Seven Providence Academy Seniors Awarded TwinWest Scholarships

Seven Providence Academy students from the Class of 2010 were awarded scholarships totaling $5,000 through The TwinWest Foundation. 

Providence Academy Wins 4th Place at State Science Olympiad Tournament

Twenty-nine teams from middle schools all over Minnesota competed in twenty-three different science events at the state tournament for Science Olympiad.  The team from Providence, made up of twenty-seven students in grades 6 through 9, vigorously competed to achieve a 4th place overall finish.

Providence Academy Winner Receives Subsection Triple "A" Award

Providence Academy senior, Kathryn Kennedy, recently received a subsection Triple “A” award enabling her to be in the eight-subsection competition for the state level award.

Providence Academy Answers the Question of Who Would Win Quiz Bowl

After 260 grilling questions, it was the eighth grade Quiz Bowl team from Providence Academy who came out on top, without question. 

Providence Teacher Joey Lahr Inspires Students' Spanish Speaking Confidence

Providence Academy Spanish language teacher, Joey Lahr, always looks for ways to improve the conversational abilities and confidence in public speaking of her students.  In one such classroom activity students are asked to bring in a sentimental object of their choosing, describe the object and its meaning in a ten minute Spanish presentation and answer peer and instructor directed questions.

Elena Sullivan Wins First Individual State Title for Providence Academy in Girls Tennis

It was a defining moment for Providence Academy athletics on Friday, October 30^th when sophomore Elena Sullivan won the State Championship in girls tennis singles.  The win marked the first individual state title in the history of the Academy.

Freedom Pointe Hosts Providence Academy Adopt-A-Grandparent Program

This week Providence Academy students began an Adopt-A-Grandparent program with Freedom Point Assisted Living facility in Minnetonka, MN.  The Academy’s 6^th grade students made their first of multiple planned visits to Freedom Pointe where they were introduced to their “grandparent” with whom they spent an afternoon.

Providence Academy Athleticism and Heart: Conference Champions and Huts for Homes

Providence Academy’s Varsity Football team won the Minnesota Christian Athletic Association (MCAA) conference championship with a 42-3 victory over Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity High Schools.  The players and coaches also have reason to take pride for their activities off the field. The team participates in a mission known as the Huts for Homes Project, which is run through the International Foundation. 

Providence Academy Fine Arts Teacher Publishes Cast Painting Book

Providence Academy fine arts teacher Darren Rousar of Excelsior has recently published a book on cast painting titled Cast Painting Using the Sight-Size Approach.

Award Winning Author Loren Long Brings 'Otis' to Providence Academy

Providence Academy Lower School students welcomed award winning illustrator and author Loren Long to their Plymouth campus.  Long brought his new character Otis the tractor to life in a charming presentation which included a private reading and a special, on-the-spot, original Otis illustration.

Providence Academy Names 2009 Lions Football Captains

Head coach Nate Harrington named Senior Defensive Back Alex Eaton, Junior Lineman Blake Sandvold and Sophomore Linebacker Daniel Leidall as team co-captains.

Providence Cross Country Races to Kick-off the Homecoming Game

On Friday, September 18^th before the Academy’s football game against St. Agnes, members of the Cross Country team will relay from St. Agnes to the Providence football field.

Providence Parent Drives One Away at Annual Golf Classic

During the Providence Academy annual Golf Classic held at Rush Creek Golf Club in Maple Grove, parent Al Lampe of Medina drove off the links in a brand new car. 

Providence Academy Golf Teams Post High Scores In State Tournament

This past week, the Providence Academy Boys Golf Team shot to a fourth place finish during the State Class 1A finals at Pebble Creek and the Girls Golf Team also sent a number of individual players to state competition.

Three Providence Academy Students Earn TwinWest Chamber of Commerce Scholarships

Providence Academy Class of 2009 graduate Meghan Mazza was awarded a Designated Scholarship through The TwinWest Foundation.  Caleb Scherber of Rogers who was honored with a Partner Scholarship and Anjelica Boemer of Medina won a Cornerstone Scholarship.

Providence Academy Running Club Raises $3,000

In late May the Providence Academy Running Club hosted its second annual Laps For Charity event.  Club members ran to earn money for New Life Family Services.

Providence Academy Senior Track Star Commits to University of MN

In late April, Providence Academy senior Leighton Lerum of Plymouth committed to attend the University of Minnesota.  The Academy’s 2008-09 female MSHSL Triple “A” Award winner and All-State athlete was recruited to run for University of Minnesota track.

Providence Academy Cereal Drive Helps Feed A Community In Need

On May 12^th a group of seventh grade students from Providence Academy made a delivery of 258 boxes of cereal to Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. 

Superior and Excellent Ratings Earned by Providence Academy Musical Talent

This past weekend, on the campus of Bethel University, five musical performance groups from Providence Academy performed, earning high ratings.  Four of the groups earned Superior Ratings in the state competition. 

Providence Academy Announces Region 4A Triple "A" Winner

Providence Academy Senior Matt Kopp was recently announced the Region 4A Triple “A” Award finalist.  Kopp was chosen as the male winner from a total of 56 representative Minnesota high schools.  Kopp is one of eight male finalists in the state 

Providence Academy Hosts Science Olympiad

Recently Providence Academy played host to the Science Olympiad Regional Tournament.  Thirteen teams representing ten schools spent a day at Providence competing in ten different science events.   

Providence Academy Student Punches Out A Win

Six year-old Providence Academy first grade student, Audra Kaczmarek, has done it again.  For the 4^th year running the youngster has pecked out a winning turkey for the Star Tribune’s annual turkey coloring contest.   

