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Happy Thanksgiving from Sacred Hearts Academy

Here at #SacredHeartsAcademy, we have many things to be thankful for. For the gift of our Founders, Henriette Aymer de La Chevalerie and Fr. Pierre Coudrin, our students and their families, our Administration, Faculty and Staff, and most especially the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts.

May this #Thanksgiving bring our Sacred Hearts Academy 'Ohana #Joy, #Peace, and moments of reflection surrounded by #Family and #Friends. We wish you a holiday season filled with warmth, #Love, and #Gratitude for the many #Blessings in your lives. #HappyThanksgiving! #GoLancers!

Message from the president

On Thursday, November 14th, we celebrated our grandparents at the Upper School with a light breakfast and program. It was such a joy to see our kupuna gathered together on our campus. We proudly honored them by sharing the gifts of dance, song, music, and prayer. It was a wonderful way to express our thanks for their love and support of their granddaughters as well as Sacred Hearts Academy.

Our grandparents hold a special place in our hearts. They teach us invaluable lessons rooted in our gospel values. Grandparents express their love and care by providing us moments filled with joy and laughter. I am forever grateful for my grandparents who were strong supporters of the Academy. They picked my sister and me up from school, cheered us on at our athletic events and extra-curricular activities, and made sure that we had all that we needed to make our school experiences special. I always knew that if my mother and father weren't able to supply those special items needed for school, my grandparents would always find a way to ensure I had them. I am forever blessed to have had them in my life.  

In the midst of your holiday preparations and the busy Fall season, please take time to thank our grandparents and all family members who touch our lives. Plan to spend time with them this upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas. Cherish your family traditions and make beautiful memories together. We thank them for continuing to support our students during this beautiful time of year. 

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Each Veteran’s Day, I fondly remember my maternal grandfather. He was a proud graduate of Saint Louis School and a former employee of Matson Ocean Shipping, Truck, Rail & Logistics Company where he humbly served as a clerk for over fifty years. It was only when I was helping him apply for a Hawai‘i State Identification Card that I discovered he was a veteran. He then told me that he was drafted into the military after the bombing of Pearl Harbor during World War II. Although he was very proud of serving his country, he never spoke of his experience. 

Saint Martin of Tours, whose feast day is on November 11th, was also a former soldier. Born in 336, he served in the Roman Army. He is best known for a simple act of charity- giving a part of his military cloak to a pauper who was sitting on the side of the road. That very night, Martin was visited by Our Lord. It was Our Lord he had clothed. This simple act of charity defined his life. Saint Martin went on to live as a religious, trading in his military warfare for spiritual warfare and bringing the Faith to the people throughout Europe.

I thank all of our veterans for their service to our country. At Sacred Hearts Academy, we celebrated our veterans with a special Flag ceremony, program, and a light breakfast on Friday, November 8th. Their courage, dedication, and commitment to protecting the freedoms we hold dear make you a true hero in our eyes. Thank you for your strength, your bravery, and the example you set for all of us. We are forever grateful for all that you have done for our country.

Sacred Hearts Academy will be closed on Monday, November 11th, in remembrance of the service and sacrifice of our veterans. Please continue to pray for them and for our country now and forever. Mahalo nui loa and I look forward to seeing all of our faculty, staff, and students back on campus on Tuesday, November 12th. 

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Saint Francis of Assisi (ca. 1181-1226) is one of the Church’s most beloved saints and best known for his conversion story as the son of a wealthy merchant whose heart is transformed after meeting a leper and giving him his cloak. He is the patron saint of the poor, underprivileged, nature and animals. Although we are very familiar with Christ’s many miracles throughout his life, we don’t really consider all the miracles he works through the lives of the saints, just like Saint Francis of Assisi. On November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. A special day where we recognize individuals whose love for Christ was so intense that they radiated holiness to all who encountered them. We are all Saints in the making. We were recently reminded of our call to holiness during our First Friday Mass. As we begin the month of November, let us always remember that we follow in the footsteps of these holy men and women. Their lives are true examples of faith, hope, and love. May we, as a Sacred Hearts Academy community, grow together in Christian virtue during this month of gratitude and Thanksgiving. May God Bless you this upcoming week.

Message from the president

As we wrap up October, I wanted to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support of Sacred Hearts Academy. Your involvement in various activities, whether through volunteering, participating in events, or simply encouraging your children, has made a significant impact. I want to particularly thank our Parent Board, Mo ‘olelo Studios, and all parents, guardians, students, and friends of the Academy who made Fright Night a resounding success. We appreciate your partnership in bringing this event to our school community.

We have several special events to look forward to this upcoming week. Please continue to support our student athletes, particularly our cheerleaders and our riflery team, as they enter an important week of competition. As Halloween approaches, pay particular attention to costume guidelines from our Lower and Upper Schools. Costumes should be school-appropriate, modest, and not scary. Students should not have masks that cover the entire face for safety reasons and attire should allow for easy movement. All costumes must be in alignment with our dress code. Please direct specific questions to your respective school administrators.  

