SHA Leaders Fund

As the only all-girls Catholic high school on Long Island, Sacred Heart Academy stands as a vital place where young women grow in faith and leadership.


Your support of the SHA Leaders Fund, our annual giving program, is essential to ensuring that we continue to provide transformative opportunities for every student. These gifts allow us to meet immediate needs, enhance academic and spiritual programs, and invest in the future of young women prepared to lead with integrity and purpose.

Join us. Invest in the future of women's leadership. 

Donate Now

What begins in our classrooms and corridors, transforms into a legacy of leadership.

developing women leaders

Since 1949, Sacred Heart Academy has been developing women leaders who are confident, purposeful and prepared for life’s challenges.

The SHA Leaders Fund ensures institutional sustainability and growth by providing current and immediately impactful funds for the Academy’s basic operations. These crucial unrestricted dollars allow the financial flexibility necessary to expand our commitments to academic excellence and to pursue and respond to opportunities in areas of emerging need. What begins in our classrooms and corridors, transforms into a legacy of leadership.

legacies

Your generosity can touch every aspect of the Academy and impact our students. Please help our students continue their legacies by making your gift here.

For more information, please contact:
(516) 483-7383 ext. 331


The President's Circle

Join Sacred Heart Academy's President's Circle!


The Sacred Heart Academy Presidents’ Circle recognizes donors who make annual gifts of $1,000 or more.


President's Circle members play a critical role in advancing Sacred Heart, through gifts that help to expand scholarship support, spiritual enrichments, and advancements in academic and athletic programming. Your gift sends a message about your confidence in Sacred Heart Academy’s future, and will inspire others to join us in empowering young women who “lead with heart.” Learn more about the President's Circle.


In recognition of their generous support, President’s Circle members will have a unique and exclusive opportunity to network and interact with other President's Circle donors at an in-person reception with President Johnson.



Join the President's Circle

Other Ways to Give

  • By Mail

    You can support SHA by sending a check through the mail. Checks may be made to Sacred Heart Academy and mailed to:


    Sacred Heart Academy

    Office of Advancement

    47 Cathedral Ave.

    Hempstead, NY 11550

  • Appreciated Securities

    Gifts of stocks or bonds benefit Sacred Heart Academy and the donor. Call the SHA Advancement Office and we can help you determine the best way to gift appreciated securities. By informing the SHA Advancement Office that the gift is on its way, it will allow us to allocate the gift correctly and to the appropriate donor. For any further questions or assistance, please contact us at (516) 483-7383 x331. 


    If your bank or broker holds your securities, we recommend an electronic transfer via the Depository Trust Company (DTC) system.


    Bank Name: Wells Fargo

    DTC#:0141

    Account Name: Sacred Heart Convent Sisters Of St Joseph Academy  – Stock Donation

    Account Number: 8370-3630

    Address: Wells Fargo, 420 Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA 94104

  • Merit and Need-Based Scholarships

    Merit and Need-Based Scholarships of various levels are awarded to young women who demonstrate academic achievement and outstanding leadership qualities. Some examples of our current offerings are:

    • Alumnae Association Scholarship is a partial need-based scholarship available to an incoming 9th grade student with a Sacred Heart Academy alumna connection.
    • The Dear Neighbor Scholarship is a full tuition need-based scholarship awarded to an incoming 9th grade student from the Hempstead/Uniondale/Roosevelt area who demonstrates a desire to succeed and become a contributing member of the SHA community.
    • Mary A. Haigney Endowed Scholarship is a full or partial scholarship that is offered annually and in perpetuity to students who are in need of financial support.

    Tuition Assistance provides vital financial support to families who value Catholic education and are unable to meet the tuition expense at SHA without assistance. 

  • Planned Giving

    You can insure Sacred Heart Academy has the support it needs for generations to come with a charitable bequest specified in your will. If you already have a will, a Codicil (a written change or addition) can be added. Life Insurance Consider donating a Life Insurance Policy. It is possible to name Sacred Heart Academy as owner or the beneficiary of the policy.  Click here for more information.

    Gift Planning

  • Honorarium and Memoriam Gifts

    Blessed are You, loving God,

    For all your gifts to us.

    Blessed are You for giving us family and friends

    To be with us in times of joy and sorrow,

    To help us in days of need,

    And to rejoice with us in moments of celebration.


    Your opportunity to remember loved ones and celebrate their life or to honor alumnae, students, teachers, or parents for birthdays, graduations, holidays, and special achievements.

    Donate Now

A feeling of belonging and inclusiveness is felt in every aspect of their daily lives.

Events@sha

Senior Celebration

Senior Celebration

A Series of Events during the 25-26 Year to Celebrate our Seniors!
Rock the Street, Wall Street 

Rock the Street, Wall Street 
Sacred Heart Academy Presents The Nutcracker

Sacred Heart Academy Presents The Nutcracker

Friday, November 14th @ 7pm

Saturday, November 15th @ 2pm

Sunday, November 16th @ 2pm