Ascension Episcopal School

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Ascension Episcopal School
Location
Ascension Episcopal School
1800 Chemin Metairie Road

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70592

United States
Information
MottoInspired to Achieve
Established1959
HeadmasterSarah Davenport
Color(s) Navy Blue, White and Columbia Blue
   
MascotBlue Gator
Revenue15.5M
Websitewww.aesgators.org

Ascension Episcopal School (AES), formally known as Ascension Day School (ADS), is a Private school in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana. It was founded in 1959 and consists of three separate campuses consisting of a preschool, an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. It is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Southwest.

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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

(5) State Championship: 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024

(2) State Championship: (2017, 2019)

Notable alumni

References

  1. Coppage, Mike (June 20, 2022). "Ascension Episcopal kicker Peyton Woodring commits to national champion Georgia". The Acadiana Advocate. Retrieved August 26, 2025.

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