Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

Monday, September 8, 2025

Balfour Class Presentations

11:10 a.m. - Senior Class

11:45 a.m. - Junior Class

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

8th Grade College/Career Lesson

11:10 a.m., Watson Family Theatre

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Swimming (Varsity) vs. Jesuit

4:30 p.m., SUNO

Football (JV) vs. De La Salle High School

6:00 p.m., Heitmeier Field

*The 5:30 p.m. 8th grade game has been cancelled

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

2024-2025 Academic Awards (5th – 12 Grades)

8:50 a.m., Student Center

2026 March for Life Interest Meeting

12:00 p.m., Watson Family Theatre

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Give Back Night - Chipotle Mexican Grill

4:00–8:00 p.m., Elmwood location

1208 S. Clearview Pkwy, Harahan 70123

Football (7th grade) vs. John Curtis

5:30 p.m., John Curtis

Thursday, September 11, 2025

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Flag Football vs. Stuart Hall

4:00 p.m., LaSalle Park #1

Football (Varsity) vs. De La Salle High School

7:00 p.m., Tad Gormley

Middle School Football Gatlinburg Trip

Parents Meeting

5:45 p.m., The Huddle

Friday, September 12, 2025

9th Grade College/Career Lesson

11:30 a.m., Watson Family Theatre

Senior Father/Son Cornhole Tournament

6:00–10:00 p.m., Dining Hall

8th Grade Parent vs. Son BBQ & Kickball Game

6:30–8:30 p.m., Heitmeier Field

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Cross Country - Country Day Classic

8:00 a.m. Varsity and 8:50 a.m. Middle School

at City Park

Football (7th Grade) - Christian Brothers Jamboree at Christian Brothers

9:00 a.m. vs. Christian Brothers

11:00 a.m. vs. Opponent TBD

Swimming (Middle School) Swim Cluster

10:00 a.m., SUNO

Lacrosse Interest Meeting

3:30 p.m., The Huddle

Back to School High School Dance

7:00–10:00 p.m., HC Student Center

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

Community Coffee Update

Thank you and congratulations to our 5th and 7th-grade students! They worked hard and collected the most Community Coffee labels for the month of August!

Please continue to collect the "Proof of Purchase" labels found on the back of any Community Coffee product, and send them to school with your son to be included in their class basket. Each month, the class with the most labels will receive a reward.

Get Ready for The Rivalry!

The Holy Cross Spirit Shop is excited to announce that t-shirt preorders are now available for The Holy Cross/Jesuit Rivalry Game!

If you did not purchase the student t-shirt bundle and you still want a Rivalry t-shirt, you have until this Sunday, September 7, to place your order through the Spirit Shop Online Store.

Order Your Rivalry T-shirts

Important Information

Pre-Order Period: August 28th - September 7th.

Shirt Pick-Up: Starting September 26th in the Spirit Shop.

In-Store Availability: A limited quantity of shirts will be available in-store during Rivalry Week.

Give Back with Chipotle

Give back to Holy Cross by dining out at the Elmwood Chipotle location on Wednesday, September 10, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. for our Give Back Night.

Simply show the above flyer in the restaurant or use the code RJPLTFK for online pickup orders, and Holy Cross will receive 25% of the sales.

Grab your family and friends and join us!

Back to School Fun

Primary Play Date

Saturday, September 6

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

HC Student Center

$20 per child only (cash)

Pre-K through 4th Grade

Join us this weekend for a day with our youngest Tigers! Come meet other Primary Holy Cross families. There will be inflatables, music, and fun for the whole family. Siblings are welcome, and there will be concessions available for purchase.

Middle School Sock Hop

Saturday, September 6

7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

HC Student Center

$20 cash only

5th through 7th Grades

Middle Schoolers, get ready for a night of fun! We'll have inflatables, a DJ, and concessions available for purchase. Gear up for this Jersey Theme and join us!

Students (boys and girls) from area Catholic Schools are invited to attend.

High School Dance

Saturday, September 13

7:00 – 10:00 p.m.

Lock-in time: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

HC Student Center

$20 cash only

8th through 12th Grades

Don your red, white, and blue for our USA/Patriotic-themed dance! There will be a DJ and photo booth, with concessions available for purchase. Students must present their school IDs.

Girls from area Catholic Schools are invited to attend.

Dive In with the Swim Team

Are you interested in swimming competitively? Come join our State Champion Swim Team!

This team is open to all students in grades 5th through 12th, and all swimming levels. Practices are held at SUNO as follows:

High School

Monday - Thursday 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:30-9:00 a.m.

Middle School/Club

Monday & Wednesday 3:30-5:00 p.m.

All interested students should email Coach Dale Turner at dturner@hcnola.org.

Cheer on Your Tigers!

Travel with your Tigers and cheer them on to victory when they face ED White tomorrow, Friday, September 5.

The action kicks off at 7:00 p.m. at Harvey Peltier Stadium. Go Fan is not available for this game, and no student/HCE passes will be accepted at the gate. Tickets are $10 per person, ages 6 and up. Physical tickets will be accepted and available for purchase at the gate.

Presale tickets are now available in the Spirit Shop and from the Receptionist. All presales remain with Holy Cross, so get your tickets while supplies last!

Secure Your Season Tickets

Get your 2025 Football Season Tickets and don't miss any of the action! This digital pass includes games against Chalmette, Edna Karr, Jesuit, John Curtis, Warren Easton, Archbishop Rummel, St. Augustine, and Brother Martin.

Adult and children passes available (children 5 and under free entry). All Holy Cross students and Holy Cross Educators receive free entry to games, unless otherwise noted, with their current school ID. Enjoy Holy Cross Football by clicking the image above to purchase your digital season tickets!

Join Us for Our Legacy Breakfast

We invite all Holy Cross Alumni and the young men in their lives to our Legacy Breakfast on Saturday, September 27. Enjoy a morning with your brothers and share with your sons, grandsons, nephews, and family friends the loyalty and devotion that have shaped each man into a Holy Cross Man.

Commemorate the day with the young men in your life by purchasing a Legacy t-shirt from Stately Designs, a Holy Cross Alum and Family Company. The shirts come in both youth and adult sizes, and in three colors, ranging from $25-$28.

Order a Legacy T-shirt

After the event, join us to cheer on our Tigers as they take on Edna Karr High School at Tad Gormley Stadium. The game kicks off at 2:00 p.m. Tickets for this game are not included in the event and must be purchased separately. Children 5 and under enter for free, and all Holy Cross students and Holy Cross Educators receive free entry to the game with their current school ID. Please review all Tad Gormley Stadium Information provided by City Park before attending the game.

Holy Cross vs. Edna Karr tickets

Sink a Hole in One!

Join us for the 2025 Holy Cross School Golf Tournament on October 13, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., at Bayou Oaks at City Park, located at 1040 Filmore Ave, New Orleans, LA 70124. This fun-filled day will not only feature a friendly competition among golf enthusiasts but also provide an opportunity to support our mission of enriching the lives of our students.

Tickets and sponsorships are now available.

Purchase Tickets & Sponsorships

For questions about the tournament, donations, or to volunteer, please contact Ryan Kimberly '04 at rkimberly@hcnola.org.

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