Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Monday, October 6, 2025

PK–7th grade Aftercare Service

3:20–4:00 p.m.

Ending at 4 p.m. today due to conferences

Parent/Holy Cross Educators Conferences

5:00–7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Golf (Varsity) vs. Archbishop Shaw

4:00 p.m., Stonebridge Golf Club

Bowling (all grades) - Fall League

4:00 p.m., Bowlero Bowling

Swimming (Varsity) Swim Cluster

4:30 p.m., SUNO

Tiny Tigers Cheerleading Clinic

4:30–6:30 p.m., HC Student Center

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Flag Football vs. Hynes Charter

4:00 p.m., LaSalle Park #2

Football (8th grade) vs. John Curtis

5:30 p.m., John Curtis

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Golf (Varsity) vs. St. Augustine

3:45 p.m., Joseph M. Bartholomew Golf Course

Men's Club Meeting

6:30 p.m., Dining Hall

Friday, October 10, 2025

Tiny Tigers Cheerleading Performance

6:30 p.m., Tad Gormley Sideline

Tiny Tigers will perform with HC Cheerleaders in the 1st half of the John Curtis game.

Football (Varsity) vs. John Curtis

7:00 p.m., Tad Gormley

HCEs and students enter free with current ID

Saturday, October 11, 2025

Cross Country (Varsity),

Catholic High Invitational

8:00 a.m., Highland Road Park, Baton Rouge

Scholarship Awards Ceremony and

Benefactors Mass

9:30 a.m., HC Student Center

Football (JV) vs. John Curtis

10:00 a.m., John Curtis

Swimming (Middle School) Swim Cluster

10:00 a.m., SUNO

Football (7th grade) vs. John Curtis

1:30 p.m., Heitmeier Field

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

Rivalry Game Information

If you missed the email with Rivalry details, you can read it HERE.

Spirit Shirt Day:

On Friday, October 3, show your Tiger Pride and wear your Rivalry t-shirt ahead of the Varsity Football game against Jesuit! All students will be allowed to wear any Holy Cross t-shirt and tennis shoes with their regulation school pants.

Holy Cross Spirit Shop:

The Spirit Shop will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday for you to gear up for the big game! You will also be able to purchase game tickets in the shop. All ticket sales in the Spirit Shop or using the link below, will go to Holy Cross School.

Holy Cross Pep Rally:

We are looking forward to seeing you for the Rivalry Game Pep Rally in the HC Student Center on Friday, starting at 2:40 p.m.

Guest seating will be available in the HC Student Center Gym on the 2nd Floor (Baseball Side).

Visitors to Holy Cross:

School parking lots will NOT be available for visitor parking.
Visitors must enter at either the Paris Avenue Gate or the Crescent Street Gate.
All visitors must sign in with the Administration Building Receptionist.
For the Pep Rally, visitors will check in at the Hospitality Area in the HC Student Center Atrium.

Rivalry Game Tailgate:

Our annual tailgate will begin in City Park at 4:00 p.m. Tailgate details, including a map, can be found on our website HERE.

Rivalry Game:

Kickoff for the Holy Cross vs. Jesuit Rivalry Game is at 7:15 p.m. in Tad Gormley Stadium. Please review all Tad Gormley Stadium Information and Policies before entering the venue. All Holy Cross Educators and students can enter the game free with their current school ID.

Purchase Rivalry Tickets

Rivalry Game Livestream:

Crescent City Sports will begin a free livestream of the game starting at 7:00 p.m. on October 3.

The game will re-air at 2:00 p.m. on Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network on Saturday, October 4, the first game in a new partnership with Crescent City Sports.

Rivalry Game Livestream

Share Your Rivalry Game Memories:

Don't forget to share and tag Holy Cross School on Instagram @holycrosstigers with your favorite memories of this year's big game!

Calling All Tiny Tigers!

Don't miss your opportunity to join us for our 2025 Holy Cross Tiny Tigers Clinic and Performance!

This cheer clinic is open to all boys and girls in grades K-7th and will be held on Tuesday, October 7 at 4:30 p.m. These Tigers will perform with the Holy Cross Cheerleaders during the first half of the Varsity Football game against John Curtis on Friday, October 10 (7:00 p.m. kickoff). Click the button below for more information and to register!

Tiny Tigers Cheer Clinic

Family Day Raffle Ticket Sales are in Full Swing

Our annual Family Day Raffle Ticket sales have begun! 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.

Purchase Family Day Raffle Tickets

Share your Student's Individual Fundraising Page:

Click the button above for Family Day Raffle Tickets.
Click on the Participants tab.
Type a student's name in the Search for a Participant bar.
A list of students will appear. Click on the student you searched.
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!

FUNDRAISERS:

Holy Smokes

We’re fired up to share something exciting with you — the official Holy Smokes Grillers hats ($28) and aprons ($25) are here!

Not only will you look great repping at the grill, but your purchase supports this new Holy Cross student-led club.

Whether you're flipping burgers or want to show some school spirit, we have you covered! Orders must be placed by tomorrow, Friday, October 3. We will notify supporters via email when items arrive, and merchandise can be picked up on campus.

Order Now!

Candy Drive

October is here, and that means we need your help collecting candy! 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 Trunk or Treat will be forthcoming.

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

Men's Club Meeting

The Men’s Club brings together men who share a common goal: to enrich the educational experience of our students while modeling Christian male piety, integrity, generosity, and commitment. Whether you're a new dad or a long-term member of the school community, you’ll find a welcoming place to connect, contribute, and grow. We invite you to learn more about this organization at our next meeting, where we will enjoy a Steak and Shrimp Night.

Thursday, September 4 at 6:30 p.m.

The Dining Hall

Calling All Cornhole Teams!

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.

Holy Cross Night at Tulane Football

Enjoy a night of Tulane Football and cheer on the Green Waves when they face ECU on Thursday, October 9, at Yulman Stadium with kickoff at 6:30 p.m.

Discounted tickets start at $9, and there will be a special on-field pregame experience arranged by Tulane.

This event is open to all students, families, HCEs, and friends of Holy Cross. Show your Tiger pride, grab your friends, and enjoy a night of college football!

Purchase Tulane Tickets

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