Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Monday, March 16, 2026

Spirit Shirt Day

Bowling (All Grades) vs. Destrehan

3:10 p.m., Bowlero

Baseball vs. Christian Brothers

4:10 p.m., LaSalle Park #1 (6th grade)

6:00 p.m., LaSalle Park #2 (7th grade)

Baseball (Freshman) vs. John Curtis

5:00 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Golf (Varsity) vs. Archbishop Rummel

3:45 p.m., Chateau Golf & Country Club

Lacrosse vs. St. Paul's

6:00 p.m., St. Paul's

Baseball (Varsity) vs. John Curtis

6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Wednesday, March 18, 2026

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Baseball (8th Grade) vs. Archbishop Hannan

5:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Lutcher

6:00 p.m., Lutcher

Thursday, March 19, 2026

Mass - Feast of Saint Joseph

8:45 a.m., Student Center Arena

St. Joseph Altar Viewing

Following Mass–2:30 p.m., 1st Floor

Admin Building

Bowling (All Grades) vs. Patrick F. Taylor

3:10 p.m., Westside Lanes

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Golf (Varsity) vs. Jesuit

3:45 p.m., English Turn Golf Club

Baseball (8th Grade) vs. NP Trist Middle School

4:30 p.m., NP Trist Middle School

Lacrosse vs. Archbishop Rummel

4:30 p.m., Archbishop Rummel

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Warren Easton

6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Lady Tigers St. Patrick's Day Spring Fling

6:30–8:30 p.m., The Huddle

Friday, March 20, 2026

Spring Holiday - No School

Baseball (5th Grade) vs. Haynes

4:00 p.m., Fly Field B

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Warren Easton

6:00 p.m., Wesley Barrow Stadium

Saturday, March 21, 2026

Wrestling Br. Melchior Club

7:30 a.m., TBD

Baseball (8th Grade) vs. Northshore

10:00 a.m., Holy Cross Park

Gold & Blue Gala

6:00 p.m. Patron Party

7:00 p.m. Gold & Blue Gala

Generations Hall

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

Cookies for Cancer - Spirit Shirt Day

To aid in our “Cookies for Cancer” fundraiser supporting Blood Cancer United (formerly the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), there will be a Spirit Shirt Day this Monday, March 16.

Students may wear any Holy Cross Spirit Shirt for a $5 donation to benefit Blood Cancer United. Donations will be collected during first-period classes. Students must wear their uniform pants and shoes.

Justice Camp Opportunity

The New Orleans Chapter of the Federal Bar Association hosts a Justice Camp each summer for rising 9th and 10th-graders. This camp has a legal and government focus, and offers students an opportunity to participate in a mock trial. While this camp's primary focus is for 9th and 10th graders, rising juniors and seniors may apply.

This camp, including daily lunch and field trips, is offered to students at no charge. This camp focuses on giving students an opportunity to learn about the law and the legal profession, and is held in the Federal Courthouse at 500 Poydras Street. Space is limited with only 45 spots available. Applications are currently being accepted with a deadline of April 1, 2026. For more information and to access the registration packet, click the button below.

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Family Day is Here!

We are excited to celebrate 60 years of Family Day with you this Saturday! The day will begin with Mass, followed by a special presentation honoring the families that created this highly anticipated tradition, and continues with music, an all-you-can-eat crawfish cook-off, games, tuition drawing, food, performances, and more! If you didn't get a crawfish wristband, don't worry, they will be sold at the door.

Saturday, March 14, 2026

10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

All-you-can-eat crawfish requires a wristband purchase.

There is no charge for other event food and beverages provided by Holy Cross School.

Velvet Cactus Give Back

Save the date for Monday, March 30, and give back to Holy Cross!

Make your dinner plans now at Velvet Cactus and mention Holy Cross between 4:30 and 9:00 p.m., where a portion of the proceeds from your meal will be given back to Holy Cross School. Join us for Mexican Monday! We'll see you there!

Grab Your Friends and Make it a Night at our Gold & Blue Gala

Line up the sitter and get excited for the most highly anticipated event of the year, the Gold & Blue Gala, presented by The Donald Palmer Charitable Foundation.

Tigers, this is a night for you to cut loose and have some fun celebrating Holy Cross School. Purchase your tickets now, and join us next Saturday, March 21!

Purchase Tickets

Patron Party 6:00 p.m.

Gold & Blue Gala 7:00 p.m.

Generations Hall

310 Andrew Higgins Blvd.

New Orleans, LA

Our Gold & Blue Gala will include an evening full of food and drinks, a musical performance by Harvey Jesus, father of David Ancar '01, photography by Pat Garin '75, a live and silent auction. Tickets are going fast, so get yours today and don't miss out!

Back By Popular Demand....

One person will win $10,000 cash next Saturday, March 21. Yes, you read that right! One person will be drawn in our Gala Raffle and win $10,000 cash! These raffle tickets are limited, and once they sell out, the raffle will close. Buy your ticket today before they are gone for a chance to win $10,000 cash.

Purchase Your Raffle Tickets

St. Joseph Altar Donations

Next Thursday, March 19, we invite all family and friends to join us in celebrating the Feast of Saint Joseph, Patron Saint of our school, at our 9:00 a.m. Mass in the Student Center Arena. We will follow Mass with the blessing of the Saint Joseph Altar, located on the first floor of the Administration Building.

Last year, our tigers thoroughly enjoyed contributing to our altar, and we are excited to do it again! Below is a list of the items we need.

Items:

Cookies – Pre-K, K, and 5^th grade

Cakes – 1^st, 2^nd, and 6^th grades

Fresh Flowers – 3^rd, 4^th, and 7^th grades

Fresh Fruit – 3^rd, 4^th, and 8^th through 12^th grades

Fresh Vegetables – 8^th through 12^th grades

Italian Bread – 8^th through 12^th grades

Financial Assistance – donations accepted from any grade level

We will start collecting donations on Monday, March 16, through Wednesday, March 18. Items will be collected during carpool or can be dropped off at the school offices. Families wishing to add a framed image of a deceased loved one to this year’s altar may drop it off during donation collection. Please tape a note to the back of the frame with your son’s first and last name and grade level. Images will be available for pickup after the altar dismantling on Thursday, March 19, or from the Middle and Primary School Office on Monday, March 23.

Upon completion of our Feast of Saint Joseph celebration, we are pleased to announce that we are partnering again with Ozanam Inn. All perishable items collected will be donated at the end of the day, Thursday, March 19, providing food for the homeless community. Please contact Mr. Logan Puissegur or Mrs. Natalie Adams with any questions.

Have you registered your child for Summer Camp or one of our specialty Summer Programs? Get ready for sunshine, smiles, and summer adventures that await your child! This year's Holy Cross Summer Camp will run from June 1 to July 10 and is open to boys and girls ages 5–12.

Learn more about Holy Cross Summer Camp and Programs, and give your child a summer to remember! Register today to get your spot before it's gone!

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