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Kindergarten - 2nd Grade STREAM Night
All Kindergarten—2nd graders and their families are welcome to "POP" in on STREAM Night, Thursday, October 3rd, from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. in the cafeteria. Todos los estudiantes de Kindergarten - 2 grado y sus familias son bienvenidos a "POP" en la Noche STREAM, jueves, 3 de...

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CEF Awareness Day

Posted on September 24, 2024 in: General News

CEF Awareness Day
  ABOUT CEF For more than 25 years, scholarships from the Catholic Education Foundation (CEF) have helped transform students, schools and communities in northeast Kansas. CEF partners with K-12 Catholic schools in under-resourced communities to provide need-based scholarships to families ...

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Holy Cross Golf Tournament - September 20th
Our Annual CYO Golf Tournament will be at Sunflower Hills Golf Course on Friday, September 20th.  Get your foursomes together, and come join us for a great day of golf while supporting Holy Cross! Click on the links below for more details! Participant Letter Ev...

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Welcome to Father's Club

Posted on September 18, 2024 in: Father's Club

Welcome to Father's Club
Dear Holy Cross Fathers, My name is James Simmons, and this is my first year serving as the Holy Cross Father’s Club president. I’m also the proud dad to Kendrick (1st Grade) and Kensey (TK). Whether you are new to our community, a current member, or an alumnus, I want to extend a ...

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Holy Cross Church Parish Festival - September 14th
If you or your student (middle schooler) want to volunteer at this event, please get in touch with the church office at 913-381-2755.   We are looking forward to celebrating our parish as a community!  

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Spirit Wear Sale

Posted on September 10, 2024 in: General News

Spirit Wear Sale
Don't forget to place your orders for the Holy Cross back-to-school sale! You'll save 30% off the entire site. These are the lowest the prices will be all year. In addition, all orders over $75 will receive free shipping. Shop Now!

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Picture Day - Monday, Sept. 9th

Posted on September 05, 2024 in: General News

Picture Day - Monday, Sept. 9th
Students can be Out of Uniform on Monday for individual pictures.  Order forms have been sent home; please check your students' bags.  Orders can be paid with cash or check or online through SCH Photography. 

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Lemon Out Day - Friday, Sept. 13th

Posted on September 03, 2024 in: General News

Lemon Out Day - Friday, Sept. 13th
Holy Cross Joins Annual Lemon Out Day! We are excited to announce that Holy Cross will participate in St. James Academy's Annual Lemon Out Day alongside other Johnson County Catholic Schools. This special day supports Alex's Lemonade Stand, a foundation dedicated to raising children's...

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School Supply List - 2024 - 2025
School Supply Lists are READY! Access your list HERE. Please double-check the lists. There are times listed that were not offered in the school supply kits from 1st Day School Supplies. 

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Used Uniform Drop Off

Posted on July 30, 2024 in: General News

Used Uniform Drop Off
Our last day to collect used uniforms will be Monday, August 5th. Holy Cross offers these uniforms to families at a low cost during our Sign Up Day. There will be a collection bin at the Summer Soiree on July 21st, OR you can drop them off by the school during our summer hours.  We love having ...

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School Supplies and Kona Ice

Posted on July 29, 2024 in: General News

School Supplies and Kona Ice
Join us on Wednesday, August 14th, from 6:30-7:30 to meet your child's teacher, drop off school supplies, and have some Kona Ice on the playground.  New FAMILIES with students in 1st - 8th grade AND ALL Kindergarten families will have an orientation prior to the event from 5:30 - 6:30pm....

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Summer Office Hours

Posted on July 22, 2024 in: General News

Summer Office Hours
     

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CYO Summer and Fall Sports

Posted on July 21, 2024 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Summer and Fall Sports
Summer and Fall Registrations are now open! REGISTER NOW and relax over the summer knowing you have one less to do item... Cross Country (Fall) - Boy's Flag Football (Fall) - Tackle Football (Fall) - Girl's Volleyball (Fall)  You can...

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Summer Soiree - July 21st
Join us during our annual Summer Soiree! Sunday, July 21st, 5pm - 7pm.  Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs and beverages.  Enjoy an evening with our Holy Cross Community!

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School Supply Kits - Deadline is  July 1st
JULY 1st is the LAST day to order kits for the 2024-2025 school year!  Don't miss out!!! https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=40947  

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Kids Heart Challenge

Posted on May 28, 2024 in: General News

Kids Heart Challenge
Holy Cross participates in the Kids Heart Challenge, an American Heart Association fundraiser each year. The funds are used for research to develop new and better medicines and procedures to help people with heart issues, young and old. A huge THANK YOU goes out to the following students for part...

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Field Day = SACK LUNCH for EVERYONE!
This is an out-of-uniform day. Please make sure the apparel is appropriate for school and Field Day.    Please send a sack lunch with your child on Field Day. There will be no hot lunch on Tuesday.  Thank you! Mrs. Obershaw             ...

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Talent Show - May 22nd

Posted on May 15, 2024 in: General News

Talent Show - May 22nd
Get ready to join us for our Annual Talent Show on May 22nd! We can't wait to showcase everyone's amazing God-given talents as a fun send-off for the summer.

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F.I.T CLUB NEWS
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–April 26 to May 3 25 MILE CLUB:  Nick, Kayden 50 MILE CLUB:  Alex, Ayak, Josh G., Camila 75 MILE CLUB: Kenley, Iker, Zoe, Luciana, Sophie 100 MILE CLUB: Emily (125), Bella (125), Ellie (150), Tyler (175), Briella (175), Clara (175), Liam (175), Scarlett (...

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SACK LUNCH ONLY - Tuesday, May 14th
The Coaches want to reward all the students with a Kickball Game and Picnic.  Please have your student bring a sack lunch on Tuesday, May 14th.  Preschoolers will also have a picnic, just not the kickball game :)

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Class of 2024 - Graduation
Help us say "Farewell" to our graduating 8th grade class. 

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Holy Cross STREAM Camp - Register Today!
NEW to Holy Cross this Summer! STREAMing into a Bright Future at Holy Cross. Elevate Your Summer with our STREAM Camps! Developed and led by Ms. Kopp!  Register Today, spots are limited.  Registration Link Priority for Holy Cross Families. *If interested in learning about p...

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newsletter, enrollment, summer
Spring Concert - Tuesday, April 30th
The Annual Spring Concert is on Tuesday, April 30th.  The band will perform at 6:30 pm, and the K-8 classes will sing at 7:00 pm.

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CEF Awareness Day - Friday, May 3rd
Students can donate $2.00 for a complete dress-down day on Friday, May 3rd.  We know how valuable the Catholic Education Foundation is to our school, and this is a simple way to help out this AMAZING foundation.    

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Volunteer Appreciation Mass - 4/25
Holy Cross thrives because of our incredible volunteers. We want to recognize your hard work and dedication with a special Volunteer Mass on Thursday, April 25th. Thank you to the PTO, CYO, Celebration Committees, and everyone who has contributed their time and talent to make this school year enjoya...

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STUCO Bake Sale

Posted on April 17, 2024 in: General News

STUCO Bake Sale
Holy Cross' STUCO team is very excited about their upcoming fundraiser - the annual bake sale! We are looking for baked goods from you to make this successful! All proceeds will be going toward a STEM-related assembly next year.  We ask all desserts to be packaged by the dozen or wrapp...

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HC Earth Day Activity - Supplies Needed
Holy Cross will be having our annual Earth Day Faith Family Fun Day. The students will all be participating in various Earth Day activities on Thursday, April 18th.  It is a HC Spirit Day! HC needs your help with supplies. To make this event the best it can be, we need help with supplies ...

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Hornet Hustle - PTO Fundraiser
Every Spring, the PTO sponsors a Hornet Hustle event, where our students participate in a fun class-wide activity that gets them hustling and moving. This year, we chose the Glow Run theme, which will be hosted in our gym throughout the school day on  Friday, April 19th.  ...

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Tuition Assistance Deadline

Posted on April 11, 2024 in: General News

Tuition Assistance Deadline
**Deadline: April 15th** The deadline to submit your application is rapidly approaching, and we want to ensure that every family who feels they will need tuition assistance receives the support they need. Holy Cross is committed to making quality education accessible to all students, regardless o...

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2024-2025 At A Glance Calendar

Posted on April 06, 2024 in: General News

2024-2025 At A Glance Calendar
These are the tentative essential dates for the 2024-2025 school year.  This is not a finalized product and dates can be subject to change. 

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Easter Egg Hunt March 31st
Holy Cross Catholic Church will host an Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, March 31st, between the 10:30 and 12:30 Masses.  There will be three different get brackets and areas so that everyone gets a fair chance at finding some eggs.  La Iglesia Catolica de la Santa Cruz tendra una Busqueda de...

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Family Literacy Night - March 19th
Join us for Pizza and Reading games on Tuesday, March 19th at 6PM. Pizza will be served in the cafeteria then games will follow in the upstairs hallway. The Bookfair will be open!  RSVP to let us know how much pizza to buy. https://forms.gle/FrrqztgnqJf4ikor9 Únase a nosotros par...

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Holy Cross Summer Camp
Holy Cross Summer Camp enrollment is now open to all Holy Cross families.   Enrollment and space are on a first come first serve basis.  Enroll before April 15th to save money with the Early Bird enrollment pricing. Summer Camp Information

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newsletter, early education, enrollment

CYO NEWS - Spring sports

Posted on March 02, 2024 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO NEWS - Spring sports
Track & Field Sign-Ups If you are interested in participating in track & field for the 2024 season, please sign up as soon as possible here: https://cyojwa.org/current-programs Remember, scholarships are available, but you must register first. The season begins the first week...

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Chick - Fil - A Dinner Night Out 2/26/24
Don't worry about cooking on Monday!  We have you covered.  Dine-in or Drive-Thru available

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CYO March Madness

Posted on February 22, 2024 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO March Madness
Come watch the CYO basketball teams take on the teachers and parents! Thursday, February 29th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm in the gym.

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Free Tuition - Referral Incentive

Posted on February 20, 2024 in: General News

Free Tuition - Referral Incentive
Do you love Holy Cross?  Help us spread the word about our incredible school.   If any current school family refers a new family to Holy Cross and the referred family enrolls a student in Kindergarten - 4th grade for the 2024-2025 school year, the referring family will receive t...

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FIT Club

Posted on February 15, 2024 in: General News

FIT Club
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–December 20 to February 12   25 MILE CLUB: Isaac, Linus, Zoe V. 50 MILE CLUB: Bella, Alex, Ally, Bianca, Sophie K., Sofia A., Valeria, Teresita 75 MILE CLUB: Briella, Emily, Ellie, Clara, Maddy, Tyler, Emilio, Isabella D., Diana, Serena 100 MILE CLUB: Isa G...

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Lenten Dinner - Friday, February 16th
The Women of Holy Cross will be hosting a Lenten Dinner Friday, February 16 at Church of the Holy Cross from 5:30 - 7:30.

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3:40 Dismissal starting February 5th
Don't forget we will add ten minutes to the day for the remainder of the year to make up for our snow days. Dismissal will be 3:40pm starting Monday, February 5.  Please let grandparents and any other family or friends help with your child's pickup routine.

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CYO Basketball

Posted on February 09, 2024 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball
Hornet's CYO Basketball - February 9th & 10th Date Team Time Location Opponent Fri., Feb. 9 6th Girls 7:10pm St. Ann St. Agnes Sat., Feb 10 3rd Boys (SMA) 10:20am Wea Wea   4...

