Sacred Heart School
Sacred Heart School is instilling the spirit of giving and community service in its students through a dynamic service-learning program. Rooted in Catholic values, the program helps students live their faith while fostering respect, empathy, and gratitude.
“Service learning is an essential part of our Catholic education,” said Principal Bridget Martin. “It’s not just about donating items or volunteering time; it’s about cultivating a lifelong commitment to giving back and using faith to guide us in serving others.”
Service learning is woven into Sacred Heart’s daily activities. Middle school students spend one morning each month helping pack and load produce and dry goods at Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ mobile food distributions to help those facing food insecurity.
Monthly Denim Days allows students and staff to raise money for charitable causes by donating in exchange for wearing jeans. Last year, these efforts raised more than $2,500 for local organizations.
Since the beginning of the school year, Sacred Heart students have participated in numerous service projects aimed at supporting those in need.
Their spirit of generosity shone brightly during the school’s Thanksgiving Food Drive, where students, parents, alumni, and community members braved the rain to collect over 1,100 pounds of food to help ensure that families in need would have a Thanksgiving meal. Eighth-grade students also spent a day assisting Sacred Heart Southern Missions by packing Thanksgiving baskets and wrapping Christmas gifts.
This year, the school observed National Kindness Day with activities promoting positive interactions. Middle school students wrote “Kindness Shout Outs,” while kindergarteners participated in a kindness walk, sharing compliments and spreading hugs.
Looking ahead, the school community will continue its commitment to service with the annual Angel Tree project to provide Christmas gifts for children in need.
“We teach our students that faith is not just something you practice in church but something you live every day,” Martin said. “Our service-learning program is a reflection of that belief, and we are proud of the ways our students are making a difference in the community.”
