PreKindergarten through Grade 8

5800 Smith Avenue, Baltimore , MD 21209       Phone: (410) 542-7406        Fax: (410) 664-1463

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About the Home and School Association

The HASA Board 2008-2009
President:
Wendy Hannon
Vice-President: Kathy Vitarelli
Treasurer: Todd Jones
Communications Secretary: Lisa Knoll
Cougar Athletics Coordinator: Pam Wyatt
Recording Secretary: Tracy Whitaker
Principal: Mrs. Marcy Pierorazio
Teacher Representative: Mrs. Mary Duncan
Pastor: Rev. Msgr. Richard E. Cramblitt, V.F.


Supporting Excellence in our School


The Shrine of the Sacred Heart Home School Association (HASA) is a partnership of parents, administration, faculty, and community, whose purpose is to support educational, social, and extracurricular activities for our school's children and parents.

Our mission

  • To assist the school in supporting a positive environment.
  • To raise funds for educational progress, extracurricular activities, recreational equipment, and other appropriate school activities.
  • To work in cooperation with the School Board and Parish Council.
  • To provide educational and social opportunities for our school families.
  • To cultivate goodwill both toward and from the surrounding community.
  • To organize, coordinate, and manage the Shrine Cougar Athletic Program.

HASA in Action
HASA contributes to many activities, events and programs offered to students and families of the school some of which include:

  • Back-to-School Picnic
  • Fall Fundraiser
  • Hot Lunch Program
  • Breakfast with Santa
  • Family Spaghetti Dinner
  • Family Movie Nights
  • MayFest
  • Cougar Athletics: Soccer and Basketball
  • Purchases for the school
    • Art Tables
    • Kindergarten & Art Chairs
    • Shelves for Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten Room
    • Outer & Inner Auditorium Curtains
    • Computers for School Lab
    • Folding Chairs and Racks

Your participation is welcome and needed. There are many opportunities throughout the year to support the school through HASA. Visit our "Volunteering" page to find out more.