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CYO Concession Volunteers

Posted on February 08, 2024 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Concession Volunteers
Hi 6th, 7th, and 8th grade families! Here's the link for February CYO concession sign-ups. Participating in this is a great way for you to earn service hours. Thank you so much for your help! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4CAFAA2BA1FCCE9-46946574-basketball#/

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Early Bird Enrollment Deadline February 9th
Don't miss your chance to save some $$$ on your students' 24-25 school year enrollment fee!  The deadline to save money, which is at least $50, is Friday, February 9th.  Classes are filling up quickly, and we anticipate a waitlist in many of our upper grades.  SAVE YOUR CHILD&...

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2024-2025 Registration
Registration is now open for new and returning students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Current families can also enroll their children in our preschool classes. Starting Monday, January 29th, new families can enroll in our preschool program.   Enrollment can be completed by going to...

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Open House - Save the Date
Unlocking Potential, Building Futures: Our doors are open, and we can't wait to welcome you at our Open House on January 28th!  

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Open House, early education
Altar Server Training
Is your student in 4th grade - 8th grade?  Do they ever ask about being an altar server? Now is their chance to participate in Mass.  Holy Cross Church will offer two sessions for Altar Server training next week.  Tuesday, January 30th @ 3:45pm Thursday, February 1st @ 6:00pm...

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Mission Carnival - January 31st
8th Grade Mission Carnival  Wednesday, January 31st  There will be NO hot lunch served - all students are to bring a sack lunch. Raffle tickets can be purchased from classroom teachers Jan 26th - Jan 30th  See flyer for more details. 

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8th grade, raffle tickets, tickets, raffle, Catholic Schools Week

Celebration Tickets - ON SALE NOW!

Posted on January 24, 2024 in: Celebration

Celebration Tickets - ON SALE NOW!
Get ready to light up the night at the Celebration Masquerade in less than a month! Tickets are now available for purchase. Don't miss your chance to be a part of the action - get your tickets before they sell out!  

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Celebration - Cash Raffle Ticket Sales
Cash Raffle ~ Golden Ticket After Mass Sales Is your student aiming to snag one of those $100 gift cards for top sellers in the Cash Raffle? Trying to figure out who to sell raffle tickets to?  Do you want to give back to Holy Cross School because you believe we are the best-kept secret in t...

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FIT CLUB

Posted on January 05, 2024 in: General News

FIT CLUB
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–October 12 to December 19 25 MILE CLUB: Bella, Thomas, Ayak, Iker, Ally, Avs, Sofia, Josh G., Teresita, Camila, Iris 50 MILE CLUB: Briella, Diana, Luciana, Zoey N., Serena 75 MILE CLUB: Lola, Miriam, Scarlett, Genesis, Sheree, Owen, Dominic, Joshua T., Logan, Alice, Ms. ...

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Thank you - Christmas Fund

Posted on December 20, 2023 in: General News

Thank you - Christmas Fund
THANK YOU from the bottom of our hearts!

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Christmas Pajama Day - Tuesday, Dec. 19th
Students can come to school in their comfortable Christmas Pajama's.  If they do not have Christmas PJs, any comfy clothes clothes will do.  Students will need to abide by the out-of-uniform rules, and tennis will still need to be worn. Los estudiantes pueden venir a la escuela en s...

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Wednesday, Dec. 20th - Red and Green Day
Get Festive with our Out of Uniform Day! Wear your red and green to help send us off to Christmas Break! ¡Celebra el día sin uniforme! Vístete de rojo y verde para despedirnos de las vacaciones de Navidad.

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Las Posadas

Posted on December 14, 2023 in: Dr. Clark's Newsletter

Las Posadas
A significant Holy Cross tradition is Las Posadas, a special prayer service hosted by our eighth-graders for our students and community. This helps us gain perspective on the meaning of Christmas before heading into the Christmas break.   Una importante tradición de Holy Cross es Las Po...

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Preschool Christmas Program
Join us on Thursday, December 14th, at 6:00PM for the preschool Christmas program.  Students need to arrive by 5:45 and meet their teacher in the cafeteria. 

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Christmas Program : Kindergarten - 8th Grade
Join us on December 14th at 7:00 PM for the Kindergarten - 8th Grade Christmas Program.  Seating will be available once the Preschool Program finishes around 6:30 PM. 

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Christmas Break: December 21st - January 3rd
The school and office will be closed at 12:00PM from December 20 to January 3. La escuela y la oficina cerrarán a las 12:00PM del 20 de diciembre al 3 de enero.    

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Teacher & Staff Christmas Fund

Posted on December 08, 2023 in: General News

Teacher & Staff Christmas Fund
Say thank you to our wonderful staff by donating to the Christmas Fund rather than venturing out to shop for a gift. Any size donation is appreciated! Money can be sent to the office through backpack mail.  Please put your donation in an envelope marked Teacher's Fund - Office.

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Dinner Night Out - Wendy's - 12/12
Join us for another Dinner Night Out!  Wendy's at 91st and Metcalf will donate up to 20% of their sales back to Holy Cross!  

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preschool, dinner, fundraiser, PTO, dinner
Save the Date - Dec. 2nd - Breakfast with Santa
Santa will be here before we know it!  Save the date - Breakfast with Santa is Saturday, December 2nd 8:30 - 10:30am The Elf Shelf Store will be OPEN to all children attending so they can but gifts for their loved ones this Christmas season!

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Holiday Wreath Fundraiser

Posted on November 29, 2023 in: General News

Holiday Wreath Fundraiser
Please support the Holy Cross Girl BSA Troop 6251 by purchasing a fresh holiday wreath!

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Volunteers - Elf Shelf & Breakfast with Santa
'Tis the season for gift giving.  This event takes a village, but the reward is so sweet!  It is time for our annual Elf Shelf holiday store and Breakfast with Santa.  These are two separate events that merge together on Saturday, Dec 2nd. &...

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Red Bag Families

Posted on November 24, 2023 in: Classroom News

Red Bag Families
The Red Bag project serves children in our bi-state community.  Holy Cross will be the hands and feet of Jesus for six children this year.   Here is a little bit of information about Red Bag KC Red Bag Children By The Numbers: Since we started keeping totals in 2001, sponsors...

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Dinner Night out - Chick - Fil - A
Chick-fil-A, 97th and Metcalf   Tuesday, November 14, 2023 from 5 -7 p.m. 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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Kindergarten Information Night

Posted on November 09, 2023 in: General News

Kindergarten Information Night
Save the date!!!! Come and learn about what Holy Cross Kindergarten is all about!  If you have a child that will be by August 31, 2024, this night is for YOU!  Meet the classroom teacher, hear parent testimonials, and learn about all our tuition assistance opportunities. RSVP here ...

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Kindergarten, enrollment
Family Math Night - Wednesday, November 15th
Welcome to the Jungle  Math Night Wednesday, November 15th Grades PreK-5th  Agenda- 6:00-6:40  Free pizza and presentation            “Jungle Tiger vs. Zoo Tiger” 6:40-7:30  Math Games with Pa...

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Antioch Near 103rd Closed Next Week

Posted on November 03, 2023 in: General News

Antioch Near 103rd Closed Next Week
Portion of Antioch Road to temporarily close beginning Nov. 6 Last updated November 3, 2023 (Originally posted November 2, 2023) Beginning Monday, November 6, northbound and southbound lanes of Antioch Road between 103rd Street and 104th Street will close for storm sewer and water line in...

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Veteran's Day Mass - Thursday, Nov. 9th
Holy Cross is inviting the veterans who are part of our school community to be recognized and honored during our upcoming Mass on Thursday, November 9th. If you are a new member of our community, we kindly request you to take a moment and fill out this FORM to let us know if you or a family member h...

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Holy Cross School Office
Green Logo Welcome letter to parents School Letters by sbridges27

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Hornet Sports - Tournament Weekend!!!
Come out and support our Hornet Athletes this weekend in the Volleyball City Tournaments!!! Saturday the 28th- VOLLEYBALL CITY TOURNAMENT 5th & 6th Grade: 10:15 am @ Holy Cross; then Championship game at 12:30 pm if they win; 11:45 am if playing for 3rd place 7th&nbs...

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Black and Orange Day - 10/31
Students can wear black or orange on Halloween, with uniform bottoms.   Classroom parties for Kindergarten - 8th grade begin at 2:30pm. All visitors, please check in through the office.

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preschool, volunteer, uniforms, halloween parties, uniform bottoms
Preschool Pumpkin Patch & Halloween Parade
Preschool students will be having a spooky parade for their parents on Tuesday, October 31st.  Please park in the back parking lot and wait outside by the playground for your spooky surprise.  The parade will begin at 10:40am.  

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WE'RE HIRING - ASC is looking for help!!
Mr. Mason is seeking an After School Care Aide. This can be a paid position for anyone 18 or older.  A volunteer position is available for anyone younger than 18.  18 years or older must be Virtus trained. This part-time position requires the applicant to work/volunteer five days a w...

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Trunk or Treat - October 27th

Posted on October 22, 2023 in: Holy Cross PTO

Trunk or Treat - October 27th
Trunk or Treat will be here before we know it!   PTO is asking everyone that is interested in volunteering or decorating a car to use the sign-up genius.  This will help us know how many rows we need to block and plan for the event accordingly.   https://www.signupgeni...

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Trunk or Treat

PTO NEWS

Posted on October 20, 2023 in: General News, Holy Cross PTO

PTO NEWS
Please join us, teachers, and staff for our monthly PTO meeting.  Our agenda includes Trunk or Treat, Halloween Parties, Conferences, Celebration class gifts, and a look ahead to what's coming in November.  We will send out a Zoom link on Monday if you are unable to attend in pers...

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Hornet Sports - October 21st
THANK YOU to everyone who helped make Twilight Madness a HUGE Success!!! Come out and support our Hornet Athletes this weekend! Saturday the 21st 3rd & 4th Grade: 8:00am @ Holy Cross 5th & 6th Grade: 11:00am & 12:00 Pm @ Holy Spirit 7th Grade: 2:00...

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CYO, volleyball, cross country

Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up

Posted on October 18, 2023 in: General News

Parent Teacher Conference Sign-Up
It is Fall Conference time!   All parents are required to attend a Parent Teacher Conference for their child.  They are 15-minute meetings to see how your child is adjusting to the school year.  Please use the Sign Up Genius to pick a date and time that work best for your schedul...

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FIT Club Update

Posted on October 17, 2023 in: General News

FIT Club Update
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–August 17 to October 11    25 MILE CLUB: Lilah, Lindsey, Miguel, Dominic, Tucker, Aiden, Logan, Marshall. Christopher, Alice, Mrs. Sells, Ms, Koeppen 50 MILE CLUB: Ximena, Jamie, Miriam, Joey, Mrs Bridges, Mrs. Obershaw 75 MILE CLUB: Mrs. Beisser 100 M...

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FIT Club
Golf Tournament - 2023 Holy Cross Parish Open
Calling all volunteers!  Do you want to be part of the GOf Tournament with having to golf?  We could use your help.   Check out and see what is still available  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080444A9AD2CABF58-44960832-cyogolf   Come join us for a fun d...

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Hornet Sports - Oct. 7th
Come out and support our Hornet Athletes this weekend! Saturday the 7th - Volleyball 3rd & 4th Grade: 10:00am @ Holy Cross 7th Grade: 3:00 pm & 5:00 pm @ Holy Cross   SAVE THE DATE: Twilight Madness- Thursday, October 19th  Dinner available for purc...

