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05/11/2026
  • White Army
    05/11/2026  3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Chapel (50)

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  • HS Track Meet - Bark River
    05/11/2026  3:45 pm - 6:45 pm
    Bark River-Harris High School, W471 US Highway 2, US-41, Harris, MI 49845, USA

    Bark River Invitational
    Student Dismissal 2:20pm

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05/12/2026
  • Council Meeting
    05/12/2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • MS Track Meet - Escanaba
    05/12/2026  3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
    Escanaba Jr/Sr High School, 500 S Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

    Student Dismissal 1:40pm

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  • 1-4 Spring Concert
    05/12/2026  6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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05/13/2026
  • HS Track Meet - Rapid River
    05/13/2026  2:15 pm - 5:15 pm
    Rapid River Public Schools, MI 49878, USA

    MHSAA Region 46-3 Regional

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  • Home and School Meeting
    05/13/2026  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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05/14/2026
  • All School Mass
    05/14/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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  • Senior Mass & Alumni Day
    05/14/2026  8:45 am - 12:50 pm

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  • 5th-12th Grade Choir & Band Spring Concert
    05/14/2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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05/18/2026
05/20/2026
  • MS Track Meet - Bark River
    05/20/2026  4:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Bark River-Harris High School, W471 US Highway 2, US-41, Harris, MI 49845, USA

    Little Cedar River Conference Meet

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05/21/2026
  • All School Mass
    05/21/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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  • High School Award Night
    05/21/2026  6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    Saint Anne's Community Room

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05/25/2026
05/26/2026
  • 8th Grade Graduation Mass & Ceremony
    05/26/2026  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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05/27/2026
05/28/2026
  • All School Mass
    05/28/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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05/29/2026
  • High School Graduation
    05/29/2026  6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
    Saint Anne Catholic Church, Escanaba, 817 S Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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06/01/2026
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06/10/2026
  • Home and School Meeting
    06/10/2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    HNCS-Main-Library Conference Room (25)

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The Brief Viau

January 22nd, 2026|

A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

We have had a very short week with the holiday on Monday and the severe weather days Tuesday and today, but it was still a fabulous week, as always, at Holy Name. Next week is Catholic Schools Week and we have many fun activities planned to celebrate our Parishes, Community, Staff/Faculty, Nations, Vocations, Students, and Families.  Please see the CSW flyer that was shared last Friday in the Newsletter, and again today, for more details on each day.  I was able to add a K9 Unit Demonstration to Celebrating our Community on Monday.  A big thanks goes out to Captain Austin Young with Escanaba Public Safety for making this event possible.

Another exciting new opportunity we have for our current Holy Name Families is that during the week of Catholic Schools Week you can register your children for the 2026-2027 school year for only $25!!  This opportunity is only available January 25th-January 31st and only for current Holy Name Families.  Starting February 1st, enrollment will be open to the public and registration fees will increase to $100.  I pray that you will take advantage of this opportunity.  Not only will registering early save you money, but it will also help us plan for teachers, curriculum, budgets, and more for the 26-27 school year.  It might seem like next school year is a long way away, but planning and preparation for next year is already beginning.

I pray that you all stay warm and safe this weekend.  Please pray for those that are less fortunate than us and who do not have shelter from the cold.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

 


 

A “Viau” from the Headmaster:

Hello Crusader Family!

With Monday being a holiday and Tuesday a snow day, it’s been a quiet week at the high school! We had one full day of school with all of our students on Wednesday and that evening 19 of our students left to attend the March for Life in Washington D.C. with Fr. Ryan Ford and the Yoopers 4 Life. Please keep them all in your prayers as they experience this life changing event and stand for the right to life of all human beings, from conception to natural death.

Next week is Catholic Schools Week and we have a slate full of wonderful things planned to celebrate being part of our wonderful Catholic School!

Stay warm, everyone!

Have a fantastic weekend!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

News

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.

boysbasketballschedule-2024

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.

All Saints Day at Holy Name School

October 28th, 2024|

Oct. 28, 2024

Dear Families of Holy Name,

November 1 marks a holy day where we remember the “Hall of Fame” of great Christians that lived and died for Jesus.  All Saints Day is commemorated by attending Mass.  This year, the school will be offering Mass at 9am on Friday and Fr. Robb will say it.  Thank you to Fr. Tim for coordinating this opportunity.  I hope you can make time to attend a Mass before the All Saints Festival held that evening.  Please check your church bulletins or join us at the 9am Mass here at Holy Name or join our High School at St. Annes at 8am.

We are asking students to either wear the dress code or come as a saint or an angel.  The T-shirt day will be moved to Nov 8.  Martyred saints that are typically shown with their instrument of death will be allowed, but they must be plastic, foam, or made of cardboard.  For example, St. Paul was beheaded and he is frequently shown holding a sword.  The student can bring the sword, but it must be plastic, foam, or cardboard.  No metal.  The teacher will have final say in the classroom and any props cannot be a distraction to learning.  There may be other options that you could use.  St. Peter is often holding a key.   The evangelists are often depicted as a man, lion, bull, or eagle.  St. Cecilia is frequently playing a musical instrument or St. Francis holds an animal with the stigmata.  Juan Diego may have roses and/or the Tilma.  I trust in your creativity and Pinterest capabilities.  A white sheet goes a long way.

Due to the late notice, preschool will go to Mass on Friday instead of Thursday and will still have their party.  As a Catholic school, we hope you can highlight saints and heroes.  Depictions of evil are not helpful in promoting our faith.  Witches are unfortunately real and work contrary to our mission.

In the evening, the All Saints festivities begin at 6pm and go to 8pm.  There will be games, a bake sale, a saint costume contest, the martyr museum, and lots of fun and fellowship.  See the flier on our website for details.

Peace and joy,

Nathan Vande Hey
Principal

Free Athletic Physicals – Monday October 28th After School

October 24th, 2024|

Any Holy Name Athletes that do not have a current Athletic Physical have the opportunity to get this done for FREE on Monday, October 28th after school at the School. Dr. Tony Kamerschen will be onsite to perform the examinations after school. Bring the attached Athletic Physical form at the end of the school day. A valid Athletic Physical (current as of 04/15/2024) is necessary to compete in any school sport. Printed copies of the form are available outside the lower school office. Any questions can be directed to Tony Derkos – athletics@holynamecrusaders.com.

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All Saints Festival Bake Sale

October 24th, 2024|

All Saints Festival

BAKE SALE

We are looking for donations of baked goods. Please package them in sets of 6 and drop them off in the lower school office before Mass on Thur, October 31st.