Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Monday, February 9, 2026

Baseball Opening Day Mass

2:30 p.m., Grotto

Bowling vs. Destrehan

3:10 p.m., Bowlero

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Chalmette High School

6:00 p.m., Chalmette High School

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Coco-Cola Sale Pick Up

12:00–3:00 p.m., Student Parking Lot

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Baseball (Freshman) vs. John Curtis

4:30 p.m., Harahan Playground

Baseball (JV) vs. De La Salle High School

5:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Basketball vs. Archbishop Rummel

5:45 p.m. JV and 7:00 p.m. Varsity

Student Center Arena

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Baseball (Freshman) vs. Mandeville

4:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Baseball (JV) vs. John Curtis

4:30 p.m., Harahan Playground

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Grandparents' Mass -

Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes

8:49 a.m. (Grades 8-12)

1:15 p.m., (Grades Pre-K-7)

Student Center Arena

Bowling vs. John Curtis

3:10 p.m., Colonial Lanes

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Baseball (8th Grade) vs. Covenant Christian

5:30 p.m., Covenant Christian

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Archbishop Shaw

6:30 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Friday, February 13, 2026

Half-Day of School

Primary Parent Parade Breakfast

8:00 a.m., Dining Hall

Krewe of HC Parade

9:00 a.m., Primary Parade

11:15 a.m., Grades 5-12 Parade

Baseball (8th Grade) vs. St. Paul's

5:00 p.m., Holy Cross Park

Tiger Band - Krewe of Hermes

5:30 p.m., Uptown

Basketball vs. John Curtis

5:45 p.m. JV and 7:00 p.m. Varsity

John Curtis

Baseball (Varsity) vs. Archbishop Shaw

6:30 p.m., Archbishop Shaw

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Wrestling (Varsity) - Br. Melchior Match

7:30 a.m., Location TBD

Baseball vs. Archbishop Shaw

11:00 a.m. JV and 2:30 p.m. Varsity

Holy Cross Park

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

Kicks for Cops

Tigers, help us feed first responders this Carnival season!

Tomorrow, Friday, February 6, students may pay $5 to wear tennis shoes with their Holy Cross uniform.

The funds raised by our Student Council will provide an appreciation lunch to our local 3rd District police as they work to keep our community safe during Mardi Gras.

Grandparents and Friends Day

Our annual Grandparents and Friends Day will take place next Thursday, February 12.

First Mass

8:49–9:52 a.m., for grades 8th–12th

Doors open at 8:15 a.m.

Refreshments and photos to follow.

Second Mass

1:15–2:15 p.m., for grades Pre–K-7th

Doors open at 12:15 p.m.

Refreshments, photos, and classroom visits to follow.

Grandparents and guests with students in both grade-level Masses are welcome to attend both liturgies. However, if you only plan to attend one, we invite you to the morning liturgy. Our Holy Cross Spirit Shop will also be open.

Letterman Jackets and Sweaters

Attention Parents and Students:

On Wednesday, February 11, The Recognition Company will be on campus during lunch to receive orders for letterman jackets and sweaters.

10th, 11th, and 12th graders who earned high honors in high school courses in any year through the 2024–25 school year may order a letterman jacket.

9th graders who earned high honors and who took English I and Algebra I in the 8th grade may order a letterman jacket.

6th through 9th graders who earned high honors in middle school classes in any year through the 2024–25 school year are eligible to order a letterman sweater.

Students who lettered in athletics through the fall of 2025 may order a letterman jacket. *Athletes, please remember, you must have lettered for 2 years to be eligible for a letterman jacket.

Students must bring their completed order forms and method of payment to the atrium of the Student Center during lunch to place their orders.

Join Holy Cross Baseball

Before the season gets underway, celebrate an evening of Holy Cross Baseball at their annual First Pitch Banquet this Saturday, February 7, at 6:00 p.m. in the Dining Hall.

Tickets are still available! Enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks, and a silent auction. You will not want to miss this exciting event!

Purchase Tickets

Summer Camp registration is now open! 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!

Preorder Your Fish Dinner

It's never too early to prepare for Lent. The Parents' Club is pleased to announce that preorders are now being taken for our annual Fish Fry-Day Fundraiser. All proceeds benefit the Holy Cross School Parent Advancement Council.

Enjoy a plate of golden fried fish, macaroni & cheese, green beans, garden salad, and fresh bread for only $15. Got a sweet tooth? Add a chocolate chunk cookie for $2 extra!

All orders will be available for pick-up on Friday, February 27, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Don't wait, the deadline to submit orders is Monday, February 23!

Preorder Your Meal

We want to thank the Louisiana State Troopers Association - Troop B for donating their time and cooking skills for this benefit!

Join Us for Family Day

Join the Holy Cross Faith Community as we celebrate 60 years of Family Day! In the Spring of 1966, the DiGrado and McCarthy families hosted what has become a memorable annual event for our community. The day will begin with Mass, followed by a special honoring of the families that created this highly anticipated tradition, and will continue with music, an all-you-can-eat crawfish cook-off, games, tuition drawing, food, performances, and more!

Family Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026

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

Admission is FREE

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

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

FREE Tuition Drawing

Pre-register now for a chance to win one of three $1,000 tuition credits! One eligible family from grades 8–11, 5–7, and Pre-K–4 will be selected. This nontransferable tuition credit will be applied to the 2026-2027 school year. This tuition drawing will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14. Winners must be present at that time. Act fast! The deadline to register for the tuition drawing is Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

Crawfish Wristband and Tuition Drawing Registration

Crawfish Boil Team Registration

Vendor Registration

The countdown is on for a celebration like no other for our Holy Cross community. Grab your family, grandparents, and friends to register now and join us on Saturday, March 14!

Commemorate 60 years of Family Day and this year's event with a t-shirt that encompasses our Holy Cross Faith Community! Preorders are now open!

T-shirts are $15.00 and are available in Youth and Adult sizes. The deadline to order t-shirts is Friday, February 27. Click the button below to place your order. Preordered t-shirts will be available for pickup on Tuesday, March 10, in the Admissions Office. Holy Cross students will receive their shirts from their Class Moderators on March 10 and will be allowed to wear them on Friday, March 13, for a Spirit Day.

Preorder Family Day T-shirts

*T-shirts will be heather grey

Get Ready for the Gold & Blue Gala

Get excited for the most highly anticipated event of the year, the Gold & Blue Gala, presented by The Palmer Charitable Foundation.

We cordially invite you to join us on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Generations Hall to celebrate Holy Cross School. Tickets are now on sale.

Purchase Tickets

Patron Party 6:00 p.m.

Gold & Blue Gala 7:00 p.m.

Generations Hall

310 Andrew Higgins Blvd.

New Orleans, LA

Become a Sponsor

Donate to our Auction

It's going to be a night to remember! As a bonus this year, arrangements have been made for a special block of rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center. Enjoy the convenience of walking across the courtyard to your room after celebrating the night away. Just mention that you are with the Holy Cross Gold & Blue Gala at Generations Hall when booking.

Book Your Room

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