Shadow Days at SHG

Spend a Day as a Cyclone!

The best way to discover what makes Sacred Heart-Griffin High School special is to experience it for yourself

During a Shadow Day, prospective students spend the day at SHG attending classes, meeting teachers, connecting with students, and experiencing the energy and spirit of our school community. Shadow students are paired with a current SHG student host who will guide them throughout the day and help them see what life at SHG is really like.

It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our campus, ask questions, and imagine yourself as part of the SHG family.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

Who Can Participate?

Shadow Days are available for:

  • Current 8th-grade students considering or planning to attend SHG for high school
  • High school students interested in transferring to SHG

Shadow Pairing

To help shadow students have the most meaningful experience:

  • 8th-grade shadow students will shadow a current SHG 9th-grade student to experience what high school life at SHG is like.
  • Transfer shadow students will shadow a student in their current grade level or one grade higher, depending on whether they plan to transfer mid-year or the following year.

Sibling Exception: Shadow students may choose to shadow their sibling at SHG, regardless of grade level.

Shadow students may request a specific SHG student to host them, or our admissions team will thoughtfully pair them with a host who shares similar interests. Final host assignments are based on student availability and scheduling considerations. 

What to Expect on Your Shadow Day

Arrival - 7:45am
Report to the Main Office (1200 W. Washington St.) to meet your SHG student for the day.

During the Day

  • Attend classes with your SHG student host
  • Meet teachers and other students
  • Enjoy lunch in the SHG cafeteria
  • Learn about clubs, activities, and student life

Dismissal – 2:25pm
The school day ends at 2:25pm. You may want to plan to arrive around 2:15pm for pickup. Shadow students can be picked up in the circle drive outside our front entrance.

Things to Note

  • Lunch will be provided by SHG
  • Students should wear comfortable, appropriate clothing. 
  • Cell phones may not be used during class time.
  • Shadow students may not carry a purse or a backpack during the school day, but they may leave them at the front desk if needed.

When Shadow Days Are Offered

Shadow Days are offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the school year.

2025–2026 Shadow Day Season:
September 3, 2025 – April 30, 2026

To ensure we can properly prepare for your visit, shadow day requests must be submitted at least one week (5 school days) in advance of the desired date.

Dates Shadow Days Are Not Available

Shadow Days are not available on the following dates:

March

  • March 25 – 11:35am Dismissal

April

  • April 8–9 – Spring Break
  • *April 23 – 1:45 Dismissal (you may choose this date, but it will be a shortened shadow day)

Request a Shadow Day

For questions, please contact our Director of Admissions, Megan Cox at cox@shg.org or 217.787.1595 ext. 235.