TIGERS AT A GLANCE


Monday, October 13, 2025

Holy Cross Golf Tournament

11:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m., Bayou Oaks at City Park


Flag Football vs. Christian Brothers

4:00 p.m., LaSalle Park #1


Holy Cross Golf Tournament

Post Party and Awards

5:007:00 p.m., The Huddle


Powerlifting Information Night

6:00 p.m., Dining Hall


Tuesday, October 14, 2025

ACT for Seniors

8:00 11:30 a.m.


Academic Study Hall

3:204:20 p.m., HS203


Golf (Varsity) vs. Jesuit

3:45 p.m., Bayou Oaks at City Park


Bowling (all grades) - Fall League

4:00 p.m., Bowlero Bowling


Swimming (Varsity) Swim Cluster

4:30 p.m., SUNO


Football (8th grade) vs. Archbishop Shaw

5:00 p.m., Heitmeier Field


Wednesday, October 15, 2025

HALF DAY SCHEDULE:

Primary Dismissal - 11:50 a.m.

5th - 12th grade Dismissal - 12:00 p.m.

*There will be no After-Care service provided

**All on-campus extracurricular activities

will end by 2:00 p.m.


Cross Country Middle School Meet

3:30 p.m., City Park


Holy Cross Open House

6:00 9:00 p.m.


Thursday, October 16, 2025

Open House Holiday - No School


Football (JV) vs. Warren Easton

5:30 p.m., Heitmeier Field


Friday, October 17, 2025

Day 5: DEFGAB


Mass - Anniversary of the Canonization of St. Andre Bessette

8:45 a.m., HC Student Center


Saturday, October 18, 2025

Football (8th grade) vs. Newman

9:00 a.m., Isidore Newman


Swimming (Middle School) Swim Cluster

10:00 a.m., SUNO


Football (7th grade) vs. Northlake Christian

10:30 a.m., Northlake Christian


Football (Varsity) vs. Warren Easton

3:00 p.m., Tad Gormley

All HCEs and students enter free with school ID






This schedule is subject to change. For the most up-to-date calendar, log in to your TIGERNET account.

Open House Schedule

With our annual Admissions Open House this week, we will be on the following schedule:


Half Day of School - Wednesday, October 15


Primary Dismissal - 11:50 a.m.

5th - 12th Grade Dismissal - 12:00 p.m.


After-Care services will not be provided upon dismissal, and all on-campus extracurricular activities will end by 2:00 p.m. Please plan accordingly.


Open House Holiday - Thursday, October 16

No School

Br. Andre Service Society

Collection Drive

The Brother Andre Service Society is once again collecting aluminum pop tabs from soft drink/food item cans to benefit our local Ronald McDonald House and the good work they do on behalf of families with critically ill children. 


Just pop those tabs, save them, and send them to Mrs. Allerton in Room M211. There are also collection containers in front of the Middle School and High School Offices. Let's make a difference! Donations will be accepted through May 2026. 

Support Families in Need

October is Respect Life Month, and our Holy Cross Faith Community is collecting unopened, packaged diapers and baby wipes to help support local families that struggle to provide for their babies.


From now until Wednesday, October 22, you can assist local families by donating items to our Middle School and High School Offices.


All items collected will be generously donated to the Louisiana Right to Life's diaper drive and the Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans ACCESS Diaper Drive.

Family Day Raffle Tickets are Now for Sale


October is flying by, and so are those Family Day Raffle Tickets! Grab yours now to be entered to win the $5K Raffle! Proceeds from our raffle will support our 2026 Family Day event and the Tiger Fund. Each student who meets their $75 goal by October 29 will receive a Spirit Shirt Day on Friday, November 14. A school holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026, will be awarded to all students if the school's goal of $40,000 is met by October 29.


One $5,000 cash raffle prize will be awarded on Friday, October 31, 2025, and the winner will be notified by email that same day. All eligible raffle tickets must be sold between September 29 and October 29, 2025.

