Welcome to today’s graduation! It is a special day – for the graduates, for their proud parents and grandparents, and for their teachers. Today is one of those great occasions when we get to celebrate our young people – their achievements, their perseverance, and their successes as they grow. Graduation is seen as an […]
On Wednesday afternoon, May 16, our 8th grade students will entertain their families and schoolmates as our girls take to the football field and our boys cheer them on! The game begins at 2p as Kindergarten through 7th grade students and families line the field. Our football coaches act as referees with some customization of […]
As the 8th grade studies the Civil War we are learning about some of the important people during this time in history. Abraham Lincoln is known for many thoughtful quotes and the students selected a quote to reflect on and illustrate. Next we are studying the battles and strategies fought by both the Union and […]
The eighth grade class hosted the first grade on a trip to the United States. It was a whirlwind trip from the east coast to the west coast. The many stops included Florida, New York City, Texas, the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, San Fransisco, and Hollywood. Everyone learned many interesting facts about each place.
The middle school students are getting ready to celebrate the many wonderful benefits of a Catholic school education. The theme of Learn, Lead, Serve, and Succeed is being discussed in religion class. The students are learning how to apply these vital skills to their homes, community, and world.
Part of the annual holiday tradition for the 8th grade classes includes writing children stories for the lower grades that incorporate core Catholic values. Past themes include Catholic Virtues and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. This year the theme is Spiritual Works of Mercy. The students created Buncees with a story that illustrates how to […]
This year, Sacred Heart School’s students held their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony or “Burning of the Flag”, on November 9th, which has been a patriotic tradition in this school for four years now. Held near the time of Veteran’s Day, this ceremony serves as a way for the school to honor our great nation of […]
The 8th grade class completed saint reports last week. The reports included amazing drawings of their saints. They will also be visiting the classrooms on Tuesday as their saint. Each saint reminds us of how to live each day believing in Jesus and serving our communities with love.
After reading several passages in the bible about guardian angels the students drew a picture of their angel that helps protect them each day. They also wrote a prayer thanking their angel for keeping them safe. Guardian angels are celebrated each year on October 2.
Today in Middle School collaborative centers the students completed dioramas about different civilizations. Each mixed grade group created a scene from various time periods. The time periods included ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome, Middle Ages, Colonial Times, and the Civil War. Each group worked very creatively to make their scenes from daily life.