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volleyball, cross country, Twilight Madness
Parent Night: Screen Sanity - October 11th
Join Holy Cross and John Paul II families on Wednesday October 11th, from 7:00- 8:00 PM to hear from Screen Sanity. Screen Sanity is an international nonprofit that equips parents to be mentors and guides so kids grow up happy and healthy in an increasingly digital world. We offer a variety of ti...

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Twilight Madness - October 19th
SAVE THE DATE: Twilight Madness - Thursday, October 19th  Dinner available for purchase from 5-6pm Event runs 6pm-8:30pm

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CYO, volleyball
Dinner Night Out - Jefferson's Lenexa
Save the date -- Tuesday, October 3rd  Jefferson’s is donating 15% of orders to Holy Cross Schoool! Take a night off from cooking and join us in eating for a great cause. Jefferson’s accepts Dine-In, Takeout & Pick up orders made in store/by phone, mentioning Holy Cross Schoo...

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PTO MEETING - Monday, Sept. 25th
All parents are invited to attend the first PTO meeting of the school year.  Learn more about PTO and how you can be more involved in your child's school! PTO will meet in the school library on Monday, September 25th at 7PM or a Zoom link will be available if you can not attend in person...

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CYO Games for Hornets

Posted on September 22, 2023 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Games for Hornets
Come out and support our Hornet Athletes this weekend!   Cross Country- Saturday the 23rd 9:00am at Savior of the World   Volleyball- Saturday the 23rd 3rd & 4th Grade: 12:00 pm @ JP2 5th & 6th Grade: 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm @ St Patrick 7t...

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volleyball, cross country

Picture Day - September 18th

Posted on September 14, 2023 in: General News

Picture Day - September 18th
Monday, September 18, is our school-wide picture day.  This is a complete out-of-uniform day for all students.  Please have your child dressed per the uniform guidelines; this can be found in the Parent/Student handbook on the App.  Order forms should have gone home with your student....

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Holy Cross Car Magnet Sale

Posted on September 12, 2023 in: General News

Holy Cross Car Magnet Sale
Show your support for Holy Cross Catholic School wherever you go! Get our stylish CAR & REFRIGERATOR magnets for just $5.00 each. It's a fantastic way to showcase our strong school community while driving around town or decorating your home. Purchase yours today with cash or a check at th...

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Hornets Helping Hornets

Posted on September 10, 2023 in: General News

Hornets Helping Hornets
Hornets supporting Hornets is what we do best here at Holy Cross, and we want to help our community of business owners.  Do you own your business?  I am looking for a PNG logo, a small description of your business, and contact information.&...

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Casa Grande - Dinner Night Out September 12th
Come and join us at Casa Grande on Tuesday, September 12th for lunch or dinner. This will be our first PTO Dinner Night Out, where 10% of all dine-in and carry-out orders will be donated back to Holy Cross and our PTO. It's a great example of Hornets helping Hornets. You can visit Casa Grande...

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VIP Guests = Liturgy Uniforms

Posted on September 05, 2023 in: General News

VIP Guests = Liturgy Uniforms
On September 13th, Holy Cross will proudly welcome VIP guests, including Archbishop Naumann. We expect our students to look their very best by wearing their liturgy uniforms.    

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liturgy uniform, CEF
Grandparents/Special Persons Mass - September 15th
Holy Cross will hold its annual Grandparents and Special Person's Mass on Friday, September 15th, IN THE HOLY CROSS GYM.  Mass will be at 8:30AM.  All grandparents and loved ones are welcome at the school after Mass.  There will be a dismissal at 12:00 PM on that day. Please use t...

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Lemon Out Day - September 7th

Posted on September 01, 2023 in: General News

Lemon Out Day - September 7th
Bring in a $5.00 donation to wear a yellow or gold shirt with UNIFORM bottoms (it is a Mass day). ALL proceeds go to Alex's Lemonade Stand.  The hope is that Volvo will arrange a match the same week or possibly the following week.  That means that ALL the money we put on our page ...

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out of uniform, LEMON OUT

Scholars Quiz Bowl Club

Posted on August 23, 2023 in: General News

Scholars Quiz Bowl Club
Attention all 7th and 8th graders! Join the Scholars Quiz Bowl Club today!  Join friends and test your trivia knowledge.   Scholars Quiz Bowl will meet in Mrs. Sells's room on select Tuesdays in September and October from 3:30 - 4:00.  

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clubs, Scholars quiz bowl
Back to School Night - August 29th
Back to School Night: ALL 1st - 8th-grade parents are required to attend our annual Back to School Night information session.  You will learn all about what to expect this year at Holy Cross.  Please meet in the school gym by 6:30pm for a group session. Classroom breakout sessions wil...

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Spirit Wear Sale

Posted on August 15, 2023 in: General News

Spirit Wear Sale
Back-to-School Sale Info Dates: August 15th - September 14th Offer: 30% off all merchandise and free shipping over $75 New Additions There are some exciting additions coming soon for your store, including... Youth and women's polos Ringer tees Adult and youth pajama ...

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spirit wear
New Uniform Provider - Tommy Hilfiger
I’m excited to tell you that our online uniform store with School Uniforms by Tommy Hilfiger is officially launched!  Visit our Holy Cross page on their website to start shopping today!  They can provide shorts, pants, sweaters, fleece, logo apparel, and more.&nbs...

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CYO Fall Sports Registration
Registration is open! 2023 Fall Athletics: Cross Country, Volleyball, Flag Football and Football The deadline is August 11th for current Holy Cross families. Link: https://www.cyojwa.org/current-programs  

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CYO, volleyball, cross country, cross country
School Clean Up Day - August 12
Our Annual School Cleanup is scheduled for Saturday, August 12th. We encourage you to join our school community and help prepare our school grounds and building for students to arrive on August 17th. \ Sign Up Here - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F45ADAE23A0F58-summer1

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Early Education Parent Orientation - August 4th
All parents of our Early Education are invited to attend a parent orientation Friday, August 4th.  There will be two one-hour sessions offered, 9 AM and 12:15 PM. Please bring your student to meet their teacher and play in their classroom while you attend the information session.  Use t...

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preschool, early education
2023 - 2024 School Supply List
School Supply lists for Preschool - 8th grade 

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school supply

Save the Date: Summer Soiree

Posted on July 12, 2023 in: General News

Save the Date: Summer Soiree
Save the Date for the Holy Cross Summer Soiree: Sunday, July 23rd 5:00 - 7:00 pm.

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Chromebooks: 6th, 7th & 8th grade
Holy Cross 6th, 7th & 8th grade is BYOD Bring Your Own Device, so I've put together a list of recommended Chromebooks. Here at school, we’ve had the best luck with Dell chromebooks as they are the most “rugged”. Other Catholic schools have been happy using Lenovo. I will up...

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8th grade
Office Closed; July 4th Holiday
The school office will be closed June 30 - July 10.  Have a fun and safe 4th of July!

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office, July 4

2023-24 School Supplies

Posted on June 29, 2023 in: General News

2023-24 School Supplies
LAST CHANCE!!!  Order deadline is July 1st.  Order Now --> http://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/kits.php?sid=40947

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Holy Cross Early Education
Preschool letter - 6/29/23 by sbridges27

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preschool, early education

2023-24 Year at a Glance

Posted on June 24, 2023 in: General News

2023-24 Year at a Glance
Here is the 2023-24 Year at a Glance. Please note, dates are subject to change.

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calendar

Summer Office Hours

Posted on June 20, 2023 in: General News

Summer Office Hours
This summer our school office will be open 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Please note, the school office will be closed July 3rd - 7th. Have a great summer!

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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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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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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

May Crowning

Posted on April 28, 2023 in: General News

May Crowning
Join us for May Crowing, presented by the 8th grade class on Monday, May 1st @ 2:00 pm @ Holy Cross Catholic Church.

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Spring Concert:

Posted on April 25, 2023 in: General News

Spring Concert:
We are excited for our Spring Concert! Students: please meet in these areas by 6:40 pm: Kindergarten and 1st Grade - Music Room 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade - Pflumm Hall 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th - Classrooms

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newsletter, spring concert, art show

Hornet Hustle: Let's Glow!

Posted on April 23, 2023 in: Holy Cross PTO

Hornet Hustle: Let's Glow!
Friday, April 28th: Let's glow! Get ready for a Glow Run to support our teachers. All proceeds benefit the library and the teacher's fund.  

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library, raffle, fundraiser

STUCO: Bake Sale Thank You

Posted on April 22, 2023 in: General News

STUCO: Bake Sale Thank You
Thank you so much for your support of STUCO and the Bake Sale!

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fundraiser, bake sale, thank you

Celebration: 2024 Info

Posted on April 22, 2023 in: Celebration

Celebration: 2024 Info
Celebration 2024 is Moving Home! We have BIG news for Celebration - Be The Light! 2024...it's moving back to the school! While the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center has been a lovely spot for our event, we have outgrown it. Thus, we're bringing it home, but we're goi...

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Celebration

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw

Posted on April 20, 2023 in: General News

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–February 24 to April 20  75 MILE CLUB: Charlie, Alison 100 MILE CLUB: Heather (125), Jax, Brooklyn (150), Adeline (125), Lily (150), Scarlett (125), Briella, Lindsey (150), Kenley, Logan (150) 200 MILE CLUB: Isa (225), Holly, Lola, Jamie, Ximena, Mrs. Orf (275), ...

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FIT Club, Mrs. Obershaw, FIT Club
Bake Sale: April 19 & 20 + HC Weekend Masses
Join us at our Bake Sale Fundraiser: April 19 & 20, 7:30 - 8:00 am  in the Tree Lot  April 22 & 23 @Holy Cross Catholic Church after all weekend masses 

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fundraiser

Shadow Day: Friday, April 21st

Posted on April 16, 2023 in: General News

Shadow Day: Friday, April 21st
Holy Cross Catholic School will have a student shadow day on Friday, April 21st.  If you have a student that will be going into 2nd - 8th grade next year and they want to see what a day in the life of a Holy Cross Hornet looks like, contact the school office.  Space is limited; s...

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shadow day
Tuition Assistance Applications: Due April 15
Be sure to submit your applications for Tuition Assistance before April 15th! 

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Kindergarten Roundup: Fri. April 14
Calling all 5-year-olds!  Holy Cross Catholic School is hosting a Kindergarten Round-up on Friday, April 14th, from 8:13 - 10:30.  This is an opportunity to have your child screened to see if they are ready for Kindergarten.  We have small class sizes that are great for one-on-on...

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Early Education: Enrolling Preschoolers
Calling all Preschoolers!  Holy Cross Catholic School is now enrolling students in our Early Education program. We have small class sizes that are great for one-on-one learning. You can call the school office to set up a tour or get more information about our kindergarten class.&...

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April Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on April 08, 2023 in: General News

April Hornet "Happenins"
Here's what's happening in April at Holy Cross.

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Easter Break

Posted on April 06, 2023 in: General News

Easter Break
In honor of Holy Week and Easter, Holy Cross will not have school on Good Friday, April 7th or Easter Monday, April 10th.

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PTO Dinner Night @ Johnny's Tavern
Dinner Night out @ Johnny’s Tavern Monday, April 10, 2023 from 5-8 p.m. 8719 W 95th St, Overland Park, KS 66212 Must mention Holy Cross while ordering before payment.   Johnny’s will donate 20% of all sales to Holy Cross Buy Scrip for Johnny’s for the dinner. ...

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PTO, dinner, Johnny's
Summer Camp 2023: Space Limited
Enrollment for all families is now open! Currently, 1st grade & older is FULL, as well as our 1st grade class.  Space is open for PRESCHOOL and Kindergarten.   Summer Camp Packet 2023 Summer is coming and you don’t want your kids to be bored! Playing sports, ar...

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newsletter

Holy Cross: Enrolling All Ages

Posted on March 29, 2023 in: General News

Holy Cross: Enrolling All Ages
Holy Cross Catholic School and Early Education are accepting enrollment for ALL AGES.  1/2-day 3s preschool and full-day Prek/TK preschool classes are available for the 2023-2024 school year.  Space is limited, contact the school office to schedule your private tour TODAY!  ...

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enrollment
PTO Dinner Night @ Freddy's - 10690 Roe Ave
Join us 4:00 - 6:00 pm  on Monday, March 27th @ Freddy's 10690 Roe Avenue, OPKS. They will donate 15% back to Holy Cross when you mention Holy Cross or use the promo code GIVEBACK for online orders.  

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PTO, dinner
Celebration - Be the Light: Thank You!
We’re still smiling and celebrating after what was a successful Celebration – Be The Light! event. Thank you to all who joined us to honor our Beacon of Light award winners, Dan Carney, Pat Sheldon and Jerry Viviano, and raised money to support Catholic education at Holy Cross. ...

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Celebration

March Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on March 11, 2023 in: General News

March Hornet "Happenins"
Here's what's happening in Holy Cross this month.

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Where in the world is Herbie the Hornet?
Are you traveling on Spring Break or doing fun "staycation" activities around Kansas City?  We have "Flat Herbie" for any family interested in taking Herbie the Hornet on spring break.  All we ask is that you share on social media where Herbie is. You can tag us&nb...

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Family Literacy Night

Posted on March 07, 2023 in: General News

Family Literacy Night
Join us for Family Literacy Night on Wednesday, March 8th. 6:00 - 6:30 pm pizza is served & the Reading Games begin at 6:30 pm. Be sure to click & RSVP here before March 5th.

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CYO Basketball: Wrap Up

Posted on March 07, 2023 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball: Wrap Up
Basketball wrap-up! Congratulations to our 4th/5th Grade Girls and our 7th-grade Boys Basketball Teams on their 1st-place finish in their divisional tournaments last weekend.  We are so proud of all of our athletes for working hard this season and improving throughou...

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basketball

STUCO: Canned Food Drive

Posted on March 06, 2023 in: General News

STUCO: Canned Food Drive
Holy Cross Student Council is sponsoring a Canned Food Drive from Monday, MArchh 6th through Friday March 10th. See the flyer below for more details. #stongfaith #strongcommunity      

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Tonight! PTO Lenten Dinner

Posted on March 03, 2023 in: Holy Cross PTO

Tonight! PTO Lenten Dinner
Please join us this evening for the PTO Lenten Dinner hosted at Holy Cross Church.

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CYO: Weekend Update & March Madness
Congratulations to our 7th-grade Girls and Boys basketball teams on their 1st-place finish in AAA divisions this regular season!! Best of luck to our teams this weekend as they begin the CYO end-of-season tournament Friday Night 7th Grade Boys: 6:00 pm @ Nativity Saturday 5th Grade Bo...

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basketball
FIT Club: From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–January 7 to February 23  25 MILE CLUB: Zoey 75 MILE CLUB: Alijah 100 MILE CLUB: Holly (125), Lilah (150), Jamie (175), Ximena (150), Logan (125), Joey (175), Ms. Koeppen 200 MILE CLUB: Mrs. Obershaw (250) The 7th/8th graders still hold the top spot in our ...

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FIT Club, Mrs. Obershaw

February Hornet Happenings

Posted on February 20, 2023 in: General News

February Hornet Happenings
Here's what's happening in February at Holy Cross.

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calendar, February, Hornet Happenins'
Troop 251: Boy Scout Flower Sale
Boy Scout Troop 251 is excited to announce the kickoff for our annual flower sale.  Plan your spring planting and beautify your home and garden while supporting our Scout Troop.  What: Holy Cross Boy Scout Troop 251 Annual Flower Fundraiser  When: n...

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Boy Scouts, flower sale

CYO Basketball: Weekend Schedule

Posted on February 17, 2023 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball: Weekend Schedule
Come out and cheer on our Hornets this weekend 2/17 & 2/18 for the last weekend of the regular season!!! Friday Night 2/17 8th Grade Boys- 8:20 pm @ Holy Cross Games Saturday 2/18 3rd Grade Boys- 8:00 am @ Holy Cross 3rd Grade Girls- 1:50 pm @ JP2 4th Grade Boys- 9:10 am @ Holy...

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CYO, basketball, Spring sports, boys volleyball, track
Raffle Tickets: Student Sales Winners
Congratulations to our Raffle Ticket Sales winners! 1st place - Alice - 70 tickets sold!  Alice will be principal for a day and has earned a $100 gift card. 2nd place - Logan  - 61 tickets sold! Logan has earned a $100 gift card. 1st place grade - 4th...

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Early Bird Enrollment: $50 Off

Posted on February 09, 2023 in: General News

Early Bird Enrollment: $50 Off
Save $50 on Early Bird Enrollment for the 2023-24 school year.  Last day to save is February 10th. 

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enrollment, discount, $50

Celebration - Be the Light!

Posted on February 07, 2023 in: Celebration

Celebration - Be the Light!
The big night is almost here! On Saturday, February 11, the Holy Cross community will gather for Celebration - Be the Light! Doors at the Johnson County Events & Heritage Center open at 5:30 p.m. and suggested attire is cocktail or dressy casual.

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Celebration

Homework Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays

Posted on February 03, 2023 in: General News

Homework Club: Tuesdays & Thursdays
Homework Club is coming to Holy Cross!  Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30-4:00 in the Spanish/Music Room  2nd - 8th Grade students will be able to stay after school to have a space to work on homework and get help from teachers. Homework Club will run from January 19th to March 9th on Tu...

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Homework Club
Catholic Schools Week:  Jan. 29 - Feb 4, 2023
Join us on Sunday at the 8:30 am, 10:30 am or 12:30 pm Masses to kick off Catholic Schools Week with our Holy Cross Parish community. Students that wear their school uniforms will receive an out of uniform pass. Check out all of the fun things planned for Catholic Schools Week: Walking on SONshin...

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out of uniform, Catholic Schools Week
Monday is HC Dinner Night @ Panda Express
Holy Cross PTO Dinner Night Out at Panda Express Monday, January 30, 2023 from 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Panda Express, 9090 Metcalf Ave, Overland Park, KS 66212 Dine-in or drive-through Must mention Holy Cross present or show flyer when ordering. Fundraiser Event page can be found bel...

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dinner, Panda Express
Celebration Raffle Tickets: Volunteers Needed
We need help selling Celebration raffle tickets after Masses. Please click the link below to sign up. Any tickets sold will be counted toward your totals for the Cash Raffle Contest at school. Kids will receive one out of uniform pass for helping with a Mass time. Thank You! Click HERE to...

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volunteer, Celebration

Holy Cross Loves the Chiefs!

Posted on January 26, 2023 in: General News

Holy Cross Loves the Chiefs!
Holy Cross is very excited to welcome KC Wolf on Tuesday, January 31st! Check this out! Coach Andy Reid has a message for Holy Cross: 

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Did You Know? Shadow Day

Posted on January 24, 2023 in: General News

Did You Know? Shadow Day
Did you know that Holy Cross is offering a Shadow Day? Shadow Day is for future 2023-24 Hornets, 1st through 8th grades. Space is limited! Students must RSVP before 2/3. Please contact our Enrollment Manager, Stefanie Bridges, 913-381-7408 or sbridges@holycrosscatholicschool.com to reserve y...

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shadow day

Celebration: Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on January 24, 2023 in: Celebration

Celebration: Tickets On Sale Now
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Celebration, tickets, sponsor, raffle

Celebration 2023!

Posted on January 20, 2023 in: Celebration

Celebration 2023!
It's almost here! Haga clic aquí para ver este correo electrónico en español Celebration – Be the Light is just a few days away. The festive event on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center gathers our school and parish family, as well as generou...

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Celebration, raffle tickets

Enrolling New Students!

Posted on January 19, 2023 in: General News

Enrolling New Students!
Holy Cross Catholic School is now accepting enrollment for new students, Kindergarten - 8th grade, for the 2023-2024 school year.  We offer private tours in Spanish and English for anyone interested in joining our Holy Cross family.  Scholarships are available to those who qualify.&nb...

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Open House, enrollment

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw

Posted on January 18, 2023 in: General News

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–December 17 to January 6  25 MILE CLUB: David, Yadira, Charlie, Gian 50 MILE CLUB: Romahni, Briella, Emily, Bella 75 MILE CLUB: Elijah, Ethan, Liam, Tyler, Maddy, Kenley, Owen, Ally, Emilio, Ayak, Ms. Koeppen 100 MILE CLUB: Connor (150), Lily, Pia, Isaac, Scar...

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Mrs. Obershaw, FIT Club
January: What's Happenin' Hornets?
Mark your calendars for all of the January events!

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January
Tonight! Don't Miss Taco Bingo Night
The 8th Grade Class of 2023 invites you to Taco Bingo Night on Friday, January 6th. Don't miss out on the FUN: check out the prizes!

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8th grade, graduation

Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2022 in: General News

Happy New Year!
Wishing you and your family many blessings in 2023!

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2023
2023-24 Enrollment Begins January 10th
Enrollment for the 2023 - 2024 school year begins on January 10th. Holy Cross offers many scholarships and tuition assistance for those who qualify.  Inquire how Catholic Education Foundation can award your student up to $6000 in tuition assistance.  We welcome all families inter...

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enrollment
Sign Up: CYO Concessions & Scoreboard
Basketball games begin at Holy Cross on Saturday, January 7th! 6th, 7th or 8th grade students looking for volunteer hours or High School students looking for a little additional income, please consider helping on Saturdays: Concessions (6th, 7th & 8th graders) Basketball Scoreboard...

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basketball, concessions, scoreboard, sign up

Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2022 in: General News

Merry Christmas!
Holy Cross Catholic School Teachers and Staff wish all our parishioners a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 

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Merry Christmas

Join us! Christmas Day Mass

Posted on December 22, 2022 in: Holy Cross Church

Join us! Christmas Day Mass
Join us for Christmas Day Mass celebrated by Archbishop Naumann on Sunday, December 25th @ 10:30 a.m..

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Hour of Code @ Holy Cross

Posted on December 17, 2022 in: General News

Hour of Code @ Holy Cross
"The Hour of Code is designed to demystify code and show that computer science is not rocket science—anybody can learn the basics," said Hadi Partovi, founder and CEO of Code.org. "Over 100 million students worldwide have tried an Hour of Code. The demand for relevant 21st-centu...

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Hour of Code, code.org

Monday: $1 Christmas PJ Day

Posted on December 15, 2022 in: General News

Monday: $1 Christmas PJ Day
Students! Don't forget to bring in $1 to wear your PJs or comfy clothes on Monday & to support our Unbound child, Elvis.

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Las Posadas

Posted on December 15, 2022 in: General News

Las Posadas
One of our favorite school traditions is coming up. Please join us!

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newsletter, Las Posadas, Posada
From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw: FIT Club
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–September 28 to October 27  25 MILE CLUB: Nick, Owen, Ally 50 MILE CLUB: Elijah, Toby, Ayak, Iker, Bianca, Ms. Koeppen 75 MILE CLUB: Jax, Lily, Lindsey, Logan 100 MILE CLUB: Heather, Holly, Adeline, Addison, Malea, Paul (125), Lilah, Isa (125), Ignacio, Ximena...

