A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

What a bittersweet week it was at Holy Name.  From the clearing of the classrooms, desks and chairs being stacked in the hallways, a beautiful Mass said by Father Tim Ferguson with the assistance of Deacon Bob, to the joy and fun of Field Day that Home & School put on, emotions of all sorts were had; The ending of a fantastic year at Holy Name.  It was so touching to see all of the students come together in fun and excitement – a true example of one school as our High Schoolers came over to help and join in the fun.

On Thursday we celebrated the retirement of our beloved Mrs. Debra Casey.  Mrs. Casey has been a staple at Holy Name for 39 years – what an amazing legacy she is leaving behind.  She has touched many hearts and educated many students during her reign here.  We wish her much happiness and relaxation during her retirement that she has so deservingly earned.  Thank you, Mrs. Casey, for educating so many students and showing them the way to Jesus.  We will miss you!

During the summer our Grade School office will be open, but with limited summer hours which will be shared with you soon in an email.  If you need assistance with registering or applying for tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Lynch and she’ll be happy to help.  Don’t forget that the deadline to apply for tuition assistance is August 1st.  The Brief Viau communication will still be sent out over the summer, but not weekly.  As we learn new things this summer, Mrs. Viau and I will share them with you, however The Crusader will still come out weekly so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox.

Thank you to the students, parents, staff, benefactors, clergy, and everyone in the Holy Name Catholic School Family for making this such a welcoming first year for me.  Many fond memories were made this year and I’m looking forward to the many more in years to come.

Have a fun, safe summer and God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

The countdown is over and summer has begun! As much as we were all looking forward to the last day of school, for me it was bittersweet. I’ve enjoyed being with the high school students so much this year and will miss them all very much while we are out for summer break.

As you can imagine, my first year as headmaster was a busy one! I’ve learned so much about the students and am so proud of all that they have accomplished this year. While academics are obviously of the utmost importance, that’s not all I saw growth in this year. The students that came into school on the first day of school were not the same students that left on the last day. They’ve grown in their faith life and matured in how they handle problems and adversity. They’ve even surprised themselves at times with how much they’ve grown. It’s been an absolute honor to be with them each day. I’m looking forward to next year and the teachers and I have some great ideas for how to make it another fantastic year.

As I close out this last “Brief Viau” for the year, I just want to say thank you. Thank you to each and every one of you that offered support, encouragement, help and patience. Most importantly, thank you for allowing me to be part of your kid’s lives. It’s been a true honor!

If you have any questions over the summer, please reach out via email. I won’t be working during the month of July but I do anticipate checking my email periodically.

Enjoy your summer, Crusaders!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau