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03/11/2026
  • Book Fair
    03/09/2026 - 03/15/2026  

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  • Home and School Meeting
    03/11/2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Library Conference Room (25)

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    03/09/2026 - 03/15/2026  

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  • Friday Fish Fry
    03/13/2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Holy Name Catholic School, 409 S 22nd St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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03/14/2026
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    03/09/2026 - 03/15/2026  

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    03/14/2026  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    North Dickinson County School, W6588 M-69, Felch, MI 49831, USA

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  • All School Mass
    03/19/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
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03/20/2026
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  • Friday Fish Fry
    03/20/2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Holy Name Catholic School, 409 S 22nd St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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03/21/2026
  • Volleyball Tournament @ Escanaba
    03/21/2026  9:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, 500 S Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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    03/23/2026  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
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    03/27/2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Holy Name Catholic School, 409 S 22nd St, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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    03/30/2026 - 04/06/2026  

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A Brief Viau

December 5th, 2025|

A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal:

Hello Crusader Families!

Monday marked the end of the TV6 Can-a-Thon and I am so proud of our students!  All together, they brought in an impressive 7,738 items!  The 8th Grade won the contest with 2,146 items, so they will enjoy a pizza, pop, and ice cream party from Home & School!  5th Grade came in second place with 816 items, 7th Grade came in third with 671 items, and in a close fourth place with 662 items was the 4th Grade.  Thanks to our students, their families, and everyone’s generous hearts, many people in our community will have food this Winter.

Another celebration this week was when our Boys Middle School Basketball team defeated Carney Nadeau in their first game of the Little Cedar River Tournament.  They continue their voyage tomorrow against Bark River at 1pm in Carney.  Good luck Crusaders!

Finally, we will be celebrating the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation, with a school Mass for the Grade School in the Multi at 2:15pm on Monday, December 8th.  The High School students will attend the Holy Day Mass at St. Anne’s at 8am.  Thank you to Father Rob for offering this special Mass for us!

Have a wonderful weekend, stay warm, and may God bless you,
Mrs. Brief 😀


A “Viau” from the Headmaster:

Hello Crusader Family!

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and were able to spend some time with your family, relaxing and enjoying each other! It was good to be back to school on Monday after our break. The students jumped right into their classes and continue to work hard.

All high school parents and students should check their email for information regarding the March For Life trip. While this isn’t a school sponsored trip, we are happy to pass along all of the information regarding getting registered and all of that is included in your email. There is a DEADLINE and the space is limited so please check that email and register ASAP.

Most of you know about the Student Life committee that is active at the high school. This group consists of parents and students that want to enrich the high school experience for our students. The group is open to anyone and we would love more people to join. Our next meeting will be held on January 12 at 5:30 at the High School. In addition to this information, we are looking for a parent that is willing to be the chairperson of this group. Please watch your email for more information about this role and for an application to be considered. We will need the application back by January 5, 2026 and we will vote at the January 12 meeting. We hope that you prayerfully consider this!

Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the High School Drama play. Under the direction of Mrs. Ellis, the juniors and seniors have been working very hard on this production. You’ll have three chances to catch this fantastic show! “Letters from the Titanic” will be offered on Thursday, January 8 at 6:30 p.m., January 9 at 6:30 p.m. and January 10 at 1:00 p.m. All productions will be in the multipurpose room at the Grade School.

Finally, congratulations to our High School Quiz Bowl team! They had a great run this year and finished out their season today after three rounds of competition! Way to represent Holy Name School! We are so proud of you!

Keeping you all in prayer this Advent Season!

God Bless,
Mrs. Viau

News

Papa Murphy Winners

November 13th, 2024|

It was another very successful Papa Murphy fundraiser! The Papa Murphy Bucks went home with students on Monday, November 11th. Thank you for the support. Congratulations to all of the top sellers listed below.

