will be selling a variety of breakfast items from 7:30-8:40 a.m. each day during exams.  They will reopen at 10:25 and close at 10:50 each day during exams.   

Please note: There will be no after-school supervision in the cafeteria on these days.  Please make arrangements for your daughter to be picked up each day after exams by 12:00 p.m.  Our building will close at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20 for faculty/staff end-of-year activities so students will not be able to meet with faculty/staff members that afternoon.   

Monday, May 18  

A Block: 8:50 – 10:10 

B Block: 10:25 – 11:40 (dismissal)  

Tuesday, May 19  

C Block: 8:50 – 10:10 

D Block: 10:25 – 11:40 (dismissal)  

Wednesday, May 20 

E Block: 8:50 – 10:10 

F Block: 10:25 – 11:40 (dismissal)  

Thursday, May 21 

G Block: 8:50 – 10:10 

*H Block: 10:25 – 11:40 (dismissal)  

*Students who have H block STUDY on their schedule may leave at 10:10 on Thursday (after the G block exam period) if they would like.  Those who choose to stay will need to report to the cafeteria where they will be supervised until dismissal at 11:40 a.m.  

Note about AP students: Students who are enrolled in an AP course and took an AP exam during AP testing do not need to report to school during that block. If your daughter has an AP exam on the same day as her study and she does not plan on coming to study, please call and report her absent from study so we know not to expect her.   

  • An important note about study hall attendance for students who have taken AP exams but are considering a 2026-2027 course change: Please keep in mind that study hall time the week of May 18 is the designated time that Mrs. Fieldhouse and Mrs. Schuhmann have available to assist students with course changes or level changes.  If your daughter wants to make a change to her current list of courses for 2026-2027, she should plan on reporting to study hall next week to take care of that important academic matter.  If she opts not to, the deans cannot guarantee that they will be able to meet with her to make the change before the end of the school year.  If that occurs, she would need to follow the steps on the email that you sent to her on May 14 to make a change. 

ABSENCE DURING EXAMS & MAKE-UP EXAMS: A doctor’s note is required to make up any missed exam. Makeup exams will be given on Friday, May 22 at 9:00 a.m. in Room 204; students need to bring their doctor’s notes in advance or bring them with them on May 22 to be eligible to take a make-up exam. 

STUDY GROUP OPPORTUNITIES DURING EXAM WEEK: Students will receive an email from the Achievement Center to RSVP for finals study groups in the Media Center during exam week. Students may also come to study independently during this time. All students MUST RSVP to attend. Snacks will be provided. Study sessions will take place on the following dates before and after school: 

Monday, May 18 from 7:40 – 8:40 a.m. and 11:40 – 2:00 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 19 from 7:40 – 8:40 a.m. and 11:40 – 2:00 p.m. 

Wednesday, May 20 from 7:40 – 8:40 a.m. No afternoon study groups due to faculty luncheon. 

Thursday, May 21 from 7:40 – 8:40 a.m.  

LAST DAY OF SCHOOL: The last day of school is Thursday, May 21.   

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.  

We are excited to announce the general members of our elected Student Leadership positions for the 2026-2027 school year.  

CLASS OFFICERS:  

  • SENIOR: Our senior class president is Rosie Wolfram, and the senior class officers are Giorgia Carraro, Whitney Cooper, Eleanor Keith, Caroline Marks, Molly Mercer, Eva Pate, Claire Pyles and Cate Schaffer.  
  • JUNIOR: Our junior class officers are Elizabeth Belle Brown, Khloe Cates, Madelyn Gilkey, Jordan Goodman, Hailey Hauber, Stella Jones, Caroline Martin, Autumn Mattingly, and Lucy Perez. 
  • SOPHOMORE: Our sophomore class officers are Morgan Bryant, Kalea Cooper, Sarah Graves, Claire Kleinhenz, Elle Kregor, Annie Thomas, Mallory Watts, Caroline Willen, and Ava Young. 

