February 27, 2025

February 27, 2025

This week Rollin and Akesha Jackson offer their reflections as parents of Rollin Jr. “RJ” ’17 and Paige. They credit the Academy for a wonderful foundation for their children and are grateful for their time at ASH.

Since our invitation to visit in 2008 with our son, we knew ASH was the right place for our family. Our family values have always been aligned with the Goals of Sacred Heart education. We are proud and blessed by the foundation built at the Academy which is rooted in faith, integrity, community, service and most importantly, the continued growth and success of our children, Rollin Jr. “RJ” and Paige.

Paige graduated with honors from St. Joseph’s Academy in 2024. She has earned the Girl Scout Trifecta Award (the highest awards, Bronze, Silver, and Gold) and her love for scouting was started and cultivated while at ASH. She is completing her freshman year at Fairfield University in Connecticut majoring in biology on a pre-medical track. She also plays field hockey for Fairfield as a goalkeeper, winning the NEC Championship in the 2024 season with her team.

Challenge Matches

February 27, 2025

We are excited to announce that you can maximize your gift with Challenge Matches!

Gifts to the Annual Fund:

  • NEW Annual Fund $1 for $1: Your gift to the Annual Fund will be matched dollar for dollar, up to a total of $10,000 from anonymous alumni donors. This goal has been matched dollar for dollar, fulfilling the goal of $20,000.  Thank you for your contributions!
  • Young Alum Challenge (1998-2024): Thanks to the generosity of anonymous alumni donors, each gift to the Annual Fund, no matter the amount, will be matched by $100 for a total of $5,000. We have received 51 donations from young alums for the annual fund and exceeded our goal of 50.  We also received 17 donations from young alumni for the Jane Cannon Scholarship.  Thank you all!

Gifts to the Jane Cannon Legacy of Love and Learning Endowed Scholarship:

  • NEW Anonymous Alum Challenge: On the third anniversary of Jane Cannon’s passing, gifts in her memory to the Endowed Scholarship will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 total in donations.  This Challenge has been completed, thank you for your contributions!
  • $10,000 Challenge Match: Your gift to the Jane Cannon Legacy of Love and Learning Endowed Scholarship Fund has been matched by Dr. Michele Drake ’78, dollar for dollar, fulfilling the goal of $20,000.  Thank you for your contributions!

Shark Tank Students

February 26, 2025

Last week, four additional groups of Eighth Class students shared their Shark Tank ideas to faculty/staff, peers, and “Sharks.” The projects were Bark Bot, PJP Headwear, Creamy Whip, and Beginners Guide to Fishing.

February 20, 2025

February 20, 2025

This week Mrs. Mary Reepmeyer, Principal, shares the significance of Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conferences and how it helps students reflect on their growth, leading to a deeper understanding of themselves as learners.

Students in Third through Eighth Classes have been diligently preparing for their student-led conferences next Friday, February 28. I believe the greatest benefit of these conferences is putting ownership and accountability on each student while strengthening the relationship with their teachers and parents. When students reflect on their experience in school, celebrate strengths, and identify areas for growth with adults who care about them, they take ownership of their learning and are more likely to work toward their goals and thrive.

Heat-Up St. Louis

February 17, 2025

Did you see our students at Hardee’s Friday morning? They were greeting patrons and collecting donations for Heat-Up St. Louis, a non-profit charity that focuses on helping area elderly and disabled people and low-income families with their heating bills!

A Great Day to Be Part of the Heart!

February 14, 2025

Thank you to all who attended Open House: Be Part of the Heart on February 2! Prospective and current families filled the school and were able to experience our joyful community. Current parents and families shared their love for our community to new families. An alum came back to share her Academy experience as well as how she is doing in high school. Student ambassadors led tours and gave insight into what a school day looks like, also explaining what they are currently learning in the classroom. Faculty led engaging activities for all the children who came to visit their classroom. Prospective families were given a tour and were able to experience our school.

It was a fantASHtic community event together. What a great day to be part of the heart! For more images, visit our Facebook album.

If you would like to schedule a tour to visit us on a regular school day, please reach out to me at asanchezlittle@ash1818.org or 636-946-6127 ext. 1108.
 

It’s time to March for the Heart!

February 14, 2025

This year our March for the Heart goal is $102,500 from 200 donors! Our Challenge Gifts can help us achieve that goal, but we need your help to accomplish that! Every gift is important and impactful. Please make your donation today, then help us spread the word to your Academy family and friends to March for the Heart! Thank you!

This year, March for the Heart again seeks support far and wide from our alumni, parents of alumni, families and friends far and wide. Anyone can give! Please GIVE, ASK and SHARE:

GIVE to this year’s March for the Heart Alumni & Family Giving Challenge.

ASK at least three people — classmates, ASH friends, family members, parents of alumni — to participate.

SHARE our March for the Heart communications and social media posts (Academy’s Facebook and Instagram as well as the Alumni Facebook) during the appeal which runs through Sunday, March 16. 

