Holy Cross Newsletter

TIGERS AT A GLANCE

RED RIBBON WEEK

Monday, October 27, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Theme Day

Red Shirt and Red Socks

Soccer Tryouts

3:10 p.m., Heitmeier Field

LMEA District VI Marching Festival

5:00 p.m., Archbishop Shaw High School

Football (JV) vs. St. Augustine

6:00 p.m., West Field

Basketball Parent Meetings

6:00–6:30 p.m., 8th Grade

6:30–7:00 p.m., Varsity

The Huddle

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Theme Day

Sports Jersey

PSAT TESTING - HALF DAY SCHEDULE:

Primary Dismissal - 11:50 a.m.

5th–12th grade Dismissal - 12:00 p.m.

*There will be no After-Care service provided or Academic Study Hall.

Bowling (all grades) - Fall League

4:00 p.m., Bowlero Bowling

Swimming (Varsity) Swim Cluster - Senior Night

4:30 p.m., SUNO

Parents' Club Give Back Night at Chick-fil-A

4:00–8:00 p.m., Harvey location

5:30–7:30 p.m., Airline & Severn location

Wednesday, October 29, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Theme Day

Crazy Hat

Family Day Raffle Ticket Sales End Today

Soccer Tryouts

3:10 p.m., Heitmeier Field

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Parents' Club Give Back Night at Chick-fil-A

5:00–8:00p.m., Slidell, Gause Blvd. location

Football (Freshman) vs. St. Augustine

5:30 p.m., St. Augustine

Wrestling (Varsity) Scrimmage

6:00 p.m., HC Student Center

Thursday, October 30, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Theme Day

Camouflage Shirt

7th Grade Parent and Son Breakfast

7:30 a.m., Dining Hall

Academic Study Hall

3:20–4:20 p.m., HS203

Cross Country (Varsity)

District 9-5A Championship

4:15 p.m., City Park

Friday, October 31, 2025

Red Ribbon Week Theme Day

Halloween Spirit Shirt Day

Student Halloween Activities including Fall Fest and Trunk-or-Treat

See additional information for more details

Family Day Raffle Ticket $5,000 Drawing

Winner will be notified by email

Saturday, November 1, 2025

Cross Country (Middle School)

Metro Championship

9:00 a.m., City Park

Football (7th Grade) vs. Christian Brothers

1:00 p.m., Christian Brothers

Football (Varsity) vs. St. Augustine

7:00 p.m., Tad Gormley

All HCEs and students enter free with school ID

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

Clue: High School Edition

There is still time to join us for one of our upcoming performances of Clue: High School Edition –a hilarious, fast-paced whodunit based on the classic board game and movie – in the Watson Family Theatre. Dates and times are listed below. Just click on the date to purchase your tickets today.

Thursday, October 23, 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 25, 7:00 p.m.

Celebrate a Spooktacular Halloween

We are still accepting candy donations until next Wednesday, October 29, for our upcoming Trunk or Treat. Please refrain from donating chocolate or candy containing nuts. All candy donations can be turned in to the High School or Primary & Middle School Offices.

Enjoy a Halloween Spirit Day next Friday. Our Students in PreK-11th grades can wear a Halloween shirt, school uniform pants, and tennis shoes. Seniors will be allowed to wear costumes (please note that prohibited costumes and accessories have already been communicated to students).

Activities:

Middle School

Halloween lunch activities.
Halloween-themed activities in classes.
5th grade visits Trunk-or-Treat.

High School

Halloween activities at lunch.
Seniors assisting with Trunk-or-Treat, and each student should sign up through the Google link that was previously sent out.

Primary School

Fall Fest (behind Student Center)

PreK-1st, 1:30-2:00 p.m.

2nd-4th, 2:00-2:30 p.m.

Trunk-or-Treat (Student Parking Lot)

2nd-4th, 1:30-2:00 p.m.

PreK-1st, 2:00-2:30 p.m.

Take a Stand with Red Ribbon Week

Next week, Holy Cross will celebrate Red Ribbon Week, the nation's largest and longest-running drug-use prevention campaign. This annual campaign, created by National Family Partnership, aims to educate youth and encourage participation in drug-free activities.

Each day, students can participate by wearing the day's themed clothing article, regulation pants, and uniform shoes.