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FIT Club, Mrs. Obershaw

Christmas Programs @ Holy Cross

Posted on December 13, 2022 in: General News

Christmas Programs @ Holy Cross
Please join us for the Christmas Concerts here at Holy Cross.

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Christmas program, early education

December Hornet Happenings

Posted on December 09, 2022 in: General News

December Hornet Happenings
Here's what's happening in December here at Holy Cross Catholic School!

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calendar

Wednesday: Pie Five Fundraiser

Posted on December 06, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Wednesday: Pie Five Fundraiser
PTO Fundraiser Dinner Night Out at Pie Five on Metcalf & 91st: Wed. Dec. 7th from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.. 

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PTO

Giving Tuesday: Link Open

Posted on December 03, 2022 in: General News

Giving Tuesday: Link Open
Giving Tuesday, November 29, 2022  #GIVECatholicARCHKCK is the Archdiocesan program for Giving Tuesday and Holy Cross Catholic School is seeking gifts to support digital learning. 100% of these gifts stay in our school.  How to help: Make an online donation: (Donations open N...

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Giving Tuesday, iGive, Catholic

Saturday: Breakfast with Santa!

Posted on December 01, 2022 in: General News

Saturday: Breakfast with Santa!
Join us for Breakfast with Santa and shopping at the Elf Shelf Store! We are also looking for volunteers to make the event happen. Please click this link to volunteer: Breakfast & Elf Shelf Volunteers The Elf Shelf Store (Nov 30 - Dec2) is an affordable Christmas store for our students t...

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volunteer

Tonight: Family Math Night

Posted on November 30, 2022 in: General News

Tonight: Family Math Night
RSVP for Family Math Night! Please join us here at school on Wednesday, November 30th for pizza @ 6:00 p.m. and family math games 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.! Be sure to RSVP HERE for pizza!

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TONIGHT: Kindergarten & Scholarship Info Night
Mark your calendars, talk to your friends and neighbors! Be sure to join us for our Kindergarten & Scholarship Information Night!  

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Kindergarten, scholarships, info night

Flannel Up on Friday!

Posted on November 17, 2022 in: General News

Flannel Up on Friday!
Flannel up for our Flan-Tastic Friendsgiving Assembly on Friday, November 17. This will be a flannel full out of uniform day for our students.

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flannel, Friendsgiving, out of uniform

CYO Basketball: Mandatory Meeting

Posted on November 17, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball: Mandatory Meeting
All parents and participants in the 2022-2023 Basketball season are asked to attend a mandatory meeting Monday, November 21st at 7pm in Pflumm Hall. Please be prepared for the following: 1- Review of the CYO Code of Conduct 2- Ensure all Fees are paid for the season (you can bring a checkbo...

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CYO, basketball, mandatory meeting

November Hornet Happenings

Posted on November 13, 2022 in: General News

November Hornet Happenings
Here's what's happening in November!

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calendar, November
PTO Dinner Night @ Lion's Choice: Monday Night!
Holy Cross PTO Dinner Night Out at Lion’s Choice Monday, November 14, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Lion’s Choice, 10313 Metcalf Ave; Overland Park, KS 66212 Dine in or Drive Through Lion’s Choice will donate 20% of all sales to Holy Cross Must mention Holy Cross when ordering ...

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PTO, dinner night

PTO Meeting TONIGHT

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Meeting TONIGHT
PTO Meeting tonight @ 7:00 pm in Pflumm Hall.  Please check your email or Facebook for the Zoom link.

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meeting

Boy Scout Cinnamon Rolls

Posted on November 10, 2022 in: Boy Scouts Troop 251

Boy Scout Cinnamon Rolls
Order your homemade Boy Scout Cinnamon Rolls before November 14th! Please see the flyer below for more information on how and where to order.  

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Boy Scouts, cinnamon rolls

Veterans Day Mass: Join Us

Posted on November 09, 2022 in: General News

Veterans Day Mass: Join Us
Please join us in the Holy Cross Catholic School Gym for a special Veterans Day Mass on Friday, November 11th at 9:15 a.m..  Please fill out this form to include any veterans in your family in our slideshow, pictures welcome! Holy Cross Veterans Form

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Veterans Day, mass
You're Invited: JoHo the Storyteller
Bring your toddlers and preschoolers to "Celebrating Thanksgiving with Turkey Tale" featuring JoHo the Storyteller on November 14th @ 8:30 am. Please click HERE to RSVP.

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JoHo the Storyteller, preschoolers, toddlers

CYO: Last Call for Basketball!

Posted on November 05, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO: Last Call for Basketball!
Register NOW for Basketball!! Teams are forming and practices are beginning soon. LAST CALL for registrations! Please sign up now to ensure placement on a team: https://cyojwa.org/current-programs Once you have registered, you may complete a scholarship application if needed: https:/...

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CYO, basketball

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw

Posted on November 03, 2022 in: General News

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–September 28 to October 27  25 MILE CLUB: Elijah, Heather, Briella, Lolal, Bianca, Ayak, Tucker, Logan, Iris, Emily, Isa, Mrs. Wagner, Ms. Koeppen 50 MILE CLUB: Lily, Holly, Jax, Adeline, Paul, Christopher, Sheree, Ignacio 75 MILE CLUB: Malea, Elisa, Lilah, Ximen...

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FIT Club, Mrs. Obershaw

The Book Fair!

Posted on November 02, 2022 in: General News

The Book Fair!
Here's the scoop on this year's Book Fair!  Click HERE for the Holy Cross Book Fair and to sign up for ewallet. Please click HERE to volunteer:   

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book fair, volunteers

CYO Update

Posted on October 27, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Update
The Volleyball City Tournament is this weekend!  Come out and cheer on our Hornets Saturday 10/29!! 5th/6th Grade VB Tournament at Ascension Gym.  Game 1 is at 4:15pm with next games potentially at 5:45pm, 6:30pm, and/or 7:15pm 6th/7th Grade VB Tournament at Prince of Peace Gym. ...

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volleyball, basketball

The Book Fair is Here!

Posted on October 21, 2022 in: General News

The Book Fair is Here!
We are looking for volunteers to help us at this year's Book Fair. The Book Fair will be open every day after school October 31 - November 4 from 3:00 - 4:30 pm. Here's the link to sign up: 

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book fair, volunteers

Trunk or Treat!

Posted on October 20, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Trunk or Treat!
All are invited! Please join us  for Trunk or Treat: Friday, October 28, 6:00 - 8:00 pm in the Church parking lot!   Candy donations needed! Please backpack mail or drop in the donation box by the front office.

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Trunk or Treat, October

PTO Meeting TONIGHT

Posted on October 20, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Meeting TONIGHT
We hope you can make it either in person or virtually Thursday night. Please go to your email or Facebook for the Zoom link.  

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PTO meeting
Weekend Update: CYO Cross Country & Volleyball
Come and join us for the last weekend of regular season Volleyball games, SATURDAY!!! Saturday 10/22: 3rd & 4th Grade: 8:00am- Holy Cross Gym 5th/6th Grade: 3:00pm & 5:00pm- Nativity Gym 6th/7th Grade: 8:00am & 10:00am- Holy Spirit Gym 8th Grade: 3:00pm & 4:00pm- Holy ...

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volleyball, cross country
Hornet Highlight: Early Education
Holy Cross Early Education serves children that are 3 - 5 years.  We are blessed to have an excellent staff that loves our youngest hornets.  Holy Cross Early Education strives to build that love of learning from a young age.  Learning through hands-on, interactive play in the cl...

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preschool, Hornet Highlights, early education
Celebration 2023: Beacon of Light Honorees
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Celebration

October: What's Happenin' Hornets

Posted on October 15, 2022 in: General News

October: What's Happenin' Hornets
Here's what's happening in October!  

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October, what's happenin
Weekend Update: CYO Cross Country & Volleyball
Thank you everyone who joined us last night for Twilight Madness!  What a wonderful Event!   Events this weekend: Final Cross Country Meet Saturday 10/15 9:00am at Savior of the World   Saturday 10/15: 3rd & 4th Grade: 10:00am- Holy Cross Gym 5th/6th Grade:...

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CYO, volleyball, cross country

$1 Chiefs Monday

Posted on October 08, 2022 in: General News

$1 Chiefs Monday
Help Holy Cross support our Unbound child, Elvis, on Chiefs Monday! Please bring in $1 to be out of uniform in Chiefs gear. Go Chiefs!

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Chiefs Monday, $1, Elvis

Twilight Madness!

Posted on October 08, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

Twilight Madness!
NEXT WEEK! Twilight Madness- A WONDERFUL SCHOOL-WIDE EVENT is Returning October 13th!!   Please see the attached flyer- we look forward to seeing you there! Pizza will be sold by our 8th grade class before the event as a class fundraiser for $2/slice.  Additional concessions wil...

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volleyball, Twilight Madness
Weekend Update: CYO Cross Country & Volleyball
Cross Country Meet Saturday 10/8 9:00am at Savior of the World   Volleyball games Friday 10/7: 8th Grade: 7pm & 8pm- St John Gym Saturday 10/8: 3rd & 4th Grade: 9:00am- Holy Cross Gym 5th/6th Grade: 11:00pm & 12:00pm- Holy Cross Gym 6th/7th Grade: 1:00pm &...

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volleyball, cross country

Saturday: Beer, Bacon & BBQ

Posted on October 05, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Saturday: Beer, Bacon & BBQ
The signup genius for Beer & Bacon ( and NOW BBQ) is live! We hope you will consider bringing a dessert, appetizer or BBQ dish. Click the link below and let us know what you're bringing so that we can plan accordingly!  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACA928A0F9CF8-beer ...

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Beer & Bacon, beer, bacon
From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw: FIT Club
FIT CLUB MEMBERS–August 17 to September 27  25 MILE CLUB: Isaac Dixon, Alijah Newman, Elisa Stremel, Keegan Nielsen, Adeline Skillman, Paul Malone, Marshall Carr, Jim Mentzer, Christopher Aguilar, Lily Kistner, Jax Roberts, Tyler Stachofsky, Ellie Wichmann, Liam Kittle, Alex Valladares...

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FIT Club
Holy Cross Church: Ladies Brunch
Ladies Brunch: St. Teresa of Calcutta Friendship Tea Join us Saturday, October 8th at 10:30 am in Lickteig Hall for brunch and a guest speaker. Look below for more information and to RSVP.

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brunch, friendship tea, St Teresa's Circle

Hornet Highlight: School Office

Posted on September 30, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: School Office
Our school office wants to welcome all Holy Cross parishioners to visit our website, www.holycrosscatholicschool.com, or even download our school app to learn more about our school and students. You can find our app in your phone's app store, search for Holy Cross OP.   ...

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office

CYO Weekend Update

Posted on September 30, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Weekend Update
SAVE THE DATE:  Twilight Madness- A WONDERFUL SCHOOL-WIDE EVENT is Returning October 13th!!   Please see the attached flyer- we look forward to seeing you there! Pizza will be sold by our 8th grade class before the event as a class fundraiser for $2/slice.  Additional conce...

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CYO, cross country, basketball, volleyball

Altar Servers Needed: Grades 5+

Posted on September 27, 2022 in: Holy Cross Church

Altar Servers Needed: Grades 5+
Do you have a 5th, 6th, 7th or 8th grader? Altar Server Training is set for Sunday, October 2nd @ 2:00 p.m.. Please contact Rich Lundstrom rich@freedompeak.com for more information.

