Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart

Sunshine, kickball, and friendly competition… what more could you ask for?

Last Wednesday night, the Robert T. Scott Field at St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute was the place to be, as sophomores from SJCI and SHA came together for an evening of kickball, laughter, and school spirit! Under a cotton-candy sky, students enjoyed some friendly competition and made memories that will last long after the final out.

A big thank-you to SJCI for being such wonderful hosts and to the SJCI Parent Guild for the pizza. We can’t wait for the rematch this fall!

Ms. Taylor’s AP US History classes had their annual, and very animated, Living History debates this week. Students chose many interesting US figures to return to life in order to evaluate and debate issues of present-day American society. We heard dramatic commentary from people as diverse as Thomas Paine, P. T. Barnum, Dorothea Dix, Harriet Tubman, Sacajawea, Al Capone, Joseph McCarthy, and Rachel Carson, to name just a few!

Katelyn McPhee, a junior in Mrs. ModicaAmore’s AP Biology class, took on raising Painted Lady butterflies as her final end of year project. She monitored them through their transition from caterpillar to butterfly, and through the week leading up to their release. The caterpillars remained in their containers for approximately a week, getting bigger and eventually forming chrysalises. Finally, at the end of the process, the butterflies emerged from their chrysalises and a butterfly release party was held during SHA Pause, where people observed the butterflies as they left to find their new homes, and a short overview of Painted Ladies was given!

“Breathe... you are a Sacred Heart graduate... You have gifts and talents that will carry you boldly forward in boundless ways. This fact is more powerful than you can imagine.”

~ Maureen Forrester Finney, EdD, PA-C ‘87
Provost & President-Elect, Nazareth University,
From her address to the graduating class at the 2026 Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart Commencement Ceremony

Seniors Ella Yusick, Amina Orom-Underwood, and Emma Bakowski were honored recently at the annual Erie-Niagara Scholastic Achievement Recognition Dinner (SARD).
Sponsored by the Erie-Niagara School Superintendents Association (E-NSSA), this prestigious event recognizes the top three graduating seniors from every high school across Erie and Niagara counties based on their exceptional cumulative GPA. Congratulations to these three amazing students!

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart is proud to celebrate the classes that have earned the Heart of SHA distinction for the 2025-26 school year so far. For the first time ever, the Heart of SHA list has grown to two columns, and there is always room for more.

Congratulations to the Classes of 1958, 1968, 1989, 1992, and 1995 for earning the Heart of SHA recognition over the past week. We also salute the Class of 1977 - they seem to have no intention of giving up the top spot!

Heart of SHA classes have 10 or more contributors to the Annual Loyalty Fund or a class-sponsored scholarship.

If your class isn’t listed yet, there’s still time—gifts can be made through June 30, 2026.
Add your class to this list and empower young women through excellence in education by making your gift today:
https://www.sacredheartacademy.org/apps/pages/donate

Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks a full-time Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds. This position oversees the maintenance, custodial, and groundskeeping operations of the school campus. In addition, this position supervises maintenance and cleaning staff, coordinates repairs and preventative maintenance, manages relationships with outside contractors and service providers, and ensures that all campus facilities are safe, functional, and welcoming.

The Coordinator is entrusted with the stewardship and upkeep of our historically designated pristine campus, taking pride in preserving the beauty, integrity, and daily operation of our learning environment. This position will begin 7/1/26. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. A resume and cover letter should be directed to Jennifer Demert, Head of School, at [email protected]. Please use the subject line: Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds.