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This week, we celebrate our recent A+ rating from Niche. Niche is a premium school search platform that drives traffic to our website, and retaining our A+ grade means more visitors!

Data strongly supports that word of mouth (38%) and internet searches (17%) are the top ways that prospective parents learn about us. Parent, faculty/staff, alumni and parent of alumni reviews are integral to helping share the Academy love.

In the months ahead, we will be reaching out to Academy families to share your experience!

Mrs. Mary (Dougherty ’96) Reepmeyer, now in her second year as principal, is anticipating a joy-filled, growth-filled year with Academy students.

Welcome back to a new school year! The excitement and joy that fills our classrooms and hallways is truly inspiring. After just two weeks together laughter, learning, and new friendships are shaping this year into something special.

We are especially proud of our Eighth Class leaders, who have stepped into their roles with maturity and grace, setting a wonderful example for our younger students. At the same time, we celebrate all our new students who have so beautifully adjusted to their new school, new friends, and new routines. Their courage and openness validate and remind us of the strength of our community.

Past Academy parents Angie and Jerry Stauder, along with their son, Matthew ’14 visited some beloved St. Charles Religious of the Sacred Heart last week. When their older children Kayla ’03 and Zach ’05 were students, Angie and Jerry became involved in the community. Together, they chaired Chemin de Fer’s “Celebrate the Century” in 1999 and served in countless volunteer capacities. In addition, Angie helped develop and teach Kaleidoscope, our Global Studies class, and Jerry served as Board Chair. They are now proud grandparents of Sophia ’36, Dominic ’33 and Julia ’31 Stauder.

Recently, we had the special privilege of visiting the Oakwood Retirement Community of RSCJ in Atherton, CA – including former Head of School Sr. Margaret Caire, Sr. Maria Luisa Cotto, whose gift of gardening kept the school grounds looking beautiful, and former Middle School English teacher Sr. Margaret Munch! It was so great to see Sr. Munch all settled in her new place since her move there in June. Though years and miles now separate them from the halls they once walked daily, we assured them that the spirit of their presence remains deeply woven into the fabric of our school.

Sitting with them, listening to their stories, and sharing memories was like opening a treasured book—one written with faith, service, and love. Their eyes lit up as they spoke of students, families, faculty and staff, and the small but meaningful moments of everyday school life at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. It was clear that their hearts have never left our St. Charles community.

A Message from Mr. Horner

I begin the blessing of my fourth year of servant leadership to the Academy community through the lens of joy, refracted through Open House and the first days of school. These days arrived with boundless energy, countless smiles, innumerable hugs, and an anticipation of something very good lying ahead. In a word, joy.

As we conclude the school year, Mr. Horner is completing his third year as Head of School. He shares gratitude to the Academy community for a successful school year and wishes everyone a joyful and restful summer.

As a fine school year races to a close, and the tranquility of a well-earned summer arrives, I reflected upon my writing about May at this moment last year:

“I often consider May the highlight of the year. Yes, it is certainly busy, but more so it offers culminations, celebrations, and joy-filled experiences, from Mission Day to Field Day, May Crowning to Prize Ceremonies. The Eighth Class Graduation Dinner, Maypole and Graduation are milestones.” May is defined by joy.

This week, we will say adieu to the Class of 2025. Their years at the Academy have been filled with growth, learning, and love. On Saturday, these young men and women will graduate in the Shrine of St. Philippine Duchesne. Please keep them in your prayers.

Below we share some of their favorite memories and advice they would give younger Academy students. Be sure to watch our social media channels in the weeks ahead as we feature each member of the Class of 2025!

My absolute favorite memory at ASH was being with my friends every school day. I can always recall some laughter from every class because my friends would always make some funny jokes, which will I remember for a long time.

— Will S.