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.

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News

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.

ASH Receives STEAM and Robotics Grant

August 23, 2024

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.

Welcome Back to the Academy!

August 15, 2024

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!

Sharing Our Strategic Plan 2024-2029

May 30, 2024

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

Scenes from Chemin de Fer 2024

May 3, 2024

Saturday’s Chemin de Fer: the Golden Age was a grand celebration of 50 years! Nearly 400 guests came together for a spectacular evening of Sacred Heart community to benefit the Academy in our own Grand Central Station.

Board member Mary Charlotte Chandler, RSCJ began the evening with prayer. Mr. Horner then recognized the evening’s Honorary Chair, Marcia Baronovic Renken ’72, 8th, and introduced a tribute video. Marcia was joined by her family, former classmates and friends for this very special moment.

From the Heart

September 12, 2024

Alexandra Sanchez Little ’06, Director of Admissions, has been spending time in classrooms and has been busy sharing our school with prospective families. She is also enjoying leading a Communication Skills Class for Seventh and Eighth Class students, which meets every other Thursday to practice public speaking skills with the intent to give student-led tours for prospective families. Mrs. Sanchez Little is enthusiastic for the year ahead and is grateful for your help in spreading the #AcademyLove.

I appreciate the “hello” or “welcome” as you pass my office, and I have enjoyed meeting you all! Our year is off to a great start. Let’s celebrate 42 new students at the Academy this year! We are so happy each of you, new and returning, are here. What a wonderful feeling to grow our community! I am grateful to our Mentor Families for ensuring our new families feel comfortable as they experience many “firsts” and to our AmbASHadors for supporting the Admissions Office and our community.

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.