Catholic Schools Week 2025
By: Isabelle Nussbaum
Catholic Schools Week kicked off on Sunday, January 26. Student Council members spoke during masses in the parishes in our community that support Sacred Heart. This year’s theme was “One School, One Faith, One Mission.” Students in all grades were encouraged to participate in the weeks dress-up themes and activities.
Monday’s theme was “Celebrating Our Community.” Students were allowed to dress like a saint or a community hero. Tuesday’s theme was “Celebrating Our Parents/Staff.” Students were allowed to dress as their favorite staff member. Previously, classes had made parent/ guardian appreciation videos. These videos were posted on the school’s Facebook page showing each individual student’s heartfelt message to their parents or guardians. “I loved how Ms. Vitosh came up with a new way to show appreciation to our parents,” senior Jocelyn Olberding said. “It was a great way for all of the students to thank their parents or guardians individually.”
Wednesday was “Honors Day.” Students were encouraged to dress formally as Bishop James Conley was visiting for Mass and the National Honor Society Induction. Nine students were inducted into the National Honor Society including: senior Kyle Frederick, juniors Avery Santo and Kyler Sipple, and sophomores Hayden Clow, Emersyn Courtney, Renee Drummond, Willa Fritz, Isabelle Nussbaum, and Alise Reschke. All inductees, their parents, and current members were invited to a luncheon with the bishop. The food was prepared and served by Mrs. Sherrie Hoffman’s Spanish II students. Everyone was then invited to the Induction Ceremony and the all-school Mass to follow.
Thursday’s theme was “Celebrating Vocations.” Students got to wear pajamas to school (as a superhero on their day off). Friday’s theme was “Celebrating Our Students.” An anonymous donor donated a shirt to each of the students. For “Fun Friday”, the students got to participate in many activities. In the morning, all 7-12th students listened to guest speakers: alums Ryker Hoy, Class of 2018, and Lucas Froeschl, Class of 2002. “I really enjoyed the speakers,” sophomore Charlie Rottinghaus said. “I learned that there are many opportunities after high school.”
The students then had breakout sessions organized by the teachers according to their top career clusters in their guidance class. Students concluded the morning by listening to Taylor Collins from Farmers Cooperative then ate lunch. Finally, each class was assigned to an elementary class to participate in the “Fun Friday” games. These games included blind Pictionary, an obstacle course, bingo, coloring, and a snack station.
