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04/05/2026
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04/08/2026
  • Home and School Meeting
    04/08/2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Library Conference Room (25)

    All are welcome to join the Home and School Meetings monthly

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04/09/2026
  • All School Mass
    04/09/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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04/13/2026
  • White Army
    04/13/2026  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Chapel (50)

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  • Student Life Committee Meeting
    04/13/2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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04/14/2026
04/16/2026
  • All School Mass
    04/16/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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  • HS Track Meet - Gladstone
    04/16/2026  2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Gladstone Marble Athlete Football Field, Minneapolis Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837, USA

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04/18/2026
  • Spring Fling
    04/18/2026  12:00 am - 04/19/2026  12:00 am
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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  • Spring Fling
    04/18/2026  12:00 am - 04/19/2026  12:00 am
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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04/20/2026
  • White Army
    04/20/2026  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Chapel (50)

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04/21/2026
  • HS Track Meet - Gladstone
    04/21/2026  3:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Gladstone Marble Athlete Football Field, Minneapolis Ave, Gladstone, MI 49837, USA

    Delta County Invite

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04/22/2026
  • JH Track Meet - Stephenson
    04/22/2026  4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Stephenson Area Public Schools, MI, USA

    Stephenson Invite

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04/23/2026
  • All School Mass
    04/23/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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04/24/2026
  • Rome Trip Presentation and Dinner
    04/24/2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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04/27/2026
  • White Army
    04/27/2026  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Chapel (50)

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04/30/2026
05/01/2026
  • HS Track Meet - Rapid River
    05/01/2026  2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
    Rapid River Public Schools, MI 49878, USA

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  • HS Track Meet - Escanaba
    05/01/2026  2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
    Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, 500 S Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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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

All Saints Festival Meeting

October 9th, 2024|

Anyone that is interested in helping with this year’s All Saint Festival can please come to a meeting on Tuesday, October 15th at 6:00pm in the library. You can enter the school on the 22nd street entrance (by the front office). Feel free to email Julie Rexford at jrexford@holynamecrusaders.com.

Backpack Program

October 2nd, 2024|

Anyone interested in the Backpack Food Program for this school year, please complete the form below and return it to the school office by Wednesday, October 9th.  You can have more than one child enrolled in the program; however, a separate form must be completed for each child.  In the event of a snow day or school break, food will be sent home on the next day students are in school.

Backpack-Food-Program-Enrollment-Form-2024-2025.doc

Substitutes needed!

September 26th, 2024|

We are in dire need of substitutes for lead teachers in Preschool-12th grade, preschool aids, office, custodial work, kitchen head cook and aid help. It is a simple process to become a substitute and you would be able to set your schedule so that you can only see opportunities based
on your schedule. The rate for lead teachers is $15 per hour ($120 per full day) and $12 per hour for all other staff.  If you or some you know are interested in adding yourself to the substitute list, please call the office and talk to Mickey Trottier.

Veteran’s Day Tribute Submissions

September 23rd, 2024|

 In preparation for our Veteran’s Day celebration, I am creating a tribute to our Holy Name Family veterans.  Please fill in this google form ( https://forms.gle/DRjbUzVoLo6pyjvD8 ) and click the button to upload a picture of your veteran (in uniform preferably).     

ALL submissions must be to me by OCT 18th to be included. 

You are invited to the ceremony on Veterans day at 9:30 am at the school. 

Thank-you in advance for helping us honor our Vets.

For questions, email jhadel@holynamecrusaders.com

Sincerely,     Mrs. JoEllen Hadel