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Message from the Principal
hnc-admin2025-03-21T06:31:16-04:00March 20th, 2025|
Dear Families of Holy Name Catholic School,
Grandparents and special person day is coming on April 10, 2025. Please use the link below to RSVP for the event and let us know who is attending. This step helps us prepare and provide a positive experience for all our guests.
I had the opportunity to observe a number of classes over the past week. I witnessed many moments of learning, but I want to tell you about an exchange which really impressed me. In grade 5, the students began the lesson by recounting, without notes and in great detail, the dynamics of the states during the development of the U.S. Constitution. The conversation in class was civil and direct. The students continued to add onto each other’s ideas. When one student discussed the “Virginia Plan” and another added
information about the “Connecticut Compromise,” I smiled as the richness of classical education unfolded before my eyes. These 10 and 11 year old students did this all from memory. We are training their brains and helping them develop as thinkers. I was struck by the contrast of some people in the culture who cannot even identify Connecticut or Virginia as states, let alone discuss their contributions to our country’s constitution.
I had the opportunity to visit my old school in Wisconsin this past weekend to see my niece in their school play. I would like to share about two students who joined as freshmen and never had the benefit of a previous classical education like we have at Holy Name. One student has autism and barely spoke a word in her freshman year. As a sophomore she produced the beautiful sets for the play, but would not consider being on stage. Her junior year she helped with sets, but accepted a small role and had some lines. This past weekend I was floored to see her with many lines, acting, dancing, and truly finding her voice. The other student had a lead role and did it with incredible flair. Neither student was likely on a college track, but both are now planning to attend college after graduation, one to the University of Mary in North Dakota, and the other to study sacred art in Florence, Italy.
The parents of these students could not have anticipated their high school education would have ended this way. In fact, we shed tears of joy during the play’s intermission as we reflected on the journey. There is something amazing about classical education. Students find their voice and their authentic selves. At Holy Name, we will continue to share the good, true, and beautiful with your children. They will be afforded many opportunities to grow, share, and delve into something deeper than the modern culture has to offer. It is a path less traveled, but one worth taking as they will find true joy, happiness, and peace.
Finally, a teaser… we are close to officially announcing the people who will be taking the unfilled positions. God is good. Look for those names in a special announcement soon.
Peace and joy,
Nathan Vande Hey – Principal
News
Holy Name is hiring!
HN Office2024-08-23T09:25:10-04:00January 25th, 2023|
Picture Day is Coming
HN Office2024-08-23T09:25:10-04:00January 24th, 2023|
Upcoming dates to note…
HN Office2024-08-23T09:25:10-04:00January 13th, 2023|
There are a few things coming up that we just want to make sure are on your calendar…
- Monday, January 16th is a full day of school for Holy Name and it is a Parent Transport day
- Wednesday, January 18th, Thursday, January 19th, and Friday, January 20th are half days of school and bussing will be available. The will not be after school care on half days. Dismissal is 12:30pm The office will close at 1:00pm those days
- Catholic Schools week will be January 29th-Feb4th. The talent show will be on Wednesday afternoon and Market day will be Thursday after Mass.
As a reminder, you can sync the Holy Name calendar to your phone and all current events/information will be at your fingertips! Click on our website www.holynamecrusaders.
Substitute Positions available
HN Office2023-01-13T16:15:14-05:00January 13th, 2023|
There are a few positions that we are looking at expanding the substitute list.
We would like substitutes for lunch and recess. This would be inside or outside and the timeframe would be 11:00-1:00.
We would like substitutes for aid positions. As an aid, you would simply be assisting the main teacher with the students in different capacities, The hours vary greatly on this as there are many different aid schedules.
We are looking for a substitute janitor. As a substitute, the task list would be more brief than the full job description, but here is the full job description to give an idea of what that may look like…
Responsibilities
The general maintenance responsibilities intertwine and overlap with those of the maintenance manager and
are not exclusive to one position or the other. These responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Models Christian faith and values
Daily general cleaning in the classrooms, offices, and public areas (bathrooms, library, chapel, gym,
locker rooms, foyers, etc) as outlined in the expectations
Set up for weekly Mass and special programs as needed
Maintain custodial equipment
Report repairs as needed to maintenance manager
Assist in planning and implementing vacation time cleaning and maintenance projects
Stripping and waxing the floors
Snow removal in the late afternoon/evening as needed
May assist on projects outside of building as requested by maintenance manager and/or principal
Minimum Qualifications
Possess good organizational skills
Be self-motivated, patient, and acceptable to changes in the workplace
Must be in adequate health and physical condition to handle heavy manual tasks including lifting up to
80 pounds and ability to climb ladders
Must complete VIRTUS Protecting God’s Children workshop within 60 days of hire
Before hiring, must be able to be fingerprinted and pass a background check
Possess a valid driver’s license
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Expectations
• To maintain absolute confidentiality of personal and confidential information in recognition of the privacy of
others, including fellow employees, students, volunteers, and others, at all times, and in both professional
and social situations
• To conduct oneself with dignity and respect for fellow employees, students, volunteers, and others, as more
fully described in Non-contracted Employees of Personnel Policies Index, section 4220
• To punch in and out for work shift using the time clock; failure to punch in or out will result in not being paid
for the shift for which the punched time was missed
All of these substitute positions are hourly rate. If you are interested and want to be limited to only be available certain day or hours, we can work with that. Feel free to reach out by calling the office at 906-786-7550 or by email at office@holynamecrusaders.com
Talent Show
HN Office2024-08-23T09:25:10-04:00January 6th, 2023|
Wednesday, February 1st will be the Talent Show as part of Catholic Schools Week.
You can sign up in the office or simply print off the form below and hand it in to the office. It will be wonderful to see all of the talents of our students at Holy Name Catholic School!
Talent show sign-up 2023