Today we celebrate Founder’s Day–the day on which St. Philippine Duchesne opened the doors of her Sacred Heart school on the American frontier 199 years ago! This morning, with a prayer service in the Shrine and a mini-tour of the historic part of our building, we officially enter into our 200th year of love and learning. Next up: Spirit Day activities and gouter.
Plan now to attend a very special Alumni Congé Reunion during our bicentennial year, on Saturday, June 9, 2018.
Mass at 5 p.m. will be followed by a reception in the historic area and front yard. ALL alums are welcome to our annual party! Reunion classes end in an 8 or 3. Special Honor Classes are 30, 40, 50 and 60 year classes. Please plan to join us!
Our Lower School French class is featured in today’s back-to-school issue of the St. Louis Review.
“Two Hundred Years: A Legacy of Love and Learning” is the newly published history of the Academy written by Jane Cannon in honor of the school’s bicentennial. The book was unveiled at a book talk and signing at Maryville University August 29, 2017. Photos by Dan Donovan Photography…
On this day, 199 years ago, Philippine Duchesne and her RSCJ companions arrived from St. Louis to the banks of the Missouri River where they ferried across to St. Charles. Mark your calendars now for the reenactment of this historic arrival on Sept. 7, 2018! #ASH200
At the conclusion of today’s Mass of the Holy Spirit, the traditional start of the school year for Sacred Heart Schools around the world, Dr. Susan Dempf was formally installed as our new Head of School. Board of Trustees Chair Bill Dulle introduced Sheila Hammond, RSCJ, Provincial of the Sacred Heart Province in the U.S. and Canada, who commissioned Dr. Dempf to the ministry of Head of School. Sister Hammond prayed: “May St. Madeleine Sophie and St. Rose Philippine Duchesne support and sustain you. And may the spirit running through all of the RSCJ leaders who have come before you in this place, inspire you and guide you. May their spirits give you courage and confidence in the days ahead.”
Members of the Academy Class of 2017 were excited to come back to ASH Aug. 27 to collect their Memory Books. They spent time chatting with friends and autographing copies. It was a nice way for their parents to reconnect and to meet Dr. Dempf.
Our former students say that their high school experience is off to a great start!
To see a list of high schools they attend, click here.
Little Acorns, our new program for 3-year-olds, got underway on Tuesday. The children had lots of fun playing with new friends and learning new routines in the classroom. They read Mouse’s First Day, made a first day crown, drew a first day picture and made a mouse. Each day our teacher-guided centers will focus around one book and different activities will be based off the book.
During this initial year, the Little Acorns program is for siblings of current Academy families, and Ms. Sam Weiss is the teacher. We are delighted to have these family members with us on campus!
What a thrilling way to mark a new school year, with a near total solar eclipse! At the Academy, Middle School students observed the phenomenon first-hand, while Lower School students remained indoors and watched a live-stream recording.
The Academy will be one of the places featured on a Sept. 9 House Tour sponsored by the St. Charles County Historical Society. The Academy will be open from 1-3 p.m., but the tour, which begins at Benton School (400 N. 6th Street), lasts from 12-4 p.m. View a slide show of this year’s house tour. For further information or to register, click here.
All students must be dropped off and picked up at the Clark Street or Second Street sites.
