INTRODUCING THE 2023-2028 STRATEGIC PLAN

The visionaries of our past compel us to dream big, explore fearlessly and seek new heights. We have a proud history of graduating young men and women who become models for transforming the world. As the Academy of the Holy Names looks ahead, we are thrilled to present the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan, which will guide and ensure a strong Catholic education for our students while preparing them for the future. The name of our plan, Light the Way, represents the burning light of God’s love with our Catholic faith and SNJM values at the center.

The strategic plan formation started with the examination of our mission statement. In December 2021, the AHN Board of Trustees and leadership team participated in an exercise to review the school’s current mission statement and determine opportunities to enhance it with respect to the needs of our school community. The result is a revised mission statement that affirms who we are and who we strive to be. It is firmly rooted in our heritage and will guide our decisions and actions to serve our community.

The Academy of the Holy Names is a Catholic, independent school founded and guided by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary. In a faith community of exceptional love, the Academy empowers students to be authentic individuals who, in pursuing their highest academic potential, engage in critical thinking, are inspired by creativity and lead culturally aware, spiritually rich lives.

Additionally, over the past year, we examined eight critical domains and focused on where we have been, where we are now and where we want to go in the future. The process was a highly participative and collaborative effort, where we collected input from the Academy community through surveys, roundtable discussions and conversations. The result is a five-year plan that defines strategic goals and objectives for seven pillars that will inform the next chapter in the Academy’s history and be the basis of our decisions through 2028.

With gratitude and enthusiasm, we are thrilled to share Light the Way with our Academy community. You may view the full plan on our website at holynamestpa.org/strategic-plan. We hope you will partner with us as we work to honor our rich history and strengthen the tradition of excellence that has been the hallmark of an Academy education for over 140 years.