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altar server, training

Celebration 2023: Save the Date

Posted on September 24, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration 2023: Save the Date
The 2022-23 school year is in full swing and our signature fundraiser will be here before we know it. As you lock in all the exciting events on the family calendar, be sure to SAVE THE DATE for Celebration – Be The Light! on February 11, 2023. Haga clic aquí para ver este correo e...

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volunteer, Celebration, sponsor

CYO: Weekend Update

Posted on September 22, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO: Weekend Update
SAVE THE DATE:  Twilight Madness is Returning October 13th!!   Plan to join us this evening for a school-wide event highlighting our 2022 Volleyball teams!! Volleyball games Saturday 9/24: 4th Grade: 10:00am- Holy Cross Gym 5th/6th Grade: 2:00pm & 4:00pm- Holy Spirit G...

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volleyball, cross country, cross country, volleyball

Thursday: PTO Meeting

Posted on September 21, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Thursday: PTO Meeting
Come be a part of the fun that is Holy Cross! We hope to see lots of faces in person and virtually!!

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Beer & Bacon, meeting
Parent Info Night: Wed. Sep. 21 @ 7pm
Parents, please join us on Wednesday, September 21st @ 7:00 p.m in Pflumm Hall for an important meeting on Building Safety presented by Dan Carney and Suicide Prevention presented by Katie Stillwell.

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Online Order: Picture Day

Posted on September 17, 2022 in: General News

Online Order: Picture Day
School Picture Day (for all students, preschool through 8th grade) is Thursday, September 29, 2022. This will be an out of uniform day for our students. Watch for picture order forms to go home soon or ORDER ONLINE with the link below. Don’t miss your chance to remember your kids at this ag...

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picture day
Holy Cross Parish: Couples Dinner
Be sure to register today for the Holy Cross Parish Couples Dinner on September 24th.

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couples dinner

September: What's Happenin' Hornets

Posted on September 15, 2022 in: General News

September: What's Happenin' Hornets
Hey, Hornets! Here's what's happening in September.

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what's happen

No School: Friday, September 16

Posted on September 15, 2022 in: General News

No School: Friday, September 16
No school on Friday, September 16, teachers will have a professional development day.

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calendar

Hornet Highlight: 1st Grade

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: 1st Grade
In First Grade, we are doing our best to Be Holy Cross in all that we do. We are going on reading adventures, working on addition and subtraction within 20, exploring God's creation, learning about the saints, and discovering plants and animals that God created. We have been discussing God&rsquo...

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Hornet Highlights, 1st grade

SCRIP: Don't Miss Bonus Days!

Posted on September 13, 2022 in: General News

SCRIP: Don't Miss Bonus Days!
BIG bonuses. Popular brands. Raise Days is happening now! Earn big on eGift cards and reloaded gift cards. Every purchase counts toward your fundraising goal and now is the time to make an even bigger impact. Shop, purchase, earn. Ends Friday. Click here for more information. ...

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scrip, bonus days
Knight School: Chess Club @ Holy Cross
FREE CLASS Tuesday, September 13! The Chess Club will meet every Tuesday in the Music room from 3:30 - 4:45 pm. Scholarships are available for all students who are interested! The Knight School is coming this fall to Holy Cross Catholic School! The Knight School Chess Team will be your s...

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Sep. 15th: $5 Lemon Out Dress Down Day
On September 15th, Holy Cross students can donate $5 to Alex's Lemonade Stand and enjoy a full out of uniform day.  Help Holy Cross raise money alongside many other Catholic schools in our area for Childhood Cancer.  Please send in $5.00 before Thursday in order ...

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out of uniform

Hornet Highlight: Jr. High ELA

Posted on September 09, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Jr. High ELA
  Middle school is off to a great start this school year. We first began with a team building activity for all students grades six through eight. The students participated in an escape room that was all about growth mindset skills. This activity was a great way for the students to all intera...

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Hornet Highlights, Jr High ELA
Friday, Sep 9: Grandparents & Special Persons Day
Make plans to join us on Friday, September 9th @ 9:15 am in the HC Gym for a special Mass honoring the grandparents and  the special people in our students' lives.

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Hornet Highlight: Math Coach

Posted on September 02, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Math Coach
During the first full week of school, Mrs. Kerth (Holy Cross Math Coach) visited all classrooms with a fun math activity.  One of the activities she shared with our middle schoolers is a “Mock Mathletics”.  Students worked in teams to quickly problem solve a variety of math hig...

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Hornet Highlights, Hornet Highlight, math
Jack Weitkamp Memorial Golf Tournament
The Holy Cross Parish Open Golf Tournament in memory of Jack Weitkamp is 1 week away!  Don't miss out on this wonderful community event.  Register ASAP with the attached form.  Questions??  Contact the Holy Cross CYO Board: holycrossopkscyo@gmail.com ...

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PTO: Back to School

Posted on August 20, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO: Back to School
We are off to a great start with volunteers and donations, here is what's next:

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volunteer, PTO
Dennis Uniform Sale: August 8 - September 7
Back-to-School Sale The huge back-to-school sale is just around the corner and we have important details to share with you... Sale Dates: August 8th - September 7th Savings: 30% savings sitewide. Free shipping over $60. No coupon code is necessary. Dennis Uniforms

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uniforms, Dennis Uniforms

Spirit Wear for First Mondays

Posted on August 16, 2022 in: General News

Spirit Wear for First Mondays
First Spirit Day will be on Monday, August 22nd. Hurry and grab your spirit wear now! We will post one custom t-shirt at a time on our new spirit wear website. We will announce which shirt is available for a limited time. Our first custom shirt is our theme shirt linked HERE: Follow the Son ...

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spirit wear

Volunteer: Clean Up Day

Posted on August 04, 2022 in: General News

Volunteer: Clean Up Day
  Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 6th. We have a clean-up day at school inside and outside the facilities from 8-2 pm. We need to beautify our school so it's ready for our students to arrive on August 17th. Please consider joining us. CLICK TO SIGN UP HERE

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volunteer, clean up day
HC Families: Summer Packet Pickup
Holy Cross Families! It's time to pick up your 2022-23 Back to School Packets.

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summer, packet

Summer Hours

Posted on July 25, 2022 in: General News

Summer Hours
Summer Office Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

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summer, office hours

Uniform Sale: Land's End

Posted on July 22, 2022 in: General News

Uniform Sale: Land's End
Uniform Sale! Land's End sale code.  This is good through AUGUST 24th. CODE: BREEZE PIN: 7193

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uniforms, uniform sale

Hello from the PTO!

Posted on July 19, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Hello from the PTO!
Hello from the PTO! Meet our new leaders, Bonnie Lemmon and Katie Ryan. Our Mission is to revitalize the commitment between our parents, teachers, and children to ensure our school community has the tools and voice to succeed under the Light of God. This year we hope to blend our HC traditions w...

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PTO

Sunday: Summer Soiree

Posted on July 15, 2022 in: General News

Sunday: Summer Soiree
Save the date for the Holy Cross Summer Soiree! Sunday, July 17 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Kona Ice, Food Truck, and Fun! Pick up your back-to-school packets in the back parking lot.

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packets, Kona Ice

CYO: Fall Sports Survey

Posted on July 10, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO: Fall Sports Survey
We hope your summer break is off to a great start!  Our CYO Board is hard at work preparing for the fall sports season.  Please take a moment to complete the Fall CYO Interest Form so we can plan accordingly.  Please complete this link for each interested child.  

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newsletter
Early Education: We're Hiring
Join our Holy Cross family!

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preschool, hiring

Happy Fourth of July

Posted on July 04, 2022 in: General News

Happy Fourth of July
Have a safe and fun 4th of July!

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4th of July
Can you help? The flowers are thirsty!
Hello! Despite climate change, spring weather, Covid, and recent rains, the flowers the 4th graders started from seed are finally all planted. Attached is a watering schedule if you would be able to give them a drink. Thanks for considering! Mrs. G. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1eCOs03...

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water flowers, garden, volunteer

2022-23 Year at a Glance

Posted on June 15, 2022 in: General News

2022-23 Year at a Glance
Here is the 2022-23 School Year at a Glance. *all dates are subject to change   2022-23 HC Year at a Glance (Flyer)

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calendar, 2022-23

Friday Night Hoops

Posted on June 14, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

Friday Night Hoops
Hey everyone! We will be hosting another open gym night this Friday, 6/17 for incoming 3rd - 8th grade students + family. Hope to see you there! #hoopsididitagain

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basketball, open gym, Friday Night

JoCo Library: Summer Reading

Posted on June 08, 2022 in: General News

JoCo Library: Summer Reading
Parents! Be sure to drop by a Johnson County Library for some summer reading! Summer Reading 2022: Oceans of Possibilities, runs Saturday, June 4-Friday, July 29. Grab your reading log and all the details here! https://www.jocolibrary.org/our-stories/summer-reading-2022-ocean-poss...

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summer reading, Johnson County Library

School Supply Sale 2022-23

Posted on June 01, 2022 in: General News

School Supply Sale 2022-23
It's time to order 2022-23 School Supply packs! Click HERE or the image below to order.

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EPI, school supplies
Hornet Highlight: Early Education
WOW,  what an amazing year the preschoolers have had at Holy Cross Early Education!  We have loved every minute of being in the elementary school this past school year.  Our TK students made great friendships with their 8th-grade buddies and were sad when they did not see them walking...

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preschool, Hornet Highlights

Last Day of School

Posted on May 23, 2022 in: General News

Last Day of School
9:15 am Mass in the Gym 12:00 Dismissal

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last day, dismissal
From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
  THE HOLY CROSS 2021-22 FIT CLUB MEMBERS 25 MILE CLUB:  Caitlin Dolan, Nila Meyer, Elijah Bwami, Lily Kistner, Jax Roberts, Owen Ferraro, Mrs. Lemmon   50 MILE CLUB:  Felipe Diaz, Ethan Greer, Emilio Campos      100 MILE CLUB:  Addison S...

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FIT Club, Mrs. Obershaw

Summer Fun: Now Hiring

Posted on May 21, 2022 in: General News

Summer Fun: Now Hiring
Looking for a fun way to spend your summer at the pool, laughing with kids, enjoying field trips and activities? Our Summer Camp team is looking for a few energetic, fun-loving staff members to join us for Aloha, Summer! Full and part-time positions are available as Camp Counselors. Counselors need ...

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Hornet Highlight: Jr. High ELA
Middle school students have been very busy in ELA. We finished our final unit of the year in our digital reading platform, Amplify. This program has been a great addition to our curriculum at Holy Cross. It really encourages students to use text evidence when answering questions over the stories. Th...

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newsletter, Hornet Highlights, Jr High ELA
Coming Soon: Holy Cross Totally Talented Variety Show
Mark your calendars for the Holy Cross Talent Show on Monday, May 23 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Holy Cross Gym. Don't miss it! Hope to see you there!

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Talent Show

Field Day: Friday, May 20

Posted on May 19, 2022 in: General News

Field Day: Friday, May 20
A note from Mrs. Obershaw: Parents, This is 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. Thank you!

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Field Day

End of the Year Park Date

Posted on May 19, 2022 in: Mom's Club

End of the Year Park Date
Holy Cross Families! Save the date for our End of the Year Park get-together.

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Mom's Club, picnic, park, save the date, last day

Spirit Wear!

