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

Sophie’s Birthday

December 12, 2024

Today we celebrate the birthday of Society of the Sacred Heart foundress St. Madeleine Sophie Barat! Born on December 12, 1779, in Joigny, France, Madeleine Sophie led a life of vision and ministry. Here is how Sophie inspires us today to live out the Five Goals of a Sacred Heart Education by her lifelong example.

Breakfast with Santa

November 18, 2024

Breakfast with Santa is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with joy and excitement! Sunday, December 8, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Advanced tickets are $15 per-parent and per-child, children age 2 and under enter for free.

Click here to sign up.

Kansas City Alum Gathering

November 7, 2024

We are excited to connect with Academy alums in the Kansas City area on Saturday, Nov. 16! Join Tim Horner, Head of School, and Sharon Mitsler, Director of Alumni, for some Sacred Heart camaraderie and connect with other alums in Kansas City. Appetizers will be provided.

Fine Motor Skill Development Tips

November 4, 2024

Fine motor development is important in the early years and Sacred Heart educators know how to make it fun and engaging. Our faculty share some ideas to help little ones. These easy activities are fun to sneak in some practice!

To watch our first in a series of Early Childhood videos, click here.

A fantASHtic Country Fair

October 14, 2024

From games and inflatables to tasty food and beverages, a talent show, Farmer’s Market, petting zoo, balloon artist and magician and more, the day was wonderful in every way! At the close of the day, the Country Fair Squares winner was drawn — Congratulations to Theresa Peterson who received a check for $8,550!

Community Voices

From the Heart

December 19, 2024

This week, Jillian Alexander ’18, reflects on the gift of her Sacred Heart education. Jillian began in Pre-Primary and went on to Incarnate Word Academy and is now a junior at the University of Arkansas studying Marketing. Her classmates are very close and she counts those friendships — her Academy sisters and brothers — as a true gift.

The Academy has given me so much! I am very grateful for my Sacred Heart education. It has taught me amazing communication skills as well as organizational skills. Balancing a full-time job as well as being a full-time undergraduate student has pushed me to put my organizational skills to the test!

The Academy also gave me a strong faith foundation. I am able to go day to day feeling confident in who I am and in my faith because of what the Academy has taught me.

Coming to college I feel as though the manners, faith, education and habits that the Academy instilled in me help me stand out tremendously from the majority of the student population. I am forever thankful that my parents chose to send me to the Academy!

School Calendar

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.