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Entries for May 2023

Ignite the Joy of Reading!

Posted on May 27, 2023 in: General News

Ignite the Joy of Reading!
Ignite the Joy of Reading: Top Reasons to Read Over the Summer! Dear Parents, I hope this newsletter finds you and your families in great spirits! As we approach the summer break, I wanted to take a moment to highlight the incredible benefits of encouraging your children to read during th...

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newsletter, summer reading, Johnson County Library
From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw: Kids Heart Challenge
Kids Heart Challenge Each year Holy Cross participates in the Kids Heart Challenge, which is a fundraiser for the American Heart Association. The funds are used for research in developing new and better medicines and procedures to help those young, old, and in between with heart issues. A huge...

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Mrs. Obershaw, Kids Heart Challenge

Enroll for 2023-24

Posted on May 20, 2023 in: General News

Enroll for 2023-24
  Holy Cross Catholic School has had a successful enrollment season.  We will welcome more than 12 new families to our school in August!  If you want to learn more about our school and join the Hornet family for the fall, contact Stefanie Bridges to schedule a tour; email -&nb...

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Summer Reading @ JoCo Library!
Take a look at the Johnson County Public Library Summer Reading Program!

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summer reading, Johnson County Library

Field Day: Tuesday, May 23

Posted on May 19, 2023 in: General News

Field Day: Tuesday, May 23
Dear Parents, Just a reminder that Field Day is this Tuesday, May 23. **This an out of uniform day. Please make sure the apparel is appropriate for school as well as for Field Day.    **Please send a sack lunch with your child on Field Day. There will be no hot lunch on Tuesd...

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Field Day, sack lunch

Graduation: Class of 2023

Posted on May 19, 2023 in: General News

Graduation: Class of 2023
Please join us in celebrating the Holy Cross Class of 2023!   As our eighth graders graduate, we will say goodbye to 22 outstanding students on Friday, May 19th.  We have enjoyed watching them on their educational journey, most starting at Holy Cross Early Education. From all th...

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2nd Annual Talent Show

Posted on May 19, 2023 in: General News

2nd Annual Talent Show
Join us for the 2nd Annual Talent Show! Wednesday, May 24 @ 11:00 am in the Gym.

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Talent Show

EMBRACE Night at the Movies

Posted on May 18, 2023 in: General News

EMBRACE Night at the Movies
Come to our event with your family.  It's a cheap night! $30 a carload that includes a Magic Show, Inflatables, A Photo Booth, Airbrush Face Painter, & Balloon Artists before the movie. There is a sand volleyball pit and teether ball for older kids.  You can preorder a hambur...

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Diversity Day: May 18th Out of Uniform
In honor of diversity, May 18th is an out of uniform day. Wear clothing from your native country or colors from your ancestry.

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out of uniform, Diversity Day

May 17: Thank you, Parents!

Posted on May 16, 2023 in: General News

May 17: Thank you, Parents!
Join us for Coffee and Donuts!  May 17th from 7:30 - 8:00, In the back "trees" parking lot. We are incredibly blessed to have wonderful parents supporting our school. Thank you for all you do. Teachers and Staff will be serving Hy-vee donuts and coffee as you drop off your kids to ...

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parent appreciation, coffee, donuts

STREAM Fundraiser

Posted on May 12, 2023 in: General News

STREAM Fundraiser
From Mrs. Wagner: Due to the International Food Fare postponement and the need to still raise funds for our STREAM lab to remodel this summer, we decided to do something fun. Every teacher has agreed to do this for the kids and improve their learning environment. We have the best staff! I never t...

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fundraiser, STREAM, pie

Library Books are DUE

Posted on May 10, 2023 in: General News

Library Books are DUE
Holy Cross Hornets, all library books are due on Friday, May 12. Thank you for returning your books on time,

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PTO Dinner Night @ Chick-fil-A  Tue. May 9
Join us for a Dinner Night Out on Tuesday, May 9th, 2023 from 5-7 p.m., @ Chick-fil-A, 97th and Metcalf 9591 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS 66212 Must mention Holy Cross while ordering before payment.   Chick-fil-A will donate 10% of all sales to Holy Cross

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PTO, dinner

May Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on May 05, 2023 in: General News

May Hornet "Happenins"
Here's what's happening in May!!

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May

Screen Free Week: May 1 - 7

Posted on May 03, 2023 in: General News

Screen Free Week: May 1 - 7
It's time for Screen Free Week 2023! Holy Cross students are encouraged to limit their screen time this week, unplug and discover new activities! Students that return their Screen Free Bingo Cards will earn an out of uniform pass. Bingo cards and other resources are attached below. Parents, be s...

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Parish Picnic: May 6

Posted on May 02, 2023 in: Holy Cross Church

Parish Picnic: May 6
Save the date for the Holy Cross Parish Picnic, Saturday, May 6th, 4:00 - 8:00 pm

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parish, picnic

CYO: Track

Posted on May 02, 2023 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO: Track
Come out and cheer on our Holy Cross track team Saturday for this season’s City Meet!  This competition will be held at Bishop Miege High School-5041 Reinhardt Dr.  Our team is competing in the afternoon session beginning promptly at 3:30pm.  Good luck Hornets and way to go...

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CYO
Bicycle Safety: Shawnee Bike Rodeo
It's time to think about bicycle safety! Does your child need a bike helmet?  Check out the Bike Rodeo on Saturday.

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bicycle, bike safety, bike rodeo

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