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Christmas in July!

July 7, 2022

We were thrilled to have a delivery of new devices today! The Microsoft Surface Laptop Go is a 12.4″ touchscreen device that each Fifth, Sixth, and Seventh Class student will have as part of our 1:1 laptop program. 

We are grateful to the generous donors at Chemin de Fer, whose contributions to our technology Fund the Need made this possible.


Welcome Tim Horner, Head of School

July 1, 2022

Today Mr. Tim Horner joins the Academy as our 46th Head of School! “From the moment I stepped onto campus, I felt something very special about this school and community,” shared Mr. Horner.


Last Day of School

May 27, 2022

Congratulations to Academy students for a wonderful year filled with hard work and personal growth! Have a Happy and Safe Summer, Academy family!

Remember… Read a little. Play a little. Rest a little. Pray often.


A Visit to Jefferson City

April 22, 2022

Fourth and Fifth Class students along with their teachers Mrs. Reepmeyer, Mrs. Marino and Miss Kimball, enjoyed a trip to Jefferson City as part of their study of Missouri history. 


New Head of School Announcement

April 4, 2022

The Academy’s Board of Trustees is excited to announce the appointment of Timothy Horner as the new Head of School at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, effective July 1, 2022. Tim’s appointment follows an extensive nationwide search, the gathering of input of our community, and the unanimous approval of the Board of Trustees. 


Be Part of the Heart Open House

March 24, 2022

Join the fun this Sunday at Be Part of the Heart Open House . . . Bring a Friend!

Check in and receive your official Academy of the Sacred Heart Passport to Learning.  Each student will receive a customized Passport. With completion of each activity, the teacher will ‘stamp’ your passport with a collectable sticker. The two recipients of the ‘out of this world’ sticker will receive a special prize from the Academy Spirit Shop.


Donuts with Dads

January 28, 2022

It’s always a great day when it’s Donuts with Dads! On Wednesday, Little Acorns, Pre-Primary and Primary students welcomed their dads to their classroom for some fun, and of course donuts and chocolate milk.


Potato Energy

January 26, 2022

How can a potato provide energy to a lightbulb? Fourth Class students in Mrs. Pearce’s science class are studying light and matter. Today, they worked with copper and zinc bars, alligator clips and potatoes to test circuits to power an LED light!


J is for JOY!

January 21, 2022

J is for JOY! There is nothing like the Little Acorn and Pre-Primary classrooms to provide the JOY. Morning Meetings begin with a “Friendship Chant” to remind our littlest learners to “see the best in you and me.”


Rising Star

January 7, 2022

Congratulations to Yash ’22 whose poem “Alone” will be included in the Appelley Publishing 2022 Rising Stars Collection this spring! During a unit on John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, Yash wrote this poem based on a Dorothea Lange photo that expresses the struggle to achieve the American dream. We are proud of you, Yash!


‘Tis the Season of Giving

November 29, 2021

Third Class students visited Lower School classrooms to encourage support of their Toy Drive for Santa’s Helpers! Donations of NEW toys for any age or gift cards (at least $10 value) to purchase a toy are greatly appreciated. Once donations are collected, Academy teachers will wrap the toys.