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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. The prayer service launched the year-long celebration for the 25 Sacred Heart schools in the United States and Canada. Middle School students gathered in the Shrine, while younger students watched in Rauch Memorial Gym.

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.