Posted on May 14, 2022 in: General News

Spirit Wear!
Need new Spirit Wear? Purchase here... https://ptloutfitters.com/affiliation/holy-cross-catholic-school    

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spirit wear
PTO Dinner Night @ Schlotzsky's
Join us for PTO Dinner Night Out @ Schlotzsky's (12071 Metcalf Ave.) on Monday, May 16, 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Click here for more information: https://www.groupraise.com/events/224609

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PTO, Schlotzsky's, dinner

Graduation: Class of 2022

Posted on May 13, 2022 in: General News

Graduation: Class of 2022
Help us celebrate the Class of 2022!

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8th grade, graduation
Hornet Highlight: Counselor
Counselor's Lesson with Mrs. Petri "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”&n...

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Hornet Highlights, counselor
Wednesday, May 11: Parent Appreciation
We are incredibly blessed to have wonderful parents supporting our school. Thank you for all you do! We will be serving donuts and coffee as you drop off your kids to thank you for your support!

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parent appreciation, coffee, donuts

CYO Track Season

Posted on May 09, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Track Season
The track season wrapped up this past Saturday with the City Meet at Bishop Miege High School. Those competing at the meet were Alijah Newman in the shotput, Ethan and Connor Mellon in both the high jump and long jump, Felipe Diaz in the 60, 100, and 120-meter races and long jump, and Charlie L&rsqu...

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CYO
Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament
We would like to invite all of the Fathers and Mothers to our Annual Knights of Columbus Charity Golf Tournament. All are welcome to join us, you do not have to be a Knight of Columbus. There will be a number of trophies awarded and one for the best overall ladies team. More info to follow ...

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Knights of Columbus

Teacher Appreciation Week

Posted on May 06, 2022 in: General News

Teacher Appreciation Week
To all of the Holy Cross parents, and to our wonderful PTO led by Jennifer Morrissey, THANK YOU for your generous support of us this year, and especially this week. We are so happy to be a part of the Holy Cross Family!

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PTO, Teacher Appreciation

May Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on May 04, 2022 in: General News

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

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May

May Crowning

Posted on April 29, 2022 in: General News

May Crowning
Join us on Monday afternoon for this beautiful Holy Cross tradition.

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Hornet Highlight: 1st Grade
Our first grade class has been enjoying the sunshine and getting to enjoy going outside to experience God's beauty. We are very excited to be planning our first Mass with the Kindergarten class. We will be preparing for second grade and being able to participate in the Sacraments of Reconciliati...

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newsletter, Hornet Highlights, 1st grade

Sunday: Celebrating 35 Years!

Posted on April 29, 2022 in: General News

Sunday: Celebrating 35 Years!
Calling all Holy Cross Hornets and Alumni! Bring your family and come help us celebrate 35 years of excellence at Holy Cross Catholic School. Join us on Sunday, May 1st for 10:30 Mass at the Church, then head ofver to the school for lunch, tours and activities. We will have some special guests that ...

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Enrollment Special!

Posted on April 28, 2022 in: General News

Enrollment Special!
35th Anniversay Enrollment Special! Save $35 per child on enrollment fees, April 24 - 30th ONLY. Click below to enroll: https://hccs.eduk12.net/familyregistration

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enrollment, discount

Hornet Hustle: Friday, May 6

Posted on April 28, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

Hornet Hustle: Friday, May 6
You DONUT want to miss out! Raise $40 or more for the Hornet Hustle and get a Krispy Kreme donut Friday morning!  All donations are due by Thursday, May 5th. Cash and check can be sent to school or pay online here (make sure to add your student's name for credit). https://holycrossopk...

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library, library, raffle, fundraiser

Parish Picnic: Saturday

Posted on April 25, 2022 in: Holy Cross Church

Parish Picnic: Saturday
Put our Parish Family Picnic on your calendar, April 30, 2022, 3:00 - 9:00 p.m. Mass will be at 2 pm!  Featuring the Beatles Tribute Band, Liverpool! Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. Beer & Wine is available with a free-will donation. Food: Rudy's famous nachos Kn...

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picnic, parish
Hornet Highlight: 5th Grade
The fifth grade has been busy with all of their studies. We are currently studying the Constitution and the major historical figures of that time in social studies. At this time in science, we just finished learning about all the biomes of the world and will begin our study of outer space. In math, ...

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Hornet Highlights
No Time to Spare: Bowling Party!
It's back! The Holy Cross St. John's Bowling Party will be held on April 23rd, 7:00 - 11:00 pm at St. John's Catholic Club, 414 Barnett Ave, KCKS 66101. Contact Nancy Dennis nldennis14@gmail.com to sign up.

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Celebration
Mrs. Wagner's Newsletter
35th Anniversary Sign Up Genius LINK

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newsletter
Hornet Highlight: Middle School Math
Middle school math has been all about data the past few weeks! 8th graders were statisticians looking at the average number of 3-pointers scored in an NBA game per season and questioned why the data acted the way that it did. They found that over the years more and more 3-pointers have been sco...

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Hornet Highlights, middle school, math

PTO Dinner Night @ Fuzzy's

Posted on April 10, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Dinner Night @ Fuzzy's
Join us for dinner at Fuzzy's and support Holy Cross Catholic School! Monday, April 11, 4:00 - 9:00 pm, Fuzzy's, 8909 W. 95th Street Commit to Eat! :)

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April Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on April 08, 2022 in: General News

April Hornet "Happenins"
Here's what's happening for the month of April!

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Hornet Highlight: 2nd Grade
The second graders at Holy Cross School just finished participating in their First Holy Communion retreat morning.  This time was spent praying, hearing from Father Oswaldo about the mass, gathering around the altar, decorating banners, and remembering our baptism by decorating candles that are...

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Hornet Highlights, 2nd grade

Kindergarten Roundup

Posted on April 06, 2022 in: General News

Kindergarten Roundup
Calling all Kindergartners for the 2022-2023 school year! We are screening our future Hornets on Friday, April 8. Call 913-381-7408 or email gradeschool@holycrosscatholicschool.com

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Hornet Highlight: 3rd Grade
In third grade, we dived into the lives of the saints this week. We learned about different saints and their contributions to our Catholic community. Each student was able to share what they learned with their classmates through their writing as well as oral presentations. The students have also bee...

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Hornet Highlights, 3rd grade

Tech Balance Tips: Sign Up

Posted on March 26, 2022 in: General News

Tech Balance Tips: Sign Up
Families Are Struggling With Screen Time. Our Tech Balance Program Can Help.  By Viviana Reverón Director, Audience Engagement and Distribution As we come out of the pandemic, screens have become the intermediary of many of our interactions, and naturally, young kids ...

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Hornet Highlight: 8th Grade
8th grade hopes everyone enjoyed the spring-like weather we had over the weekend.  We are super excited to announce that the 8th graders will be receiving another very special Sacrament in a week.  Confirmation is in 7 days and we couldn’t be more proud of their journey to becoming t...

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Hornet Highlights, 8th grade
CYO: Praise & Graze on Saturday
Our very own Matt Greer is being honored at the first annual CYO Praise and Graze event being held at Nativity Gym on Saturday, March 26, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Beer, wine, heavy appetizers and music will be provided.  Matt will be honored with 12 other recipients from the...

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Knights of Columbus: Lenten Dinner Tonight!
Holy Cross Knights of Columbus Lenten Dinners are back! March 11 & 18. Dinners follow the 5:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross. There are take-out & dine in options this year. You can order online in advance: https://knights-of-columbus-holy-cross-opks.square.site/ or scan the QR c...

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PTO Dinner Night @ Pie Five

Posted on March 11, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Dinner Night @ Pie Five
Join us for PTO Dinner Night @ Pie Five (91st & Metcalf) on all day (11:00 am - 9:00 pm) Monday, March 14! Be sure to tell the cashier you are there for Holy Cross!

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CYO: Spring Sports

Posted on March 11, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO: Spring Sports
Congratulations to our Basketball teams on a wonderful season!  Here are a few highlights: 8th grade Boys finished 1st in their tournament bracket! 7th grade boys finished 2nd in the tournament & 1st in their division! 5th/6th grade girls finished 2nd in their tournament!! ...

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basketball, volleyball
Hornet Highlight: 4th Grade
Fourth graders discovered that science is a key to understanding the gift of creation and the Divine revelations found therein. God’s first words in Genesis, “Let there be light,” led to the discovery that light is synonymous with life.  Light from the sun warmed the Earth, en...

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Hornet Highlights, 4th grade

March Hornet "Happenins"

Posted on March 10, 2022 in: General News

March Hornet "Happenins"
Check out the Hornet schedule for March!

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Enroll for 2022-23

Posted on March 10, 2022 in: General News

Enroll for 2022-23
It's time to enroll for 2022-2023! Click here for more information.

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Summer Camp: HC Families, don't miss out!
Holy Cross Families, It's time to get registered for "Aloha Summer" HCSC 2022! Space is limited, and enrollment opens to families outside of Holy Cross on March 21, 2022. CAMP WILL FILL UP BEFORE MAY 1st! Please be sure to use the price list for Holy Cross upon enrolling, which...

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Celebration - Something to Celebrate!
We’re still smiling and celebrating after what was a successful Celebration – Be The Light! event.   Thank you to all who joined us in person and virtually as we honored our Beacon of Light award winners, Dr. Bill Ford and Dr. Joe Passantino, and raised money to support Cathol...

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Celebration, results

Hornet Highlight: SPED

Posted on March 04, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: SPED
I am Lori Berkelhamer or Mrs. B. as the kids all call me and this is my third year at Holy Cross. My role is as a Special Education teacher where I support students and am a member of the Student Support Team where we develop strategies for struggling students. I also work with neighboring districts...

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Hornet Highlights, special education, SPED
TK Sunflowers on Display
If you missed seeing the TK sunflower exhibit at our open house, you have another chance to view their hard work!  Our TK students will have their sunflower masterpieces on display at Images Art Gallery (7320 W 80th St in downtown OP) in their Young Artist Show until 3/11. There is an opening r...

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preschool, TK, transitional kindergarten

CYO Basketball & March Madness

Posted on February 25, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball & March Madness
CYO end-of-season tournament begins TODAY for our 5th-8th graders.  Please see this weekend's schedule of games- best of luck to our athletes: Friday, February 25th 6:00pm- 6th grade boys playing for JPII @ Prince of Peace Gym 8:20pm-8th grade boys @ Good Shepherd Gym ...

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CYO, basketball
Hornet Highlight: Transitional Kindergarten
We had fun celebrating the number two on 2/22/22!  Hip hip hooray, it’s Twosday! Tooty Ta dance party in the hall with preK friends! Sooooo many 2s! If you missed seeing the TK sunflower exhibit at our open house, you have another chance to view their hard work!  Our TK...

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Hornet Highlight, TK

Hornet Highlight: Kindergarten

Posted on February 18, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Kindergarten
This month in Kindergarten, we celebrated our 100th day of school, we celebrated all the progress and success we have made thus far in the year.  The month of February is all about being kind and showing love and respect towards others. The kindergarteners have been learning how to show th...

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Hornet Highlights, Kindergarten

Unbound: Thank you!

Posted on February 18, 2022 in: General News

Unbound: Thank you!
Thank you for helping Holy Cross Catholic School support our Unbound sponsored child, Elvis. Elvis is 7 years old and from Guatemala.  Our students had a great time dropping their change into the fish tanks for a prize, and all funds go directly to Unbound in support of our sponsored child, ...

