Welcome back to our students, parents and teachers! We’re looking forward to a banner year!
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Back to School for Classes 1–8
August 17, 2016
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Sacred Heart Schools Claim Nine Rio Olympians
August 16, 2016
Sacred Heart athletes are excelling at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro! Read more about the ties that bind them in this Catholic News Agency story.
Faculty and Staff Begin Year at Historic Old St. Ferdinand’s
August 9, 2016
The Academy adult community gathered at Old St. Ferdinand’s in Florissant for the first day of Faculty/Staff Orientation. Fr. Mitch Doyen celebrated the Eucharist, and Sister Margaret Munch described Philippine Duchesne’s life at the school and convent she opened there in 1819.
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#GoSacredHeartOlympians
August 5, 2016
Sacred Heart schools will have an exciting front row seat for the 2016 Summer Olympics as we follow 2012 gold medalist Katie Ledecky and five other Olympians from Network schools who are competing in Rio. (Ledecky was the youngest person this year on Time magazine’s “Time 100 List.”)
Olympians from Sacred Heart schools include:
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Katie Ledecky, the dominant Olympian swimmer from Stone Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Bethesda, MD
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KK Clark, water polo player from Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton, CA
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Lia Neal, swimmer from Convent of the Sacred Heart, New York, NY
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Denise Sheldon, head of the delegation for USA Volleyball from St. Joseph’s and Sacred Heart Prep, Atherton, CA
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Anabelle Smith, synchronized diver from Sacred Heart, Australia
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Erin Rafuse, women’s double-handed skiff–49erFX sailing races from Sacred Heart, Halifax
View schedule of their events and more.
Interested in following along? Sacred Heart schools will be posting on social media using the #GoSacredHeartOlympians hashtag.
Society of the Sacred Heart Announces New Superior General
August 4, 2016
Sister Barbara Dawson, RSCJ, Provincial of the Society of the Sacred Heart United States – Canada Province, was elected Aug. 2 as the Superior General of the International Society of the Sacred Heart at the Society’s General Chapter in Nemi, Italy. The General Chapter is composed of delegates from every province and serves as the highest governing body of the congregation.
Golf Results
July 19, 2016
The Academy 6th Class Girls golf team placed 3rd in the CYC League Team Championship on Saturday, June 18, playing against teams from West County, St. Charles County and South Central County. Congratulations to participants Paige W. (4th Class), Emma W. (4th), Tori F. (6th), Molly K. (6th), Faith K. (6th), Astrid S. (6th), Leah H. (St. Charles Borromeo) and Kylie B. (St. Charles Borromeo).
Congratulations to Tori, who placed 3rd in the CYC City/County Individual Championship on Sunday, June 26.
The girls had a great season! Special thanks to Brett Felton for both coaching and managing the team. [Absent from the photo are Faith and Molly.]
Alumni Congé
June 29, 2016
A lovely evening was enjoyed by many alumni returning to ASH for Congé Reunion on Saturday, June 11. We welcomed in a special way members from the Honor Classes of 1956, 1961, 1966, 1976 and 1996. Congratulations to Diane Carroll Boerding ’76, recipient of the 2016 Rose Philippine Duchesne Award. (Due to illness, her daughter Gretta ’08 accepted the award on her behalf. ) [Remarks]
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Summer Camps @ ASH
June 28, 2016
The Showtime performing arts troupe put on a colorful show at the end of their three-week summer camp. Going Bananas was written, staged, choreographed and performed by camp participants in Classes 2–8. What a fun experience and production! Thanks to Laurie Strickland, director.
This week we welcome campers to Just Imagine!, a creative play camp with daily themes for children entering Pre-Primary and Primary.
There are three other summer camps offered in July:
- Chess Camp (July 11–15)
- Silly for Seuss! (July 11–15)
- Bricks 4 Kidz (Space Adventures) (July 18–22)
Network Conferences at ASH
June 16, 2016
Sacred Heart educators from around the country will convene in St. Charles June 20–25 for two Network of Sacred Heart Schools conferences. The first half of the week will be a chance for Administrative teams and Heads of School from the 24 Network schools in the U.S. and Canada to come together in the spirit of Sacred Heart education. The second conference, Roots That Give Us Wings, describes Sacred Heart history, education, values, and traditions for educators desiring to make a difference through Sacred Heart education. Initially for new Sacred Heart employees, Roots has grown into a historical and reflective journey for those in Sacred Heart education, including Boards of Trustees, staff and faculty.
Alumni Congé Reunion – Saturday, June 11
June 1, 2016
Get ready for the annual Alumni Congé Reunion! The Classes of 1966, 1976 and 1986 are Special Honor Classes, celebrating 50, 40 and 30 years since graduation. Join us as we honor Diane Carroll Boerding ’76, 2016 recipient of the St. Rose Philippine Duchesne Award. CLICK HERE for all the details of Congé 2016!
Congratulations, Class of 2016
May 23, 2016
God’s blessings on the Class of 2016—our newest alumni—as they conclude their years at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. We’re confident that they are well prepared to lead lives of meaning, leadership and service!
In the fall these 45 young men and women will be attending Barat Academy, CBC, Cor Jesu, DeSmet, Duchesne, Francis Howell North, Incarnate Word, Nerinx Hall, St. Dominic, St. Joseph’s Academy, SLU High, Villa Duchesne, Visitation and Westminster Academy.
Graduation and Alumni Induction ceremonies took place on Saturday, May 21.
