Annual Fund — Recurring Gift Challenge Match

Thanks to our generous challenge donors, all new Annual Fund recurring gifts set up October 30 through December 31 qualify for a challenge match. The total amount of these Annual Fund recurring payments made through June 30, 2025 will be matched up to a combined total of $15,000 for all donors! Click here to make your gift now.

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

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!

Philippine’s Playgroup Launches

October 2, 2024

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!

Network of Sacred Heart Schools Celebrates 50 Years

September 19, 2024

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.

Philippine’s Birthday

August 29, 2024

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.

Community Voices

From the Heart

October 31, 2024

This week, Mr. Horner shares a publication with our Academy community.

Sophie’s Gift … Our Call to the Future was developed by an international committee of Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). It illustrates a contemporary philosophy of Sacred Heart education, established by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800 in Paris. When Philippine Duchesne brought this education to America in 1818 and founded the Academy, it flourished and became the root of what is now the Network of Sacred Heart schools.

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.