Sacred Heart High School announces February vacation offerings; programs open to the public

KINGSTON, Mass. - Feb. 2, 2017 - PRLog -- The calendar may say "school vacation" the week of February 20-24 but that won't stop Sacred Heart School (www.sacredheartkingston.com), a private, Catholic, co-educational school in Kingston for students in preschool through grade 12, from offering a series of programs available to its students and the public.

Behn Basketball Camp will make a return appearance to the Sacred Heart campus, February 21-23 (Tuesday through Thursday) from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. The three-day clinic is a well-organized, efficient program for the development of individual skills and team play. Clinic cost is open to those 8-16 years old.  Please register at www.behncamp.com.

AAA Drivers Education will be offered February 20-24 (Monday through Friday) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.  Participants must be at least 15 years and nine months old.  Please register at www.aaa.com.

Space is limited for a series of SHIELD (Sacred Heart Interdisciplinary Education Leadership Development) programs during the winter break, open to students in grades 7-12, beginning with a trip to Patriot Place on Tuesday, February 21^st to visit The Hall at Patriot Place, 5Wits, shopping and lunch.

On Wednesday, the 22^nd, snow tubing at Nashoba Valley is slated from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m

The Hunt Leadership Program will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday the 23^rd and Friday, the 24^th.  The two-day program includes a day at Sacred Heart with teambuilding, ice breakers, activities and guidance on leadership skills.  On Friday, participants will travel to Malden to go questing at Boda Borg, a "real world gaming environment" that is popular among teens and adults alike.  (For details, visit www.bodaborg.com)

To register for the SHIELD programs, please contact Sacred Heart Program Director Dylan Collins at dcollins@sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511 x 201.

About Sacred Heart School

Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Catholic school system, providing educational opportunities for students from preschool through grade 12 in 35 communities throughout southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod.  As a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Sacred Heart School strives to inspire minds, define character and encourage responsible leadership through a curriculum that prepares students to pursue knowledge throughout their lives.

Situated on 100 acres with a present enrollment of 725 students, the Sacred Heart campus encompasses an Early Education Center, Elementary School and High School. The school offers a strong liberal arts curriculum and cutting-edge technology programs in combination with extensive athletic, arts and extra-curricular activities to ensure students a well-rounded education.

Founded in 1947, the school has seen many changes since its inception, including the recent construction of a $2 million Science and Innovation Center, upgrades to the Observatory, the addition of a large organic garden, a new robotics program at the kindergarten level and a full complement of beautiful athletic fields and facilities.

The campus is in use throughout the year as the site of several vibrant summer programs, including SHIELD (Sacred Heart Interdisciplinary Education Leadership Development), the school's proprietary summer enrichment program and Camp Morningstar, a long-standing recreational camp with sailing, swimming, sports, games and field trips.

Sacred Heart is proud of its near 100% college acceptance rate and pleased to offer its students opportunities to participate in internship programs with regional financial and technological firms.

Sacred Heart is led by President Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, who holds Masters degrees in Theology and Music.  Both High School Principal Michael Gill and Early Childhood Center and Elementary School Principal Kim Stoloski hold doctorates in Education.

Sacred Heart School welcomes students of all faiths and diverse backgrounds. The school prides itself in a commitment to developing the whole student, offering an independent school atmosphere and top-tier academics. The Sacred Heart campus is located at 251-399 Bishops Highway, Kingston, MA 02364. For additional information about the school, please visit www.sacredheartkingston.com or call 781-585-7511.