May 2024 written by Meredith Perry, Assistant Head of School Starting with the 2020/21 school year, the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School added Dual Enrollment coursework to the school’s overall curriculum pathway. Through dual enrollment programs, schools partner with community colleges to offer students the opportunity to take college-level courses and earn college credit while… [Read More].
Legacy of St. Katharine Drexel & Blessed Sacrament School History In keeping with the mission of St. Katharine Drexel, Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School in Powhatan, VA, is proud to announce the expansion of the St. Katharine Drexel Scholarships which will fund six annual $7,500 scholarship grants reserved for Upper School prospects from historically underrepresented groups* pursuing a… [Read More].
April 2024 CONGRATULATIONS to this talented team of BSH Innovators: Mason Tovar, Kolby Nguyen and Carlos Staylor About the Award and Competition: A third grade team from Blessed Sacrament Huguenot was selected as a Regional Winner in the 32nd annual Toshiba/NSTA ExploraVision national competition that challenges students to create ideas for innovative science projects that change the… [Read More].
FEBRUARY 20, 2024 It’s a new day at Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School as the Early Learners – Grade 12 college-preparatory school in Powhatan, VA celebrates the Grand Opening of the Brower Student Center on February 20. The two-story, $7.4M student center is named in honor of Kathleen and Keith Brower, whose generous gift and dedication… [Read More].
written by Meredith Perry, Assistant Head of School and Mandy Mills, Instructional Coordinator A number of variables beyond the walls of a classroom impacts a child’s education. One vital variable is the parent-teacher/school connection. This fusion is symbiotic: relationships with parents are an essential part of being a successful teacher, and connections with teachers help… [Read More].
“If your team sees you are more interested in them as a person than wins and losses, they will push themselves beyond what they ever thought their limits were.” Name and position with the team/club: Larry Starr, Head Girls Basketball Coach (1st year with the team) How long have you been coaching? High School,… [Read More].
written by Lisa Goodwyn, Arts/Art History Teacher and Ashley Mertz, S.T.E.A.M. Teacher at The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School Not only does a creative learning environment help capture and retain students’ attention, in today’s quickly evolving, tech-driven world, it’s proving to be a critical skill. Here are three distinct advantages of an education that encourages creativity… [Read More].
by Wendy Lipscomb, Director of Early Learners, The Blessed Sacrament Huguenot SchoolA child’s brain develops faster from birth to age 5 than at any other times in their lives. In fact, 90% of brain development occurs before a child enters kindergarten, and studies show that this development has a lasting impact on a child’s ability… [Read More].
Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School is proud to announce recent confirmation of a large competitive grant from the Mary Morton Parsons Foundation. This distinguished funding organization has selected the Blessed Sacrament Huguenot School for a $300,000 matching grant that will go towards construction & equipment of the new Brower Student Center, scheduled for completion by spring of ’24…. [Read More].
New construction proves schools’ commitment to the arts is more than just a performance Blessed SacramentHuguenot, St. Michael’s Episcopal and St. Catherine’s schools are investing more into arts programs for their students by constructing new buildings and theaters to enhance the learning experience. “It’s so important for students to be able to discover and grow in their creativity,”… [Read More].