Holy Name Catholic School - Escanaba, MI
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08/26/2026

  • Open House - Grade School
    08/26/2026  4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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  • High School Open House and Cookout
    08/26/2026  5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
    Holy Name High School - A Chesterton Academy, 2203 7th Ave S, Escanaba, MI 49829, USA

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09/08/2026

  • Council Meeting
    09/08/2026  12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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  • Girls Basketball Game - Home vs. Stephenson
    09/08/2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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09/09/2026

  • School Picture Day
    09/09/2026

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  • HS Cross Country Meet - Manistique
    09/09/2026  5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
    8082 W Lakeshore Dr, Manistique, MI 49854, USA

    Student Dismissal - 2:45pm

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  • Home and School Meeting
    09/09/2026  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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09/10/2026

  • Grandparent's Day Mass
    09/10/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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  • Girls Basketball Game - Away vs. Bark River-Harris
    09/10/2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Bark River-Harris High School, W471 US Highway 2, US-41, Harris, MI 49845, USA

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09/12/2026

  • HS Cross Country Meet - Superior Central
    09/12/2026  9:00 am - 1:00 pm
    e2865 M-94, Eben Junction, MI 49825, USA

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09/14/2026

  • Student Life Committee
    09/14/2026  5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

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  • Girls Basketball Game - Home vs. North Central
    09/14/2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    HNCS-Main-Gym (375)

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09/15/2026

  • Girls Basketball Game - Away vs. Carney
    09/15/2026  6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
    Carney-Nadeau Public School, 151 US-41, Carney, MI 49812, USA

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09/17/2026

  • All School Mass
    09/17/2026  8:45 am - 9:45 am
    HNCS-Main-Multi-Purpose Room (200)

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Brief Viau

March 27th, 2026|

A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

This week went by very quickly as everyone was excited to get back into school after all those blizzard/snow days.  We were able to practice our Extreme Weather Drill (Tornado Drill) on Tuesday.  The Middle School girls volleyball team recently wrapped up their season while Middle and High School Track is just getting underway.  It was nice to see the halls and classrooms full and busy again.  Next week they will be empty one more time as we have Spring Break March 30th-April 6th.  School resumes on Tuesday, April 7th.

Even though it doesn’t feel like it, it’s officially Spring!  Which means our Spring Fling is just around the corner on Saturday, April 18th.  If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, please use this link to order them now:

https://holynamespringfling.maxgiving.bid/tickets

We are also in need of gift cards, bottles of wine, and items for our raffles.  Please feel free to drop off donations during our office hours or contact Jane Arts at 906-786-7550 x202 or alumni@holynamecrusaders.com to arrange a drop off or pick up time during Spring Break or after school hours.  We appreciate your support and donations as we prepare for our biggest fundraiser of the year!

I pray that you all have a wonderful, safe, and relaxing Spring Break as well as a Blessed Easter!

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

 

 

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

Today is our LAST fish fry of the year! We’ve had such a great turnout each week and would love to finish strong. Please come and support this year’s freshmen and sophomores in raising money for their Rome Pilgrimage. Speaking of the Rome Pilgrimage, I hope you’ve been able to see the updates on our Holy Name Facebook page from our juniors and seniors that are on their trip.  What an amazing experience they’ve had! They will be heading home today after a fantastic pilgrimage. Prayers for their safe trip home are much appreciated.

It’s hard to believe that after spring break we will be starting our final quarter of the year! I am confident that our students will work hard to finish the year strong but I know that we’re all a little ready for a break. I hope you all have a wonderful spring break and that you enjoy every minute of it!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

News

Christmas Parade Float

November 13th, 2024|

Dear Families of Holy Name,

We have a parade coming in a few weeks on December 6. It turns out that Holy Name won first place last year. I saw pictures and was impressed with the beautifully decorated float demonstrating the meaning of Christmas. What we need is someone to lead this year’s float building. We will also need a team of people to help construct and put it all together. This is a golden opportunity to share the message that Christ came to save us. It is also a highly visible event for the Escanaba community. They can see the great things Holy Name does day in and day out.

Please fill out the form on the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdUyusQj-0EWQwFxMz8SQ2PWp_Q3Ei4Hfxzuf03SRb7B-cv3g/viewform?usp=pp_url

Thank you for considering. Community is built on projects like this.

Peace and joy,

Nathan Vande Hey
Principal

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Now Hiring

November 13th, 2024|

Holy Name Catholic School is in need of a full time custodian.  If you have a passion for cleaning and want to work in a mission aligned environment, please submit a resume to employment@holynamecrusaders.com.  For more information please call the school at 906-786-7550.
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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

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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.

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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).
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Holy Name Catholic School | 409 S 22nd St, Escanaba, MI 49829

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