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Hello Crusader Families!

I hope you’re all enjoying this Easter Season.  This week I handed out Perfect Attendance and Honor Roll awards during Convocation and it was such a blessing to see so many students receiving awards.  Our students and teachers work so hard every quarter and it’s nice to be able to reward their achievements.  There’s nothing better than seeing the smile of pride on their faces.

I have recently had some questions about the difference between our advisory council and a governing board.  In Catholic schools, the difference between an advisory board and a governing board comes down to authority and responsibility. A governing board has legal and fiduciary responsibility for the school, making final decisions on finances, policies, and leadership while ensuring the school’s long-term stability and Catholic mission. An advisory board, by contrast, offers guidance and support, but does not have decision-making authority. In short, a governing board leads and decides, while an advisory board advises and supports.

We have a wonderful, supportive advisory council that meets on the second Tuesday of each month in the Conference Room at the Grade School at noon.  These meetings are open to the public.  By request, we are going to add a virtual option starting in May, however a request for a virtual link must be submitted in advance to the principal.  A virtual link request will not be approved if it is requested less than 24 hours in advance of the meeting.  Virtual links will be provided as an option to listen/view only.  If a public comment would like to be made, it must be made in person and the topic of the comment needs to be provided to the principal and approved by the principal prior to the meeting.  If you’re not able to attend the meeting in person or virtually, but would like to see the minutes, they are available in the Grade School office for you to view.

I’m looking forward to seeing all of you at the Spring Fling tomorrow, Saturday, April 18th!  Doors open at 4:30pm.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

Another busy week in the books, here at the high school. Student report cards went home on Monday, so parents, if you haven’t seen them, check their backpacks! 🙂 They’re jumping into the 4th quarter of the year with both feet-we’re going to have a strong finish!

We have a few exciting things coming up!  Please mark your calendars!

• Pasta Dinner, April 24, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the multipurpose room.
  • This will be a great opportunity to hear from this year’s Rome Pilgrimage participants. They’ll be there to show pictures and talk about their trip. The cost is $12 per person, and 8 years old and under is $9. Money raised will go towards the next Rome Pilgrimage.
• High School Prom, May 9, 2026
  • The theme is Masquerade and the cost is $20 per person and includes dinner. Students were given out information this week for this.
• Spring Concerts!
  • Tuesday, May 12 at 6:00 for 1-4
  • Thursday, May 14 at 6:00 for 5-12th grade
• Senior Mass
  • Thursday, May 14 at 8:45 in the Multipurpose room at the elementary school
• Last day of school for our senior class
• High School Awards Night
  • For all 9-12th grade students and families
  • May 21, 2026 at 6:00 at St. Anne’s parish
• High School Graduation
  • Friday, May 29. Mass at 6:00 p.m. with the ceremony to follow. This will take place at St. Anne’s Church.

I hope to see you all at the Spring Fling on Saturday!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

Hello Crusader Families!

Happy Easter!  Even though it was a short week, it was a very busy one as we are preparing for the Spring Fling which will be held next Saturday, April 18th!  If you haven’t purchased your tickets yet, you can do so by using this link: https://holynamespringfling.maxgiving.bid/tickets.  We are still in need of volunteers, raffle items/baskets, and gift cards.  If you would be willing to donate your time, you can sign up to volunteer using this link: https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/springfling/ or if you would like to donate an item, basket, or gift card, please drop it off in the office during school hours or contact Jane Arts at alumni@holynamecrusaders.com or 906-786-7550 x202 to arrange a pick up/drop off time that works for you.

It’s hard to believe that we started the final quarter of the 25-26 school year this week!  Third quarter report cards were sent home this week.  If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to your child’s teacher directly.  If you haven’t enrolled your child for the 26-27 school year yet, you can do so by using this link: https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/admission/.  This year has been such a blessing and I look forward to watching the students continue to grow.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

It was great to have all of the kids back at school on Tuesday! The juniors and seniors have been sharing their Rome Pilgrimage throughout the week. It sounds like a fantastic time was had by everyone. If you’d like to know more about their pilgrimage, mark your calendars for a fun filled evening coming up on Friday, April 24th from 5:30-7:30. We will be having a Pasta Dinner where the students will share their experiences with those in attendance.

We’ve now entered the 4th quarter of the school year. Boy, time sure has flown by! Planning ahead, I’d like to invite you all to join me in celebrating our Senior class of 2026 at their graduation ceremony. This year, it will be held on May 29th at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s Parish. In addition, Senior Parents, please mark your calendars for the Senior Awards Banquet to be held on May 21 at 6:00 p.m. in the hall at St. Anne’s parish. More information will be forthcoming.

As you know, next Saturday, April 18th is our annual Spring Fling! If you’ve never been to this event before, now is the time to come. Doors open at 4:30. Be sure to get your tickets soon! I look forward to seeing you all there!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

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