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A Message from Julia Stewart: How St. Lillian Academy Students Are Impacting the Community

One of the most rewarding parts of working at St. Lillian Academy is watching our students grow through experiences that extend beyond the classroom. Every day, I see students step into new opportunities with courage, compassion, and determination. Whether they are serving others through community 

A Letter from the Head of School

Dear Friends and Supporters, Across our community, many families are still on a journey to find the specialized support and educational environments their children need to thrive. At St. Lillian Academy, our mission is to be the destination where that search ends—a place where students 

A Letter From Our Art Teacher, Ms. Shannon: The Power of Music and Arts in Education for Students with Special Needs

Dear St. Lillian Academy Families,   As we close out the year, I’m reminded once again of the incredible impact that the arts have on our students — not only as a form of expression, but as a powerful tool for growth, confidence and connection. 

The Importance of Specialized Education for Children With Communication and Learning Challenges

Every child deserves an education that recognizes their unique strengths, nurtures their potential and equips them for a meaningful future. For children with communication and learning challenges, the right educational environment can make all the difference.    At St. Lillian Academy, we believe that specialized 

Introducing St. Lillian Academy’s “I Am” Campaign

Every child has a future full of possibilities. That belief is the heart of our new “I Am” campaign, a powerful initiative designed to shine a light on the unique identities, strengths and dreams of our students while reinforcing the values that define our community. 

What it Means to Be a Therapeutically Informed School

We take pride in offering a therapeutically informed school environment that fosters growth, learning and emotional well-being for every student. But what does it mean to be therapeutically informed?    A therapeutically informed school goes beyond addressing academic needs. It’s about understanding the emotional, social 

A Bright New Chapter: Unveiling Our New Campus

Take a look inside our new campus! This exciting expansion marks a significant milestone in our journey to provide exceptional education and support to students with communication and learning challenges. Made possible through our recent merger with Hope Academy, our new campus allows us to 

Your Impact From 2024’s Cheers For Children Event

With full hearts, we want to extend a warm thank you to everyone who participated in the 2024 Cheers for Children event. Your presence, donations and sponsorships have collectively raised over $194,000! This is a true testament to the strength and generosity of our community. 

Student Spotlight! Congratulations Pete!

Congratulations to Pete Knapp from all of us at SLA for earning your black belt in Taekwondo from NexGen! We are so proud of you and all your hard work!

Thank You Phi Psi!

This August, the LSU Phi Kappa Psi Chapter presented us with the gift. Thank you to Phi Psi and all the sororities who were involved in their contest to raise money for SLA. We are so thankful for their support! Jack Boudreaux - Philanthropy Chair