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Honoring Hispanic Heritage: Celebrating Culture and Community at St. HOPE
President's Message - 10.14.25
We just wrapped up celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and I am thrilled that St. HOPE Academy was able to help bring engaging, hands-on programming to St. HOPE Public Schools scholars to foster cultural awareness, inclusion, and pride among its scholars. We had a wonderful Read Aloud event at PS7 Elementary School where community leaders read books from Hispanic authors to young scholars. We also helped organize an Alebrije paint activity inspired by Mexican folk art and cooking events featuring traditional Latin American dishes for middle school and high school scholars.
Oak Park Black Film Festival Shines a Spotlight on Black Stories and Creators
The 4th Annual Oak Park Black Film Festival (OPBFF) returned to the historic Guild Theater from October 7–12, bringing six days of powerful storytelling, inspiring conversations, and community celebration. The festival once again served as a platform to elevate African-American filmmakers and highlight diverse perspectives through cinema.
Increasing College Exposure for SHPS Scholars
We are proud to partner with St. HOPE Public Schools to coordinate a weeklong trip for Sac High seniors to visit several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The trip includes cultural excursions, museum outings, and visits to Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Alabama State University, and Tuskegee University culminating with Tuskegee’s annual Homecoming celebration and football game.
Sac High Alumni Spotlight: Shenise McKnight (Wigfall), Class of 2008
Shenise McKnight (Wigfall), a proud member of the Sac High Class
of 2008, has never shied away from a challenge or an opportunity.
During her four years at Sac High, she made her mark in every way
possible: serving as Student Body President, participating in the
Small School Senate, as captain of the cheerleading team,
competing in track and field, dancing with the 34th Street Dance
Company, and acting as a student spokesperson at public events.
Her dedication and leadership earned her the St. HOPE Student of
the Year award in 2008.