Holy Name Catholic School https://www.holynamecrusaders.com It's more than a school... It's a way of life! Tue, 29 Sep 2026 15:59:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.2 https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/wp-content/uploads/cropped-hncrusaderlogo-512-32x32.png Holy Name Catholic School https://www.holynamecrusaders.com 32 32 Immediate Opening! https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/immediate-opening/ Tue, 29 Sep 2026 13:39:38 +0000 https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/?p=12389

We are looking for a Middle School ELA and History teacher.  Please share with your friends and family.  Anyone interested can send their resume and cover letter to mbrief@holynamecrusaders.com or call Mrs. Brief at 906-786-7550 x204.

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We’re looking to hire a Cheer Coach for this season. Our 6th-8th grade sideline cheer program runs from mid-October until mid-December, and consists of team practices, and sideline cheer at our boys basketball games. This is a paid coaching position. If you are interested in this position, or have any questions, please contact Tony Derkos, athletics@holynamecrusaders.com.

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A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

It’s officially Fall and it feels like it!  We have been blessed with some beautiful weather outside this week and blessed with many joys inside as well.  Yesterday we enjoyed a beautiful presentation on the Living Rosary Apostolate given by Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Trudy Bonack.  All of the students and staff received a blessed rosary and a guide on how to pray the Living Rosary.  If you didn’t see these come home yesterday, please ask your child(ren) about them and please pray the rosary together as a family if you’re able.

Student Life also put on a lovely tailgate dinner last night for everyone in Preschool through 12th grade, their families, and the community.  It was nice to see everyone out showing their school spirit and supporting each other.  Afterwards, school spirit was able to continue as we supported our Middle School Girls Basketball teams while they played Escanaba.  These girls are working really hard and it’s great to see all of their effort being shown on the court.  Go Crusaders!

Next week there is a minor swap on the lunch menu.  On Monday, September 28th, we will have Crispy Chicken Sandwiches and on Tuesday, September 29th, we will have Shepard’s Pie.  Please make a note on your menus at home.  Thank you to Mrs. Bobbi Farley and her kitchen staff for providing us with such wonderful lunches!

I pray that you all enjoy this first weekend of Fall.

God bless,
Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

This was my first full week back in the school and it was amazing! These high school students are such a wonderful group of kids. All reports from the staff were that things went well while I was out and I can tell that students are working hard in class. Parents, please be sure to check your FACTS accounts for updates in grades and participation. We have noticed a little bit of time being wasted in some classes. As you know, when this happens, the students get behind. Since it’s early enough in the school year, we hope to redirect this right away so if you’d have a conversation with your child about making the best use of their time, that would be helpful as it will back up our discussions, too.

Our House sorting ceremony will take place Thursday, October 1 after the Mass at the Grade School. Our new freshmen will find out what house they will be placed in and the new prefects will officially be installed.

It’s a blessing to be able to assist at Daily Mass at St. Anne’s by lectoring and serving. All of our students that assist in these ways have been trained. This is such a beautiful way for our students to get involved in their faith. Thanks to Mr. Oswalt for getting our students ready to serve in this way.

Thanks to all of you that attended the Tailgate Party and to all of those that helped out with it. Just a reminder that these fundraising events are what helps keep the cost low for things like our Prom and some of our field trips and fun activities. We need as much high school parent and student help as possible with these when they come up. We have a lot of fun so it doesn’t even feel like work! Mark your calendars for the next one-Taco Tuesday on November 10, 2026! These are open to all of our Holy Name School students and families as well as the community.

Our next Student Life Committee meeting is Tuesday, October 20 at 5:30 at the high school. In addition, we will meet on November 17 and December 15, 2026. All of the Student Life committee meetings are open to high school students and parents. (Please note the date changes for these if you previously looked at the school calendar).

Don’t forget to call or email if your student will be out for the day. We are keeping a close eye on absences and tardies this year and we really don’t want to make referrals to the truancy officer if it should come to that.

Enjoy this upcoming beautiful fall weekend!

