🏫 Sacred Heart Schools Atherton News – April 2026
🌍 Sacred Heart Model UN Teams Win Best Delegation Awards — Sacred Heart Schools' Model United Nations teams earned top honors this season, winning best delegation awards. At Berkeley MUN, the high school team was recognized as Best Club Delegation among over 2,000 competitors, while the middle school Gov Team secured Best Delegation in the small delegations category at the Global Citizens Model UN in New York City.
🎨 Kindergarteners Bring 'Hedgie' to Life with Art — On March 10, kindergarten students creatively engaged in directed drawing to bring Jan Brett’s character 'Hedgie' to life. This classroom activity focused on step-by-step artwork, enhancing both artistic skills and imagination among young learners.
🧠 Innovative Research on Human Surprise by Bella Summe — Bella Summe (SHP ‘22) is conducting groundbreaking research at the UChicago Cognition, Attention, and Brain Lab, focusing on how humans process unexpected events. Her study involves comparing brain scans with AI predictions, merging neuroscience and artificial intelligence in fascinating ways.
🏈 Ryleigh Longaker Named Top Player at Flag Football Classic — SHP Girls Flag Football star Ryleigh Longaker was recognized as one of the top 20 players in Northern California for the Glow Up Girls Flag Football Classic during Super Bowl week on February 7, 2026. This honor not only highlights her talent but also underscores the growth of girls flag football at the high school level.
🏅 Spring Sports Tryouts and Practice Requirements Announced — For Spring 2026, students must obtain medical clearance to participate in tryouts and practices. No one can engage in conditioning, tryouts, scrimmages, or games until all Magnus requirements are satisfied. Ensure all paperwork is completed prior to participation.
🏆 Celebrating Student and Educator Achievements at Sacred Heart Schools — This edition highlights outstanding accomplishments across various fields at Sacred Heart Schools. Katherine Ware qualified for the AIME for the third consecutive year, the SHP robotics team reached the semifinals, tying its best-ever performance, and the PULSE dance team earned multiple top awards at regional competitions.
📖 New Sacred Heart Magazine Highlights Student Achievements — The latest Summer/Fall issue of the Sacred Heart Magazine, released on October 27, covers campus life from spring through early October 2025. It showcases standout student achievements, arts, athletics, and community moments from the previous school year and the start of the 2025-26 year.
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