Why the Academy?

This month, as we continue to focus on Goal 1 of Sacred Heart education — a personal and active faith in God — we take a look at the accompanying Criteria that provide depth and inspiration.

Miss Dwyer’s Third Class students loaded two vehicles with toys for Santa’s Helpers, Inc. “The spirit of giving is alive and well at the Academy,” said Barb Horkenbach, as she thanked students on behalf of the organization that serves the area’s under-resourced and seriously ill children and their families.

Today, October 20, is a very special day for Sacred Heart schools around the world as we celebrate the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, “Mother Most Admirable.”

This morning, the Academy community gathered for Mass in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne celebrated by Fr. Jeff Fennewald. This shared feast day reminds us of our deep connection to the wider Sacred Heart family as we are united in prayer.

As a young child, Kat was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and has undergone three extensive surgeries. Though thankfully not cancerous, it has been hard physically and emotionally over the past 15 years, and there are times when Kat has not been able to think or move.

Country Fair 2025 was a wonderful day filled with Academy spirit! Thanks especially to our chairs, Jackie and Chad Swagman, and co-chairs, Jon and Catherine Malycke, committees, volunteers, sponsors and donors for making Country Fair such a fun and successful day!