We look forward to continuing this journey together as we enter November. Next week Friday, November 1st, is First Friday Mass. All students must wear their white skirts. It is also the Solemnity of All Saints. The Solemnity of All Saints is a feast in the Catholic Church that was originally instituted to honor the Christian martyrs of the late Roman Empire. We honor all of the saints and continue to join in prayer for the building up of a culture of life, marriage, and religious liberty.

Know that I appreciate all that you do for our school. May God Bless you this upcoming week. Thank you once again for your incredible support

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We welcomed back faculty and students this week from a restful Fall Break. Students dived right back into their studies, embracing the energy and enthusiasm that comes with returning to school. I am sure our students shared with their friends and teachers the exciting activities that took place over the Fall Break. As we enter into the second half of the Fall Semester, the Academy has a number of events coming up. Please plan on attending our annual Fright Night on Saturday 10/19 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm. This event is open to all Academy families and will include music, games, and prizes. Come dressed to impress with your best costumes and prepare to be wowed by the transformation of our campus into a spooky wonderland. Furthermore, the Fall Athletic Season is heating up with competitions in volleyball, cross country, riflery, cheer, tennis, and bowling. Come out and support our Lancers! In addition, our Upper School will also be hosting an SAT on Wednesday 10/23 and a College Financial Aid Event on Thursday 10/24. Lastly, this week we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint John Paul II on Tuesday 10/22. He reminded us that we are called to mission- to be the light of Christ to others in the world. We are called to proclaim the Gospel, by witness and word. We are called to holiness with Mary as our model.  So as you start your weekend, remember that we are an Easter people and Alleluia is our song! My God Bless you and your family. 

Message from the president

I hope you all had a restful and rejuvenating Fall Break! A friendly reminder that we welcome all faculty and students back on our beautiful campus on Monday, October 14th. As we jump back into our studies, I’m excited to see everyone and hear about your Fall Break experiences as we reconnect with our school’s mission, continue the pursuit of our goals, and navigate the remainder of the semester together. Remember, that every day of learning is a new opportunity for growth, and I’m here to support you every step of the way. This week we jump right into exciting activities and events at the Academy. 

We will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT on Wednesday, October 16th in the Upper School. This standardized test serves as a great way to find out how prepared our students are for college and career. The PSAT/NMSQT measures skills in reading, writing, and math and is also used to determine National Merit Scholarship eligibility. I encourage all students taking the test to get plenty of rest the night before, eat a healthy breakfast, and manage stress appropriately. A focused mind, positive attitude, and personal confidence can impact your performance. 

Our Upper School Conferences are on Wednesday, October 16th, and our Lower School Conferences are on Thursday, October 17th and Friday, October 18th. They are a great way for our students and their families to discuss not only academic growth but also social, emotional, physical, and spiritual development as well. The Academy takes a holistic approach to education and having a strong school-home relationship is key to continued success for our students.

Lastly, please continue to support our co- and extracurricular activities on campus. I encourage everyone to come out and support our Lancers at their athletic competitions. Your presence shows your support for our student athletes and celebrates both victories and Christian sportsmanship. In addition, mark your calendars for Fright Night on Saturday, October 19th. It is sure to be a fun and festive event that brings our entire Academy community- parents, students, faculty, and staff- together.

As we transition fully into Fall, I encourage all of us to make the most of the time we have left this first semester. May you have a wonderful week and welcome back, Lancer community. 

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As we take a short break from school next week, I want to express my gratitude for the many people who make Sacred Hearts Academy a wonderful place for our girls and young women to be grounded in the Catholic and Christian values of our founding Sisters. 

Thank you to our students who come prepared to school ready to learn and thrive intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Thank you to our families who entrust us with their most precious gifts- their daughters- each and every day. Thank you to our teachers who develop innovative curriculum and pour energy into their instruction so that their students are excited about learning. Thank you to our support staff, board members, donors, and community partners who commit their time, talent, and treasure to forwarding the mission. Lastly, thank you to our Sisters whose vision 115 years ago resulted in a special school known for its academic excellence, athletics program, and outstanding performing arts. I am privileged to be on this journey with all of you this school year.

I encourage our students and faculty to take time during this upcoming break to relax and rest. Explore passions and interests. Spend time with family and friends. Engage in activities that allow you to be creative. Attend daily Mass and pray more. These are great ways to energize and refuel ourselves for the upcoming remainder of the school year. I can not wait to see all of you back on campus with stories to tell about the adventures you had, the places you explored, and the people you spent time with. These memories are precious and what makes life meaningful.     

May God bless you and keep you safe this upcoming week. Malama pono.

Message from the president

This week, we end the month of September and welcome the month of October. It is amazing that we have been in school for over two months! This upcoming week focuses our attention on our Faith, and the beautiful ways we pray. The Catholic Church designates October as the month of the Most Holy Rosary. Pope Leo XIII encouraged devotion to the Blessed Mother by promoting the use of the Most Holy Rosary. The beautiful prayer brings us closer to Jesus and Mary and is a practice that faithful Catholics have embraced for more than 800 years. This year, we will have a Living Rosary at Sacred Hearts Academy. Our Theology teachers in partnership with Administration will lead this on-campus gathering of our community to recite the Most Holy Rosary. This event will take place on Wednesday morning, October 2nd. James 5:16 tells us, “The fervent prayer of a righteous person is very powerful.” The Living Rosary is a powerful activity that will strengthen our Faith here at Sacred Hearts Academy as well as bring us closer together as a Catholic community. It will be followed by First Friday Mass on October 4th. Students will wear their white skirt uniforms as we come together to celebrate the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. As we enter the last week before Fall Break, my prayer is that we continue our good work in the classroom, on the athletic field, and in our lives. May you have a joyous upcoming week. 

