History of the School

Throughout the past years the clergy, religious, lay teachers, parents, and parishioners have maintained that same spirit of providing the children of Sacred Heart School with an excellent education based on our Catholic faith.

Immediately following the dedication of the new church in April 1913, the pastor,Fr. Burelbach decided that the children needed a Catholic school. The construction of the school was soon underway and the Sisters of St. Joseph contracted to begin teaching the 1916-1917 school year. In the meantime, the children began classes,
grades one through eight, in the old church building with Miss Jennie Curtain as the school's first teacher. The new school building was completed and occupied by Miss Curtain and the children in January 1916.

 

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Mission Statement

We, the teachers and parents, are facilitators of learning who strive to motivate the students to achieve mastery of basic skills.  We encourage students to be life-long learners and to integrate Christian truths and values in their daily living; to work towards justice and peace; and to be vibrant members of their family, church, school and society now and in the future.

 

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Philosophy

Sacred Heart School shares the common mission of Catholic education to proclaim the message of Jesus, to create a Christian community, to worship God, and to serve each other and the world.  Our school exists to provide an environment of teaching and learning based on Catholic values and the tradition of Catholic education that meets the needs of a diverse student body.  Upon graduation from our school, students will be well prepared for success in high school and beyond.  We enable and support parents as the primary educators of their children.

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Accreditation

Sacred Heart School is accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. We are currently accredited through June 2013. We also are accredited by the Western Catholic Education Association.

 

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Why Choose Us?

Sacred Heart School shares the common mission of Catholic education to proclaim the message of Jesus, to create a Christian community, to worship God, and to serve each other and the world.  Our school exists to provide an environment of teaching and learning based on Catholic values and the tradition of Catholic education that meets the needs of a diverse student body.  Upon graduation from our school, students will be well prepared for success in high school and beyond. We enable and support parents as the primary educators of their children.

 

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Faculty

Pastor:  Fr. Eddie Ruiz

Associate Pastor:  Fr. Efrain Bautista

Principal: Mrs. Yvonne Burns

Vice-Principal:  Mr. Brian Barrett

Secretary:  Mrs. Marisa Villamor

Bookkeeper:  Mrs. Sharon King

Preschool:  Mrs. Anissa Garcia

PreKinder:  Ms. Margie Garcia

Kindergarten/First Grade:  Ms. Monica Ruelas

Second/Third Grade:  Mrs. Theresa Diaz

Fourth-Sixth Grade:  Mrs. Trina Hutchinson

Seventh/Eighth Grade:  Mrs. Debra Schoneman

Title I Para-Educator:  Mrs. Eugenia Martinez

Classroom Aide:  Mrs. Amy Vogel

Dance Instructor:  Mrs. Margarita Lomeli

Custodian/Maintenance:  Mr. Fortunato Ponce

Extended Day Care Supervisor:  Mrs. Maria Montesinos

Lunch Duty Supervisor:  Mr. Albert Cosio

Librarians:  Cece Blankenship & Monica Lara

 

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School Board

President:  Mrs. Debbie Campbell

Vice-President:  Mrs. Debbie Abatti

Secretary: Mrs. Lynne Bumbera

Manuel Ramirez

Fred & Arcy Selk

Jose & Eva Velez

Amy Vogel

 

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