Miss Dwyer’s Third Class students loaded two vehicles with toys for Santa’s Helpers, Inc. “The spirit of giving is alive and well at the Academy,” said Barb Horkenbach, as she thanked students on behalf of the organization that serves the area’s under-resourced and seriously ill children and their families.

Today, October 20, is a very special day for Sacred Heart schools around the world as we celebrate the Feast of Mater Admirabilis, “Mother Most Admirable.”

This morning, the Academy community gathered for Mass in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne celebrated by Fr. Jeff Fennewald. This shared feast day reminds us of our deep connection to the wider Sacred Heart family as we are united in prayer.

As a young child, Kat was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor and has undergone three extensive surgeries. Though thankfully not cancerous, it has been hard physically and emotionally over the past 15 years, and there are times when Kat has not been able to think or move.

Country Fair 2025 was a wonderful day filled with Academy spirit! Thanks especially to our chairs, Jackie and Chad Swagman, and co-chairs, Jon and Catherine Malycke, committees, volunteers, sponsors and donors for making Country Fair such a fun and successful day!

We are very excited to welcome Colleen Dulle back to the Academy for an evening book discussion and signing opportunity on Thursday, October 16 at 7 p.m. in Cribbin Hall Library. Her book, Struck Down, Not Destroyed: Keeping the Faith as a Vatican Reporter, can be pre-ordered from her Penguin Random House or Amazon or purchased that evening.

Kindly register here.

The Academy was thrilled to receive a $10,000 grant from Gateway To Innovation (G2I) as part of their community giveback program. Their yearly conference for technology professionals returns proceeds to the worthy causes that advance the future of technology. This year, G2I awarded $300,000 to St. Louis area organizations and we are grateful to be among the award recipients once again.

This summer, two recent alums, Jasmine Magdaleno ’25 and Charlotte Kinney ’25, journeyed to Japan to dedicate time for summer service at the International School of the Sacred Heart, an English-speaking all girls school for grades 1-12 in Tokyo. The school is one of 150+ Sacred Heart schools in 41 countries.

On Friday, May 23, 2025, the Academy came together with family of the Class of 2025 to celebrate their achievements at Eighth Class Prize Day. Congratulations to all who were recognized for their contributions and achievements! 

All are welcome to share a wish or favorite memory for Sister Munch by June 27, 2025 here.

Sister Margaret Munch has blessed generations of Academy students with her loving presence. She was recently fêted as this year’s Chemin de Fer Honorary Chair, surrounded by RSCJ, faculty, staff, parents, board members, alumni, parents of alumni, and friends. In June, she will move to Oakwood, the Religious of the Sacred Heart retirement center in Atherton, CA. 

Our hearts and prayers are with Pope Leo XIV!

From Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ, Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada:

Alleluia! Alleluia!! Our hearts were filled with joy as we heard the words “We have a new Pope!” Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost will be known as Pope Leo XIV.

Busy? Need to Renew? Join us April 7-11 for a Busy Person’s Retreat (BPR). This week-long retreat is an invitation to live mindfully in the midst of busy days.