Inclement Weather and School Closures: In the event of a delayed start or school closure due to the weather, these are the notification options that will be used. Please contact the school office if you do not receive the public school Skyward phone calls or SHAS all school email.
Automated calls through the public school
All school email
Facebook post on the school’s page
Resources for Families on this site:
Scholarships are available to help with tuition - contact the school for more information
Discover Staples - Visitor’s Guide to Staples, MN
Links to Handbooks, Forms, Schedules, and Supply Lists
Student Handbook - updates in progress
Preschool Handbook - updates in progress
Tuition Contribution Agreement: PreSchool/PreK Grades K-6
Links to Academic Resources that can help at home:
Accelerated Reader (AR)
Accelerated Reader provides online quizzes for your child to take at school, to assess their comprehension in books they read. Nearly all titles have quizzes provided. To be sure a test is provided and to best choose a book appropriate for your child to read, go to the link below for AR Book Finder.
Educational Games
Math:
Reading:
Science:
Educational Resources
Math:
Reading:
Science:
Academic Standards (Technology is integrated into most standards)
Links to Benefits to families in need:
Bridge to Benefits is a multi-state project by Children’s Defense Fund-Minnesota to improve the well-being of families and individuals by linking them to public work support programs and tax credits. This link will bring you to the Bridge to Benefits website where you can learn about programs to help meet various needs for your family. Some helpful direct links are listed below.
What is the Affordable Care Act (ACA)?
Advanced Premium Tax Credits (APTCs)
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Minnesota Health Care Programs
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP (formerly Food Support)
Every year the Minnesota Department of Education offers an Early Learning Scholarship through Mahube-Otwa for qualifying families of preschool students. SHAS is proud to maintain a “Four Star” rating through Parent Aware which means we’ve been recognized for our outstanding preschool program. We highly recommend that you apply for this scholarship through Mahube-Otwa if you meet the scholarship requirements that are described at the beginning of the application.
Link to Parent Resources of Todd County
Public Health Services
Todd County: 320-732-4500
Wadena County: 218.631.7629
Cass County: 218-547-1340
Morrison County: 320.632.6664
In order to help families access the services listed above, I inform them during the following activities: conferences, orientations and on the resource board. I also have a computer and phone so they have access to apply online or call the organizations for more information.
Qualifying parents may receive daycare assistance to help pay childcare costs for attending Sacred Heart Area Preschool.
For assistance call:
Todd County Social Services
1 review · Social Services Organization
212 2nd Ave S #1
(320) 732-4500
Open until 4:30 PM
Wadena County Social Services
No reviews · Social Services Organization
124 1st St SE #1
(218) 631-7605
Open until 4:30 PM
Mahube-Otwa Community Action Partnership, Inc.
No reviews · Non-Profit Organization
311 Jefferson St S
(218) 632-3600
Links to Nutritional Resources
Nutrition and Health
At this United States Department of Agriculture website you can plan menus, assess your food choices, learn how to move toward a healthier weight and learn about dietary guidelines.
Fruits and Veggies – More Matters
Learn about including more fruits and veggies in your daily diet. You can find nutrition guidelines, storage information, recipes and helpful ideas to get kids more interested in eating these healthy foods.
Links to Catholic Resources
Catholic Resources and Publications
Pflaum Publishing Group offers many Catholic publications for all ages. Be sure to check out their family pages for free seasonal activities for your children to do.
The Minnesota Catholic Conference is public policy voice of the Catholic church in Minnesota.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops site has a very comprehensive overview of Catholic teachings and Daily Readings.
Central Minnesota Catholic is the official magazine for the Diocese of St. Cloud.