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Brief Viau

February 20th, 2026|

A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

What a weird week this has been!  I’ve been out of the building more than in it due to the Mid-Winter break, a training at the ISD, and then the ice day.  However, I still saw a lot of happy, smiling faces in the hallways.  Unfortunately we were not able to have our Ash Wednesday Mass due to the ice, but we were still able to enjoy Father Rob and Deacon Bob at Mass on Thursday.

Tonight is our first Fish Fry from 5:30-7:30 and tomorrow our Middle School Girls Volleyball team has a tournament at Holy Name starting at 9am.  Then on Sunday, Home and School is providing free tubing at the Gladstone Ski Park from 6-8pm.  Hopefully you’re able to make it out to at least one of these great events this weekend.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

 


 

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

This has been an odd week in terms of time spent in the school building for me due to training, meetings and yesterday’s snow day! While I was away, the students were diligently working hard. I don’t have much of a report this week but a reminder that Friday, February 20, is our first Lenten Fish Fry! Proceeds from the fish fry will go towards supporting our students that will be attending their Rome Pilgrimage. The fish fry will go from 5:30-7:30 p.m. and will be held at the elementary school in the Multi Purpose room. Take outs are available too! I hope to see you all there!

Have a fantastic weekend!

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.

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.

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.