Catholic Schools Week
National Catholic Schools Week, a tradition since 1974, honors Catholic education in the U.S. It kicks off on the last Sunday in January and spans the entire week.
Schools promote this occasion with Masses, open houses, and engaging activities for students, families, and parishioners, and community.
This celebration highlights the profound impact of Catholic education on our youth and its positive influence on our church, communities, and nation.
Explore Our Open House
Discover the endless possibilities awaiting your child’s academic journey at our upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 26th during our Catholic Schools Week celebration.
Join us to explore firsthand what sets our school apart and learn how we can enrich your child’s educational experience through a catholic based education.
Catholic Schools Week Schedule
Catholic Schools Week 2025: “United in Faith & Community”
January 26th through February 1st
Penny Challenge for the Wendy Leavitt Scholarship Fund (12:50–1:00 PM daily). Students move between classrooms to drop coins into their team buckets, with each type of coin adding or subtracting points. Pennies subtract one point each, while other coins and bills add one point for every cent of their value. At the end, there are two winning teams: the one with the fewest points and the one that raises the most money.
Sunday, January 26th – CELEBRATE PARISH
– 10:00 AM: Kickoff Mass at Holy Cross Church.
– Students and families participate as greeters and gift bearers.
– 11:00 AM: Open House with student-led tours.
Monday, January 27th – CELEBRATE VOCATIONS
– 9:00 AM: School-wide Mass.
– 12:45 PM: Teams gather.
– 1:00–2:45 PM: Team activities, including:
– Door decorations with themes of four Holy Cross Schools in the U.S., featuring logos, locations, and student-created prayers.
– Team name creation.
Tuesday, January 28th – CELEBRATE STUDENTS
– Special Event: Free pizza lunch for all students.
– 12:45 PM: Teams gather.
– 1:00–2:00 PM: Door decorating continues, along with creating signs for the Faculty-Staff Volleyball Game.
– 2:00–2:45 PM: Faculty-Staff Volleyball Game.
Wednesday, January 29th – CELEBRATE AMERICA
– Dress Theme: Wear red, white, and blue.
– 12:45 PM: Teams gather.
– 1:15–2:55 PM: Gym games in rotating schedules:
– 1:15–1:50 PM: Teams 1, 4, 7, 10.
– 1:50–2:25 PM: Teams 2, 5, 8.
– 2:25–2:55 PM: Teams 3, 6, 9.
– When not in the gym: Teams participate in Kiva loans, choosing recipients for micro-lending initiatives.
Thursday, January 30th – CELEBRATE COMMUNITY
– 9:00–9:20 AM: Chief Mark Holmquist, former Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, speaks to students.
– 12:45 PM: Teams gather.
– 1:00–2:45 PM: Holy Cross Trivia Game.
Friday, January 31st – CELEBRATE FACULTY/STAFF
– Morning: Staff Appreciation Breakfast.
– 12:00 PM: Early Dismissal.
– Afternoon: School-wide outing (details TBA).