SHAgram

Message from the president

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!

founder's week activities

Families for Founder's Week! 🌟

In preparation for Founder's Week, taking place from September 9-13, we are seeking to identify our legacy families. If your daughter’s mother, grandmother, or great-grandmother is a Sacred Hearts Academy alumna, please take a moment to complete this survey.

UPPER SCHOOL NEWS

SAT School Day - Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024

Even though many colleges are still test optional/blind, think about taking the SAT at Sacred Hearts.  A strong score may open up scholarship opportunities too. 

•  Approximate Time: 8:00am-10:30am; Students need to inform their Advisory, Period 1, and Period 2 teachers that they will be taking the SAT and are responsible for any missed work.

• A $60.00 registration/testing fee will be included in your school charges.  

• The SAT is digital.  Please make sure to bring your laptop and make sure to download College Board's Bluebook BEFORE TEST DAY. 

• Please use the link to sign up; https://forms.gle/1bznFzxSAhZTd8Ud7

• PRIOIRTY DEADLINE:  Friday, Sept. 20th

News from the athletics department

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!

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News from the athletics department

Message from the president

I want to thank all our parents, guardians, and families for attending our Upper School Meet the Teachers Night on Tuesday and our Lower School Back to School Night on Thursday. I pray you had a wonderful time meeting your daughters’ administrators and teachers, visiting our classrooms, and learning more about what is in store for the upcoming school year. It was also a great opportunity to meet and socialize with other parents and guardians since this will be your class family until your daughter graduates from the Academy. My favorite part of this evening is getting to meet our families. I enjoyed talking about your daughters, sharing with you my experiences at the Academy, and learning how we can continue to partner together to make this upcoming school year a joyous one. Your active involvement on our campus is the reason we have been successful for 115 years. Please continue to participate in your daughter’s education from Lower School through Upper School. These are some of the best years of her life, and I invite you to be an active participant in it. May God Bless you this upcoming week.

Furthermore, we welcome Father Jeremy Sabugo to Sacred Hearts Academy! Please see his welcome message below.

Aloha! My name is Father Jeremy Sabugo, ss.cc., and I’m thrilled to be joining you as your school chaplain this year. I was ordained as a priest in 2017 and have spent the past six years serving as a priest in California, Texas, and Massachusetts. This year, I’m grateful to have returned to Hawai’i, the place where I was born and raised—it feels wonderful to be back home. 
 
My most recent assignment was serving as a Hospital Chaplain at The Queen’s Medical Center – Punchbowl. This experience allowed me to reconnect with the people of Hawai’i, deepening my sense of being one with them during their times of greatest need. I will seek to carry the lessons I have learn from my hospital experience into my role as school chaplain.
 
After 11 years as a religious brother of the Sacred Hearts, I’m eager to begin serving the people of Hawai’i, particularly here at Sacred Hearts Academy as your school chaplain. I recognize that it has been some time since a priest has taken on this role, and I fully intend to embrace this responsibility with the solemnity it deserves.
 
As your chaplain, I see my role encompassing three key areas: Spiritual Leadership, Pastoral Care, and Community Building. To fulfill these responsibilities effectively, I believe it’s essential that we all work together. 
 
In terms of community building, I’m excited to collaborate with students, faculty, staff, and everyone in our school community. My goal is to ensure that every student experience God’s compassionate love in a meaningful way during their time at Sacred Hearts Academy.
 
I’m truly humbled and honored to have this opportunity, and with God’s help, I’m committed to making the most of it. I look forward to this journey together. Go Lancers!

uPPER AND LOWER SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS

From Friday, August 26th, through Friday, September 6th, our students in Grades K-8 will be taking the Star Assessments from Renaissance Learning in the areas of Reading and Mathematics.

The Star Assessments are short tests that will provide our teachers with personalized learning data for each student.

The tests are computer adaptive, which means they adjust in difficulty to each answer students provide. This helps our teachers get the best data to help students in the shortest amount of testing time (about one-third of the time other tests require).

Our teachers will analyze the data they receive from Star Assessments to learn what students already know and what they are ready to learn next, to monitor student growth, and to determine which students may need additional help.

Star Assessments are research-based and scientifically proven to help teachers guide each student on their unique path to proficiency.

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

upper school news

FROM THE COUNSELING CENTER

Lower school news
 

 

We will be offering several enrichment opportunities. If you would like to register or want more information, please go to https://bit.ly/sha-enrichment-2425 and complete the form.

Message from the president

Come, let us rejoice with the angels in the Assumption of the Virgin Mary! Today is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. From heaven she prays for us and that we share in her glory with Jesus. As we conclude this week, please continue to pray for a successful school year. As you can see from this week's SHAgram, we have many upcoming events and activities to look forward to on our campus. All are designed to build community and adhere us together as one 'ohana--one family. We thank you for your continued support of your child's education here at Sacred Hearts Academy. A friendly reminder that our campus will be closed tomorrow, Friday, August 16th, for Admissions Day. We look forward to welcoming our students, faculty, and staff back on campus on Monday, August 19th. Have a blessed weekend.

announcements fROm the development office

     
   ACADEMY UNCORKED - September 14

We are seeking parent volunteers for Friday, September 13, and Saturday, September 14. If you can help, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator,

Haukea Ho, at (808) 426-3547 or reach out to us at development@sacredhearts.org.

We also appreciate donations of wines and gift cards. To contribute, please contact our Director of Development Angie Golis-Yamamoto at 808-734-5058 x333 or email development@sacredhearts.org. Kindly ensure all donations are received by Friday, August 30, to be included in the event.
 

Our Annual Fund Campaign will kick off on September 1, in partnership with Foodland’s Give Aloha Campaign. Look out for our mailers, which should arrive in your mailboxes by September 1.

upper school news

 NEWS FROM THE ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT

• Fall sports began on August 5th. Try-outs and rosters have closed for most sports.
• Bowling will hold its try-out on Thursday, August 16th, from 5-7pm at Ft. Shafter.
• Cross Country's last day to join is August 26th. Practices are from 4-6pm on campus on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and at Kapiolani Park on Mondays and Wednesdays.
• The Sacred Hearts Volleyball Invitational will take place from August 14th to 17th at Sacred Hearts and T.C. Ching Gymnasium. The varsity-level tournament will feature twelve teams from the Big Island, Kauai, California, the OIA, and the ILH. Participating schools include host Sacred Hearts, Kealaheke (BIIF), Waimea (KIF), Kaiser, Rosary Academy (CIF), Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac (CIF), Waianae, Damien Memorial, University Lab, Mid-Pacific, Le Jardin, and Kapolei.
  
  Tournament Schedule Live Link