The Crusader
A Brief Viau
hnc-admin2026-05-28T22:21:31-04:00May 28th, 2026|
A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal
Hello Crusader Families!
What a beautiful week it has been at Holy Name! It started off with 8th Grade Graduation on Tuesday and will end tonight with our High School Graduation. Mass tonight will start at 6pm at St. Anne’s Church and we are blessed to have Bishop Doerfler joining us! Shortly after Mass our Graduation Ceremony will start. We hope that you can all join us in celebrating our amazing graduates.
I have some exciting Staff news to share with you regarding next school year! Mrs. Vicky LaMarche will be transitioning from our Office Manager to our PreSchool Teacher for 3-5 year olds! We are disappointed that she will not be in the office next year, but we’re super excited and blessed to have her teach our youngest Crusaders. Another transition next year will be Mrs. Maddi Lynch from Receptionist to Administative Assistant. Mrs. Lynch has been a great addition to our office staff and we’re very excited to have her on board full time next year! Finally, one more transition will take place with Mrs. Katie DeGrand transitioning from CGS Teacher and Recess Aide to Lunchroom Assistant and Receptionist. We are so blessed to have these amazing ladies stay on board with our Holy Name Family as they navigate to different positions within Holy Name. With these transitions, brings the opening of two Recess Aide positions. If you or anyone you know are interested in an hour or two working with our students on the playground, please reach out to me at 906-786-7550 x204 or mbrief@holynamecrusaders.com.
We will have one more School Mass next Tuesday, June 2nd at 8:45am in the Multi at the Grade School to celebrate our last week of the 25-26 school year. The day of the week is different from our normal Thursday Mass, so please put next Tuesday on your calendar as you are all invited to join us for one last School Mass.
Finally this week, if you have a lunch balance, please pay your remaining balance by next Wednesday, June 3rd, our last day of school! If you are uncertain of your balance, please check your lunch account on FACTS or reach out to our Business Manager, Mrs. Amy Lawrence at 906-786-7550 x203 or alawrence@holynamecrusaders.com.
I hope you all have a great weekend and may God bless you,
Mrs. Brief 😀
A “Viau” from the Headmaster
Hello Crusader Family,
Just a few things to note from my desk this week. Exams will be held Monday and Tuesday of next week. We will start and end at the same time each day but the daily schedule will look different. The students have been made aware of the changes for those two days. Please encourage your children to get some good rest each night as these exams are pretty important.
As the school year is winding down and we only have a few days left, please remember that if you have a lunch balance to send in lunch money soon to take care of that.
When this hits your mailbox, final preparations will be being made for our high school graduation. All are invited to celebrate this milestone for our seniors. Please come and support them! Graduation Mass will be held tonight at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s church and the ceremony will follow. We’d love to see you there!
The final days of school are approaching quickly! After exams on Tuesday, the high school students will clean out their lockers. Wednesday morning they will attend Mass as usual and then head over to the elementary school to help out with Field Day activities. The last day of school is going to be a blast!
Have a great weekend, everyone!
Mrs. Viau
News
Principal for the Day
hnc-admin2026-04-29T09:03:33-04:00April 28th, 2026|
Mr. Walksnice did a great job as Principal for the Day! He started out with a donut with Mrs. Brief as they planned their day. Mr. Walksnice led Convo and visited all the classrooms at the Grade School & High School! He even gave orders for some classes to run laps! His class enjoyed a pizza party lunch & extra recess, all thanks to him. He even declared a NUT Day & No Homework for ALL Crusaders! Thanks for a special day, Mr. Walksnice!
Choir Pictures
hnc-admin2026-04-30T11:29:50-04:00April 28th, 2026|
Check out these pictures of the Holy Name High School Choir preparing for their spring concert! All grades in 1st -12th grade have been working hard to bring you beautiful music for their concerts!
The Spring concert for 1st-4th grade will be held on Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m. and the 5-12th grade concert will be held on Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 p.m. Both concerts will take place in the gymnasium at the elementary school. We hope to see you there!
Mental Health Awareness Month!
hnc-admin2026-04-29T09:06:28-04:00April 25th, 2026|
Help Us Celebrate May Mental Health Awareness Month!! Check out this informational flyer from our Delta-Schoolcraft ISD!
Where Does Spring Fling Money Go?
hnc-admin2026-04-24T09:20:05-04:00April 23rd, 2026|
— Jane Arts / Alumni & Advancement
Where Does Spring Fling Money Go? Students were asking me this last week as they helped move chairs, set tables, and haul bins up and down the stairs. The simple answer is: Spring Fling helps keep tuition more affordable for your family.
But what does that really mean? Where does it fit into the budget?
Spring Fling proceeds go into the General Fund. The General Fund isn’t flashy or tied to a single project like a locker room campaign or a tuition assistance drive. Instead, it quietly supports the everyday needs that keep the school running—things like utilities, supplies, staffing, and all the behind-the-scenes essentials that make everything else possible.
So, while it may not feel glamorous to raise money for the electric bill or an extra ream of copy paper, it is the steady, dependable fund that keeps the school running strong every single day.
And that’s exactly why your support matters. Because of Spring Fling, the doors stay open, the lights stay on, and our students have a place to learn, grow, and thrive. It may not be flashy, but it is essential, and it – and you – made a real difference.
Thank you for a successful Spring Fling 2026! 💚💙💚
From the Home and School Association
hnc-admin2026-04-23T22:11:20-04:00April 23rd, 2026|
It’s that time of year again—elections for open positions on the Home & School Board will be held at our next meeting on May 13 at 5:30 PM in the library conference room.
The positions up for election this year include:
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Parent Representative #2
These roles are currently held by Jessica Nolde, Shannon Dutkavich, and Megan Haas, and each position carries a two-year term.
If you are interested in being considered for any of these positions, please reach out to Jacquelyn Trask-Rahn at jacquelyn.rahn@gmail.com or via text at 906-399-6640.
If you’d like to learn more about Home & School or what these roles involve, we encourage you to connect as well. We would love to see more parents get involved—whether that means running for a position or simply shadowing a role to learn more.
With several current board members having children moving on to high school in the next 1–2 years, this is a great opportunity to get involved and help support a smooth transition for the future of the organization.
FREE Sports Physicals!
hnc-admin2026-04-23T22:13:57-04:00April 21st, 2026|
The Center for Youth Health & Wellness will again be offering FREE sports physicals this year for area youth!
Parents can call The Center at (906) 786-1672 to schedule an appointment.
FREE GSRP for 4 Year Olds!
hnc-admin2026-04-23T22:20:35-04:00April 19th, 2026|
Spring Fling is Happening Now!
hnc-admin2026-04-17T02:21:21-04:00April 17th, 2026|
Spring Fling 2026 is LIVE!
Our Online Silent Auction is live and bidding is active now. Check out all the amazing items here… https://holynamespringfling.maxgiving.bid/items
There is a Special Opportunity to Purchase one(1) of only ten(10) tickets to a ‘Day on the Ranch’ with Mrs. Webber… available here… https://holynamespringfling.maxgiving.bid/itemsalesDetail/12929
If you already have your tickets purchased for Saturday, watch for a Text Message or Email with Instructions to PreRegister and then you’ll be able to bid on Auction Items, and it will make Check-In faster tomorrow. Contact Jane if you haven’t received your Pre-Registration Invite.
Check out Facebook for a Sneak-Peek at how the gym has been transformed, and to see the enormous amount of prizes available!
