Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart
Posted May 2013
Information for Holy Angels Academy Families
If you are considering Sacred Heart Academy as the next step in your education, please check out the link below which has information and guidelines for transfer students.
Posted April 2013
Summerspace 2013 -- Full and Half Day Camps for Girls Entering Grades 5-8
Click on the link below to access the brochure and application.
Posted April 2013
Sr. Maria's Basketball Camps
Session I runs from June 24 - June 28. Session II runs from July 8 - July 12.
Posted April 2013
SHA's Music Dept. Showcases Student Musical Talent
SHA's Music Dept. has several events happening in May. If you attended the April 30th Departmental Spring Concert, you know you do not want to miss the SHA Chamber Singers Annual Spring Concert on May 22 at 7 pm.
Posted April 2013
Please Support the Sacred Heart Academy Loyalty Fund
It is in giving that we receive.
Posted February/March 2013
SHA's Super Seniors -- WNY Academic Team Members, WNY Scholar-Athletes
Business First has selected Emily Ludwig and Meredith McCaffrey to their WNY Academic Team. Only 100 students in Western NY were tapped for this honor.
Each year the Buffalo News honors Western NY seniors who have excelled both in academics and on the playing field for designation as Scholar-Athletes.
Posted February 2013
For middle school girls: Field Hockey & Basketball Clinics
SHA is proud to be offering opportunities for young girls to learn field hockey and basketball skills at the spring clinics.
Posted March 2013
Spirit Week 2013 Photos & Videos
Relive Spirit Week March 4-7, 2013.
Posted March 2013
Varsity Basketball Wins MML Championship for 4th Consecutive Year
Oh sweet victory! Cardinal O'Hara loses their first game of the season to the Lady Sharks, and Sacred Heart brings home their 4th consecutive MML trophy with a convincing 53-32 win.
Posted March 2013
Don't Miss SHA's Spring Drama: March 22 and 23
SHA will hold its spring drama, "A Home for Stray Cats" on Friday, March 22, and Saturday, March 23, 2013, at 7:30 pm in the school's auditorium.
Pre-sale tickets are available in the Main Office at a cost of $5 for students and seniors and $7 for adults. Tickets may also be purchased at the door for $6 and $8. Doors open 30 minutes prior to each performance.
Posted February 2013
Sacred Heart Academy to Host Forensics Science Competition on March 16th
Nearly 100 WNY high school students will take part in a Forensics Science event at Sacred Heart Academy from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 16, 2013. This event is a component of the Buffalo Independent Secondary School Network’s (BISSNET) STEAM Academy.
Posted December 2012
SHA's Megamusical, "Nunsense", is a 2013 Kenny Award Finalist
This year's musical is up for a Kenny Award, the WNY version of Broadway's Tony Award and the equivalent to the movies' Oscar Award.
The Kenny Awards Ceremony will be on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at 4 pm at Shea's Performing Arts Center. Tickets will be sold through the school or can be purchased at the Shea's Box Office.
Posted May 2012
Learn About SHA's "Celebrate Our Tradition - Build Our Future" Capital Campaign
The "Celebrate our Tradition - Build our Future" Capital Campaign is set to raise $4.5 million for much needed classroom space, a new gym and convocation center, and for enhancement of the Academy's scholarship and financial aid endowment.
Posted December 2012
Ways to Give to the Sacred Heart Academy Loyalty Fund
"It is in giving that we receive."
Posted November 2012
Varsity Soccer Captures Monsignor Martin Championship
After 3 consecutive appearances in the league title game and their 4th in 5 years, Sacred Heart finally wins the BIG one.
Posted October 2012
SHA's Golf Team Completes Undefeated Season; 3 Qualify for States
Six members of SHA's Golf Team competed in All-Catholics on Sunday, September 30, at Rothland Golf Course. Three qualified for the State Tournament to be held in June 2013.
Posted October 2012
Halloween at SHA -- Photos
Everyone at SHA loves to dress up for Halloween. Several faculty members wore tiaras with their MIS-sashes .
Posted October 2012
MMHSAA Girls Varsity Ice Hockey Tryout Information
Any girl wanting to play Varsity Ice Hockey for the Monsignor Martin League should be ready to tryout on October 29, November 1, and November 6.