Share your Student's Individual Fundraising Page:

  1. Click the button above for Family Day Raffle Tickets.
  2. Click on the Participants tab.
  3. Type a student's name in the Search for a Participant bar.
  4. A list of students will appear. Click on the student you searched.
  5. Under the graphic on the student's individual page (right side), you will see Share this experience and options to share your student's fundraising page to family and friends.


Save the Date:

Mark your calendars and save the date for Family Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Holy Cross Parents, Students, Alumni, Parents of Alumni, Holy Cross Educators, and their families are invited to celebrate the Holy Cross community on Family Day!

Get Your Tickets Now for an Unforgettable Holy Cross Pelicans Night

Plans are underway for an exciting night of NBA Basketball with the New Orleans Pelicans!


Pelicans vs. Nuggets

Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.


Discounted tickets with eligibility for several special experiences before the game are now on sale!


But don't wait, get yours today for guaranteed seating in the Holy Cross School section on hold until October 19. After that date, unsold tickets will be released to the general public, and remaining tickets will be available for purchase throughout the arena.


A portion of each ticket sold through the portal will benefit Holy Cross School, and the detailed information on individual grade-level pregame experiences will be sent home with each student. Get your tickets now by clicking the button below, and let's get ready to cheer on the Pelicans!

Trunk or Treat Candy Drive


Help us collect candy this month! From now until Wednesday, October 29, candy donations are being accepted for our upcoming Trunk or Treat. Please refrain from donating chocolate or candy containing nuts.


More information about our upcoming Spooktacular Trunk or Treat will be forthcoming.


All candy donations can be turned in to the High School or Primary & Middle School Offices.

Get Ready for Two Exciting Holy Cross Events!

Baseball Cornhole Tournament


Get ready for a tournament competition supporting our Holy Cross Baseball team! Team registration is now open.


Holy Cross Baseball

Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Holy Cross Baseball Field

Starting at 5:30 p.m.

$100/two-person team


The 1st and 2nd place prize is a Marucci Bat. Don't miss out, register now! It will be an evening of fun, friendly competition, and food and drinks.

Clue: High School Edition


Join us for one of our upcoming performances of Clue: High School Edition a hilarious, fast-paced whodunit based on the classic board game and movie in the Watson Family Theatre. Dates and times are listed below. Just click on the date to purchase your tickets today and join us for this limited performance run.


Wednesday, October 22, 7:00 p.m.

Alumni Champagne Night

Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.


Suit Up with Tuxedos to Geaux

Tuxedos To Geaux is coming to campus for any student interested in purchasing a suit package or blazer during high school lunch on Tuesday, October 21. They will measure students to fit and take orders. Any orders placed will be delivered back to campus on Wednesday, October 29.


The suit color options are solid black, navy, indigo blue, charcoal, and beige (limited availability). The package will include a white dress shirt and an assorted necktie, and all purchases include free alterations.


Many Holy Cross students are required to wear a blue blazer on occasion, and don't forget Homecoming is right around the corner. Mark your calendars and make plans to stop by and see them at lunch.

Click the image of suits above for more details from Tuxedos To Geaux

FUNDRAISERS:

Help Our Baseball Team Hit a Grand Slam Before the Season Starts


Before the Tigers take to the diamond, donate to their fundraiser and support them in raising funds needed to purchase new uniforms, equipment, and facility upgrades that will aid them in a winning season.

There are 18 days left to help these student-athletes reach their goal. Click the button above to make your support the team now through Monday, October 27.


Don't forget to also sign up for their upcoming Cornhole Tournament (above) and enjoy an evening with Holy Cross Baseball.

Dress Up the Holidays by

Supporting the Tiger Band


Once again this year, the Holy Cross Tiger Band has teamed up with Perino's for a poinsettia sale.


Get ready for the holidays while supporting this group of talented musicians in their annual fundraiser that supports their Spring Band Trip.


Preorders can be made now through Sunday, November 30. Each poinsettia is $12 and measures 6.5". Purchased flowers can be picked up after the Christmas Concert on Friday, December 12.

Visit the Holy Cross Spirit Shop Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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