Why the Academy?

The Academy of the Sacred Heart is an independent Catholic school in St. Charles, Missouri 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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Goal 5 of Sacred Heart Education

The Academy shares the five Goals of Sacred Heart education — the essence of our principles and values, with 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the U.S. and Canada. Both timeless and timely, these Goals and their supporting criteria express what is at the heart of Sacred Heart education.

In May, we focus on Goal 5 — personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom — and look at the accompanying Criteria that provide depth and inspiration for all members of our community.

On The Academy Stage

April 23, 2026
On The Academy Stage

Cherry Tree Lane came to life with an outstanding performance of Mary Poppins, Jr. Kudos to the cast and crew who staged a fantastic and fun performance. From rehearsals to opening night to final bows, students put in countless hours of dedication, creativity, and collaboration.

Thank you to all of the parents, sponsors, faculty and staff who supported the musical. We are deeply grateful to directors Mrs. Liz Foor, Ms. Sam Weiss and Mrs. Alli Alarcon for their work with our students and inspiring them to be absolutely SUPERCALIFRAGILSTICEXPIALIDOCIOUS!

Goal 4 of Sacred Heart Education

The Academy shares the five Goals of Sacred Heart education — the essence of our principles and values, with 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the U.S. and Canada. Both timeless and timely, these Goals and their supporting criteria express what is at the heart of Sacred Heart education.

During the month of April, we focus on Goal 4: The building of community as a Christian value. One aspect of Goal 4 is “building relationships characterized by inclusion and mutual respect.”

As we focus on Goal 4 — the building of community as a Christian value — we look at the accompanying Criteria that provide depth and inspiration for all members of our community.

Goal 3 of Sacred Heart Education

The Academy shares the five Goals of Sacred Heart education — the essence of our principles and values, with 24 Network of Sacred Heart Schools in the U.S. and Canada. Both timeless and timely, these Goals and their supporting criteria express what is at the heart of Sacred Heart education.

As we focus on Goal 3 — a social awareness which impels to action — we look at the accompanying Criteria that provide depth and inspiration for all members of our community.

ISACS Visiting Team

February 26, 2026
ISACS Visiting Team

This week, the Academy was pleased to host the Visiting Team from the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). The group was comprised of six representatives from schools in our region, including the Chicago area, Indianapolis, and Cleveland.

From the Heart, Community Voices

Community Voices

From the Heart


May 14, 2026

Members of the Class of 2018 are graduating from colleges across the country and have been sharing their plans with us. Goal 5 — a personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom — has certainly helped them stay on track. Below we share some of their reflections.

Anna Robben received her bachelor’s in metallurgical engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology. She has an internship with Caterpillar Inc. this summer and hopes to complete one more year of school and then work in a foundry focusing on manufacturing.

Looking back at my time at ASH, I often see that some of the values and skills (I once took for granted) I learned have better prepared me for life after education compared to my peers. I still have the flowers we were given for Maypole proudly displayed in the living room of my apartment.

Jillian Alexander graduated from the University of Arkansas with a major in marketing and a minor in management. She is returning to St. Louis and will be working as a medical assistant at Racquel Aesthetics and Wellness.

ASH prepared me so well for the future by helping me stay rooted in my faith. It is also so special to still be so close with my classmates.

Ansel Smith graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in mathematics. He has accepted an analytical role at Further, a tech startup in Cleveland, OH that leverages AI and data science capabilities to craft client solutions.

Finding life-long friends to learn, grow, and play with … Students at the Academy are immersed in an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity that prepares them to be life-long learners. The people you meet in this environment are proactive, compassionate, ambitious, and candid. Staying in touch with the Academy and my classmates has strengthened my practice of virtue and rigor, filling every facet of my life with a rich camaraderie you will not experience elsewhere.

School Calendar

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.