🏫 Sacred Heart Schools Atherton News – August 2026
🏈 SHP Athletics Fall Season Kicks Off — The 2026 fall sports campaign has officially begun at Sacred Heart Preparatory. This update serves as an announcement for the school community, highlighting the excitement and preparation surrounding the opening of the season.
🏊♀️ Ella Woodhead Inspires Future Water Polo Stars — Olympic hopeful Ella Woodhead, an SHP ’22 alumna, is back at Dunlevie, inspiring the next generation of water polo players. Her return connects her athletic journey and ambitions with Team USA, aiming to motivate young athletes in their pursuit of excellence.
🗣️ Exploring Identity Through Asian American Affinity Spaces — Anna McDonald, EdD, examines the transformative role of Asian American affinity spaces in her latest feature, “Where Identity Finds Voice.” This piece highlights themes of belonging and identity within the Sacred Heart community and is part of the school’s Mission & Meaning content.
🎓 Sacred Heart Preparatory Celebrates 128th Graduating Class — On May 21, 2026, Sacred Heart Preparatory celebrated its 128th graduating class, with students heading to colleges across the country and internationally. This milestone marks a significant achievement for the Class of 2026 at SHP.
🏅 25 SHP Athletes Commit to Collegiate Sports — Following a historic, championship-filled season, 25 Sacred Heart Preparatory student-athletes have committed to collegiate sports. This achievement spans 11 different sports, marking a significant milestone for both the class and the athletic program.
👩🏫 Push for First AP U.S. Women’s History Course Gains Momentum — Students and educators at Sacred Heart Preparatory are actively campaigning to pilot the first-ever AP U.S. Women’s History course, marking significant progress in their initiative. This effort emphasizes the importance of academic innovation and aims to expand the curriculum for future generations.
🏆 Chris Rotelli Celebrates 200 Career Wins in Lacrosse — SHP Athletics honored Boys’ Lacrosse Director Chris Rotelli for achieving his 200th career varsity win, establishing one of California's premier high school lacrosse programs. This milestone reflects the significant success of the school's athletics and the dedication of its coaching staff.
🎓 Celebrating the Class of 2026 Graduation Season — The 2026 graduation season at Sacred Heart Preparatory features stories, photos, and videos celebrating commencement ceremonies for seniors, eighth graders, and preschool students. Highlights include the Class of 2026, the transition of eighth grade students to high school, and joyful preschool moving-up celebrations.
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