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Sacred Heart High School is pleased to announce the hiring of Claire Sullivan as its first-ever Director of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations. Ms. Sullivan will lead Sacred Heart's efforts to provide quality education to students of Yonkers, the Bronx, Mount Vernon, and beyond.

In advance of the 2018-2019 School Year, Sacred Heart High School announced the creation of three new student programs, a new sport for both male and female athletes and an international travel opportunity for underclassmen.

Sacred Heart High School is pleased to announce that it will begin a track program both boys and girls during the 2018-2019 school year.

Sacred Heart High School is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Frances Acosta, OFS as Principal for the 2018-2019 school year. Ms. Acosta is well known to the Sacred Heart Family, having served as Campus Minister and Theology Teacher since her hiring in 2016. Prior to joining Sacred Heart, Ms. Acosta served as Principal at three schools in the Archdiocese of New York, St. Angela Merici (2014-2016), Saint James and Saint Joseph (2010-2013), and Saint Anthony (1997-2010).

On Friday, May 12, Sacred Heart High School celebrated the re-dedication of the Chapel of our Lady. An online fundraising campaign and numerous community and parish based donors provided the means to reestablish the chapel as the “heart” of the high school community. Mass will be celebrated in the chapel for faculty, students and staff each Thursday morning at 7:30 am.

Sacred Heart Players once against experienced "Broadway Ed Day". They were able to take a professional acting class learned YOU WILL BE FOUND. They enjoyed lunch at Bubba Gumps and attended a performance of DEAR EVAN HANSEN.

Sacred Heart High School celebrated "National College Signing Day" on Tuesday, May 1. This special event gave the entire school community, along with the parents and family members of seniors, the opportunity to celebrate the culmination of four years of study.

Students, Staff, and the Administrations of Sacred Heart High School and Sacred Heart Grade School presented a contribution of over $4,000 in support of the Elizabeth Ann Seton Pediatric Center yesterday, March 5.

Sacred Heart High School announces the recipients of its inaugural Presidential and Pat and George Maskara Memorial Scholarships, awarded to members of the Class of 2022. Madeline Solis (Sacred Heart Grade School, Yonkers) received the Presidential Scholarship. Sacred Heart's Presidential Scholarship Program awards a full-tuition, four-year scholarship to an incoming ninth grader who shows superior achievement in his or her sixth, seventh, and eighth grade transcript, TACHS Scores, and Sacred Heart High School Scholarship Exam. Grace Fontoura (Sacred Heart Grade School, Yonkers) received the George and Pat Maskara Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship provides a $1,000/year tuition grant to a Sacred Heart Grade School student who shows commitment to the North Yonkers community, exhibits academic achievement, and wishes to continue his or her education at Sacred Heart High School. Gabriella Massari (Sacred Heart Grade School, Yonkers) also received a one-time $500 grant through the Maskara Memorial Scholarship Fund.

Sacred Heart boasts a long history of excellence on the field and in the gym. This year, we take another step forward in remembering our past in order to prepare for our future. On Tuesday, March 13, 2018, we will host our First Annual Hall of Fame Beefsteak Dinner. Our inaugural class of inductees includes three best friends, a 1000-point scorer and current basketball coach, and a baseball player of recent memory who achieved success as both a player and coach.

Sacred Heart High School announces the creation of an Advisory Board. The Rules and Procedures of the Sacred Heart Advisory Board were signed by School President Rev. Matthew Janeczko and Founding Chairman, John McCormick '85. The Board then unanimously approved its Rules at its November 28 evening meeting.

Sacred Heart High School Partners with Willdan and ConEd for LED Lighting Project Sacred Heart High School announced a partnership with Willdan and ConEdison that will replace all one thousand eight hundred and seven light fixtures on Sacred Heart's Campus with high-brightness, low-energy LED lights. Installation of the lights will begin immediately with plans to complete the project in time for the beginning of the second semester.

Join us on Wednesday, November 22 for our Annual Alumni Basketball Night! Stick around after the games to connect with old friends (21+ for after-game event).

Sacred Heart President, Rev. Matthew Janeckzo, OFM Cap. and Principal, Mrs. Karen K. Valenti-DeCecco invite you to the Annual Principal's Scholarship Dinner to be held on Friday, October 27 at the Fairways at Dunwoodie. This year Sacred Heart Honors Al and Joe Ciufetelli ('87) with our Distinguished Service Award and Pedro Vaz Pocas with our Excellence in Catholic Education Award.

Sacred Heart announces the 95 for 95 Campaign, honoring its 95th year of excellent and affordable Catholic Education!

Join the 4th Precinct of the Yonkers Police Department on Tuesday, August 1 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the JFK Marina (off Warburton Avenue). Enjoy kayaking, water slide, YFD Smoke House, Bouncy Castle and music. Free BBQ and Beverages provided! Bring Bathing Suits and Towels!

When Bishop Laughlin sent ten men to the plate in the top of the first inning and hung a four-spot on Sacred Heart’s starter, Greg Hernandez, it seemed to be the beginning of a long afternoon. It was, in fact, a long afternoon, with game time clocking in at an American Leauge-esque, three hours and ten minutes. When it was all said and done, the Irish triumphed, 13-10.

Senior Basketball standout Sean Smith signed a letter of intent on Friday, May 5, committing to Manhattanville College. After being pursued by numerous programs from up and down the east coast, Smith decided to attend the school formerly coached by the man currently walking the Sacred Heart sidelines, Stephen Marcellino.