Barat Center (Full Day)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Barat Center (Half Day)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Lower School (Kindergarten - Grade 4)
Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 3:10 pm

Middle School (Grades 5 - 8)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:25 am - 3:25 pm
Wednesday: 8:25 am - 2:35 pm*
* Early dismissal for students not participating in sports or supervised study time in the library until regular bus departure or later car pick-up

Monday - Friday, 8:00-8:20 am: Middle School FLEX Time (FLEX time includes extra help, quiet study time, and open gym. Please note: FLEX time may be required for students if they are absent or need extra support.)

Upper School (Grades 9 - 12)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:20 am - 3:25 pm
Wednesday: 8:20 am - 2:35 pm

Before School

• Lower School students can arrive on campus as early as 7:45 am and are supervised in a classroom until 8:00 am. 
• Middle School students can arrive on campus as early as 7:30 am and report to the "Early Morning Drop Off Room", supervised by a middle school teacher, until 8:00 am.
  Beginning at 8:00 am, middle school students may use optional FLEX time to see teachers for extra help on designated days, meet with the Middle School Learning Specialist, use quiet spaces for homework and reading, or visit the athletic center for open gym and access to the snack bar. Please note: FLEX time may be required for students if they are absent or need extra support.
  All middle school students must arrive at school in time for their grade level's Morning Meeting, beginning promptly at 8:25 am.
• Upper School students do not need to report to a specific classroom if they arrive to school early, but most will use this time to meet with teachers. There are always classrooms buzzing with activity! 

After School

• Lower School offers supervised Extended Day care from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. The cost is $15 per hour, per student, charged to the student's account. Lower School also offers after-school activities through the Tiger Times program from 3:10 - 4:10 pm. More information about Tiger Times offerings will be available in the fall. Students may join Extended Day after their Tiger Times program has concluded if they are staying on campus past 4:10 pm.
• Middle School students have the option to stay on campus for athletics, theater, or other clubs, depending on the time of the year. If staying on campus after these activities have ended at 4:15 pm, Middle School students must sign into a supervised study hall in the library until 6:00 pm, and the building is closed at that time.
• Upper School students may stay on campus for athletics, theater, and other clubs. Upper School activities end at 6:00 pm and the building is closed at that time.  

HOFF-BARTHELSON MUSIC SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP
Students in Kindergarten - Grade 12 (and their siblings) also have the opportunity to take music lessons through the Hoff-Barthelson Music School. In partnership with HBMS and our Sacred Heart Greenwich music educators, we are enhancing our music program and bringing exceptional music instruction directly to our Campus, offering your daughters access to expert teachers and enriching opportunities in the arts. Instruments available in the initial phase include violin, cello, piano, and guitar, with plans for individualized lessons and exciting enhancements such as ensembles, masterclasses, and on-site instruction. To secure a place for your child in this outstanding program for the 2026–2027 school year, please click on the link here by Monday, June 1, 2026.

Athletics: Students who would like to play on a Middle School or Upper School athletic team are asked to complete sign-up forms this spring.

• Grades 5-8 Athletics Sign-Up: Middle School parents can access the sign-up form for their daughter by logging into the Sacred Heart Greenwich Parent Portal and clicking on the yellow banner that says "You have a new form to review."
   
• Grades 9-12 Athletics Sign-Up: Upper School students should log into the Student Portal in Blackbaud and click on the yellow banner that says "You have a new form to review" to complete the Athletics sign-up form. ALL students should complete the form, regardless of whether you are playing a sport each season.
   
• Other after-school clubs and activities: Registration for Lower School Tiger Times all other after-school programs and clubs will take place once school has begun.

Participation in the interscholastic athletics program is voluntary and open to students in Grades 5-12. Click here for more detailed information about athletics for middle and upper school students. 

Grades 5 - 8 Athletics Sign Up: Middle School parents should complete the Athletics Sign-Up form for 2026-2027 for their daughter by logging into the Sacred Heart Greenwich Parent Portal. Click on the yellow banner that says "You have a new form to review". The form should be completed by ALL families; you may select "no sport" if your daughter is not planning to play a sport that season.

Grades 9-12 Athletics Sign-Up: Upper School students should log into the Student Portal in Blackbaud and click on the yellow banner that says "You have a new form to review" to complete the Athletics sign-up form. ALL students should complete the form, regardless of whether you are playing a sport each season.

Yes! All new students and parents are invited to an Orientation program in early September, prior to the start of the 2026-2027 school year. The dates and times for each grade level are listed below.

