Twenty-five percent of Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart's graduating class of 2020 are among high school seniors being honored as Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) State Scholars in recognition of superior academic achievement. Illinois State Scholars represent approximately the top 10 percent of seniors from 726 high schools across the state. They possess strong academic potential and are chosen based on a combination of exemplary ACT or SAT test scores and sixth semester class rank.

"Polar Express theme song can be heard here in the morning" was just one of the clues advisory teams earned after correctly naming the five Sacred Heart Goals before dashing off in search of the next destination (spoiler: it's the orchestra room where musicians are learning the piece for future concerts).

In September, Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart's newest students took their first steps on paths to leadership in the school. First-year students took on leadership roles as Woodlands Academy Council of Representatives (WACOR) and Service Club Representatives. Each advisory has one student who serves as a representative for these two clubs. Advisories consist of small groups of peers and an adult advisor that meet every day. Representatives attend all WACOR and Service Club meetings, serving as a liaison between their advisory and the organization.