About
Our School

Welcome to Sacred Heart Catholic Elementary School, located in the heart of Warsaw, Indiana. We are a vibrant community dedicated to providing a holistic education that fosters spiritual, academic, and personal growth in our students. Our highly qualified teachers inspire a love of learning and a commitment to excellence, while our faith-based curriculum guides students on their journey to becoming responsible and compassionate citizens. At Sacred Heart, we believe in creating a warm and welcoming environment where every child is valued and encouraged to reach their full potential.

Principal’s Welcome

It is with great excitement & enthusiasm that I enter my 8th year as Principal of Sacred Heart School in the 2026-2027 school year!

I am originally from Altoona, Iowa, an eastern suburb of Des Moines. I was baptized and experienced First Holy Communion at St. Joseph’s Parish on the east side of Des Moines, eventually moving to Sts. John & Paul Parish in Altoona through Confirmation and my high school years. I am now an active member of St. Paul of the Cross in Columbia City where I lector, am on the Parish Council, and assist with the religious education program. I graduated from the University of Northern Iowa and taught middle school English/Language Arts just outside of Denver, Colorado for five years before meeting my wife, Ingrid, who is originally from South Whitley, getting married at St. Paul of the Cross, and moving to the area. After moving, I continued teaching middle school English/Language Arts for six years locally at Lakeview Middle School here in Warsaw before moving on to my administrative career as a middle school assistant principal at Whitko Middle School and as an elementary school principal at Pierceton Elementary School. My wife and I have three children - Moses is an 11th grader with a passion for soccer, basketball, waterskiing and reptiles of all shapes and sizes. Mya is a 10th grader who loves all things art & dance. Matilda is a fifth grader this year who loves telling funny jokes to her mom & dad as well as tagging along with her brother & sister on their backyard adventures! On my free time, I love spending time outdoors. Depending on the season, I do a lot of mountain biking, wakeboarding, golfing, hiking, snowshoeing, snowboarding, and basketball.

I appreciate your prayers going forward that I lead our school in equipping our students with the academic knowledge & the knowledge of the faith that they need to not only be successful in their future academic endeavors but also as they go out into the world fulfilling the Great Commission. Thanks!

Mission Statement

Through our Catholic lens we will build relationships, get the highest student achievement, and create the greatest culture & climate...and through us, God's burning love will change the world!

Values

A FAMILY OF FAITH

First and foremost, Sacred Heart School is a family of faith brought together by a common love of Jesus Christ.

We educate our students to the highest possible standards in a spiritually enlightened atmosphere.

We provide an environment that challenges students to academic excellence as they grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT

Sacred Heart School offers a balanced curriculum encompassing the intellectual, physical, spiritual and artistic domains necessary for holistic development of the individual student. Art and music is offered once per week and is woven into the regular classroom curriculum. Physical education is offered twice per week.

Our Staff

Our dedicated and talented team of educators is committed to providing a nurturing and enriching learning environment for every student. From the classroom teachers to the support staff, everyone at Sacred Heart works tirelessly to ensure that our students receive a well-rounded education and have a positive school experience.

Principal

Mike McClain