Eucharistic Miracle Trivandrum, India 2001

Good Shepherd, You are the gate to eternal life. I listen for Your voice in my heart and mind and follow Your ways. Protect me from all harm and lead me to green pastures. Fill my heart with Your peace and never let me be separated from You. Amen.

“It is Jesus who stirs in you the desire to do something great with your lives." St. John Paul II

Dear Parents,

As we near the close of our school year, I am drawn to the powerful theme we find time and again in Sacred Scripture: when someone encounters Jesus, they are changed forever. One of the most striking examples is Saul, who began as a persecutor of Christians and, through his life-altering encounter with Christ, became St. Paul the great missionary and teacher of the faith.

It is my prayer that, during this school year, each of our students has encountered Jesus in a way that touched their heart and transformed their life. These encounters may come in many forms through prayer, Adoration, acts of service, or even a conversation with a teacher or friend. In these moments, Jesus meets us where we are and gently calls us closer to Him.

This morning at Mass, we witnessed a beautiful tradition: our 8th grade students processed out of the church, symbolizing the end of their time in middle school and their movement toward high school. As they exited, our 7th grade students rose and stepped into their places, physically and spiritually moving “up” into their role as the new servant leaders of our student body.

During the coming days, I pray especially for our 8th grade students as they prepare to leave Holy Family. My hope is that they do so not only with knowledge and academic preparation, but with the deep and lasting understanding that they are beloved sons and daughters of God who are called to greatness.

In a world that often focuses on imperfections, we must remember that growth should never come at the cost of forgetting our inherent dignity. We are all works in progress, but we are also precious and purposefully made. Let us continue to remind our students of this truth, especially as they embark on new journeys.

God Bless,

Erin Vu

GENERAL INFORMATION

Student Council Hosting Mass

We had a wonderful Mass today. Thank you to Ms. Oliva's sixth grade students who proclaimed the readings for us.

Mass on Thursday, May 22nd will be hosted by Student Council. Please consider volunteering to help with Mass set-up before Mass or take down after Mass.

All are welcome to attend!

Angel Virtue Awards

In May, grades 2-8 focused on meekness and gratitude. Each of these grades chose students who modeled these virtues in an especially positive way. Congratulations to our Angels!

Meekness

Eleanor Douglass-Mrs. Reilly

Jiona Lawrence-Mrs. Reilly

Ethan Mba Tala-Mrs. Reilly

Loretta Dabaghi Garza-Mrs. Wilson

Jaxson Stephens-Mrs. Wilson

Leena Mason-Mrs. Blackstone

Josie Van Kirk-Mrs. Blackstone

Stephanie Ezuruike-Mrs. Mejia

Sebastian Rodriguez-Mrs. Mejia

Josh Roshan-Mrs. Mejia

Naiara Aurea-Mrs. Stratton

Kingston Bui-Mrs. Stratton

An Tran-Mrs. Stratton

Aurelia D'Mello-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Michael Fuentes-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Aidan Arun-Mrs. Rhodes

Anuj Chintalapati-Mrs. Rhodes

Hannah Bogner-Ms. Stein

Cody Hodge-Ms. Stein

Nikolas Merx-Ms. Stein

Jack Rogers-Ms. Stein

Paige Zhang-Ms. Stein

Lizzie Moller-Ms. Donohoe

Lucy Warren-Ms. Donohoe

Dominic Fuentes-Ms. Spielman

Lucas Poles-Ms. Spielman

Brodie Hodge-Mrs. Amador

Francisco Rickey-Mrs. Amador

Elizabeth Sperling-Sister Rene Noel

Elizabeth Berry-Mrs. Cook

Abigail Nguyen-Mrs. Griffin

Jorge Paez Padron-Mrs. Griffin

William Zongker-Mrs. Griffin

Lincoln Parsons-Mrs. Griffin

Nicco Pena-Mrs. Mackey

Lilia Brazener-Mrs. McGill

Jake Andrews-Ms. Oliva

Simon Chandy-Ms. Paynter

Lucas Nguyen-Ms. Paynter

Jake Broaddus-Mrs. Poulos

Stephen Reyes-Mrs. Poulos

Jacob Hill-Ms. Ruiz

Chloe Perales-Ms. Ruiz

Theresa Winkeler-Ms. Ruiz

Luke Crilly-Mr. Sasu

Marlee Ray-Ms. Soto

Grace Chong-Mr. Stanton

Gregory Kloke-Mr. Stanton

Nathaniel Willett-Mr. Stanton

Gratitude

Clark Chambers-Mrs. Reilly

Anthony George-Mrs. Reilly

Gabe Juhlke-Mrs. Reilly

Makenna Mock-Mrs. Reilly

Marin Smith-Sheridan-Sister Chiara Luce

Grayson Wright-Sister Chiara Luce

Ophelia Griles-Mrs. Wilson

Emiliano Manrique-Mrs. Wilson

Katelyn Bartlett-Mrs. Blackstone

Emily Kazmierski-Mrs. Blackstone

Piper Spencer-Mrs. Blackstone

Sofia Zarzar-Mrs. Blackstone

Brooks Higdon-Mrs. Mejia

Adraina Manrique-Mrs. Mejia

Raphael Castillo-Mrs. Mejia

Samuel Bas-Mrs. Stratton

Bryson Nolan-Mrs. Stratton

Genevieve Adkins-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Oliver Tran-Mrs. Catherine Lyman

