Why the Academy?

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school open to 3-year-old through 8th grade children of all faiths. Our program offers students the opportunity to learn and grow in a safe and happy environment, with a focus on building strong academic skills while fostering independent learning and communication. Curriculum highlights include: two Science labs, a Makerspace, 1:1 computing, French and Spanish, daily Physical Education, and recognized art, music and athletic programs.

Founded in 1818 by St. Philippine Duchesne, the Academy was the first of many Sacred Heart schools established in the United States. Our mission is to educate and inspire the heart and mind of each child to become a courageous and confident leader who knows and loves God, and who reveals that love by serving others. Our graduates are young men and women well prepared for the challenges of high school, college, and beyond.

Visit our Admissions page for more information.

News

Lenten Busy Person’s Retreat

March 14, 2025

Busy? Need to Renew? Join us April 7-11 for a Busy Person’s Retreat (BPR). This week-long retreat is an invitation to live mindfully in the midst of busy days.

Peter Pan Jr. Comes to the Academy

March 7, 2025

We’re off to Neverland! The Peter Pan Jr. cast and crew, along with Mrs. Alarcon, Mrs. Foor, and Ms. Weiss, have been working hard to transport audiences. Join us on this magical journey for our spring musical.

Shark Tank Students

February 26, 2025

Last week, four additional groups of Eighth Class students shared their Shark Tank ideas to faculty/staff, peers, and “Sharks.” The projects were Bark Bot, PJP Headwear, Creamy Whip, and Beginners Guide to Fishing.

Heat-Up St. Louis

February 17, 2025

Did you see our students at Hardee’s Friday morning? They were greeting patrons and collecting donations for Heat-Up St. Louis, a non-profit charity that focuses on helping area elderly and disabled people and low-income families with their heating bills!

Summer at the Academy

January 24, 2025

Join us for Summer Camps at the Academy! From five weeks of themed-fun for little ones to St. Louis Ambush Soccer Camp to Camp Invention and Showtime! Presents, there’s something for everyone. All are welcome!

For more information and to sign up, click here.

Community Voices

From the Heart

May 8, 2025

Our hearts and prayers are with Pope Leo XIV!

From Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada:

Alleluia! Alleluia!! Our hearts were filled with joy as we heard the words “We have a new Pope!” Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo greeted the people of God with Jesus’ Easter message – Peace be with you! Our hearts are filled with gratitude believing that Pope Leo will be a pastoral leader whose humility, grace, and courage will inspire hope and joy among all.

Let us pray for Pope Leo using the words of Saint Augustine’s prayer:

Breathe in Pope Leo, Holy Spirit, that his thoughts may all be holy.
Act in him, O Holy Spirit, that his work, too, may be holy.
Draw his heart, O Holy Spirit, that he may love but what is holy.
Strengthen him, O Holy Spirit, so that he may defend all that is holy.
Guard Leo, then, O Holy Spirit, that he may always be holy.

Let us pray for ourselves that we will respond to Pope Leo’s invitation to be builders of bridges of love united in the Love of Christ. May all of us be faithful witnesses to truth, engaged in compassion so that together we may be a unifying presence in our divided world. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

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The Goals of Sacred Heart Education

Faith

A personal and active faith in God.

Intellect

A deep respect for intellectual values.

Service

A social awareness which impels to action.

Community

The building of community as a Christian value.

Growth

Personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom.