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Perfect Scores

March 14, 2017

Two Academy students received a perfect score in the second of three meets in this year’s WordMasters Challenge—a national vocabulary competition involving nearly 150,000 students annually.

Competing in the Gold Division, SIxth Class students Jaye McNeil and Christine Mwangi each earned a perfect score of 20 on the challenge—an accomplishment achieved by only 18 sixth graders in the nation! Another Academy student, Marian Cooley, also achieved an outstanding result with a score of 19. Students were coached in preparation for the WordMasters Challenge by Mrs. Laura Craig.

Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning

March 2, 2017

Jane Cannon will explore Academy history, based upon her research and subsequent book entitled Academy of the Sacred Heart – A Legacy of Love and Learning in a presentation at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School on Friday, March 3 at 9:30 a.m. In addition to the school’s history, included in the book are sketches of some of the most memorable RSCJ (beginning with Philippine Duchesne and her four traveling companions in 1818), lyrics of Sacred Heart songs, quotes from former students and from nuns who taught here, buildings, clothing, statues, traditions and more. Following the presentation, this informative and valuable history will be available for purchase and autographing by the author. (Publication date and information tba)

The Sacred Heart Spirituality Speakers Series is sponsored by the Mums of Alums at Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School for the benefit of the entire Sacred Heart family. All are most welcome!

Click here for further information.

Congé!

February 21, 2017

What a fun day! Once a year the Eighth Class surprises everyone with a play day they’ve planned for the rest of the school. Today was the day! Thanks, Class of 2017, for a fantastic Congé.  

Sister Glavin Receives St. George Award

February 15, 2017

Congratulations to Sister Maureen Glavin on recently receiving the ST. GEORGE AWARD, presented by the National Catholic Committee on Scouting acting through the Archdiocese of St. Louis, in recognition of “significant and outstanding contributions to the spiritual development of Catholic youth through scouting.” The award was presented to Sister Glavin on Sunday, Feb. 5, at St. Charles Borromeo church.

A Fun Day of Sharing the Love

February 14, 2017

Our We ♥ ASH Family and Friends Festival on Sunday was such fun! Thanks to all who attended, to those who shared their school with grandparents, to those who brought friends to see what the Academy of the Sacred Heart and the Shrine are like, to alums who returned for the day, to parents who helped with the book fair, and to all who volunteered in any way. Here’s a snapshot of all that was happening.

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ASH Announces Next Head of School

February 10, 2017

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and Search Committee, Board Chair Bill Dulle announced today that Susan Tyree Dempf, Ph.D. will become the Academy’s next Head of School, beginning July 1, 2017. Currently the Director of the High School at Carrollton School of the Sacred Heart in Miami, Dr. Dempf is a native of Upstate New York and was educated in the Sacred Heart tradition, having graduated from The Doane Stuart School in Albany. In addition to a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and a Master’s in Administration, she earned her Ph.D. in Teaching and Curriculum from Syracuse University. 

In a communication to the Academy community, Mr. Dulle stated, “Dr. Dempf’s selection is the culmination of a significant effort that included the screening of numerous qualified candidates, as well as input solicited from each of our Academy constituencies. We are grateful for the support and prayers of the entire Academy family throughout this process.”

We extend a warm welcome to Dr. Dempf.  

[For the full text of Mr. Dulle’s announcement, click here.]

We ♥ ASH – Schedule of Events

February 7, 2017

There’ll be lots to see and do on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.!

FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Hands-on Activities and Games in the Classrooms …  Scholastic Book Fair … Tours of the School and the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne … Hot Chocolate Bar, Picasso’s ASH Blend Coffee and Treats … Attendance Prizes … Photo Spot … Spirit Shop and more! We ♥ ASH Family and Friends Festival is free and open to all! Reservations not required. For further information, call 636-946-6127.

We ♥ ASH

February 7, 2017

Seventh and Eighth Class Student Ambassadors and Mission Squad members recently shared what they love about their school. Click here to watch.

Electronics Recycling @ ASH

February 2, 2017

EarthWorks, the Academy’s sustainability club, is sponsoring a two-day Electronics Recycling Drive on campus Feb. 24 and 25. With just a few exceptions, all electronics can be recycled free of charge. (See list of items accepted.) We also accept Christmas lights for recycling. Our partner, Spectrum Ecycle, is giving us a price break on the recycling of tube TV’s, big screen TV’s and CRT tube computer monitors! (Tube televisions and big screen TV’s are $20; CRT tube computer monitors are $10.)

  • Friday, February 24 — Bring your electronics during Student-Led Conferences (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and place them on/under tables in the Main Hallway (near the Shrine) and in the Arcade. Please do not bring very large items on Friday or anything for which there is a monetary charge. Save those for Saturday, when we will have workers available to help you.
  • Saturday, February 25 — Bring it all! The Spectrum Ecycle trucks will be in the Academy parking lot from 9 a.m. to noon. Please encourage friends, relatives and co-workers to participate in our recycling drive!

Questions? Call or e-mail Pam Walsh at pwalsh@ash1818.org or Dave Putnam at dputnam@ash1818.org. The members of EarthWorks thank you for helping keep electronics out of our landfills!

Meet the Head of School Candidates

January 18, 2017

In January, the Search Committee completed interviews with semi-finalist candidates for the Head of School position. After careful discernment, the Committee is pleased to announce that the search has been narrowed to three highly qualified and mission-driven candidates. Read more.

Family and Friends Festival February 12

January 11, 2017

Join us for “We ♥ ASH” on Sunday, Feb. 12! This Festival of Fun will feature hands-on activities in classrooms, performances by our students, club demonstrations, a hot chocolate bar, sweet treats, and much more! Beginning at 11 a.m. and running through 1 p.m., it’s free and open to the public. All are welcome! Hope to see you there.