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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 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.
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 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.
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!
We had a fantASHtic time at our first Philippine’s Playgroup on Tuesday. We welcomed 10 little ones and they enjoyed new toys and made friends. Plus, Ninja, the turtle was a hit!
As the first Sacred Heart school in this country, it was an honor and a privilege to host the 50th Anniversary Prayer Service for the Network of Sacred Heart Schools live-streamed from the Shrine of Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne on Sept. 18.
Today we celebrate 255 years of the pioneering Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne! Born on August 29, 1769, in Grenoble, France, Rose Philippine Duchesne led a life of mission and courage. Here is how Philippine inspires us today to live out the Five Goals of a Sacred Heart Education by her lifelong example.
On August 21 the Academy was thrilled to receive a $9,500 grant from Gateway To Innovation (G2I) as part of their community giveback program. Their annual one-day conference for technology professionals that returns conference proceeds to the community awarded nearly $270,000 to 28 St. Louis area organizations and we are grateful to be among the award recipients again this year.
We had a wonderful first day to kick off the 2024-2025 school year. Students shared stories of their summer adventures and were excited to meet their new teachers and friends. Everyone at ASH is looking forward to all the love and learning the new school year will bring!
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, it is our pleasure to share the Strategic Plan: Embracing our Rich Heritage, Creating our Bold Future.
The past two years have been marked by data gathering, analysis, and planning. We appreciate the participation of alumni, parents, the faculty and staff, and the Board of Trustees in crafting this vision for the future. The plan will guide our direction moving forward, and work has already begun in key areas.
Shawn Leight, Board of Trustees Chair
Tim Horner, 46th Head of School
