In a recent interview with “News Nightly” on EWTN, Network Head of Conference Suzanne Cooke, RSCJ talked about the nine Sacred Heart Olympic athletes and coaches participating in Rio, and their connection to the Network of Sacred Heart Schools. Click here to view
Southern Regional Meeting for Sacred Heart Alums
Join Sacred Heart alums from the Southern Region for “Remembrance and Renewal in the Land of Philippine” Sept. 23 and 24 in St. Louis. This meeting is open to ALL Sacred Heart alums. In the interest of preserving funds and the environment, the Associated Alumnae and Alumni of the Sacred Heart (AASH) has decided not to print and mail Regional Conference invitations. Invitations were e-blasted to Academy alums on Aug. 12, so please feel free to forward to other alumnae/i.
Please click here for information on the Hotel, Agenda and Registration. Registration deadline is Sept. 10. We hope you’ll join us!
Back to School for Classes 1–8
Welcome back to our students, parents and teachers! We’re looking forward to a banner year!
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A New Year
We are excited for a new year of discovery and joy!
- Classes 1–8 begin Wednesday, Aug. 17.
- Primary begins with half-days Aug. 18 and 19.
- Pre-Primary begins Monday, Aug. 22.
Sacred Heart Schools Claim Nine Rio Olympians
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
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
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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.
Society of the Sacred Heart Announces New Superior General
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
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.]
Gently Worn Uniform Sale
Parents, don’t forget that the Mothers’ Club is having a Gently Worn Uniform Sale July 14–16. You’ll find lots to choose from, both boys’ and girls’ uniforms in all sizes. The sale will take place on the first floor of the Regis building from 5–7 p.m. on Thursday (July 14) and 8 a.m. til noon on both Friday and Saturday (July 15 and 16). For more information, contact Mothers’ Club President Liz Lozano.
Alumni Congé
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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