Deadline for Family Day Raffle Tickets is Approaching

The deadline to sell Family Day Raffle Tickets is next Wednesday, October 29, and we are halfway to our school goal!

Any student who meets his $75 individual goal by tonight, will receive a Holy Cross Spirit Day tomorrow, Friday, October 24. These students will be allowed to wear any Holy Cross t-shirt, regulation pants, and tennis shoes.

Each student who meets their $75 goal by October 29 will receive a Spirit Shirt Day on Friday, November 14. A school holiday on Friday, March 20, 2026, will be awarded to all students if the school's goal of $40,000 is met by October 29.

One $5,000 cash raffle prize will be awarded on Friday, October 31, 2025, and the winner will be notified by email that same day.

Purchase Family Day Raffle Tickets

Share your Student's Individual Fundraising Page:

Click the button above for Family Day Raffle Tickets.
Click on the Participants tab.
Type a student's name in the Search for a Participant bar.
A list of students will appear. Click on the student you searched.
Under the graphic on the student's individual page (right side), you will see Share this experience and options to share your student's fundraising page to family and friends.

Save the Date:

Mark your calendars and save the date for Family Day on Saturday, March 14, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Holy Cross Parents, Students, Alumni, Parents of Alumni, Holy Cross Educators, and their families are invited to celebrate the Holy Cross community on Family Day!

Enjoy a Night Out with the Pelicans

Join us for an exciting night of NBA Basketball with the New Orleans Pelicans!

Pelicans vs. Nuggets

Wednesday, November 19 at 7:00 p.m.

Discounted tickets with eligibility for several special experiences before the game are still available!

A portion of each ticket sold through the portal will benefit Holy Cross School. Individual grade-level pregame experiences are available, as well as the National Anthem provided by the Holy Cross Concordia Choir, and a game ball presentation with President Justin Fleetwood '91. Our Tiger Band will also perform outside the Smoothie King Center before the start of the game.

Get your tickets now by clicking the button below, and let's get ready to cheer on the Pelicans!

Purchase Your Holy Cross Pelicans Night Tickets

Please join us for an unforgettable evening of tradition, celebration, and community at the Inaugural President's Dinner, hosted at the iconic Commander's Palace in the heart of Uptown New Orleans.

Thursday, November 20, 2025

6:30 p.m. at Commander's Palace

This exclusive gathering marks a historic moment for Holy Cross School, as we honor our past, celebrate our future, and come together in support of the mission that unites us all.

Hosted by Mr. Justin Fleetwood '91, President of Holy Cross School, the evening will feature the presentation of the prestigious Spes Unica Award to Very Reverend Patrick J. Williams '80, Rector of St. Louis Cathedral and Vicar General and Executive Director of Clergy for the Archdiocese of New Orleans.

This award recognizes a life of exemplary service, commitment to faith, and a strong dedication to the Holy Cross School Community.

Purchase Tickets

Baseball Cornhole Tournament

Get ready for a tournament competition supporting our Holy Cross Baseball team! Team registration is now open.

Holy Cross Baseball

Cornhole Tournament

Saturday, November 15, 2025

Holy Cross Baseball Field

Starting at 5:30 p.m.

$100/two-person team

The 1st and 2nd place prize is a Marucci Bat. Don't miss out, register now! It will be an evening of fun, friendly competition, and food and drinks.

Give Back Night

Join and support the Holy Cross Parents' Club for their upcoming Giveback Night next Tuesday, October 28, at the Chick-fil-A locations in Metairie on Airline and Severn and in Harvey!

Then, on Wednesday, October 29, families in and around the Slidell area can join them at the location on Gause Blvd. Please refer to the image above for times, as they vary by location.

It will be a night of fun, community, and supporting the Holy Cross Parents' Club. A portion of all proceeds made on those dates and times will be donated back to the Parents' Club, as they continue to provide support to the students and HCEs at Holy Cross!

Save the Date for our 2025 Christmas Brunch

Tickets are now available for our annual Christmas Brunch. Celebrate the season and support Holy Cross!

Saturday, December 6, 2025

10:00 a.m.

The Cannery

3803 Toulouse Street, NOLA 70119

Reserve your spot by clicking the button below to purchase your tickets.

Purchase Brunch Tickets

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