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CYO Basketball: Weekend Games

Posted on February 17, 2022 in: Holy Cross CYO

CYO Basketball: Weekend Games
Come cheer on our BB Teams in their last regular season games this weekend! FRIDAY NIGHT!! 8:20pm- 7th grade boys @ Cure of Ars SATURDAY MORNING: 10:20am- 3/4th grade Girls @ Holy Cross Gym 11:30am- 3rd grade Boys @ Holy Cross Gym 12:40- 4th grade Boys @ Holy Cross Gym 3:00pm- 5...

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CYO, basketball
Feb 15 / Feb 22: Family Cyber Safety Nights
Family learning that makes you safer. Play to Learn! K-5 children and a parent or guardian, join us online. FEB. 15, 6PM ET | 3PM PT  ***  FEB. 22, 9PM ET | 6PM PT FAMILY SIGN UP How can your family be safe online? By knowing how! That's what you and your K-...

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February Hornet Happenings

Posted on February 14, 2022 in: General News

February Hornet Happenings
Here's what's happening in February! 

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Hornet Highlight: Reading Instructional Coach
Hello, Holy Cross community! My name is Bridget Holloway and my job here at Holy Cross consists of two parts. First, I help teachers carry out our reading and phonics program with fidelity and help them with best teaching practices. We adopted a new reading program, Amplify, for grades K-8. The prog...

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Celebration - Checklist

Posted on February 11, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration - Checklist
It's here, it's here, it's finally here! We've put together a Celebration checklist to help you prepare for tomorrow's Celebration event. Whether in-person or virtually, we are SO very grateful for your support. Here are some helpful links... Golden Ticket or Cash Raffl...

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Celebration, fundraiser, raffle tickets, tickets, sponsor, raffle
Early Education News - from Mrs. Bridges
Weekly Reminder 2/11/22

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preschool

Hornet Highlight: Art

Posted on February 10, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Art
This week in middle school's art class, students are finishing up their embroidery projects! 6th,7th, and 8th graders have been working hard for several weeks embroidering a cloth with the image of an animal that they feel best represents their family and themselves. Once they are finished, they...

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Hornet Highlights, Art

PTO Meeting Wednesday

Posted on February 09, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Meeting Wednesday
Topic: February PTO Time: Feb 9, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85008225920?pwd=Yy9yNGZENzY5Vm04dzdJb2g5akViUT09 Meeting ID: 850 0822 5920 Passcode: 474945  

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Reconciliation: Congrats 2nd Grade!

Posted on February 09, 2022 in: General News

Reconciliation: Congrats 2nd Grade!
The following students received their Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time this past Tuesday, February 8th, 2022.   Please continue to keep the second graders and their families in your prayers during this year of sacramental preparation. Natalie Peter Sophia  &n...

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From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw

Posted on February 08, 2022 in: General News

From the desk of Mrs. Obershaw
NEW F.I.T. CLUB MEMBERS---October 22 to February 2 25 MILE CLUB:  Owen Ferraro   50 MILE CLUB:  Felipe Diaz, Lola Paul, Emilio Campos,      100 MILE CLUB:  Alijah Newman, Jamie Erwin, Joey Erwin, Brody Bridges (125), Mrs. Bridges, Mrs. Obershaw (...

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Celebration - FREE Virtual Tickets!

Posted on February 07, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration - FREE Virtual Tickets!
Unable to attend in-person? Get Your FREE virtual tickets now! https://one.bidpal.net/celebration2022/ticketing(details:ticketing-summary) Watch the Celebration virtual event on your own television if you have an Apple TV, Smart TV, or Roku. Click on the button below and subscribe in advance to ...

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Celebration, tickets

Celebration - Golden Opportunity!

Posted on February 05, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration - Golden Opportunity!
Going once, going twice, SOLD! From Ted Lasso autographed swag to a romantic Plaza getaway and perennial favorites like dinner at Rudy’s and dinner with our beloved Priests, the Celebration auctions have always been full of excitement. 2022 offers incredible items, sure to intrigue every savvy...

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Celebration, raffle tickets, tickets, Golden Ticket
Early Education News - from Mrs. Bridges
Weekly Reminder 2/4/22

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Hornet Highlight: Early Education
Holy Cross Early Education is a diverse community rooted in our Catholic faith that provides a learning environment to prepare the whole child - academically, spiritually, physically, socially, and emotionally - for a lifetime of learning. Our class times for 3's and Pre-K are 8:00am - 11:00a...

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preschool, early education

Sunday! Open House

Posted on January 28, 2022 in: General News

Sunday! Open House
Please join us for our Open House! Meet the staff, take a tour and find a new family to join!  Holy Cross is an inviting and diverse community that provides a faith-centered space where all are welcome. We invite you to see for yourself what makes Holy Cross Catholic School the place for y...

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Open House
Celebration - FINAL Turn In Tuesday
Last Call for Winners! The FINAL Turn In Tuesday for Celebration Cash Raffle Tickets is February 1st. That’s the last opportunity to tip the balance and win the whole competition. 96 p{...

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volunteer, Celebration, fundraiser, raffle tickets, tickets, sponsor

Celebration: Don't Miss Out!

Posted on January 27, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration: Don't Miss Out!
Don't miss out! Purchase your Celebration tickets by January 31st!

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Celebration, tickets, sponsor, raffle
Catholic Schools Week:  Jan. 30 - Feb 6, 2021
Get ready for Catholic Schools Week, 2022: Bee Faithful. Bee Excellent. Bee Stewards. **Please note the Sunday Mass time change to 8:30 a.m.******

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out of uniform, Catholic Schools Week

Hornet Highlight: Music

Posted on January 26, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Music
The students at Holy Cross have been working hard in the music room these past few weeks! Students in Kindergarten through 4th grade did a wonderful job at their Christmas program that told the story of the birth of Christ. 5th through 8th graders showed off their skills in both ...

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music

Celebration - Volunteers Needed

Posted on January 24, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration - Volunteers Needed
Celebration - Be The Light is just around the corner! We need your help to make our largest fundraiser of the year a success. Please review the many available volunteer opportunities below and sign up to help make Celebration 2022 the best yet! Click here to sign up now... https://www.signupge...

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volunteer, Celebration
Monday is Class Picture Day: Online Order Form
Hello Parents! A FUN and IMPORTANT event is about to happen at school! Holy Cross School Classroom Memory Mates 2022 Picture day: Thursday January 21, 2022 You will receive printed information about this, but if you did not, here is an easy way to order your student’...

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picture day
Early Education News - from Mrs. Bridges
Weekly Reminder 1/21/22

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preschool

Celebration: Tickets On Sale Now

Posted on January 21, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration: Tickets On Sale Now
A “LITTLE” LEAD Holy Cross students have been hard at work selling cash raffle tickets for Holy Cross. The Kindergarteners are in the lead. They’re small but mighty and the rest of the grades are going to have to work hard to boost the competition. Next Turn In Tuesday could cha...

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Celebration, raffle tickets

Hornet Highlight: 7th Grade

Posted on January 21, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: 7th Grade
What a busy time our first semester was in 7th grade at Holy Cross. Students in grades 6-8 read novels and completed some comprehension activities along with getting used to our new Language Arts curriculum Amplify. Middle school students love using an online platform to learn as they are very accus...

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7th grade

Celebration - Tickets on Sale NOW

Posted on January 15, 2022 in: Celebration

Celebration - Tickets on Sale NOW
Tickets for the parish’s annual signature fundraising event are on sale NOW. Admission is limited, so secure your spot as we gather for a night of food and fellowship on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center.

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raffle tickets, tickets, sponsor

Yearbook: Last Chance!

Posted on January 14, 2022 in: General News

Yearbook: Last Chance!
Time is running out to order your copy of the 2021-22 Holy Cross Yearbook. Order by Monday, January 31 to ensure your student has a copy on yearbook delivery day. Get your copy for $20. You can order online below, or use the attached .pdf form and return to the school offic...

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Hornet Highlight: 8th Grade

Posted on January 08, 2022 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: 8th Grade
The 8th graders have been very busy this semester.  It is hard to believe they have finished their first semester already. One more and they are off to high school.  They just got done performing the traditional Posada program just before Christmas break and they did a fantastic job. ...

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8th grade

PTO Meeting TONIGHT

Posted on January 05, 2022 in: Holy Cross PTO

PTO Meeting TONIGHT
Topic: January PTO Meeting Time: Jan 5, 2022 07:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85084913527?pwd=SjY5WTRJZ2UwMUFHZ0pGbXVGaXkvZz09 Meeting ID: 850 8491 3527 Passcode: 783238 One tap mobile 

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Hour of Code @ Holy Cross!

Posted on December 24, 2021 in: General News

Hour of Code @ Holy Cross!
This month, all Holy Cross students kindergarten through 8th grade, participated in the nationwide "Hour of Code" which is celebrated during Computer Science Education Week. Our students are building critical problem-solving skills while learning how to code. So far, Holy Cross studen...

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technology, code, coding
Early Education News - from Mrs. Bridges
Weekly Reminder 12/17/21

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preschool

Las Posadas

Posted on December 17, 2021 in: General News

Hornet Highlight: 4th Grade

Posted on December 17, 2021 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: 4th Grade
Things have been buzzing in the 4th-grade hive.  Whether they open their math books, social studies books, science books, or Bible, one subject is intertwined with another. The Hornets have discovered that our God is a God of circles, cycles, and connections.  Genesis taught that Earth is ...

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4th grade
Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service
Our 4th graders, led by Mrs. Gittinger, presented the Our Lady of Guadalupe Prayer Service on Monday, December 13, 2021. This is a beautiful Holy Cross tradition, thank you Mrs. G and the 4th graders for bringing the beauty of Our Lady alive for all of us here! 

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4th grade, Our Lady of Guadalupe
Early Education News - from Mrs. Bridges
  Weekly Reminder 12/10/21

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preschool

Hornet Highlight: Preschool 3s

Posted on December 10, 2021 in: Hornet Happenin's

Hornet Highlight: Preschool 3s
The 3-year-old preschoolers are learning that Jesus is love and he lives in our hearts! Isn’t that exciting? We are counting down the days until we celebrate his birthday using our advent wreath and talking about how we can share Jesus with other people when we do things that show them love li...

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preschool
Hornet Highlight: Transitional Kindergarten
Transitional Kindergarten kiddos are learning that we can stop and pray anywhere.  Every time we hear a siren, we stop to say a prayer. “Dear God, Please help the emergency workers and the people that need them.  Hail Mary…..”.  We hear several sirens when we are ou...

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preschool, TK, transitional kindergarten

Best Seats in Town!

Posted on December 02, 2021 in: Celebration

Best Seats in Town!
Reserved front row seats for you and your guests! No need to arrive early or awkwardly save seats. Just show up, sit down, and enjoy the performance! Click here to bid now.... https://one.bidpal.net/celebration2022/browse/featured

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Celebration, Christmas program

It's RED BAG time!

Posted on November 26, 2021 in: General News

November 30: Giving Tuesday

Posted on November 26, 2021 in: General News

November 30: Giving Tuesday
Update, we've exceeded our goal! Thank you so much to the 15 donors for making this happen! Let's see how many more students we can help out by giving them the gift of Catholic education. The donation link is live through December 5th.  THANK YOU for your generosity!  On Tuesday...

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Giving Tuesday, iGive, Catholic
Hornet Highlight: Instructional Technology & Library Media
We are so excited to have a new Technology/Library/Makerspace this year, thanks to the dedicated Father’s Club and their hard work removing a wall this summer. In this space, all students, kindergarten through 8th grade, have weekly 60 minute classes to practice and learn keyboarding, coding, ...

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technology, library

Flannel Up on Tuesday!

Posted on November 22, 2021 in: General News