Daily Notices September 5th
General Notices
Scent-free school
Reminder to all students that Holy Cross is a scent-free building. Please refrain from using excessive amounts of perfumes, colognes or body sprays which would impact those around you who have allergies to strong scents.
Library News
The library will be closed to all students in p.2 for the month of September, there will be a math class being taught during this time. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Holy Cross Clothing
Holy Cross Clothing will be on sale Tuesday Sept. 9th and Wednesday Sept. 10th at 🕛noon hour. Look for us outside the library 📚near the front doors. We accept cash💵, credit 💳, cheque ✒️, and debit🏧.
Volleyball Officials
If you are a Volleyball Player or have experience with Volleyball and would like to be a minor official, please see Mr. Heath (RM #341) to sign up. Senior Games are paid, and Junior Games can contribute to service hours.
Music
Toronto & Niagara Falls Music Tour Meeting - A mandatory meeting will be held for travelers and their parents on Sept. 10 @6:30 pm in the theater.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
Monday, September 8th – Grilled Cheese
Tuesday, September 9th – Pasta with meatballs & sauce
Wednesday, September 10th – Chicken fingers & veggies
Clubs
Living in Harmony
Living in Harmony is a student and staff club at Holy Cross dedicated to bringing the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action to life in our school community. Our group includes both Indigenous and non-Indigenous members, and everyone is welcome to join!
Together, we:
- Organize school-wide events
- Learn about Indigenous ways of knowing
- Invite Elders and Knowledge Keepers to share their wisdom
- And much more!
Join us for our first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 9th at lunch in Room 294. (To find the room: enter through the theatre, take the last door on the left, and head upstairs.)
We hope to see you there as we learn, grow, and walk this journey in harmony!
Film Club
Come down to room 121 for Film Club, where every Monday we review trailers and talk about upcoming films! We have discussions, games, movies, and more!
Games Club
All those students interested in playing board games and card games over lunch hour are invited to come out and play in Room 122 starting September 9th. If you do not know how to play, you will learn. See Mr. Allen for more information.
Chess Club
- All levels of ability welcomed.
- We will be playing tournaments with other schools this year.
- Come stop by room 333 during lunch hours to come learn and play.
Outdoor Ed Fall Canoe Trip
Calling all paddlers, our first meeting for our Fall Canoe Trip this year will be on TODAY, September 4th, at lunch in room 313 (IA). Anyone who is interested MUST attend this meeting to receive the information. If you cannot attend, please speak to Mr. Rapin, Mrs. Rodych, or Mr. Wihak.
Athletics
Boys Soccer Tryouts
Day 4 Friday, Sept 5th: Team meeting @ lunch
Holy Cross Cross Country
Cross Country Mini Meet #1 is today after school at Harold Tatler Park. Meet starts at 4:15. We are still looking for runners to join our team. Everyone is welcome. $60 to join. Come to room 103 for more details. Next practice is on Monday, starting at 3:30.
Blue Boys Volleyball Tryouts (Grade 9 & 10)
Everyone is welcome to try out -no matter your skill or experience level.
Please sign up using the QR code in the PE hallway.
Volleyball tryouts Thursday September 4 at 3:30pm SHARP in the SOUTH GYM
Tryout schedule:
Friday September 5 South gym 3:30-5pm
Monday September 8 South Gym 5-6:30pm
Tuesday September 9 North Gym 5-6:30pm
You MUST come dressed to play volleyball. You must wear gym clothes (athletic clothes), indoor running shoes, bring a water bottle, show up on time, and please DO NOT wear any club gear. If you forget and wear your club gear, you will be asked to change. If you have nothing to change into and therefore cannot tryout, this will impact your chances of making the team.
If you have any questions or concerns, please see Mrs. Arthurs in the PE department.
Continue to look at the wall outside of the big gym for more information. Schedules and information will be posted there.
Junior Girls Volleyball tryouts (grade 9 & 10)
Attention grade 9 and 10 girls! Sign up for tryouts is outside the gymnasium. Tryout times are as follows:
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Friday, September 5th | 3:30pm-5pm | North Gym |
Monday, September 8th | 5:00pm-6:30pm | North Gym |
What to Bring/Wear:
- Water Bottle
- Active Wear
- Hair tied back
- Runners
Note: If you are trying out for Blue, the expectation is that you also are attending the green team tryouts. If you get cut from blue and do not attend the green tryouts, you will not be placed on a team.
Blue Girls Volleyball Tryouts (Grade 9 and 10)
Friday, September 5th 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (South Gym)
Monday, September 8th 3:30 pm-5:00pm (South Gym)
What to Bring/Wear:
• Water Bottle
• Active Wear (No Club Apparel)
• Hair tied back
• Runners
Please signup outside of Mr. Heath's room (#341).
Student Services
Student Service Notices can be found in more detail on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links: https://shorturl.at/IyekP
Grade 12's:
- USASK Open house - Friday Sept 19th 2025 - A great event!! Registration fills up fast so register NOW! www.admissions.usask.ca
- Grade 12 Visits - The counsellors will be doing a presentation in all grade 12 English and French Immersion classes on September 9th and 10th. Our goal is to present to every grade 12 to give you the tools for finishing high school and planning for next year. If you miss this presentation or are not in one of these classes, there will be an extra presentation for students that missed at lunch on Thursday September 11th. PLEASE ATTEND one of these.
- ALL Grade 12 Students - In order to order transcripts we will need your personal email in MSS. Please fill out this form as soon as possible. https://forms.gle/bJR3hwJ9id2pJnTR6
- U of T Book Award application - https://forms.gle/EhS5NPLjFxJ4vS9w7
Grade 10-12 students:
- University of Alberta Visiting Holy Cross Wednesday Sept 10th at Lunch! - This is for students in grade 10,11 or 12 that would like more information about U of A. Sign up in Student Services
School Nurse
Our school nurse is Jenna, RN, BSN, IBCLC. She is here at Holy Cross High School on Monday afternoons from 12:30 – 4:00 pm. All visits with the school nurse are confidential. The school nurse can help you with:
- Confidential one-on-one student supports with medical & health related matters.
- Referrals to other community agencies/supports
- General First Aid
- Confidential pregnancy testing and other supports as needed
- Students are also able to text the school nurse at 306-230-2483. Look for the School Nurse sign in the school hallway and stop in to say hello!