Posted August 2012
After School Science Club and Mother-Daughter Book Club for Girls in Grades 6 and 7
SHA Biology teacher Melanie Whitney will lead 15 after school lab sessions for girls in grades 6 and 7 during the 2012-13 school year. Cost is $150.
SHA teacher Sheila Lyons will lead 4 Sunday afternoon book club sessions (October 21, December 9, February 10, April 14) from 3:30 pm - 5 pm for ten girls and their mothers. No cost.
Posted August 2012
Voting Closed at "Give with Target"
Target stores have met their goal of $2.5 million in support to schools before the September 8th deadline so voting is now closed. Thanks to everyone who cast their ballot for SHA. We received 508 votes and earned $500 in gift cards.
Posted May 2012
Top 3 Students of Class of 2012
Hillary Chiarella, Rachel Spencer, and Kailey Seres are SHA's Top 3 students in this year's graduating class.
Posted May 2012
EMEDCO Honors Two SHA Seniors
Sacred Heart seniors, Jordanne Miller and Andrea Waclawek, were 2 of the 90 high school seniors from Erie, Niagara, and Genesee counties to win an EMEDCO college scholarship.
Posted June 2012
4 SHA Golfers Help Monsignor Martin Team Capture Second Place at States
Four members of SHA's golf team plus one student from Nardin compiled a score of 422 strokes to take second place at States on June 4 as the Monsignor Martin Team from Buffalo.
Posted June 2011
SHA Ranked #2 in Western NY by "Business First"
Sacred Heart Academy has improved from last June's #3 ranking, moving up to the #2 spot this year on Business First's list of the top 133 schools in Western NY.
Posted May 2012
SHA Hosts Production of "The Blue Rose"
Buffalo Academy of the Sacred Heart will be hosting a performance of "The Blue Rose", a stage adaptation of a book by Gerda Weissmann Klein, on Wednesday, May 30, at 7 pm, which is free to the public.
Posted March 2012
Sr. Maria Pares Inducted into NY State Basketball Hall of Fame -- Photos
SHA Alum and local coaching legend, Sister Maria Pares, was inducted into the 2012 class of the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame on Sunday, March 18, in Glen Falls.
Posted March 2012
Sr. Maria Pares' Summer Basketball Camp for Girls Only
Learn basketball fundamentals from a Hall of Fame coach. Sr. Maria Pares will be running 2 sessions: June 25-June 29 from 9 am to 3 pm and July 9-July 13 from 9 am to 3 pm.
Posted April 2012
Photos -- "The Miracle Worker"
Senior Jordanne Miller (Annie Sullivan) and Junior Carrie Deck (Helen Keller) put on amazing performances in "The Miracle Worker".
Posted March 2012
Sandstone 2012 Recap -- Grand Prize Winners plus Thank You from Co-Chairs
Co-Chairs Susan Q. Bavisotto and Betsy Sullivan report that Sandstone 2012 was a huge success with over $109,000 raised for the Academy.
Posted March 2012
Spirit Week at SHA -- Photos
This year's Spirit Week was exciting. StuCo had lots of fun in store for everyone with their planned assemblies.
Posted January 2012
SHA's Scholar-Athletes
Three seniors were honored by the Buffalo News as All-Western NY Fall Sports Scholar-Athletes.
Posted December 2011
SHA's Musical: "The Pajama Game" is a Hit!
Thank you to Director Terri Filips Vaughn plus the cast and crew of "The Pajama Game" for another successful musical production.
Posted October 2011
Linda Cimusz is new Director of Academics
Beginning November 1, SHA will have a new Director of Academics. Linda Cimusz is our new Director of Academics.
Posted July 2011
Remembering Sister Marcyann Kowalczyk, OSF
Sacred Heart Academy lost a beloved family member on Thursday, July 14.
Posted June 2011
4 "Business First" Education Awards for SHA
SHA seniors Kaitlyn Victor and Megan Elman, SHA math teacher Mrs. Marcia Snyder, and SHA's website earn recognition from Business First on Awards Day, June 3.
Posted June 2011
128th Commencement Photos
Sacred Heart Academy graduated 90 young ladies at the 128th Commencement held at UB's Center for the Arts on June 13.
