Through Campus Ministry and religion classes, the students learn to reach out and help others. Projects such as supporting the work of  Operation Smile, donating clothes and toys at Christmas, or singing at Manor Care Nursing Home, are an important element of the overall program in the Lower School.

Primes is a special weekly assembly of the Lower School community for First through Fourth Grade. It is a celebration for teachers and students when effort and achievement are recognized. Students are rewarded for exhibiting behaviors they strive to emulate, such as good manners, excellent work, or leadership.

Grandparent's Day is held the Tuesday before Thanksgiving in alternate, even numbered years. We invite all grandparents to come and spend time with their grandchildren in the Lower School.

The Mother's Day Carnival alternates with Grandparent's Day and is held in odd-numbered years. Special events are planned for this morning to give the mothers and daughters a chance to play and work together.

A congé is a "play day" at school and is a favorite tradition among Sacred Heart students to build community while keeping a spirit of fun about school. It is celebrated as a whole school community in honor of St. Madeline Sophie Barat's Feast day.

Field Day is celebrated the first week of June with the entire Stone Ridge community from the First Grade through the Twelfth Grade. Activities include Father-Daughter races, a cookout lunch, music, and the awarding of prizes.