Success at Sacred Heart (ALL incoming 5th grade and all NEW 6th, 7th and 8th graders are highly encouraged to attend this program.)
Tuesday, August 25 - Thursday, August 27, 8:30 - 11:30am daily
Register for Success at Sacred Heart

Middle School New Parent Information & Orientation (after SASH drop-off)
Thursday, August 27, 8:40 - 9:40am

Lower School Orientation
Thursday, September 3, 1:00 - 2:30 pm
ALL Barat Center and Kindergarten students & parents
New 1st - 4th Grade students & parents

Middle School Orientation
Thursday, September 3, 1:00 - 3:00pm
ALL 5th Grade students & parents
New 6th - 8th Grade students and parents

Upper School Orientation
Thursday, September 3, 9:00 - 11:00am
ALL 9th Grade students & parents
New 10th - 12th Grade students & parents

9th Grade Bonding Trip
ALL 9th Grade students
Thursday, September 3 and Friday, September 4
More details and permission slip to follow. Fall athletics preseason practices have been adjusted for 9th graders to attend the bonding trip. Please see the Athletics page for more information on practice times.

Barat Center and Lower School students will receive a postcard from their new teachers in August. In addition, all Barat Center, all Kindergarten, and new Grades 1-4 students will meet their teachers at Orientation Day on September 3.

Middle School students will hear from their advisor in August. All Grade 5 students and new students in Grades 6-8 will meet their advisor at Orientation Day on September 3.

Upper School students (all Grade 9 and new students in Grades 10-12) will meet their advisor at Orientation Day on September 3.

Parents' Association Coffee: The Parents' Association hosts an informational coffee at the beginning of the school year. This is a great time to meet other parents, hear from key contacts in the Parents' Association and learn about upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. 

Back-to School Night: Each division hosts a special evening for parents at the beginning of the school year that gives parents the opportunity to learn more about curriculum and meet the teachers and other parents. 

The Weekly Newsletter: Every Friday afternoon when school is in session, a Weekly Newsletter is emailed to parents. This is a great resource which details upcoming events, the school calendar, important announcements and volunteer opportunities. The 2025-2026 Weekly News Archive for each division can be found here. 

Class Parents: Throughout the year, class parents will also send reminders about all-school events and special happenings related to your child's classroom or grade, so be sure your email address is up-to-date in the Parent Portal!

Social Media: If you use social media, be sure to follow Sacred Heart Greenwich on Instagram and Facebook for a glimpse into daily life on campus!

Learn to "speak Sacred Heart"
 

Who is "Mater"? What on earth is a "goûter?" Part of what makes the Sacred Heart community so special are our beloved traditions, ones that are passed down through generations of students and alums. Below we've listed some key Sacred Heart terms and traditions that will help get you up to speed in no time!

Goûter: A French word for snack; students enjoy a goûter provided by the school to mark a special occasion or celebration.
"We had goûter after lunch to celebrate the end of the first semester."

Congé: The most anticipated day of the school year! French for "holiday", Congé is an in-school holiday when classes are cancelled and students channel all of their energy into community building activities and having fun. The date when Congé will take place each year is a closely guarded secret until the morning of, and the campus erupts with excitement when the announcement is finally made! 
"Thank goodness I wasn't sick today; I would have missed my first Congé!" 

Civvies Day: A dress-down day for students (no uniforms)! Civvies Days happen throughout the year to mark special events, holidays, celebrations, fundraisers or Spirit Days. Lower and Middle School students may also wear "civvies" on their birthdays or half-birthday (if their birthday falls during the summer.)
"Have you seen my ugly Christmas sweater? We have a holiday-themed Civvies Day tomorrow and I want to wear it to school!"

Green and White Teams: Go Green! Go White! Our fiercest on-campus rivalry is the year-long competition between the Green Team and the White Team, culminating in the announcement of which team has amassed the most points after Field Day at the end-of-year. All new students are inducted onto the Green Team or White Team during their first year and remain on that team through graduation. (If you happen to meet a Sacred Heart Greenwich alumna, chances are she'll still remember what team she was on!)
"We had a huge Dodgeball tournament this morning and the Green Team won. We're now ahead of the White Team by 50 points!"

Roary: Our fearless Sacred Heart Greenwich Tigers mascot. If we're cheering on our teams, chances are high that Roary, our green and white Tiger, is right there on the sidelines with us!
"As soon as we won the championship, Roary rushed onto the field with us to celebrate!"

"Mater" (The Feast of Mater Admirabilis): “Mother Most Admirable,” the name given to the fresco of Mary painted by a Religious of the Sacred Heart in Rome in 1844; reproductions are now found in every Sacred Heart School around the world! The Feast of Mater is celebrated on or around October 20 with a prayer service or liturgy, a special pink goûter, and all community members are invited to wear a "pop of pink", a nod to the color that Mater is wearing in the painting.
"I am going to wear a pink shirt and socks on Friday because it's the Feast of Mater."

Prize Day: The formal end of the school year where students are recognized for achievement and progress. Each division has their own Prize Day and parents are invited to join their child for this very special ceremony. Prize Day marks the official beginning of summer vacation. 
"I can't believe that Prize Day is this week! My first year at Sacred Heart has flown by so quickly."