Posted June 2011
The Buffalo News Picks 3 SHA Seniors for Spring Scholar-Athlete Team
Krissy Russo, Tori Kreuz, and Clara Wu are named to the Buffalo News 2011 Spring All-WNY Scholar-Athlete Team.
Posted May 2011
Top Three Students of Class of 2011
Kaitlyn Victor, Mary Spencer, and Megan Elman are SHA's Top 3 students in this year's graduating class.
Posted May 2011
EMEDCO Honors Two SHA Seniors
Sacred Heart seniors, Krissy Russo and Sarah Mastrandrea, were 2 of the 100 high school seniors from Erie, Niagara, and Genesee counties to win an EMEDCO college scholarship.
Posted May 2011
Mock Trial Team Places 3rd in State Finals
After winning Erie County's Mock Trial tournament, the Sacred Heart Mock Trial team was victorious again at the regional Mock Trial tournament held in Mayville on April 30, 2011, where SHA earned the opportunity to represent the Western New York region in the final competition for the state title. Six regions in New York State participated in this tournament held in Albany on May 22-24. SHA's Mock Trial team finished third, just out of the final trial to determine the State title.
Posted May 2011
Christina Healy Signs Letter of Intent
SHA Varsity Basketball standout Christina Healy has signed a letter of intent to continue her athletic career at Roberts Wesleyan College.
Posted April 2011
Sarah Pawlak & Katie Healy Honored for Basketball Achievements
On April 9, the Buffalo News selected Sarah and Katie for All-WNY Girls Basketball Honors.
Posted April 2011
SHA's 5 Scholar-Athletes
SHA is proud to have 5 Super Seniors named to the Buffalo News 2010-11 Winter All-WNY Scholar-Athlete Team.
Posted April 2011
Mr. Stepien Named Outstanding Science Teacher of Year
Chemistry teacher Ron Stepien has been chosen as ACS's outstanding HS Science Teacher of the Year for Western NY.
Posted April 2011
5th Annual Sandstone Party A BIG Success
Thank you to everyone who attended the Sandstone Party!
Posted March 2011
Sports Hall of Fame Inductees for 2011
On April 9, 2011, Sacred Heart Academy honored 5 individuals and the 1993 Tennis Team for their sports achievements.
Posted March 2011
Mock Trial Team Wins Erie County Championship
Sacred Heart Academy's Mock Trial Team has won the 2011 Erie County Mock Trial Championship for the fifth time in 8 years.
Posted March 2011
Shakespeare Comes to SHA -- April 1 & 2
If you missed Sacred Heart's Spring drama, "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged)" which was presented on April 1 and 2, check out the photos from the show.
Posted March 2011
SHA Art Students Participate in "Empty Bowls Project"
The Burchfield-Penney Art Center will host this event in May.
Posted January 2011
SHA Completes "Home Again Project"
On March 5, Sacred Heart students worked hard to ready an apartment for a family of 5 refugees from Burma. Channel 4 News was there and filmed the event.
Posted January 2011
Senior Earns NFJC Community Leader Award
Emilyrose Conforti was one of 12 Western NY students honored by the National Federation for Just Communities.
Posted January 2011
Jena Abati '10 Headed to National Voice Competition
Jena Abati, soprano, will travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on March 27, 2011 to compete in the MTNA National Competition Finals. A freshwoman at Eastman School of Music, she qualified for the Nationals by being selected as the MTNA Eastern Division Winner.
Posted December 2010
New Athletic Director Announced
Head of School Jennifer Demert is pleased to announce the appointment of Sacred Heart's new Athletic Director, Gretchen Scheuermann, who will assume the position in January, 2011.
Posted January 2011
SHA's 3 Scholar-Athletes
SHA is proud to have 3 Super Seniors named to the Buffalo News 2010 Fall All-WNY Scholar-Athlete Team.
Posted December 2010
A BIG Thank You -- Scholarship & Awards Dinner
The Scholarship & Awards Dinner held on November 10th was a HUGE success.
Posted December 2010
Environmental Club Helps VIVE
SHA students are always willing to lend a hand to support a great cause.