FAMILY COUNCIL:  

  • SENIOR: Our Family Council president is senior Olivia Drummond.  Our senior Family Council members are Ali Bixler, Kathryn Bovine, Lilli Burton, Addie LaFramboise, Ava McDowell, Ava Katherine Mehling, Ainsley Simon, and Piper Steurer.  
  • JUNIOR: Our junior Family Council members are Celia Barr, Emily Biermann, Josie Eichberger, Molly Karam, Parker Lilly, Lydia McCool, Ally McGrath, Malana Schnuerle, and Emma Wingfield.  
  • SOPHOMORE: Our sophomore Family Council members are Faith Booker, Reese Humphrey, Ashlyn Kiesler, Mary Kate McDowell, Alisson Mendez, Amelia Montano, Elizabeth Peter, Caroline Rinaldi, and Emma Yates.  

We are so thankful to all students who entered this election and were called to serve their student body in this way.  We look forward to another exciting school year under student leadership!  

ASSUMPTION HONORS CEREMONY FOLLOW UP: As mentioned last week, the Assumption Honors Ceremony was held last Friday to recognize the accomplishments of our underclasswomen in the areas of academics, service, fine arts, and leadership as well as the contributions of our faculty and staff.  An online program highlighting the many achievements recognized is linked here:  https://www.ahsrockets.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/2026-Assumption-Honors-Ceremony-1.pdf 

TEXTBOOK RETURN: We are continuing our relationship with eCampus for the 2026-2027 school year, and your daughter’s books will be included in her tuition. To be the best steward of these funds, we need to make sure that all books considered RENTAL are returned from this school year.  If any of your daughter’s texts were considered a rental, she received an email last week.  Please ask your daughter if she received this email and if she has taken the necessary steps. We will not be able to distribute books to your daughter next year until these books are returned or are paid for. Thanks for checking on this with your daughter and for your continued partnership with these materials. To return rental books, please click on this link 

or scan the code below.  

SCHEDULES FOR 2026-2027: Yesterday during Community Time, your daughter received the list of courses for which she has been scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year. Please take a moment to ask your daughter about this list and to review it with her. Students also received an email from the deans of studies on May 14 that provided detailed instructions about steps they should take if they want to discuss an elective or level change for next year.  The deans will be available to meet with students during their study hall on Monday, May 18-Thursday, May 21.  Course changes can also be made during the drop-add period when students return to school in August.   Please note that for any level changes, a signed schedule change form indicating approval from both her current teacher and from a parent/guardian must be submitted.  Students interested in a level change should already be in conversation with their teachers.  These forms are available in the main office. Of course, Judy Fieldhouse  (A–K) and Theresa Schuhmann(L-Z) are always available if you have any questions or concerns.   

UNIFORM/SPIRIT WEAR DONATIONS: The Guidance and Counseling department is now accepting uniform/spirit wear donations.  Do you have any extra uniform pieces or spirit wear around your house?  The counseling office uses the donated uniforms for three purposes.  The Rocket Parent Network sells donated uniform pieces to raise money for their scholarships.  The counselors also use donated uniform pieces to help students in financial need and for whom the replacement of a uniform piece would be cost prohibitive.  We also have a lending closet in the counseling office for students who happen to forget a skirt or uniform piece.  We are able to help these students by lending them a uniform item for a day.  Donated uniforms may be dropped off in the counseling office anytime.  You may want to mark your calendar now for our upcoming Rocket Parent Network Annual Used Uniform Sale, which will be held on Saturday, June 13 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. in the cafeteria. Most items are $10 and under.  Come by and shop the bargains!  

HP LAPTOP INFORMATION FOR CURRENT FRESHMEN, SOPHOMORES, AND JUNIORS: All students must return their HP Elite laptop on the last day of school, Thursday, May 21, between 8:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. in the cafeteria unless otherwise specified with IT department. Before returning devices, students should back up all files to OneDrive, as all laptops will be wiped clean. Laptop pick up for next school year will take place in room 120 from July 13–24 for rising seniors and July 20–24 for sophomores and juniors, or if you cannot make these dates, you must wait until the first day of school. Students must bring their case and be current on tuition.  

FINAL REPORT CARDS: Final report cards for the 2025-2026 school year will be emailed no later than June 5. 

SUMMER READING:  Students received their summer reading requirements in English classes this week.  These requirements can also be found on the website under “Current Parents” and through this link:  SUMMER READING 2026. Summer reading is an important component of the English curriculum, and the books read in the summer will be incorporated into the first unit of study in your daughter’s English class next school year. Students will need to purchase or borrow their own copy of the summer reading book. If a student borrows a copy from the library, please be sure to check it out so that she will have access to it at the beginning of the school year. PLEASE NOTE: If a student decides to make any schedule changes over the summer that result in a change in academic level for English, she is required to read the book assigned for that level, which may be a different book and/or a different assignment.  She will need to find the correct summer reading assignment on the website.  

