OLSH Updates
for the Middle School Family
May 4, 2023
Thank You for Attending Welcome Night!
It was wonderful to see so many students, parents, relatives and friends of our incoming freshman class at last evening's Welcome Night! We hope you enjoyed meeting new faces and learning what to expect over the next few months.

Below you will find a link to the full presentation shared. If you missed Welcome Night, your folder of information will be mailed home to you. If you have any questions, or there was something we missed that you are curious about, please let us know! The appropriate contacts for questions are listed at the bottom of each slide.

Additionally, please click the Class of 2027 Next Steps button below to make sure you have all the necessary information for your child's transition to high school this summer! This page will be updated regularly over the next few months.

On behalf of all of us, welcome once again to the OLSH Family!
OLSH Offers High School Readiness Course to Incoming Freshmen
Monday, July 24 and Tuesday, July 25

Two Session Options:
9:00 to 11:00 am OR
12:00 to 2:00 pm

All students entering the freshman class this fall are invited to participate in an optional high school readiness course, taught by OLSH teachers! Classes will be subject to size limits, and families can choose one of our two sessions. Both sessions meet on Monday AND Tuesday. The course is $35 per student.
Sign Up for Summer and Early Fall Athletics and Extracurriculars!
The Class of 2027 will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities and athletics teams that meet over the summer months and in early fall. To ensure that your child is on the list to be contacted regarding practices, meetings, and open gyms, please click the button below to complete the interest form!
Cheer Tryouts

Practices: Monday, May 15 & Tuesday, May 16
Tryouts: Wednesday, May 17
Interested in being a member of the OLSH Cheer team? Tryouts will be held on Wednesday, May 17 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the AAC auxiliary gym.

Practices to prepare for tryouts will take place on Monday, May 15 and Tuesday, May 16 from 3:30 to 6:00 pm.

If you have questions, please contact Coach Dana Schirnhofer at dschirnhofer@olsh.org.
Accessing Blackbaud
If you need to access the Blackbaud system, please use the following link:


If you used a Gmail address, you may have also enrolled in single sign-on. This means that you need to be signed into your Google account in order to access Blackbaud (for security purposes). If you have trouble at any time, please contact us.
Did You Receive Your OLSH Charger Yard Sign?
If you missed Welcome Night or forgot to pick up your "Home of an OLSH Charger" sign, contact Mrs. Price in the Admissions Office! You can pick up a sign at OLSH on weekdays from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, or make other arrangements.

Take a photo with your child and they might appear on social media or in the 2023-2024 yearbook!
OLSH Admissions Office
Jessica Sellman '02
Director of Admissions & Enrollment
(412) 262-3300

Reneé Price
Enrollment & Events Manager
(412) 262-6424

Kelly Pontiere
Admissions & Counseling Assistant
(412) 424-4615
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart High School was founded in 1932 as a sponsored ministry of the Felician Sisters. Today, OLSH maintains its independent status as a non-diocesan Catholic school offering a diverse academic portfolio of courses and extracurricular opportunities for students of all backgrounds and abilities. We are proud to educate and transform each student for a life of exceptional Christian leadership, stewardship, and service to all. Read more about our mission here.
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