Posted December 2010
SHA's Musical: "Annie" Wows Crowds
This year's musical was truly a SHA family production which entertained everyone who attended. All 3 children of SHA's Head of School, Ms. Demert, were in the cast as were the daughters of Mrs. Szalach and Mrs. Michienzi as well as the son of Mrs. Fischer.
Special thanks goes out to Director Terri Filips and to all the patrons of the three performances.
Posted November 2010
3 SHA Senior Athletes Sign Letter of Intent to Play College Sports
Emily Litwin (volleyball), Sarah Pawlak (basketball), and Caitlyn Colucci (softball) signed a letter of intent on November 16th to play college sports with Channel 2 News in attendance.
Posted November 2010
Four SHA Swimmers Compete at States
SHA's Swim Team had an amazing season this year. During the season, Freshwoman Aleza Epstein qualified for 4 events at the State Swim meet. She has qualified in the 50 & 100 freestyles, 100 butterfly, and 200 IM. She will swim the 50 free and 100 butterfly at the State Swim meet. Junior Alex Doody also qualified for 4 events at the State Swim meet. She has qualified in the 50, 100, 200, & 500 freestyle events. She will swim the 100 and 200 freestyle at the meet. Throughout the entire season, the 200 free relay team composed of Seniors Caroline Niederpruem and Sarah Mastrandrea plus Junior Alex Doody and Freshwoman Aleza Epstein have been reaching to qualify for States. At the All-Catholic Championship Meet they did, and they will swim in that relay at the meet!
The State Swim meet is this Friday and Saturday, November 19-20, at the ECC Flickinger Center. Admission is $8.00. Swimming starts at 12:00 p.m. on Friday and finals start at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday.
Posted November 2010
SHA's Varsity Volleyball Team Plays for State Championship
Sacred Heart's Varsity Volleyball squad competed on November 13 and 14, at York College in Jamaica, NY, in the NYSCHSAA Championships. SHA advanced to the Championship Match with a thrilling five game match against St. Francis Prep. SHA was down two games to none before they won the next three games to win the match to go to the Finals.
In the Finals, SHA lost to St. Anthony's (Rockville Center) who were the defending State Champs. This is the first time SHA has advanced to the Championship Match since winning the State Title in 1988. Congratulations, ladies! Way to go!!
Posted October 2010
13 SHA Students Participate in Hope Lodge Project
On Saturday, October 23, 13 SHA students along with Mrs. Clare (religion teacher and Campus Minister at Sacred Heart) participated in the national "Make a Difference" Day at ACS's Hope Lodge.
Posted October 2010
Jane Vicki Named Top Financial Executive in Education
Sacred Heart is proud to announce that its own Director of Finance, Jane Vicki, has been honored with the 2010 Financial Executive Award in Education sponsored by the Bonadio Group and Citizens Bank.
Posted October 2010
Shark Swimmers Recording Fast Times
SHA's Swim Team is having an amazing season with new records being set at nearly every meet.
Posted August 2010
Welcome Class of 2014 -- Freshwomen Fun Day
Freshwomen Fun Day is Orientation, SHA Style! It's a great way to casually meet the members of your class and familiarize yourself with the beautiful building and grounds. This year's event was held on Monday, August 23, and SHA's incoming freshwomen had oodles of fun.
Posted June 2010
127th Commencement Held on June 14 at UB
99 members of Sacred Heart Academy's Class of 2010, wearing white gowns and carrying red roses, walked across the stage at the Center for the Arts on Monday evening to receive their diplomas.
Posted June 2010
Sacred Heart -- in Top 3 High Schools of Western NY
Sacred Heart has much to be proud of. Business First named SHA as one of the top three high schools in Western NY.
Posted June 2010
Showcasing SHA's Senior Scholar-Athletes
Nine super seniors from the Class of 2010 have been recognized by the Buffalo News for their grades and athletic contribution.
Posted June 2010
Rain Garden Project Comes to Fruition
Sister Mara, a science teacher at Sacred Heart, and several of her Environmental Science students create a rain garden behind Clare Hall.
Posted June 2010
SHA Golfers Compete in All-Catholic State Championship
Junior Gabby Zemer and sophomore Claire McMahon both finish in the top eight.
Posted June 2010
SHA's Reba Conway '10 Selected for "Avenue of Athletes"
For her academic success and her excellence in athletics, Reba Conway was inducted into The Town of Amherst's "Avenue of Athletes" on June 9.
