Sacred Heart Schools Unveils New Tagline

In August, Sacred Heart Schools unveiled its new district-wide tagline, Learners to Leaders. The catchy new phrase was just one result of the recent collaboration between Sacred Heart Schools and New West, a Louisville-based marketing firm. Leadership, one of the four Ursuline Core Values, speaks to the transformative value of a Sacred Heart Schools education. READ MORE 

Sacred Heart Schools Welcomes New Employees

Sacred Heart Schools welcomes Dr. Anna Jo Paul, interim executive director for Sacred Heart School for the Arts. Dr. Paul served as SHSA's executive director from 1994 to 2006 before returning to school to earn her doctorate in Humanities from the University of Louisville. Dr. Paul also has a master's degree in Theatre from Villanova University and a bachelor's degree in French, English and Speech from Clarion University. Dr. Paul was also a French and English teacher at Sacred Heart Model School from 1989 to 1994.

Kacy Durbin Noltemeyer has joined the Office of Institutional Advancement as director of development. Kacy is responsible for Interlude, the SHS annual dinner/auction, and will play a major role in various fundraising initiatives. Kacy brings to SHS strong leadership and impressive development skills. She most recently worked as director of development at Cedar Lake Foundation. Her other development experiences include Hosparus, The Louisville Zoo, and Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana. Kacy graduated from Bellarmine University.

CLICK HERE to see a complete listing of new faculty/staff at Sacred Heart Schools.

Let it Shine! 

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz joined nearly 1,800 students, faculty and staff to open the 2013-14 school year at the annual Sacred Heart Schools Convocation in August. During the prayer service, students from each of the four schools shared how their school will incorporate this year's theme, "Let it Shine," into their daily lives. CLICK HERE for more photos.

Keeping You Informed through Social Media & Technology

Have you ever wondered what takes place in all of the buidlings on the Ursuline Campus? Now you can take a tour from the comfort of your home, thanks to the new Sacred Heart Schools Virtual Tour that was launched in August!  CLICK HERE to sneak a peek inside each of our buildings, learn more about our athletic fields and even take a scavenger hunt through Sacred Heart Academy! CLICK HERE to learn about other ways Sacred Heart Schools is using technology and social media to keep you informed.

Students Express Gratitude to Scholarship Benefactors

Eighty Sacred Heart Academy and Sacred Heart Model School  scholarship recipients, parents, and benefactors attended the Sacred Heart Schools Scholars Brunch on September 12 at the Ursuline Arts Center. Scholarships provide promising students with opportunities to reach their full potential. "The circumstances that surround the establishment of each scholarship may vary," said Dr. Cindy Crabtree, president of Sacred Heart Schools. "The decision to establish any Sacred Heart Schools scholarship, however, affirms belief in our mission and the value of an Ursuline education, and for that we are grateful." READ MORE

At Sacred Heart Model School the new cool all the middle school kids are talking about is band class. Flutes, French horns, trumpets, saxophones, clarinets and more fill the recital hall at Sacred Heart School for the Arts. It's hard for the boys and girls to keep their instruments in what is known as "rest position." After all, they are there to make music. READ MORE

Two girls work out on air walkers while chatting. A boy runs on a treadmill, while another pedals his stationary bike with gusto. At the other end of the room, a group of kids dunk basketballs. Is it a new health club in town? No, it's just another typical day at Sacred Heart Preschool. READ MORE

Congratulations to SHA senior Amy Teta on being named a National Merit semi-finalist. Approximately 16,000 semi-finalists were chosen from a pool of high school students across the nation by the National Merit Scholarship Program. READ MORE

The Fulfillment of Love Begun on Earth

Martha Buser, the Ursulines of Louisville guru when it comes to Angela Merici, gave this homily at a prayer day a few years ago. The gospel was that of the Pharisee and the Publican (Luke 18: 9-14) who go to prayer. The Pharisee is obsessed by his own virtue and is contrasted with a tax collector who humbly asks God for mercy. Martha Buser retells the parable using an Abbess of a large Renaissance monastery and a member of the Company of St. Ursula. READ MORE

Registration is underway for the Louisville Youth Choir's 10-week Primary Singers Program for singers in the first, second and third grades. No audition is required. Singers must be able to read text; however, no music reading skills are necessary. Rehearsals will be Tuesday evenings from 5:15-6:15 p.m., beginning October 8 and ending December 13. The program will conclude with a performance at the annual Christmas Festival Concert on December 13. Rehearsals will be held at Sacred Heart School for the Arts, Angela Hall, bldg. 17. For details, please contact Terri Foster or call 896.5859.

Oct. 24, 7 p.m.