Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Monday, December 8, 2025

Mass - Feast of the Immaculate Conception

Students wear full uniform and ties

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Clash of the Carolers Festive Dress Day

PreK & even grades wear green

Kindergarten and odd grades wear red

Christmas theme or solid colors with uniform pants and shoes, no hoodies

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Soccer vs. Ben Franklin

4:30 p.m., Varsity

6:30 p.m., JV

Heitmeier Field

Concordia Performance at the Mass for the Catholic Community Foundation

5:00 p.m., Notre Dame Seminary

Basketball vs. Sarah T. Reed

6:00 p.m. (JV) and 7:00 p.m. (Varsity)

HC Student Center

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Sweater Weather Festive Dress Day

Wear an "ugly" Christmas sweater over uniform shirt with uniform pants and shoes, no hoodies

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Basketball (8th grade) vs. Isidore Newman

5:00 p.m., Isidore Newman

Wrestling (Varsity) vs. E. Ascension & St. Paul's

5:30 p.m., HC Student Center

Scholars & AP Capstone Program

Parent Information Night

6:30 p.m., Watson Family Theatre

Thursday, December 11, 2025

You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch Festive Dress Day

Wear a Grinch shirt, sweater, or sweatshirt with uniform pants and shoes, no hoodies

Raising Cane's Give Back

3:00–11:00 p.m.

Chalmette Location Only

8113 W. Judge Perez Drive

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Men's Club Meeting

6:30 p.m., Dining Hall

Concordia Christmas Concert

7:00 p.m., HC Admin Lobby

Basketball (Varsity) - Valero Classic

Chalmette High School

Opponent & Game Time TBD

Friday, December 12, 2025

T'was the Night Before Christmas Festive Dress Day

Wear Christmas pajamas with tennis shoes

Pajama pants must be long, Christmas onesies accepted (even with hoods), crew neck Christmas sweatshirts accepted, no hoodies

Band Department Christmas Concert

6:30 p.m., HC Student Center

Basketball (Varsity) - Valero Classic

Chalmette High School

Opponent & Game Time TBD

Saturday, December 13, 2025

Wrestling (JV & Varsity) - Big Horse Open

8:00 a.m., Zachary High School

Wrestling (MS)

9:00 a.m., Archbishop Rummel

Basketball (Varsity) - Valero Classic

Chalmette High School

Opponent & Game Time TBD

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

Band Performance

Join us this weekend in supporting the Holy Cross Tiger Band as they perform at this year's Christmas at Jackson Barracks.

The event, benefiting the Louisiana National Guard Foundation, takes place on December 6 and 7, from 5:00–9:30 p.m. The family-friendly festivities include holiday performances, activities, pictures with Santa, and food.

The Tiger Band will perform right before the 156th Army Band on Saturday, December 6, at 6:00 p.m.

Individual day tickets for this event are now available. Our Holy Cross Faith Community can receive discounted tickets using the code HC25. For every ticket sold using this discount code, our Tiger Band will receive a portion of the proceeds. Come kick off the holiday season and support our band at this wonderful event!

Purchase Tickets

Don't forget to use the Code HC25 to receive a discount during checkout.

Calling All Volunteers

Plans are underway for our 2026 Gold and Blue Gala that will take place on Saturday, March 21.

We are looking for volunteers who can help before, during, and after the Gala. Please click the button below to sign up for available volunteer opportunities. We look forward to sharing more information about the Gala, and appreciate your help in making this event a success!

Volunteer Signup

Give Back with Raising Cane's

Heading to Chalmette to cheer on our Tiger Basketball? Stop by Raising Cane's on Thursday, December 11, and give back to Holy Cross!

Just mention "Holy Cross School" at the restaurant or use code RCFund96 for online or app orders, and Cane's will donate 15% back to the school.

Come support the team and the school!

Preview the Christmas Brunch Online Auction

Our Christmas Brunch Online Auction opens tomorrow morning, Friday, December 5, at 9:00 a.m., but you can preview the items now.

Click the button below to see the items up for auction, and then get ready to place your bids in the morning!

If you are not attending the event on Saturday and are the highest bidder, items will be available for pickup on Monday and Tuesday, December 8-9, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the Advancement Office.

Christmas Brunch Auction

Join the Men's Club for their Upcoming 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.

Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m.

The Dining Hall

Guest Speaker: Justin Fleetwood '91

This month's meeting will be held in conjunction with the Lady Tigers' meeting. We look forward to spending the evening with everyone.

The Season of Giving

Primary School Toy Drive

Help our Primary students bring a smile and some Christmas cheer to the children of Manning Family Children's Hospital this season!

Children's Hospital is specifically looking for board games, puzzles, art supplies, sensory toys, coloring & activity books, children's books, Legos, and Crayola items.

From now until Thursday, December 11, please bring your new, unwrapped toy and drop it off during carpool.

Thank you for your generosity and for making a meaningful difference to these families during this Christmas season.

Give the Gift of Sauce

Still looking for unique gifts to give this season? Head over to Bud's Broiler and gift the BBQ aficionado in your life some of their sauce.

For the month of December, 100% of proceeds from all BBQ Sauce sales will be given back to Holy Cross. Anyone who purchases sauce, whether affiliated with Holy Cross or not, is helping support the school.

This Give Back is only available at the following locations:

5101 Canal Blvd. (next to Morning Call) or at 2929 N. Causeway Blvd. (across from Lakeside Mall).

Give a Holiday Legacy Gift

This holiday season, give a unique gift that continues the legacy of Holy Cross. Commemorative gifts are a meaningful way to honor lasting connections with Holy Cross School. Memorial Bricks and personalized Gazebo Bench Plaques offer a permanent tribute on campus, allowing families, alumni, or recent graduates to leave a visible mark in a symbolic space.

Learn more about Holy Cross Commemorative Gifts

Holy Cross School Toy Drive

This year, Holy Cross School is once again collecting new, unwrapped toys to brighten up Christmas for local children in our community.

We are collecting all toys, no matter how big or small, from now until Tuesday, December 16. Just bring your new, unwrapped toy to the Middle & Primary School Office or the High School Office.

All toys collected will be donated to our local partners, churches, and community centers. Help us give the gift of Christmas to the boys and girls in our local community.

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