This year celebrates 50 years of so many memories and wonderful students. Also this shows all the people who have kept this school alive. We first need to know how Sacred Heart was made!
The parish was founded in 1871. In May of 1990, Father Micheal Simmer raised $700 to buy ground for
building. In September of 1921, the new church was constructed. In 1955 Father Michael Moriarty That parish burnt down in 1996. We borrowed Savior of the World's church until we came here, which was in 1996. The school reopened in
Bonner Springs, Kansas. In 2006, someone bought that land
an it is now being converted into a library. The current school is in Shawnee, Kansas. It is on the corner of Johnson Drive
and Monticello.
organized a pacital
fund drive to build the a parochial school. Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic School was dedicated in September of 1958 at
216 Allcutt in Bonner Springs. The school opened with 1st through 6th graders. In 1987, preschool and
kindergarten was
added. The first class to graduate was in 1961 in the Spring. The first class to graduate with caps and gowns was in 1966.
Objective: answer at least 7 questions correctly to be able to submit your answer!!!! Good Luck!!!!
1900
2. How much money did Fr. Micheal Simmer raise to purchase the land for the parish?
$500
3. When was the parish dedicated?
October of 1987
4. What was the address of the school?
500 Hadley St.
5. What grades did the first school open with?
1st- 6th Grade
6. What year did the first class graduate?
1961
7. What year did students start wearing caps and gowns for graduation?
1989
8. What year did the church burn down?
1995
9. Where did the new church reopen?
Witchita
10. Where is the current Sacred Heart located?
Atchison