Chloe Coleman-Mrs. Rhodes

Olivia Serna-Mrs. Rhodes

Savannah Castro-Ms. Stein

Andrew Guzman-Ms. Stein

Annaleah Phipps-Ms. Stein

Reid Ryan-Ms. Stein

Parker Weiss-Ms. Stein

Eleanor Zhuang-Ms. Donohoe

Lacey Higdon-Mr. Segura

Evangeline Nally-Ms. Spielman

Nathaniel Ryan-Ms. Spielman

Jewel Ingle-Mrs. Amador

Patrick Vu-Mrs. Amador

Clara Scully-Sister Rene Noel

Lyric Segura-Sister Rene Noel

William De Chene-Mrs. Cook

Aashi Chintalapati-Mrs. Griffin

Janie Raborn-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Vivyanna Vorauer-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Francesca Batlle-Mrs. Jeanne Lyman

Brady Lynk-Mrs. Mackey

Vivian Golab-Mrs. McGill

Luke Abando-Ms. Oliva

Ian Duncan-Ms. Paynter

Valerie Lopez-Mrs. Poulos

Hanna Teklu-Mrs. Poulos

Drew Gonzalez-Ms. Ruiz

Keilani Hunter-Ms. Ruiz

Zandie Karikoga-Ms. Ruiz

Lawson Parsons-Ms. Ruiz

Jenna Wiley-Ms. Ruiz

Claire Larsen-Mr. Sasu

Gabrielle Rogers-Ms. Soto

Lucia Dixon-Mr. Stanton

Fox Lavalle-Mr. Stanton

Madison Molleur-Mr. Stanton

Field Day Help Needed

Field Day for PreK through 5th grade is on Wednesday, May 21st. We need your help to run all the fun field day stations. You may sign up to help in the morning (8:00-11:00) with PreK, Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade OR in the afternoon (11:30-2:30) with 3rd, 4th and 5th. You can even sign up to help during both sessions, if you want to stay all day!

8th Grade Graduation

Please join us for 8th grade graduation as we celebrate our students on Tuesday, May 20th at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church at 5:00pm. Reception to follow.

Friday, May 23rd - Dress Down Day

The school year is coming to an end. Let's celebrate our wonderful school year by wearing your favorite Holy Family spirit wear with jeans or uniform bottoms.

Medications

Parents must pick up student medications prior to the last day of school. All medications that are left will be disposed of in accordance with proper prescription drug disposal policies.

Immunization Requirements for the 2025-2026 School Year

The Texas Department of Health Services sets immunization requirements for all students in both public and private schools. While you may have already fulfilled all the requirements of your child's immunization record, we ask that you take a look at the following link to make sure we have the most recent copy before school starts on August 12th. If you are not sure, feel free to send us another copy. According to the family handbook, "Please note that although conscientious exemptions and waivers may be accepted in some schools, they are not acceptable for use within schools of the Diocese of Austin."

School Supplies for the 2025-2026 School Year

Our school will be managing school supplies a little differently this year. Instead of us ordering the supplies in bulk and having them in the classroom on the first day of school, parents now have the option of purchasing the supplies through a vendor we have contracted with or on your own. The lists are attached for what is needed for each grade level.

DUE NOW!

Please return all library books the week commencing Monday, May 5th! Parents need to return all borrowed library books this week.

8th grade student obligations are due from May 12th to May 19th; they have been billed in FACTS May 9th.

PK-7th grade student obligations due from May 14th to May 23rd; they will be billed in FACTS May 13th.

Coffee and Community

This is the time for faculty, staff and families to come together in fellowship. Coffee, tea and pastries are provided. See you there!

For those who have not heard about the Holy Family Catholic School 25th Anniversary Commemorative Book, created by the school's first principal, Mrs. Falba Turner, and founding parent, Mrs. Emily Hurlimann, order your copy here! 

This beautiful keepsake offers historical context on the founding of Holy Family Catholic School and the community-wide effort to bring a Catholic school to Northwest Austin. 

This June, Holy Family Catholic School will be hosting the second annual Kid’s College! During the week of June 2-6 and June 9-13, students are invited to learn and grow by attending sessions of their choice. The Course Catalog offers options ranging from music to STEM to writing to learning a new language. The courses are taught by a team of dedicated educators who are passionate about their sessions.

The registration is currently open for scholars to enjoy this great experience. Registration forms can be turned in online, the front office or emailed to kwalker@holyfamilycs.org. Scholars will be placed in the sessions on a first-come basis until the session has reached its maximum enrollment.

Space is limited, so register today!