Be aware of major road construction—with lane closures and detours— at the intersection of I-70 and Hwy 94 May 20–23. READ MORE.

We are looking forward to Field Day next week! Pre-Primary and Primary will have theirs on Wednesday, May 11, and Classes 1–8 on Friday, May 13.  CLICK HERE for all the Field Day details.

The Academy will be participating in Give STL Day on Tuesday, May 3. This third annual day of giving sponsored by the Greater St. Louis Community Foundation will support the work of hundreds of non-profits in the St. Louis area. Support Sacred Heart education and the Academy’s mission of educating and inspiring hearts and minds of young people! Make a $10 or larger gift to the Academy between midnight and 11:59 p.m. on May 3 and you may qualify for prizes and matching opportunities. Visit givestlday.org!

[interesting stats from 2015 GiveSTLday]

The Sixth Class will present their annual play about the life of St. Madeleine Sophie Barat, foundress of the Society of the Sacred Heart, at 9 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. Thursday, April 28 for 3rd–8th Class students.

With sorrow we share that Derek Griffitts, Academy Class of 2012 and a senior at Lutheran High School, has lost his battle with cancer, dying on Saturday, April 2. Funeral arrangements can be found here. We extend our deepest sympathy to the Griffitts family—Harry, Denise and Lindsey—and the promise of prayers on their behalf.

Have we saved the best for last?! There’s one more Gift-Gathering Party for Chemin de Fer—Demolition Ball for ASH parents! Sign up by April 11. Read more…

April 1 is the deadline for Chemin de Fer sponsorships, donations, and auction book ads. Click here for further information.

All are invited to the third and final presentation in this year’s Sacred Heart Spirituality and Education Speakers Series at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School on Friday, March 11, when Sister Maureen Glavin will present “Saint Madeleine Sophie’s Vision Today: Growth Into Freedom.”  Coffee and refreshments at 9:30 a.m. with prayer and presentation beginning at 9:45 a.m. Closing prayer at 11 a.m.

The summer of 2016 has numerous offerings for students! For more information on Summer Camps, visit the Parent Portal.

Additional camps and info will be added over the next week.

A GIFT-GATHERING FUND RAISER FOR CHEMIN DE FER

Are you looking for something to engage your kids and get them out of the house? Why not bring them to KARATE KIDS’ NIGHT OUT!

 Children of all ages are welcome to join in for karate lessons and a screening of the movie “The Karate Kid.” Siblings and friends are welcome, as well. Please bring a donation of a $20 gift card to a sporting goods store (per child).

• Saturday, February 27, 6 p.m.
• Rauch Memorial Gym
• Pizza and drinks available for $5
• RSVP to Molly Renken in the Advancement Office