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History and Heritage
Archives
St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
Our perspective of education is informed by a spirit that seeks justice, love, and the creation of a more humane and caring world.
Welcome to our Archives!
This collection contains archival material representing the history of the Convent of the Sacred Heart Menlo (CSH), St. Joseph's School (SJS), Sacred Heart Elementary (SHE), Sacred Heart Preparatory (SHP), and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton (SHS). We continue to add to our archive in order to digitize our history and preserve our legacy.
SHS Archives 1898 - 1980
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Faith
Religious customs and traditions of The Society of the Sacred Heart.Learn More -
RSCJ
SHS, initially named the Academy of the Sacred Heart, became RSCJ's 13th school in the U.S.Learn More -
Campus
See the transformation of the campus over the last 125 years.Learn More -
Athletics
The athletics program included many sports throughout the years including archery and cricket which are not played at this time.Learn More -
The Arts
The Arts have always been an important part of the curriculum at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.Learn More -
Traditions
Community events have always been an important part of the Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton traditions.Learn More -
Student Life
Volunteering and giving back have always been a part of the student life at Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton. Learn More
The Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton archive project to catalog and digitize the Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton historical archive was undertaken by the school’s staff and students for nonprofit educational and historical purposes and is ongoing. Due to privacy restrictions, at this time, the online collection spans the years 1898-1984.
We invite you to look through our collection of images, items, news clippings, and documents! If you have any additional comments or stories that connect to the individual images, please leave a comment on the individual photo using the 'Visitor Feedback' link on each photo or submit your memory to our Google Form.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Founded by the Society of the Sacred Heart, SHS is a Catholic, independent, co-ed day school for students in preschool through grade 12