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We are two weeks away from our Fall Break 2024! This year, Fall Break is from October 7th through the 11th. Although our faculty and students will be off-campus during this time, Sacred Hearts Academy staff will be on campus to serve our families and community partners. 

As we near the Fall Break and the halfway mark in our first semester, our faculty are delivering high quality, all-girls education to our students by providing them with a multitude of learning activities that meet their unique needs. Students are diligently completing their homework and assignments that help them demonstrate their knowledge and skills. Our campus is buzzing with excitement as students actively participate in the classroom as well as in their co- and extracurricular activities.  

I highly encourage all parents and guardians to continue their active involvement in their daughters’ lives. Our students are managing busy schedules that include fulfilling their responsibilities at school, spending time with family and friends, and pursuing their passions and interests. Please continue to support your daughters by encouraging them to maintain healthy habits such as adequate sleep, eating healthy meals and snacks, and being physically active. Ensure they are organized by helping them to keep to a calendar, mapping out different activities on a daily schedule, and checking in with them on their academic progress. Lastly, speak with your daughter about what is happening in her life. Open communication is key to building a strong relationship with your daughter.  As always, love and understanding remain essential.     

May God bless you this week as we work together in partnership to raise up future female leaders in our Catholic faith and tradition to make a positive impact on our world.

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This Saturday, September 14th, Sacred Hearts Academy hosts our annual fundraiser, Uncorked, on our beautiful campus. This is a special evening when members of our community come together to support our scholarship and financial aid program. Over the last six years, we raised significant funds to sponsor many girls and young women at Sacred Hearts Academy. I humbly thank our Sisters, the Board of Directors, and the Parent Board for their unequivocal support of this event as well as the many parents, students, faculty, and staff who give their time, talent, and treasure in order to make this event a reality. Their generosity makes an all-girls, Catholic education possible for many students and their families. I pray that Saturday night will be our biggest fundraiser yet so we are able to welcome more students into the Sacred Hearts Academy family.

I see fundraising as a ministry. It is inviting others to invest in the future of God’s kingdom by helping us educate girls and young women to experience God’s compassionate love revealed in the Hearts of Jesus and Mary. We do this in partnership and collaboration with our faculty, staff, parents, guardians, and donors. Your contributions not only help us build a community of learning, but a community of love. 

Thank you for your generous support tomorrow and throughout the school year! 

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This upcoming week, we celebrate our school’s birthday. Sacred Hearts Academy has been educating girls and young women for 115 years! Our school began when Bishop Libert Boeynaems, ss.cc., had a vision for a Catholic secondary school in Honolulu. He identified a need within our community- to teach girls and young women to live in and love the world as Jesus and Mary did. He had a strong belief that Sacred Hearts Academy would partner with families on this amazing endeavor to develop faith-filled servant leaders for our world. 

Over a hundred years later, Sacred Hearts Academy has become the educational center of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. We have a reputation for providing girls and young women with exceptional educational experiences. I have seen Sacred Hearts Academy grow tremendously over the last forty-five years. From the construction and renovation of new buildings to our innovative programming, we have evolved to meet the educational needs of our changing times. Yet, we are firmly grounded in our history, mission, and vision. Our alumnae are out in the world making it a better place for all of us.

We have many special events planned for this week in order to celebrate our school. Please ask your daughters all about the fun and joy we will be having and follow us on our social media as we come together as a community to celebrate 115 years. 

Happy birthday, Sacred Hearts Academy!

Message from the president

This Monday, our nation celebrates Labor Day. It is a day when schools and businesses recognize the great contributions of workers to the development and achievement of our great nation. As Catholics, it is our day to reflect on the opportunity we have to participate in God’s creative action in our world. 

At Sacred Hearts Academy, I am reminded of our motto: orare et laborare, meaning "to pray and to work." Any student and alumnae will affirm that a Sacred Hearts Academy education includes these two pivotal activities. Each day, we gather together as a community to pray during our Flag ceremony. Faculty and students pray together in their classes. Administrators pray during their meetings. 

In addition, Sacred Hearts Academy has a fine reputation of producing good work. Our students are known for their scholarship, athleticism, and artistic endeavors. In this work, they fulfill their potential and exercise their God-given talents. Furthermore, our faculty and staff take great pride in delivering a robust curriculum and supporting the mission at Sacred Hearts Academy. I am inspired by their work each and every day.

May God grant you a wonderful weekend. I hope to see all of you at our Paniolo Pa‘ina this Saturday. Have a restful Monday as well. And see you at Flag on Tuesday morning! Pray for me as I continue the legacy of good work at the Academy. God Bless!