Choices, Choices, Choices! Last year you appreciated more giving options, so we are happy to give you the following donation choices this year:

  • Jane Cannon Legacy of Love and Learning Endowed Scholarship — This scholarship was established in 2022 in Jane’s memory with a plan to create a $200,000 endowment in perpetuity. We have raised more than $170,000 already but need your help to meet the goal. Five students have already benefited from this scholarship in the last two school years. Make an impact that will last a lifetime by donating today! To learn more, click  here.
  • Annual Fund  — The Annual Fund is the foundation of giving for the Academy and provides unrestricted funds to support the operating budget which gives the school the most flexibility. Your gift today to the Annual Fund is impactful and truly appreciated!  To learn more, click here.

MARCH for the HEART launches Saturday, March 1 but you can help us get off to a fantASHtic start and make your gift early at the link below. Thank you for supporting the Academy!

Thank you to our 2024 Donors for making last year a success!

For more information, please contact:

Sharon Mitsler, Director of Alumni, Parents of Alumni and Hospitality
smitsler@ash1818.org | 636-946-6127, ext. 1630

Cindy Johnson, Director of Advancement
cjohnson@ash1818.org | 636-946-6127, ext. 1601

February 13, 2025

February 13, 2025

Last Friday, Academy Eighth Class students presented to the Board of Trustees. They shared their responses to the prompt, “What Do Connections through One Heart Mean to Me?” Network of Sacred Heart School students in grades 7-12 were invited to write an essay for the Jeanne Burke O’Fallon Essay Contest for the upcoming Associated Alumnae/i of the Sacred Heart (AASH) 45th National Conference. The contest is named in honor of Mrs. O’Fallon ’69, who was the longtime director of the national AASH Office in St. Louis.

Below are some excerpts from their essays.

Spring Alumni & Parent of Alumni Gathering

February 13, 2025

Join Tim Horner, Head of School, and Sharon Mitsler, Director of Alumni, Parents of Alumni and Hospitality, to connect with alums and parents of alums. Appetizers provided.

Alumni and Parents of Alumni March for the Heart Spring Social
Saturday, March 8   |   5-7 p.m.
Third Wheel Brewing
4008 N. Service Rd., St. Peters, MO

Please RSVP Here

Thank You to Our 2025 Donors

February 12, 2025

Anonymous (11)