TORCHPREP ACT SUMMER INTENSIVE CAMP: TorchPrep will offer an ACT Summer Intensive Camp session at AHS from June 8-11, 2026. It’s a great opportunity to achieve target scores for college admissions and scholarships. For details and registration, please follow this link: https://torchprep.com/louisville-act-test-prep/. TorchPrep is available to answer your questions and support your college access 

SUMMER FIRST AID/CPR/AED COURSE FOR STUDENTS: Our very own Assumption Health and PE teachers, Lindsey Peetz and Andrea Snyder, are very excited to host Assumption’s FIRST EVER One-Day First Aid/CPR/AED course THIS SUMMER! They are certified instructors by the American Red Cross and will teach all basic skills in first aid and CPR. Our one-day course is eligible for eighth-twelfth graders who want to learn lifesaving techniques that they can use at school, sports, work, or home. This will be incredibly valued by employers, colleges, internships, and volunteer programs! NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE is needed, just a willingness to learn and lead to make a difference when it matters most. Students who successfully complete the course will receive an official first aid, CPR, and AED certification, valid for two years, from the American Red Cross recognized nationwide. Click on this link to see dates offered and how to sign up:  https://www.ahsrockets.org/first-aid-cpr-aed-certification-course/ 

ROCKET NIGHT AT THE BATS: Kick off your summer with a night of baseball and family fun with the Louisville Bats. The annual Rocket Night at the Bats, sponsored by the AHS Alumnae Association, is being held on Thursday, June 11 at 6:35 p.m., at Louisville Slugger Field. All alumnae, families, and friends are invited and can enjoy food and drink specials while also celebrating their Rocket Pride! Plus, a portion of every ticket sold will be donated back to AHS in support of tuition assistance. Get your ticket here. For more information, contact Anna White. 

ASSUMPTION PARENT ORGANIZATION (APO) NEWS:   

  • Call for Class Representatives: Are you interested in getting more involved in the APO? We are looking for class representatives for the 2026-2027 school year, especially for the classes of 2029 and 2030. It is a great way to meet other parents, get to know the parents in your daughter’s class, and help in various ways throughout the year. For more information, please contact Kelly Doyle (APO President) at APO@ahsrockets.org  

GRADUATION REMINDER: Graduation will take place on Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 a.m. at the Louisville Palace Theatre.  Please be sure to review all important information for senior schedules and events listed below available on the AHS website on the Class of 2026 senior webpage linked here: Class of 2026 Senior Events Webpage 

  • VERY IMPORTANT NOTE: When taking your seats at graduation this weekend, please be sure to fill in all the way in your row and do not skip seats.  It will be full house! 

Please note: For graduation, the Louisville Palace Theatre has shared additional information about security and prohibited items. The information below has been added to the Class of 2026 Senior Events Webpage: 

  • SECURITY AND PROHIBITED ITEMS: Upon arrival at the Louisville Palace, guests will be greeted by staff and there will be a brief security check. All guests will be asked to remove all items from their pockets and walk through a metal detector. All bags are subject to security search. Protocols are in place for medical exceptions (pacemaker etc.). Everyone must have the appropriate ticket/credential for entry. Re-entry, once a guest has exited, is not permitted.  

Prohibited Items: 

  • Weapons of any kind – including but not limited to pocketknives, guns, mace, pepper spray, or anything that can be used as a weapon (as determined by security staff) 
  • Outside food or drinks (isolated exceptions made for medical necessity) 
  • Alcohol and illegal drugs (smoking and vaping of any kind is not permitted inside the venue) 
  • Animals (except service animals) 
  • Balloons 
  • Tripods (for cameras/video equipment) 
  • Signs  
  • Noisemakers of any kind 

GRADUATION PHOTO REMINDER: A formal picture will be taken of each senior with her diploma and a rose by M. Haas Photography. You should receive a text message with a link for your daughter’s photos the week after graduation; however, you will be able to access photos to ALL senior events for purchase at https://mhaasphoto.gotphoto.com/jobs/ahs-athletics-event-photos-2025-26. Packages start as low as $27 and will be mailed home directly. Please email michelle.hutchins@ahsrockets.org should you have any questions. 

SENIOR TRANSCRIPTS: Final transcripts will be sent to your daughter’s college or university (and NCAA, if applicable) in mid-June.  This is the university that she indicated on her final transcript request form she completed earlier this week during graduation practice.  She may start to receive reminders from her university.  She does not have to contact the guidance office regarding those reminders unless she needs to change the university she listed on her final transcript form.  If a senior has earned college credit through a DC class, instructions for requesting those transcripts have been emailed to the senior. 

SENIOR HONORS CEREMONY:  A digital version of the Senior Honors program booklet from the Senior Honors Assembly is now available: 2026 SENIOR HONORS CEREMONY PROGRAM 

SENIOR PORTRAITS: On Monday of this week, the junior class received information regarding an exciting event we will host on campus prior to the beginning of next year called Senior Media Day with M. Haas Photography. This will allow seniors to come to campus to get their official senior drape photo taken.  This week, you received an email with the details of Senior Media Day, which will include a link to sign up for a time slot. Please save the date for Thursday, July 23 so your daughter can plan to be here. If your daughter can’t make that day, there will be alternative options for getting her senior portrait taken prior to school starting in August. 

COLLEGE ADVISING DATES FOR JUNIORS: Leigh Jackson and Kimberly Habich, college counselors, will be available on several dates at the end of May to meet with current juniors (our rising seniors) and their parents to discuss the college application process.  Mrs. Jackson, who works with the first part of the alphabet (A-L), will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22 – Friday, May 29.  Mrs. Habich, who works with the latter part of the alphabet (L-Z), will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 22 – Friday, May 29.    Please contact via email to set up an appointment – LEIGH JACKSON or KIMBERLY HABICH. 

JUNIOR ACTS SERVICE HOURS: All juniors are required to complete 15 hours of service at an agency that addresses a justice issue and/or works with a marginalized population. All students were given the details of this requirement in their theology classes as well as a list of approved agencies. They are encouraged to complete or begin this service over the summer. Before they begin serving, they will need to complete an online commitment form that requires a parent’s/guardian’s signature. If you have any questions, please reach out to the service-learning director, Katie Culver (katie.culver@ahsrockets.org) 

Junior Bailey Ruffin whose poem “I Pledge Allegiance” took first place in the high school division of the KET Young Writer’s Contest. A recording of Bailey reading her poem will be featured on the KET website later this summer! 

Junior Kate Jarboe who is the national winner of the The Sons of the American Revolution’s (SAR) Knight Essay Contest. The contest invites all high school students throughout the country interested in the American Revolution to submit an original essay based on an event, person, or ideal associated with the American Revolution. Cash prizes are awarded at the local SAR chapter levels, the state level, and at the national level. As the national winner, Kate will receive a cash prize of $6,000 to be presented at the National Congress of the SAR to be held in Greensboro, North Carolina in July 2026, where she will present her essay entitled, ”From Ripples to Waves: the American Revolution’s Profound Impact on our Nation and the World” to a nationwide audience.  

PHYSICALS: A reminder to all parents of Assumption athletes: It is required by the KHSAA that your daughter have a current physical on file with the athletic office before she may participate in tryouts or practice of any kind. This physical must be submitted on the KHSAA physical form. Fall sports tryouts begin July 15. Please call and make a doctor’s appointment today with your daughter’s primary care physician.  

SUMMER TRAINING WITH NORTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE:  For this summer, Assumption is partnering with Norton Sports Performance to offer two separate training options: 

  • A session designed specifically for incoming freshmen 
  • A session geared toward more advanced athletes 

REGISTER HERE

Congratulations to:

  • The track and field team for placing second at the regional meet 
  • The softball team for beating Holy Cross 

Next Week: 

Friday, May 15 

  • Softball @ Madison Central. Varsity 6:00 p.m., JV 7:30 p.m. 

Tuesday, May 19 

  • Softball Super Regional vs Waggener @ Manual 7:30 p.m. 

Thursday, May 20 

  • Softball Super Regional TBD 

Saturday, May 23 

  • Track State Meet @ University of Kentucky