Published on January 26, 2026 3:19 pm
Last Updated on January 26, 2026 3:35 pm
With this week being Catholic Schools Week, all city Catholic Schools are having activities each day.
Sacred Heart School will be celebrate Christ-centered education, and this year’s theme is United in Faith and Community. Many activities will demonstrate how Sacred Heart School provides a strong foundation fostering faith formation, high-quality education, and discipleship.
All Week:
- Fundraiser for the Family Life Center – Each classroom will collect money throughout the week for the Family Life Center. The class with the highest average donation per student will receive a pizza party.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 – Celebrating the Nation
- Students will come together for a Living Rosary, spending time together in prayer for our nation
- Students can wear red, white, & blue t-shirts
Wednesday, Jan. 28 – Celebrating Vocations
- Guests Fr. Zach Samples and Sr. Clementia will come talk with our students about vocations and following God’s call on your life
Thursday, Jan. 29 – Celebrating Students
- Grades K-8 will attend the “All-Schools Mass” at St. Anthony High School, along with other area Catholic Schools and Bishop Thomas John Paprocki from the Diocese of Springfield
- Grades K-4 will then enjoy an Activity Day at Sacred Heart School while grades 5-8 will enjoy an Activity Day at St. Anthony High School
- No homework day and no tests on Friday
Friday, Jan. 30- Celebrating Faculty and Staff
- Our Shamrock Parent Association (SPA) will provide ice cream treats for students and other special treats for the staff
St. Anthony Grade School is also celebrating all week:
Tuesday, January 27th – Celebrating Our Vocations
● No mass – all students will attend mass on Thursday, January 29th.
● Student and Teacher Dress Code swap – Teachers dress like students and students permitted to dress like teacher/school staff members.
● Fatherly Feud – Assembly 2pm
Wednesday, January 28th –Celebrating Our Nation and Community
● Representatives from the Effingham National Guard, County Police, Effingham Police and Effingham Fire Departments will be present to play in PE classes during the day.
● All Students will be permitted to dress as their favorite superhero to celebrate our local heroes or they can choose to wear sweats/sweatshirts/t-shirts to school this day. (No yoga pants or leggings/shorts)
Thursday, January 29th – Celebrating Our Students
● We will be attending the deanery mass at the high school, which begins at 10:00am. We ask that all students wear RED school uniform shirts.
● High School is providing activities for 5th-8th grade students during the afternoon.
○ 5th through 8th graders will need to bring their own sack lunch and drink for the day.
● K-4 students will be back for lunch (will follow the current lunch menu for the day) – will show a movie in the gym that afternoon.
● Students are permitted to bring in a pillow and blanket to sit on the floor along with a snack and drink of their choice for the movie.
Friday, January 30th – Celebrating Faculty and Staff
● Students will be allowed to wear sweatpants (no yoga pants) and a spirit shirt. Each sectional will have the chance to play volleyball in the gym and participate in all gym activities. Then all students will come to the gym for a volleyball game between a few chosen students and our “celebrities”.
Saturday, January 31st – Celebrating Families
● Family Night – families are encouraged to do something together as a family (movie night, game night, etc.)
