Daily Notices December 19th
General Notices
**An important reminder to please use the crosswalks when crossing the streets and use the crosswalk light on Taylor Street for safety reasons. **
🍭🍬 CANDY BAG SALE TODAY! 🍬🍭
Sweet Treats • Sweet Price!
Grab a bag of assorted candy for just $2 PER BAG!
Perfect for a quick treat or to share with friends!
📍 Available in the main entrance at lunch hour.
📅 While supplies last!
All proceeds support the Holy Cross Music Program.
2024-25 Yearbook
If your photo was missing from last year’s yearbook, please let us know at the main office. If you already let us know, you do not have to touch base. We want to ensure we have everyone who was missed as we work to come up with a solution. Thank you!
Lockers Clean Out – LAST DAY!!
An important reminder to clean out your lockers before the Christmas break. Throw out any food/garbage and take-home containers. Take home your Phys ed clothes to wash. Please do not leave any food in your locker over the Christmas break. Thanks for your help with this!
Lost & Found – LAST DAY!!
The Lost & Found is set up by the main office this week – please come have a look to see if anything is yours. Anything left at the end of Friday will be donated.
Winter Formal – Save the Date
Grade 12 Winter Formal is January 26th at Gordie Howe!
The theme this year is Masquerade.
Mystery encouraged. Drama expected.
Tickets are $55 and will be on sale January 7-9 Tap and cash will be accepted!
This event is organized by our Parent 2026 Grad Committee.
Saskatoon Transit
If you have concerns or feedback about Saskatoon Transit busing, please let them using the link below: https://saskatoontransit.ca/customer-services/customer-feedback
Last day to Drop Semester 1 classes.
The last day to drop without academic penalty will be January 9th. If you need to drop a class, please make an appointment with your grade appropriate counsellor. You will need to get a drop form and make sure you are not going to be missing something for your credit attainment.
Driver’s Ed
There will be 3 new classes starting in January and there are still spots available. If you are interested in attending this class, please fill in the registration form using the QR code at the main office or on the Driver’s Ed bulletin board by Student Services.
Reminder
A reminder the commons is closed for cleaning in Period 4.
Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!
2025-26 Media Release Forms – Only 55% completed.
This is a reminder that Student Media Release forms must be completed ASAP.
The form must be filled out by a parent/guardian; one per student attending Holy Cross.
Here is the link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1JC6xfZVFUrcvyb1GUkUJ_D9aR-6htJXwae8C3GJtadw/edit
It is important for us to know your wishes regarding division and media coverage of student achievements and events during the time your child is a student within our school division. Thanks for taking the time to do this.
TODAY - **ONE ACT PLAYS, 2026 - EARLY NOTICE FOR GRADE 12 DIRECTORS**
Are you in Grade 12? Have you been involved in theater, listened to directors, and thought: “Can talented students like me do that, too?” Are you… Awesome™?
If that describes YOU and you’re interested in CHOOSING, CASTING and DIRECTING a One Act Play this spring, come see Mr. Adams in Room 121 before Fri. Dec. 19 to indicate your interest and get some early information.
Keep your eyes on the notices for The Directors Meeting™ in the first week back from Christmas break!
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.
Homework Hall Tutorial
Would you like help from a teacher with your homework in a quiet space? Homework Hall tutorial time takes place each lunch hour in Room 341 (Mr. Heath's room). All students are welcome to attend.
SRC Events
Christmas Sock Day- Friday, December 19
Pictures with Santa- Grab your friends and your phones and come and join us in the cafeteria to get your photos taken with Santa.
Cafeteria
** Cafeteria lunch cards can be used now. **
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
December 19th – Burgers
January 5th – Grilled Cheese
January 6th – Ginger Beef & Rice
Clubs
Holy Cross Youth Alliance
The Youth Alliance is back! This group is for our 2SLGBTQ+ Students and Allies! It focuses on advocacy and support for all our students and staff here, regardless of their identity. We meet every Thursday during noon hour in room 361. Join us for our 10th year of being a club at Holy Cross, a school where everyone belongs! ❤️
Bannock & Tea
This is a lunch time club where we build community and learn about Indigenous beading. Everyone is welcome to join!
In the new year we will alternate meeting on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch. Here are our January dates:
- Thursday January 8th
- Tuesday January 13th (Shanna LaMontague will join us!)
- Thursday January 29th
Room 294 (Head through the theatre, turn left, and head upstairs).
Rosary group
The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel on Mondays at 12:15, rosaries and copies of the prayers will be provided. Rosaries will be made on Wednesdays after school in Room 241 from 3:20-4:35. You can count 1.25 hours toward your CAP for each session attended (4 sessions = 5 hours). Please contact Mrs. Dale if you have any questions.
Chess Club
Chess club has moved to room 377 in the new portables.
All levels of skill are welcome.
Book Club
Join the HCHS's Book Club and discover new worlds with fellow students who love to read. We’re all about great books, good conversation, and an escape from the usual routine.
We meet on the last Tuesday of every month during lunch in classroom 102. Bring your lunch and a list of your favorite books, and we’ll pick 2-3 to read for the month.
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 Tuesday – Friday. If you do not know how to play, you will learn. See Mr. Allen for more information.
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
SIEC - Try a Career Opportunities!! Grade 10-12
- GameOn! Bootcamp - If you didn't get a spot in the 1st one apply again!! Deadline to register January 14th - https://saskatooniec.ca/game-on/
- 3D Printing with CAD/CAM Bootcamp - Deadline to apply January 14th - https://saskatooniec.ca/3dprinting/
- 3D Animation Bootcamp - Deadline to apply January 15th - https://saskatooniec.ca/animation/
- Autobody Bootcamp - Deadline to apply February 3rd https://saskatooniec.ca/autobody/
- Robotics Bootcamp - Deadline to apply February 4th - https://saskatooniec.ca/robotics/
- Culinary Bootcamp - Deadline to Apply February 11th - https://saskatooniec.ca/culinary/
- Machining Bootcamp - Deadline to apply February 24th - https://saskatooniec.ca/machining/
- Recreation and Tourism Bootcamp - Deadline to Apply February 25th - https://saskatooniec.ca/tourism/
All Students
- Free Tutoring - Youth Study Group - Starting in January our Youth Study Group will move from Thursdays after school to Every Wednesday 3:30-5:30 in the Library at Holy Cross
- Ingenious+ An innovation challenge for students 14-18 to win $1000 https://ingeniousplus.ca/the-details/
Parents
- Parenting Programs and Support for challenges faced when parenting - https://navera.org/parent-programs/