Mother Teresa Academy

We held our Baccalaureate Mass last Friday in Saint Peter Cathedral. We are incredibly proud of all that the Class of 2026 has accomplished at Mother Teresa Academy and are looking forward to watching them excel the next four years in high school and beyond! #MTA #Family

Our eighth graders recently met with Chris and Jennie Hagerty to share highlights from their sponsored trip to Washington, D.C. Students enjoyed sharing lunch and discussing their experiences during their visit to the nation’s capital. As a gesture of gratitude, they presented Mr. and Mrs. Haggerty with a hoodie worn by students during their trip. Chris and Jennie shared a heartfelt message inspiring students to always give back to others and their mission to give back. Students also welcomed Congressman Mike Kelly to the school, who graciously sponsored their tour of the United States Capitol while in D.C. #MTA #Community

First and second grade had the best day making memories at Shades Beach yesterday! It was an awesome day enjoying the beach, sun, and amazing friends! #MTA 🏖️🌞

The “S.A.I.N.T. of the Month” program is a way to acknowledge and celebrate individual achievement. It helps create a school culture that values academic success, as well as elevates awareness of student contributions to the learning environment. We are very proud of the students chosen for the month of May! #MTA #Family 🔵🟠⚪

Second grade wrapped up their quarter-long poetry project today. We are so proud of their creativity, hard work, and beautiful writing! #MTA #Poetry📝

Kindergarten Graduation is this Friday! We are so proud of what they have accomplished in their first year as Saints, and we look forward to seeing them grow in the coming years! #MTA #Family #Kindergarten 💙🧡

Our students took part in one of our favorite events yesterday - Sports Day!

Grades K-8 competed in team and skill sports and games all day across the Hagerty Family Events Center. Students played soccer, Rambler ball, kickball, volleyball, limbo, duck races, hot potato, water sponge relays, water balloon toss, sharks and minnows, and duck, duck, goose. They ended organized games with hula hoop relays and all-classes tug of war!

Mr. Cox spent the afternoon cooking hot dogs and everyone enjoyed a picnic together on the track and field!

We had a fun-filled day with great weather. What a fun and perfect day to spend outside! #MTA #SportsDay 🏐🏈⚽

Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation, as well as those who continue to serve with courage and dedication. Their selflessness and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Thank you. #MTA #MemorialDay

Middle school girls celebrated the conclusion of the Nurturing Hearts program with pizza and cupcakes. This program is designed to help girls think more positively about themselves and recognize their unique strengths, gifts, and talents. The girls created and presented posters. A huge thank you to Ms. Shawnta’ and Ms. Taya! #MTA #NurturingHearts 💕

Last Friday, students in grades 3-8 also had the opportunity to go to Asbury Woods. They walked the trails and Mr. Cox grilled hot dogs for lunch. It was a great day! #MTA 🛝🌳🌭

Last Thursday was an unforgettable night where art gallery vibes met live tunes on stage! Arts Night, a night dedicated to celebrating MTA's performing and visual arts, showcased stunning student artwork, powerhouse MTA choirs, incredible vocal & piano solos, and an electrifying percussion ensemble!

First and Second Grade Chorus sang several classics from “The Sound of Music.” The Singing Saints performed a medley of Lin-Manuel Miranda music, while the Seventh Grade Piano Selections also crushed it on stage. The Eighth Grade Percussion Ensemble rocked their rendition of “Teacher’s Pet” from the movie School of Rock, while Third and Fourth Grade Chorale closed the night with some renditions of songs from “Annie.”

The night was also an amazing way to showcase our kids work and have our last art show in the building! All students had at one to three pieces in the show, and it could never have happened without the help of our aftercare students who helped set up and Mrs. Rodgers sixth grade students who helped with hanging, cleaning, and labeling work.

We would like to thank everyone who joined us for what was a truly incredible night! #MTA #ArtsNight 🎨🎶🥁✨

First and second grade brought Ms. Carlson along for their Asbury Woods field trip yesterday! They had a nature scavenger hunt through the trails and then enjoyed the beautiful sunny weather at the park! #MTA 🛝🌳

Last week, we celebrated Teacher Appreciation Week — but our gratitude for our incredible faculty extends far beyond just one week. Thank you for your passion, dedication, and unwavering commitment to our students and school community. Every day, you inspire, encourage, and challenge our students to grow into creative, resilient, and confident individuals. Your impact reaches far beyond the classroom, and we are truly grateful for all that you do. THANK YOU! 🍎🏫 #MTA #TeacherAppreciationWeek

We celebrated our weekly Mass in the beautiful Saint Peter Cathedral last week! A special thank you to Fr. Ben for celebrating with us and for welcoming two of our eighth graders to take on the important role of altar servers during Mass.

We would also like to congratulate three of our students who received their First Holy Communion last weekend! This is such a special and exciting milestone in their faith journey as they received the Body of Christ for the first time and were able to fully participate in the Eucharist during Mass. We are so proud of them and pray that God continues to guide them in their faith. #MTA #Faith ✝️

The beat was alive at WQLN on Thursday, May 6, as elementary school students from across the city turned their buckets into beats, joined the groove and let their creativity BOOM! WQLN's parking lot was transformed into an energetic outdoor drumline during the exciting Buckethead Kidz music program!

More than just a music lesson, Buckethead Kidz gives local fifth graders the chance to experience the power of rhythm firsthand. Along with receiving a free curriculum, buckets, and drumsticks, students learned the art of drumming from local musician Jim Dowds in a high-energy morning packed with music, movement, and creativity.

We proudly brought our entire fifth grade class to participate in this unforgettable experience. Students who completed the curriculum and joined in the performance included: Maliya Burrows, Bella Casto, Jordan Cook, Nyauna Cu, Carissa Duck, Gregory Evans, Arantza Flores, Eli Gonzalez, Martell Johnson, Rodney Jones, JaLayah Lucas, Zach Lyons, Shaniah Neal, Arelis Rodriguez, Aubree Ropelewski, Du'Mali Seawright, Myoni Twillie, Matteo Velasquez, and Damon Wilson. #MTA #BucketheadKidz 🎶🪣⚡🎧😎

News story: https://www.yourerie.com/video/wqln-hosts-elementary-students-for-buckethead-kids-drum-lesson/11771789/

To all the incredible moms and mother figures who inspire, support, and uplift us each day, we wish you a Mother’s Day filled with love, joy, and appreciation. Happy Mother’s Day! 💙🧡💐

Third and fourth grade celebrated the end of MAP testing with a trip to Elevate Trampoline Park! Students and teachers had so much fun jumping and flipping together! #MTA

First and second grade visited the Historical Institute of Culture & the African American Experience (HICAAE) today. HICAAE is a Legacy Museum dedicated to empowering the community with knowledge and resilience through immersive exhibits, local art, and historical storytelling. As you can see, they soaked in every minute of this experience! #MTA