Santa Visits Providence Academy

The unmistakably jolly St. Nick made a seasonal appearance on the Providence Academy campus this week.  Santa’s visit brought joy to the children who made requests for Nintendo, chapter books and “Peace on Earth”.

Providence Academy Student Wins Plymouth Fire Prevention Poster Contest

Providence Academy 4^th grade student, Edmund Hoes, was honored by the Plymouth Fire Department for his fire prevention poster “Unplug a Wire to Prevent a Fire.”  November is National Fire Prevention Month and the Plymouth FD sponsored its annual Fire Prevention Poster Contest. 

Providence Academy Honored As Top 50 Nationwide for the Fifth Year

 Recently the National Catholic High School Honor Roll named Providence Academy to its list of the Nation’s Top 50 Catholic High Schools for the fifth year running.  The Honor Roll award was established in 2004 to assess Catholic secondary schools in the categories of academic excellence, Catholic identity and civic education.

Providence Academy's Tree Lighting Ceremony

Providence Academy will hold its annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, December 5^th beginning at 4 P.M. 

"Horsing" Around in Providence Academy's Industrial Arts Class

At Providence Academy, students spend a quarter of their 7^th grade year learning about woodworking.  They practice using all the tools available, work on safety rules, and build exciting individual projects.  Maddie Offerman's rocking horse project is an example of the many accomplishments in the class.

Providence Academy Students Named AP Scholars

Anne Gottwalt, Scott Walls, and Mary Cummins, all members of the Class of 2008, were named the Academy’s first ever AP Scholars with Distinction.  AP Scholars with Honors were Katie Finley, Michael George, Michael Offerman, and Jimmy Simonse. Lars Gilyard, Matt Villaume, Natasha Topoluk, Jaclyn Walker and Kristen Seligman received the distinction of AP Scholar.

Dr. Flanders Meets Radio Personality, Dr. William Bennett

Dr. William J. Bennett was recently in the Twin Cities to meet with area educators to discuss his books including a textbook on American history.  The text, entitled America: The Last Best Hope, is used in the American History classrooms at Providence Academy.

Hall of Fame Football Coach Roger Lipelt Brings a Winning Season to Providence Academy

Under the leadership of Hall of Fame Coach Roger Lipelt, the young Providence Academy football program is achieving early success with a 4-1 record.

Providence School Walk Raises Over $13,000 for the American Diabetes Association

Providence Academy's girls soccer raised over $13,000 by organizing a 3-mile walk to benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Lions for Life Pause to Remember September 11, 2001

Providence Academy students lined the boulevard with 2,977 flags, remembering those who lost their lives in the 9/11 attacks.

Providence Academy Student Named National Merit Semifinalist 

Providence Academy Senior Kristen Seligman was recently honored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist.

Providence Academy Running Club Earns $2,000 for Charity

Endurance, both in running and in fund raising, was the main goal of the Providence Academy Lower School Running Club.  Inspired by extra-curricular involvement, health, wellness and service to others, enthusiastic runners from the third, fourth, and fifth grades joined in bi-weekly distance and fun runs.

Providence Academy Student Show to Win

Providence Academy sophomore student, Joseph O’Sullivan, is deeply involved in an extra-curricular activity unique amongst his peers on the suburban Plymouth campus.  For the past five years O’Sullivan has been mastering the art of showing Shorthorn cattle.

Racing Into Summer on 4-Wheels

Mr. Michael Boone's engineering class divided into teams and constructed five go-carts which are all vying for the victory lap.

Director's Challenge Creates Reading Enthusiasts at Providence Academy

A year long Lower School reading program ended in the first week of June with 182 students meeting the challenge requirements for their grade.

First Grade Students Celebrate Minnesota's  Sesquicentennial

As Minnesota gears up for it Sesquicentennial on May 11^th, 2008 the first grade students of Providence Academy are learning about the history of our great state. 

Providence Academy Hosts Second Annual College Fair

Providence Academy will host its second annual College Fair on Wednesday, April 23.  Representatives from 100 of the nation’s finest colleges, universities, and military academies will be on hand to meet with students, parents, and members of the Academy’s faculty and staff. 

A Mind for Math Equals A Win At Local Math Counts Competition

Scott Stankey, a Providence Academy sixth grade student, placed seventh overall in individual competition at the City of the Lakes Chapter Math Counts Tournament.

Semi-Annual Blood Drive a Success at Providence Academy

The Memorial Blood Center recently hosted their spring blood drive at Providence Academy.  Fifteen new donors joined many regulars in giving blood.  The next drive is scheduled for Monday, November 3rd from 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Providence Academy Triple "A" Winner Bounces Her Way onto the Next Level

Providence Academy Senior basketball player Katie Finley was recently chosen from a pool of finalists representing 56 schools in the region as the female Region 4A Triple “A” Award winner for the 2007-08 school year.  A total of eight female and eight male athletes in Class A are honored as Regional winners.  This is the highest award granted by the Minnesota State High School League.

Providence Academy Students Named to All-State and Regional Honor Bands

Tony Pistilli recently performed on tenor saxophone at Orchestra Hall as a member of the MMEA All-State Symphonic Band.  His award is the first of its kind for a music student from Providence Academy.

"Snow Day" Celebrates Minnesota Winters

Elm Creek Park Reserve and Afton Alps were "snow day" venues for Providence Academy students in grades 6-12.

Providence Academy Students Named National Merit Finalists

Two Providence Academy seniors, Chris Kopp of Medina and Abby Letak of Plymouth, were recently honored as National Merit Scholarship Finalists.

Providence Academy Students Win Regional Science Olympiad Awards

Providence Academy recently hosted the west suburban Regional Science Olympiad tournament.  All the students put their best effort forth in order to claim places in the State Tournament.