2024 Papa Murphy’s Top Sellers
Name
Total
Teacher  
Prize
1
Nathan Polley
$1,260.00
Ms. McDevitt
$80 Cash/Squishmallow/Stuffed Animal/ Pail
2
Sophia Carlson
$1,245.00
Mrs. Webber
$60 Cash/Squishmallow/Stuffed Animal/ Pail
3
Ashley Dutkavich
$1,234.00
Mrs. Hadel
$50 Cash/Squishmallow/Stuffed Animal/ Pail
4
Layla Frizzell
$1,136.00
Mrs. Prey
$40 Cash/Squishmallow/Stuffed Animal/ Pail
5
Kinsley Williams
$1,105.00
Mrs. Prey
$30 Cash/Squishmallow/Stuffed Animal/ Pail
6
Eli Taylor
$1,057.00
Mrs. Wiltzius
Stuffed Animal/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
7
Kinslee Gilbert
$970.00
Mrs. Lightfoot
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
8
Audrina Triest
$900.00
Mrs. Lightfoot
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
9
Henry Trottier
$895.00
Mrs. Prey
Stuffed Animal/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
10
Gabrielle Madalinski
$851.00
Mrs. Hadel
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
11
Henry Chouinard
$776.00
Mrs. Racicot
Stuffed Animal/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
12
Zoey Boucher
$768.00
Mrs. McNamee
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
13
Camden McDonough
$727.00
Mrs. Triest
Stuffed Animal/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
14
Paislee McDonough
$723.00
Mrs. Casey
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
15
Emily Lawrence
$640.00
Mrs. Oswalt
BBW Set/Pail/$10 BBW/Frosty
Top Selling Class = $4,300 Mrs. Hadel
Best Percentage of Participation Class = 85% Mrs. Lightfoot
Best Percentage of Participation Class – 100% Mrs. Adiska

Join us for the March for Life Pilgrimage

November 11th, 2024|

Join Fr. Ryan Ford with parents and students from Holy Name High School in Escanaba on a pilgrimage to Washington, D.C. for the National March for Life.

When: Wednesday, January 22nd to Sunday, January 26th

What: The National March for Life

Who: Hundreds of thousands of people from around the country

Why: To give voice to the voiceless, advocate for positive change, and pray for healing for all those affected by abortion

Cost: $450 includes: bus transportation from Escanaba, quad-occupancy at Hampton Inn-Navy Yard, pre-loaded Metro card, and participation in all March for Life events

For more information and to register, go to https://marchforlife.org/theme2025
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TV6 Canathon

November 7th, 2024|

Holy Name Catholic School will be helping with the The TV6 Canathon. Students may bring a non-perishable item or two to school and leave it on the table by the chapel during the week of November 18-22. Please make sure the item or items are not expired. All items stay in our community.

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Veteran’s Day Program

November 7th, 2024|

Holy Name School plans Veterans Day Celebration Monday
Holy Name Catholic School is planning a Veterans Day celebration concert on Monday, Nov. 11 at 9:30 a.m. in the elementary school’s multi-purpose room. All area Veterans and their family members are invited to attend; Veterans will be honored. Holy Name middle school and high school students will sing patriotic songs, with accompaniment by Senator Ed McBroom and HNCS Principal Nathan Vande Hey. Songs performed will include “The Star-Spangled Banner,” “God Bless America,” along with the Armed Forces Medley (to salute each branch of the U.S. Armed Forces), and “God Bless the USA”.
Holy Name science teacher and U.S. Navy Veteran Mrs. JoEllen Hadel will show a presentation of photos that she compiled of Veteran family members of Holy Name students and staff, in order to thank them for their service. In addition, students in third, fourth and fifth grades will recite poetry. Students will also present handmade cards thanking our Veterans for their service. The entire program will last approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Holy Name is located at 409 So. 22nd Street, Escanaba. For more information, please call the school at (906) 786-7550.
Description of attached photos:
In preparation for the upcoming Holy Name Catholic School Veterans Day Celebration on Monday, Nov. 11, Holy Name 7th and 8th graders went to Holy Name High School (located at 2203 7th Ave. South) to rehearse their music. In the photos, Holy Name middle schoolers and high schoolers enjoy lunch at St. Anne Parish Hall (St. Anne’s is connected to HNHS).

Boys Basketball Schedule

November 1st, 2024|

The 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball Game Schedule below is the most current, updated master schedule. It has been updated already since Monday, so please refer to the website calendar online for the most current dates/times for all games.

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Veterans Day Program at Holy Name

November 1st, 2024|

You are welcome to join us in Honoring our Veterans on Monday , November 11 at 9:30 in the Multi Purpose Room.

We will having tributes to our Veterans, singing, and poems recited.

All are welcome to attend.