A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

I hope that you are enjoying your summer!  While school may not be in session, there is a lot going on inside as we are preparing for the 26-27 school year.  I’m very excited to announce that we have hired Mr. Phil Niswonger as the 7th-12th Grade Math teacher!  Mr. Niswonger has a Bachelors and a Masters Degree in Mathematics.  He has taught at the college level as well as the last three years as the 7th-12th Grade Math teacher at Mid-Pen.  Mr. Niswonger currently lives in Gladstone with his wife and they have four children.  Please watch for a Facebook post later today with more information on Mr. Niswonger, and please join us in welcoming him to our Holy Name Family!

As previously announced, Mr. Derkos will be teaching Middle School Math, but he will only be teaching 6th Grade Math.  However, Mr. Derkos will also be teaching PE at the High School and still working hard as our amazing Athletic Director.  Please help in congratulating him on these new endeavors.  We also have a 5th Grade teacher that I am very anxious to announce, but I can’t make that announcement until all the paperwork is official, so please stay tuned as we have another great addition to our Holy Name Family.

As if the excitement of new teachers wasn’t enough, The Knights of Columbus are doing a fabulous job on the locker room renovation!  We are so blessed to have their wisdom and expertise, but they need YOUR help!  In order to get everything completed by the beginning of school, they need more hands on deck.  If you’re able to donate any amount of your time and muscles, we would appreciate it.   You can sign up to help by using this link, https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/athletics-remodel-project/, or calling the school office.  You can also watch the progress unfold through pictures posted on Facebook and on our website.  Thank you in advance for your donations of time, money, and effort.

Our Summer Academy has officially kicked off this week and there is already a lot of fun, learning, and giggles coming from the Elementary wing.  While it’s too late to sign up for Summer Academy, it’s not too late to register for the 26-27 school year!  If you haven’t already registered, please do so by using this link, https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/admission/.  You can also use that link to apply for tuition assistance.  The deadline for tuition assistance is August 1st, so please don’t delay!

Mrs. Viau and I recently attended the Chesterton Schools Network Conference where we learned a lot of new and exciting features of a Chesterton Academy.  We’ve already started using some of the things we learned as we’re preparing for a new school year.  We were also able to connect with other Principals, Headmasters, and Teachers and formed a growing network for ourselves and our teachers.  We are very excited to share all that we learned with the High School teachers, students, and families.  However, with that being said, Mrs. Viau and I will be trying to enjoy a little bit of vacation time with our own families this July.  We’ll still be checking email and stopping by the schools at least once a week, but if you need assistance more promptly, please reach out to Mrs. Lynch, Administrative Assistant, during summer office hours at 906-786-7550 or via email at office@holynamecrusaders.com.

I pray that you continue to have a fun, safe summer!

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Families!

I hope you’re all enjoying your summer and getting in some good time with your family and friends. Just a few things happening on my end to tell you about. Mrs. Brief and I attended the Chesterton Schools Network Summit at the end of June and it was FANTASTIC. I learned so much and am grateful for the opportunity to attend.

You all should have received an email from me last week about uniforms. Please be sure to get those ordered ASAP because they take so long to arrive.

Mark your calendars for August 26 at 5:30 for our Open House Cookout at the high school. Watch your emails for more information about this at the end of July.

I’m technically not working in my office during the month of July. However, I will be checking email periodically and will have a couple of days in the office the remainder of the month. If you need me, please email me but allow for time to get a response.
Thanks so much everyone and enjoy the rest of your summer!

Erin Viau
Headmaster