Posted May 2010
Top Three Seniors of Class of 2010 Named "Academic All Stars" by the Buffalo News
Eva Hoffmann, Bethany Wattengel, and Erin Wattengel were honored on Thursday evening, May 20th, at a special recognition dinner held at the Amherst Marriott. Each received a crystal bison award.
Posted May 2010
Susan Eckert Bourque '66 and Karen Eckert '68 Meet with President Obama
Susan Eckert Bourque and Karen Eckert sat down and chatted with President Obama when he was in Buffalo on Thursday, May 13. They, along with other families who lost loved ones on Flight 3407, are pushing for new requirements for more pilot training and more experience in the cockpit. Having a meeting with the President means the White House is listening to their suggestions.
Posted May 2010
Catherine Trzaska '10 Earns Manus Christi Award
SHA Senior, Catherine Trzaska, was one of 13 youths honored at this year's Diocesan Youth Convention for their dedication to living out the directives of their faith.
Posted April 2010
Sports Hall of Fame Inductees
Saturday, April 24, marked the annual Sports Hall of Fame dinner with several SHA alumnae being honored for their contribution to sports.
Posted May 2010
SHA Students Participate in Diocesan Art Exhibit
Congratulations to the 12 Sacred Heart students who displayed their creative artwork at the Diocesan Art Exhibit on May 17-20.
Posted May 2010
View Day of SHAring 2010 Slideshow
The 5th Annual Day of SHAring was held on April 23, 2010. Check out the 3 YouTube videos showcasing our student, faculty, and parent volunteers.
Posted April 2010
Caitlin Powalski '04 Published
Caitlin Powalski, a member of SHA's 2004 graduating class and a 2009 University of Rochester graduate, has the distinction of having her research published in Rochester History's Fall 2009 issue. She held a booksigning and lecture on April 18, 2010, at the Bausch & Lomb Public Library Building of the Central Library of Rochester & Monroe County.
Posted March 2010
Sarah Pawlak '11 Receives Numerous Accolades
It has been an exciting month for Sacred Heart junior Sarah Pawlak with numerous accolades for her sports and academics coming her way..
Being selected as Channel 7's Athlete of the Week brought a film crew to SHA where Sarah showed the cameraman her shooting touch while Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach Debbie Laux talked about Sarah's leadership role on the Lady Sharks and their 22-5 season which ended at the Class A State Finals in NYC.
Sarah also was named to the 2010 Girls All-Bee Basketball First Team by the Amherst Bee and chosen for the 2010 Girls All-WNY Basketball Second Team by the Buffalo News. To top this off, Sarah was recently inducted into SHA's National Honor Society with a 3.8 GPA.
Posted March 2010
Jena Abati '10 Shines at Young Artist Auditions
SHA senior Jena Abati is a member of Chamber Singers and has been taking private music lessons for years. Her talent was recognized by the Rochester Philharmonic League's Young Artist Auditions Committee at the March 14th Young Artists competition where she won two awards for her outstanding vocal performances.
Posted March 2010
Emily Litwin '11 Nationally Ranked in Volleyball
Sacred Heart junior Emily Litwin was interviewed on March 23 by Stu Boyar of WGRZ-TV about her nationally ranked volleyball team.
Posted February 2010
SHA English teacher, Nancy Brady, to receive Liberty Bell Award on April 23
Each year the Board of Directors of the Bar Association of Erie County selects deserving people who have strengthened the American system of justice under the law. In 2010, three Mock Trial coaches: Nancy Brady (SHA), Ronald DiNicolantonio (Clarence HS), and Mary Knab (St. Francis) will be honored at the annual Law Day luncheon on Friday, April 23, with the Liberty Bell Award, the highest award bestowed by the Bar Association to non-lawyers.
Posted March 2010
Chamber Singers Visit Philadelphia
SHA's elite singing group, the Chamber Singers, spent 3 days (March 26-28) on tour in Philadelphia and performed at two cathedrals.
Posted March 2010
Class A Title Eludes Lady Sharks
Sacred Heart faced St. Anthony's of South Huntington on Sunday, March 14, in NYC with the NY State Catholic HS Class A Championship on the line but came up short losing 44-55.