What's New at St. Ambrose: (updated April 13, 2008)
St. Ambrose Academy names new principal
Academic Accolades:
AP Success
Our students will receive college credit for success on Biology, Latin, and Calculus AP exams.National Latin Exam
Our students took gold and silver medals on this challenging exam.PSAT and SAT
St. Ambrose students scored far above national and state averages.Upcoming Events:
Theatre Group
The students are preparing for their Spring Musical "Into the Woods" under the direction of Lisa Pantano.Keeping Busy:
Dead Theologians Society
Many St. Ambrose students gather on Wednesday nights with DTS founder Eddie Cotter to explore the lives of the saints in
this program that is heartily endorsed by Bishop Morlino.Go Guardians!
Our team finally has a name! "The Guardians" was the number one vote-getter in our student competion to pick our team name. Grant Emmel was on hand to announce the new results in official fashion.St. Ambrose in the Local News:
"St. Ambrose launches team" Catholic Herald, Jan., 2008
A new page opened in St. Ambrose School history with the inauguration of a girls’ basketball team.
"St. Ambrose students to attend march" Catholic Herald, Jan., 2008
For the third year in a row, St. Ambrose Academy will make the journey to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C.
"Look who's in the kitchen!" Catholic Herald, Dec., 2007
Bishop Morlino cooks for St. Ambrose Academy benefit dinner.
"Teens at viigil: Learning that prayer works" Catholic Herald, Nov., 2007
St. Ambrose Academy students participate in 40 Days for Life Campaign.
"OSV In Focus Class of 2008" Our Sunday Vistor, August, 2007
St. Ambrose Students interviewed by Our Sunday Visitor.
"St.Ambrose students: Put solidarity into practice" Catholic Herald, August, 2007
Students help build houses in in Canton, Mississippi.
"Theology of the Body for Teens" Catholic Herald, Jun., 2007
By Ron Garcia and St. Ambrose student, John Carey.
"Practicing Making a Match" Catholic Herald, Jun., 2007
Students at St. Ambrose Academy practice a scene from Fiddler on the Roof."Scholars share smarts – and roots" Capital Times, May, 2007
St. Ambrose Senior, Bobby Marsland, named Presidential Scholar"Madison Student a Whiz at Words" Capital Times, March, 2007
St. Ambrose Senior, Bobby Marsland, wins National Vocabulary Championship"In This Contest, Competitors Flex Their Lexicons and Victory Is All in the Definition" New York Times, March, 2007
NVC winner also makes it into the New York Times"Faith Haven" Capital Times, October, 2006
Susan Troller visits St. Ambrose Academy and finds saintly scholars."City teen gets perfect SAT score" Wisconsin State Journal, September, 2006
St. Ambrose student Robert Marsland gets a perfect 2400 on the new SAT."St. Ambrose Students to March" Catholic Herald, January, 2006
Students from St. Ambrose Academy to march for life in Washington, DC, January 23."Defending the Faith" Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy senior, Lucy Ptak, discusses the way that St. Ambrose Academy helps to strengthen and reinforce her Catholic faith."Character," Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy in Madison forms students in character, compassion, and values by fostering a thorough knowledge of and love for Jesus Christ, who towers over them in this photo with Msgr. Terry Connors on the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish grounds."Catholic Youth: Earn Honor of Becoming Eagle Scouts," Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy students, Ben Emmel and Bobby Marsland, are both honored for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout."Catholic Education: Leads You to Christ, says bishop" Catholic Herald, April 21, 2005
Bishop Morlino celebrates a Mass for St. Ambrose students and families, emphasizing in his homily, the importance of Catholic education."Food Pantry Garden Project" Catholic Herald, January, 2006
St. Ambrose Academy students raised 2,346 pounds of cabbage for Second Harvest and the Community Action Coalition for distribution at 32 local food pantries."Youth Attend Day at Holy Hill," Catholic Herald, January 13, 2005
Students from St. Ambrose Academy and St. Thomas Aquinas Parish religious education program in Madison recently attended St. John Bosco Youth Day at Holy Hill. Speakers included Archbishop Timothy Dolan of Milwaukee, Sean Forrest, Dave Durand, and the National Evangelization Team (NET). The engaging personality and Christian music of Sean Forrest was a very popular segment of a program which focused on issues that challenge the spiritual and moral integrity of youth today. Students came away from the event very impressed, with a renewed sense of faith."St. Ambrose Academy Moves to New Location," Catholic Herald, December 31, 2004
Madison's new Catholic school, St. Ambrose Academy, has moved to a new location at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish education facility, 602 Everglade Dr. St. Ambrose Academy, which consists of grades seven through 12, will be hosting an open house during Catholic Schools Week on January 31."Papal Elevation Party," Catholic Herald, April, 2004
St. Ambrose Academy students were among well-wishers at a party honoring Cardinal Josef Ratzinger, on the occasion of his elevation to the papacy as Pope Benedict XVI."Spring 2004 Open House Ad," Catholic Herald, April 8, 2004
Everyone knows how it feels to be lost in a classroom. St. Ambrose Academy can promise you that won't happen. Explore Madison's newest Catholic school."School Offers Option for Catholic Teens," Catholic Herald, April 8, 2004
St. Ambrose Academy is a new Catholic school for seventh through 12th graders. In Fall, 2003, a group of Catholic families in the Madison area launched a school that placed at the forefront of its vision a profound love of Jesus Christ and His Church. This article covers a Catholic Herald interview with school president, Rob Marsland.
"Growing in the knowledge of Jesus Christ moves our students toward the development of human virtues and an understanding of how to make the proper choices that lead to a life of peace and joy as a foretaste of heaven." - Patrick D., St. Ambrose teacher
