The Crusader
A Brief Viau
hnc-admin2026-02-13T07:37:57-05:00February 12th, 2026|
A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal
Hello Crusader Families!
This Valentines week was short, fast, and full of fun. It was exciting to see all the kids coming around with treats and Valentines. I was recently able to read aloud to the PreK4, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade classes during Library and I enjoyed it very much!
Congratulations to the 3rd Grade girls basketball team as they took first place in their tournament last weekend! The 4th grade girls basketball team did a great job in the tournament as well taking second place! Our Middle School girls volleyball team did a good job Monday night and they have a tournament this Saturday at Bark River Harris from 9am-4pm.
Just a reminder that we do not have school on Friday, February 13th or on Monday, February 16th due to the Mid-Winter Break. School resumes on Tuesday, February 17th, and is a parent transport day. I pray that you all have a wonderful, long weekend. Happy Valentine’s Day!! St. Valentine, pray for us.
God bless,
Mrs. Brief 😀
A “Viau” from the Headmaster
Hello Crusader Family!
Another quick week is in the books! Mr. Vic came and talked to our students this week about safety drills and the importance of doing them. Later in the week we had a successful lockdown drill and everyone is much more prepared if, God forbid, that ever happened here. I’m very proud of the students for taking it seriously.
I hope you all have a relaxing mid-winter break!
God Bless,
Mrs. Viau
News
Meningococcal Disease Information from CDC
HN Office2024-11-01T09:07:13-04:00October 31st, 2024|
All Saints Day at Holy Name School
hnc-admin2024-10-29T13:55:21-04:00October 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
hnc-admin2024-10-24T14:06:16-04:00October 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
HN Office2024-10-24T13:03:12-04:00October 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.
Lands End sale this week!
HN Office2024-10-22T06:43:01-04:00October 21st, 2024|
School Picture Retakes will be Wednesday, October 23rd.
HN Office2024-10-18T11:47:39-04:00October 18th, 2024|
School Picture retakes will be Wednesday, October 23rd. All students that were not present for the original picture day should wear their uniform to school, but may change into their picture day outfit prior to the picture.
Papa Murphy Orders are Due Monday the 21st
HN Office2024-10-18T11:41:44-04:00October 18th, 2024|