Jack ’80 and Sandy Ahlheim

Don and Cindy Albert

Jillian Alexander ’18

Alyson (Keirle ’72-8th) and Peter Angus

John and Melissa Artman

Melissa McGraugh Barnason ’73

Beth Arnott Barrere ’62

Judie (Jackle ’75) and Jim Beatty

Diane (Carroll ’76) and Mike Boerding

Gretta Boerding ’08

Kristin (Hoevel ’00) and Jonathon Bollinger

Mary Kay Brady ’63

Suzanne Bromschwig ’66 and Bill Dolan

Carie (Covilli ’91) and Travis Brown

Judy Forstmann Brown ’63

Logan Brown ’24

Taylor Brown ’22

Cheryl Vogt Bunch ’79

Ann (Carroll ’78) and James Butler

Elizabeth Henke Campbell ’80

Angie Cannon ’74 and Ed Hatcher

Mary Charlotte Chandler, RSCJ

Katie (Blattel ’93) and Don Christopher

Karmen Colley ’12

Keith and Lisa Colley

Doc ’98 and Lauren Crotzer

Mary (Berglund ’72-9th) and Ed Dickinson

Ann (Demling ’72-12th) and Charles Diekemper

Maggie Dougherty ’03

Dr. Michele Drake ’78

Bill and Kelly Dulle

Catherine Dulle ’14

Claire Dulle ’12

Charla (Niccoli ’75) and Dan Dziedzic

Drew Dziedzic ’07

Rose Dziedzic ’04 and Casey Rayburg

Mariah Echele ’78

Karen (Ohlms ’67) and Dale Emge

Margaret Nellesen Erhard ’72-8th

Catherine Frasca Erkmann ’67

Barbara Beste Esstman ’65

Joey Fasl

Rosemary (Artman ’72-8th) and Bob Fasl

Patrick Fasl

Claire Felder ’82

Andrew Ficken ’14

Mark Ficken ’09

Caitlin Kluba Fisk ’05

Olivia Gattuso

Katherine Gaylord ’21

Joanne (Mannino ’62) and Thomas Geile

Danielle (Roden ’05) and Carl Givens

Matilda Glascock ’15

Matthew Goley ’24

Amelia and Nick Gorman

Laura Grass ’70

Bev (Zoellner ’69) and Rick Groneck

Zoe Grotjan ’17

Elizabeth Grygo and David Smith

Bridget Hagene ’16

Libby and John Hagene

Ani Haroian ’08

Laura (Mullen ’76) and Ed Haroian

Katy (Vornberg ’94) and Brian Hess

Kayla Hess ’24

Madeleine Hess ’22

Irene (Bryant ’58) Hettich

Michelle (Romo ’72, 8th) and Steve Hieger

Nagehan and Jeremy Hill

Joyce and James Hogan

Janice Beatty Holt ’01

Agnes Hoormann ’57, RSCJ

Conchy Fajardo-Hopkins ’69

Mary Kay (Malinee ’72-8) and Robert Horan

Alexander Horner ’10

Megan (McGraugh ’78) and David Horner

Timothy and Robynn Horner

Deborah and Jeff Horton

Rollin Jackson Jr ’17

Gabby Johannesman ’24

Will Johannesman ’22

Cindy and Larry Johnson

Martha Morris Kendall ’72-9th

Isabel King ’20

Beth (Hettich ’77) and Dale Kluba

Dennis Kluba ’11

Matt Kluba ’18

Lauren Foley Kolbe ’87

Louise (Weber ’99) and Phil Kuhlmann

Jackie Frasca Kwon ’72-8th

Bethany Leight ’23

Emily Leight ’20

Matthew Leight ’18

Dr. Andrew Linsenmeyer ’96

John ’85 and Larisa Linsenmeyer

Alexandra (Sanchez ’06) and Blake Little

Brady Locker ’24

Carson Locker ’22

Grant Locker ’20

Alyssa Lozano ’24

Michael Luna ’23

Sam Lynch ’21

Amy (Kling ’95) and Joe Madej

Evelyn (Pena ’80) and Michael Magliari

Kathryn (Linsenmeyer ’82) and Peter Malia

Bonnie (Mullen ’67) and Michael McCarty

Mallory (Hines ’99) and Troy McClelland

Kelly McInnis ’95

Zachary McKinstry ’24

Rachel Hunn Mendoza ’08

Jeanne (Buerges ’72-8th) and James Middleton

Jesse (Metcalf ’93) and Matt Miller

Sharon Mitsler

Julie Montgomery

Cindy Artman Moore

Susie (Dickson ’84) and Mark Morgan

Matt and Tori Muenks

Jeff and Cheryl Murphy

Nancy (Kister ’62) and Richard Ochs

Jeanne Burke O’Fallon ’69

Amanda Clever O’Neill ’06

Lynn and Richard Oris

Katherine (Fasl) and Steven Palazzolo

Kathleen (Carroll ’85) and Mike Parvis

Tricia (Neary ’01) and Benny Parvizi

Tyson Pearce ’22

Karen Perrone

Brenda (Guthrie ’72 – 10th) and Doug Peterson 

Sara Pfitzinger ’83

Mary Jo (Trudell ’65) and Kenneth Pini

Courtney (Todt ’04) Podkowa

Julie (Boschert ’72-8th) and Al Poelker

Denise (Heitman ’72-12th) and Jimmy Pool

Berkeley Rebman ’17

Neale (Keirle ’77) and Don Rebman

Mary (Dougherty ’96) and Glenn Reepmeyer

Marcia (Baronovic) Renken ’72 -8th

Donna (Meyer ’80 ) and Steve Roach ’80

Judy (Hartwig ’76) and Michael Robben

Clara (Hughes ’09) and Nick Sallwasser

Scarlett Sanchez ’11

Jaye and Bill Schnell

Mary Frances Flynn Scholl ’72-12th

Michelle (Thro ’76) and Joe Schrick

Evelyne Schuetz ’72 and Gary Behrens

Mary (Trampe ’64) and Richard Schulte

Nancy (Zak ’71) Schwartz

Julie Schieszer Siderfin ’61

Brett ’04 and Hannah Siegfried

Courtney Sparks

Ann (Thirolf ’70) and Larry Spieth

Kimberly (Barks ’88) and Dale Staten

Allison (Haroian ’05) and Zach Stauder ’05

Suzanne Steinmetz ’89

Callum Stewart ’16

Clair Stewart ’19

Ivy (McClure ’90) and Bo Stewart

Susan and Bruno Stopka

Joelene (Weber ’78) and Kevin Swearingen

Linda (Dreste ’80) and Jim Szweda

Lisa Tebbe ’80 and John Powell

Sharon Tebbe Estate

Alex Thro ’17

Christian Thro ’20

Jean-Marc ’88 and Andriana Thro

Jourdy Thro ’92

Donna (Swantner ’80) Tobin

Ann (Johannesman ’72-8th) and Kevin Tollefson

Frances (Maloney ’62) and John Traweek

Geoffrey ’89 and Laura Truskowski

Michelle and Dan Valle

Alyssa Vaughn ’09

Julie (Tierney ’85) and Joe Vetter

Carly Keane Wee ’87

Cameron Weeks ’24

Mike and Rose Ann Weeks

Francie (Linsenmeyer ’94) and Clayton Weidinger

Amber (Peterson ’94) and Jamie Westerson

Hannah Westerson ’22

Colleen (Dulle ’09) and Simon Whedbee

Mary Pat White ’59, RSCJ