Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Catholic Schools Week

Holy Cross Woosh Week

Monday, January 26, 2026

Bowling vs. Destrehan

3:10 p.m., Bowlero

Basketball (8th grade) vs. St. Thomas Aquinas

6:00 p.m., St. Thomas Aquinas

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Bowling Give Back

All Day - Mark Twain's Pizza Landing

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Soccer vs. Brother Martin

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

Lafreniere Park

Basketball vs. Edna Karr

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

Edna Karr

Soccer (8th grade) vs. Country Day

6:00 p.m., Heitmeier Field

Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Bowling Give Back

All Day - Mark Twain's Pizza Landing

Bowling vs. Hahnville High School

and Kenner Discovery

3:10 p.m., Bowlero

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Soccer (MS) vs. Country Day

4:30 p.m. 5/6 and 6:00 p.m. 7/8

Heitmeier Field

Thursday, January 29, 2026

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Soccer (MS-5/6) vs. Isidore Newman

4:00 p.m., Heitmeier Field

Basketball (8th grade) vs. Archbishop Hannan

5:30 p.m., HC Student Center

Friday, January 30, 2026

Woosh Week Dress Down Day

Catholic Schools Week Mass

11:00 a.m., St. Dominic Church

Woosh Week Pep Rally

2:40 p.m., HC Student Center

Basketball vs. Brother Martin

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

HC Student Center

Saturday, January 31, 2026

Wrestling (JV) vs. St. Paul's

8:00 a.m., St. Paul's

Wrestling (MS) Match

9:00 a.m., Archbishop Rummel

Basketball (8th grade)

12:00 p.m. vs. John Curtis

1:00 p.m. vs. Archbishop Rummel

Jesuit

Soccer (Freshman) vs. Archbishop Shaw

12:00 p.m., Archbishop Shaw

Baseball (Varsity) vs. St. Paul's

6:00 p.m., Mike Miley Playground

Basketball (Varsity) vs. Sarah Reed

6:00 p.m., HC Student Center

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

Scholars & AP Capstone Program

Applications for the Scholars & AP Capstone Program are now open!

Any student currently in 8th grade is eligible to apply and should access the application in the email sent by Ms. Aquilo. If there are questions, please email Ms. Aquilo or Mr. Arvites.

There is a strict deadline of Monday, January 26, at 11:59 p.m. to submit your application. Failure to turn in the application on time could result in eligibility for the program.

Woosh Week Dress Down Day

On Friday, January 30, students will be allowed to wear their Woosh Week t-shirts with uniform pants and shoes. Our Woosh Week Pep Rally will take place at 2:40 p.m. in the HC Student Center.

Support Bowling with a Give Back

Support the Holy Cross Bowling team with a Give Back opportunity! Stop by Mark Twain's Pizza Landing in Metairie on Tuesday, January 27, and on Wednesday, January 28. Mention Holy Cross Bowling with either dine-in or carry-out orders, and a portion of the proceeds will go directly to the team.

Two days, two opportunities, lunch and/or dinner to help the team. Grab your fellow Tigers, family, and friends and join us. It's as easy as pie - pizza pie!

Stock Up This Carnival Season

Stock up on cases of Coca-Cola and other Coca-Cola products this Carnival season for all your Mardi Gras parties or parading needs!

Our partner, Coca-Cola, is offering Holy Cross families and friends cases of bottled drinks at a discounted rate. To order, click on the button below and complete the form. All orders are online only. Holy Cross School will receive a portion of the proceeds of each case sold. The deadline to order is Wednesday, February 4, at 11:59 p.m.

Orders placed will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. in the Student Parking Lot, located at the loading dock behind The Huddle.

Order Now!

Grandparents and Friends Day

Save the date for Thursday, February 12, for our annual Grandparents and Friends Day.

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.

Mark your calendars because sunshine, smiles, and summer adventures await! 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!

Help Tackle Hunger

Tigers, let's team up to tackle hunger! We are currently collecting canned soup and non-perishable food items to support our community partner, Second Harvest Food Bank.

Every little bit helps to provide meals to those that Second Harvest serves. Please drop off your donation anytime from now until Friday, February 6, at the Primary and Middle School Office. Thank you for continuing to answer the call to serve those in our local community.

Join Holy Cross Baseball

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

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

Purchase Tickets

Come Join Lacrosse

We invite interested students to join Holy Cross Lacrosse!

The Lacrosse season runs from January through May, with practices taking place:

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

This is a fun and challenging sport where our coaches will help you develop your skills through their comprehensive training.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Coach Cooper.

Join Us for Family Day

Join the Holy Cross Faith Community for our annual Family Day! This memorable event will begin with Mass and include 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 Wristbands

Pre-registration Pricing

Adults: $25.00

Children (ages 8–18) $15.00

Day-of Pricing

Adults: $35.00

Children (ages 8–18) $25.00

Children (under 8 years): Free to eat, but a wristband is still required.

Prices reflected above are only for the all-you-can-eat crawfish. Beer will be available for purchase.

Wait, that's not all! The first 100 registrants will also receive a prize pack of Holy Cross School merchandise! Click the button below to register now.

Crawfish Wristband and Tuition Drawing Registration

In addition to the tuition drawing and crawfish wristband registration, additional registrations for the crawfish team cook-off and participating vendors are also open.

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!

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