God bless,
Mrs. Viau

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]]> The Brief Viau https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/the-brief-viau-9/ Thu, 17 Sep 2026 22:14:54 +0000 https://www.holynamecrusaders.com/?p=12349 A Few “Brief” Notes from the Principal

Hello Crusader Families!

This was our first full week of school and it was wonderful!  There is so much joy and happiness filling our classrooms and hallways this year.  I have been helping in the lunchroom from time to time, and I absolutely enjoy talking with all of the students.  Some of them have some pretty interesting stories to share and it’s always fun to see how many teeth they are missing.

Speaking of lunch, Mrs. Lawrence, our Business Manager, will be sending out lunch billing statements starting next week.  She has been compiling data from the Free or Reduced Lunch applications and we are so grateful for the awesome participation rate.  Thank you for sending back those forms as it will help us receive Title funds to help our students with reading.  If you forgot to return yours, she is still accepting applications (whether you think you’ll qualify or not), until Monday morning.  In addition, we will once again be participating in the Backpack Food Program.  Information was sent home at the beginning of the year and there is also more information in the posts below.  If you would like your child to participate in this wonderful program, please turn in your form by Monday morning.

Next week the priests will be at Convocation.  While we won’t have a traditional Mass, Deacon Bob has something special planned for us.  We will also be having some guest speakers joining us afterwards to give a presentation on the Living Rosary.  They will be providing every student and staff member with a rosary and directions on how to participate in praying the living rosary if they would like.  The Community is welcome to join us as always, and they will be bringing along a few extra rosaries and directions for those that are interested.  We hope you will join us at 8:45am to pray with us and Deacon Bob, and then enjoy the free 20-30 minute living rosary presentation immediately following.

I pray that you all have a wonderful and safe weekend.

God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

 

 

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

Your high school students have probably shared that I’ve been out of school this week as my son had surgery. Yesterday though, I was back and it was so awesome to see all of them again! They greeted me with love and concern for my little guy. Their response to me being gone reiterated what a great group of students we have. I appreciate them so much!

While I was gone, I’ve kept in close contact with the teachers at the high school and they’ve shared that things have gone smoothly-another testament to the character of our students. In addition, one of the first things I had heard yesterday when I was at the grade school was how the high school students stepped up to help out at Mass and how great it’s been to have them around. The reason I share all of this with you is because I want you to know how proud I am of each one of them and that I hope you are proud, too. You are all raising great young adults!

I do have a few business items to share with you! I am excited to announce that Mr. Ed McBroom has graciously volunteered to be our High School Bowl coach this year. He and the kids are excited to compete!

I have ordered and scheduled the CLT Exam and SAT for the juniors and seniors. The Seniors will take their SATs on October 26, 2026 and the Juniors and Seniors will take the CLT on October 28th. Please mark your calendars for these dates and be sure your students are at school. I’ll give them lots of reminders ahead of time, too. Both of these tests are important!

Finally, the Student Life Committee will be hosting a Tailgate party next Thursday, September 24 from 5:00-7:00 at the elementary school. Cost is $10 for adults and $8 for kids.  There will be brats, hot dogs, burgers, chips, cowboy baked beans, pasta salad, watermelon and desserts. This is open to any of our Holy Name families as well as the community so please spread the word. Don’t worry about missing the girl’s basketball game that night! Tailgate starts at 5:00 and the game is at 6:00 at Escanaba Upper Elementary. It’ll be perfect timing!

Last week a parent told me that her kids were having a “banner year” this year-that they have had a great start to the school year. What a great thing to hear in the first few weeks. As the year goes on, it’ll continue to be a great one!

God bless,

Mrs. Viau

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We have an immediate opening for a Substitute Custodian!  Please see the flyer for more information as well as how to apply.

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We have received an amazing response to the Free and Reduced Lunch forms being returned!  However, if you haven’t returned your form yet, please do so by Monday, September 21st.  Thank you for taking the time to fill out the form and return it to the office by Monday as it does help our school.

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We are extending the deadline until Monday, September 21st for the Backpack Food Program!  If you would like your child to participate in this wonderful program, please fill out the form and return it to the office by Monday morning.

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