After the race, stick around for snacks and a brief Q & A with Holy Name Coach Derek Douglas, former Crusader & team captain for the College of St. Scholastica Saints, and special guest runner Elena Stanciu—First Team All-American miler with UC Santa Cruz Athletics!

If your child has any interest in college athletics, this is a great chance to learn more!

We still have a few spots available for Summer Academy!  If you’re interested, please see the attached form and reach out to Mrs. Lynch in the office via email at office@holynamecrusaders.com or via phone at 906-786-7550.

Hello Crusader Families!

What a bittersweet week it was at Holy Name.  From the clearing of the classrooms, desks and chairs being stacked in the hallways, a beautiful Mass said by Father Tim Ferguson with the assistance of Deacon Bob, to the joy and fun of Field Day that Home & School put on, emotions of all sorts were had; The ending of a fantastic year at Holy Name.  It was so touching to see all of the students come together in fun and excitement – a true example of one school as our High Schoolers came over to help and join in the fun.

On Thursday we celebrated the retirement of our beloved Mrs. Debra Casey.  Mrs. Casey has been a staple at Holy Name for 39 years – what an amazing legacy she is leaving behind.  She has touched many hearts and educated many students during her reign here.  We wish her much happiness and relaxation during her retirement that she has so deservingly earned.  Thank you, Mrs. Casey, for educating so many students and showing them the way to Jesus.  We will miss you!

During the summer our Grade School office will be open, but with limited summer hours which will be shared with you soon in an email.  If you need assistance with registering or applying for tuition assistance, please contact Mrs. Lynch and she’ll be happy to help.  Don’t forget that the deadline to apply for tuition assistance is August 1st.  The Brief Viau communication will still be sent out over the summer, but not weekly.  As we learn new things this summer, Mrs. Viau and I will share them with you, however The Crusader will still come out weekly so be sure to keep an eye on your inbox.

Thank you to the students, parents, staff, benefactors, clergy, and everyone in the Holy Name Catholic School Family for making this such a welcoming first year for me.  Many fond memories were made this year and I’m looking forward to the many more in years to come.

Have a fun, safe summer and God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

The countdown is over and summer has begun! As much as we were all looking forward to the last day of school, for me it was bittersweet. I’ve enjoyed being with the high school students so much this year and will miss them all very much while we are out for summer break.

As you can imagine, my first year as headmaster was a busy one! I’ve learned so much about the students and am so proud of all that they have accomplished this year. While academics are obviously of the utmost importance, that’s not all I saw growth in this year. The students that came into school on the first day of school were not the same students that left on the last day. They’ve grown in their faith life and matured in how they handle problems and adversity. They’ve even surprised themselves at times with how much they’ve grown. It’s been an absolute honor to be with them each day. I’m looking forward to next year and the teachers and I have some great ideas for how to make it another fantastic year.

As I close out this last “Brief Viau” for the year, I just want to say thank you. Thank you to each and every one of you that offered support, encouragement, help and patience. Most importantly, thank you for allowing me to be part of your kid’s lives. It’s been a true honor!

If you have any questions over the summer, please reach out via email. I won’t be working during the month of July but I do anticipate checking my email periodically.

Enjoy your summer, Crusaders!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau

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

Hello Crusader Families!

It’s so hard to believe, but the end of the year is so close!  We only have 6.5 days left!  It has been a wonderful year and I am so blessed to have had the opportunity to work with so many great students, families, staff, benefactors, and community members.  You all have been so welcoming and I thank you for your kindness and support.  Most importantly, I thank you for sending your child(ren) to Holy Name Catholic School.  I have worked in many different schools over the years and Holy Name is definitely the greatest school in all the land!

Enrolling for next school year is often the last thing on your mind at the end of this school year, but if you haven’t already enrolled your child for 26-27, please do so soon.  Early registration helps us get teachers in place and materials ordered and ready for when our students come back in the Fall.  If your family is in need of tuition assistance, please fill out the application in FACTS by August 1st.  Enter as much information as you can as to why your family is in need of assistance.  The committee reads these comments and disburses money on a case-by-case basis, so please, if you need any help, do not hesitate to fill out the application.  Student and family names are not shared and confidentiality is top priority.  We certainly don’t want anyone to not attend Holy Name because they feel that they can’t afford it.  We pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us as we disperse funds and God will provide.

Yesterday, our awesome Seminarian, William Heller, came for a visit.  He read to some classes, played trivia and Family Feud with others, and even ate lunch with the Kindergarteners and played outside for recess with the students.  William also participated in Mass with Father Marty and Deacon Bob.  Please continue to pray for William as he continues his studies.

Last night the High School students enjoyed a beautiful awards ceremony!  Many awards and scholarships were given out to very deserving students.  We are so blessed to have such generous donors and benefactors that support our Holy Name Catholic School and our Holy Name High School – A Chesterton Academy.  Thank you to Mrs. Viau and Mrs. Arts for all their hard work as they prepared a beautiful ceremony.  Congratulations to all of the award and scholarship recipients!

Today we are celebrating our younger students at Kindergarten Graduation and next Tuesday we will celebrate our 8th Graders at Holy Name.  Our Senior Graduation will be next Friday, May 29th, at St. Anne’s Church.  Hopefully you will be able to join us for at least one of these celebrations.  We are proud of all of our students and pray for their successful futures.  Thank you to their teachers and parents who have helped lead and prepare them for a brighter future.

Have a great weekend and God bless,

Mrs. Brief 😀

A “Viau” from the Headmaster

Hello Crusader Family!

As Mrs. Brief said above, we held the high school awards ceremony last night. To say I’m proud of all of the high school students for their accomplishments this year is an understatement. Besides their academic achievements, they’ve all matured and grown so much as individuals. They amaze me every day with their kindness and their love for God. Scholarships were given out last night too. Over $34,000 in Holy Name designated scholarships were given out. Our supporters are so generous and care so much about the future of our students. We are so blessed!

Graduation is coming up next Friday, May 29, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Anne’s parish. It will be so hard for me to say goodbye to this amazing group of seniors. They’ve been so helpful and so supportive of me during my first year here and I’m going to miss them!

We’re on the home stretch, everyone! Summer is coming! As always, please reach out to me if you have any questions about our high school!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

God Bless,

Mrs. Viau