Sacred Heart School in Pana is investing in new ways to achieve their goals, which even by the standards of private schools are lofty.  They have brought modern technology to teachers’ and students’ fingertips, which has led to more engagement in the classroom.  Enrichment programs and other incentive-based initiatives highlight the schools’ focus on developing good character in students.  All of this is happening at a school which multiple generations in some families have attended, and SHS wants this trend to persist. 

Grace Holthaus is the interim principal at Sacred Heart School.  She says highlighting instances of students showing their good character is effective at fostering this kind of behavior. 

Classrooms are making heavier use of technology.  They include Chromebooks for each student, as well as Promethean boards at the front of the room. 

Holthaus has some goals for the next five years.  They include increasing enrollment and parent involvement, as well as upgrading facilities. 

As mentioned, the Sacred Heart School tradition has lasted for multiple generations in some families.  This trend gives Holthaus immense pride. 

Sacred Heart School is located at 3 East Fourth Street in Pana.  More information is available at www.shspana.com.

Grace Holthaus appeared as a guest on the WTIM Pana Morning Show.