Ascension Episcopal School (AES), formally known as Ascension Day School (ADS), is a

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History

Ascension Day School was founded in 1959 by Jeanette Parker with the support of the Rev. David J. Coughlin, then rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension, and several other dedicated parishioners and professionals. Parker served as the first Headmistress until 1968.

Athletics

Ascension Episcopal athletics competes in the LHSAA.

Championships

Football championships *(1) State Championship: 2016 *Golf championships (5) State Championship: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024 *Baseball championships (2) State Championship: (2017, 2019)

External links

School Website
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