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A Brief Viau

January 15th, 2026|

A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

It’s hard to believe, but today marks the end of the First Semester!  Many of our older students were busy focusing, studying, and taking their midterm exams this week.  Report cards will be coming home on Wednesday, January 21st, so please watch for those and reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions or concerns.  We do not have school on Monday, January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and then our Second Semester will start with a fresh slate on Tuesday, January 20th.

In other exciting news, our 5th grade students will be shadowing with our 6th grade students on Tuesday, January 20th to see what it’s like to be a Middle School student at Holy Name!  Our 8th Grade students will be heading to Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy on the 20th as well to see what it’s like to be a High School student at HNHS!  Students and staff are very excited for this opportunity and experience.  Mrs. Viau and I will be holding a HNHS – Chesterton Academy Parent Information Night on Thursday, January 24th from 6:00-7:00pm at the High School for those incoming Freshman parents or parents of new High School students.  We will be giving a tour of the High School and answering any questions parents may have regarding the High School.

I pray that you enjoy your long weekend and stay warm!

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

 


 

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

We wrapped up last week with some great performances of “Letters from the Titanic” by our Junior and Senior class. I am so proud of the dedication and hard work these kids put in. They executed a fantastic show!!

This week has been filled with a lot of study time for exams. We started mid-terms on Wednesday and continued them on Thursday and this morning. It’s been fun to watch the students help each other prepare and I am confident that they all did their best!

We are all very excited here for next Tuesday’s Shadow Day. As Mrs. Brief said, our 8th grade students will be spending the day here at the high school. We are looking forward to showing them what it’s like to be a high school student here at the fantastic Holy Name High School-Chesterton Academy!

Some of our students will be joining Fr. Ryan Ford on the trip to the March for Life in Washington D.C. next week. Please keep them all in your prayers as they travel.

Tuesday begins the second half of the year. It’s crazy to think of how fast the first half went! I’m looking forward to spending the rest of the school year with your students!

Have a fantastic weekend!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

News

Volunteers

August 30th, 2024|

If you are feeling called to volunteer in our school, we require all volunteers to complete the Virtus Training with a background check.  Once you complete your portion, the background check may take around 2 weeks to clear.  Your best option is to get to work on that process now, so you are ready when that time arises.  Here is the information for completing that process.  You can also log in to your account at Virtusonline.org to check your status or update your information.

Uniform Updates and Spirit Wear

August 30th, 2024|

If you in need of uniforms for your students, we do still have used uniforms in the hallway for $1 each or Lands End is having a Labor Day sale.
Please note, for Mass days, our middle school students are required to wear a white full-length button-down/Oxford-style collared shirt tucked in with a plain white t-shirt or tank underneath and the HNCS tie. If you would like to purchase an additional tie for your student, the ties for the gentlemen are available for $25 in the office and the ties for the ladies are available through French Toast.
Spirit wear is available through one of our local businesses, KCL Embroidery in Escanaba at 1212 Ludington or on their website.

Athletic Department Update

August 30th, 2024|

Hello Everyone, Fall Sports are preparing for their 1st contests of the year… Our Girls Basketball Teams and Cross Country Teams are excited and ready to go!

Please be sure to turn in a current Athletic Physical to be able to compete.
Athletic events are listed in our school calendar that is available on the website here.
Go Crusaders!
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The Crusader – 08-23-2024

August 23rd, 2024|

The Crusader”

August 22, 2024

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Welcome back to school!

As we welcome in our new school year, our new principal, new teachers, new families and students, we also welcome our new weekly newsletter, “The Crusader.”  Check your emails weekly for these updates.  More information can also be found on our website, which also has links to our school calendar, August and September lunch menus, permission for medication forms, volunteer Virtus information, volunteer driver forms, as well as others such as the free and reduced lunch  application that may be applicable for you and your family.

We would like to note, Mass times are now at 9:00 in the multipurpose room every Thursday.  All are welcome to join us. We have also made accommodations to allow students ages 5 and above to be dropped off at 7:45am.

If you or someone you know feel called to be a substitute (teacher, aid, etc.) at our school, please reach out to Mickey Trottier in the office at (906)786-7550.

Please continue to spread the word that $1000 Welcome Scholarships are available to new families.  Other financial assistance is available to all families based upon need.  If you have questions, please contact our office at (906)786-7550 or via email at office@holynamecrusaders.com.

Please note that Friday, August 30, is a PARENT TRANSPORT day, meaning no bussing is available.

Our full calendar is available on our website as well.  

As always, thank you for all you do in prayer, love, and acts of service for our school!