General Notices 

** A shout out to Maia Schwinghammer, a Holy Cross graduate, who is competing in the 2026 Olympics in Women’s Freestyle Skiing moguls. Have fun cheering on our HC Olympian!! **

If you know of any other HC Olympians competing, please let us know at the office so we can give them a shout out as well.

HOLY SMOKES! HOLY CROSS Financial Literacy students sweep up and cash in with the semester 1 SaskMoney Minute Challenge!!

Congratulations to this semester's winners of the SaskMoney Minute Challenge sponsored by the SIEC and Affinity Credit Union. It was a clean sweep with our students finishing 1st, 2^nd and 3rd!

1^st place ($500) - Nixxi CS., Wren P., and Charlotte L.

2^nd place ($250) - Jovie G., Knox U.

3^rd place ($100) - Karylle B.

These entries were submitted as part of the Financial Literacy 20 final project. Secure your seat and chance to win by registering in Financial Literacy! 

School Fees

On Monday, February 9, we sent home updated account statements for student fees.

A reminder that these can be paid through www.myschoolbucks.ca via credit card, or at the main office (schools days from 8am - 4pm) using cash, cheque or cash.

If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 306-659-7600.

Ash Wednesday Mass Times in the Diocese

Registration for 2026-27

Registration for 2026-2027 classes is now open on MSS for all Grade 9-11 Holy Cross students. For those students needing help, there will be support after the February break over the lunch hour in Room 321. 

Parent Registration Information Session

We will be having an information session Tuesday, February 24^th at 7pm for parents so they can help their students register. 

AP Presentation

Tuesday, Feb 24 - There will be an Advanced Placement presentation for students and parents at 8pm in the library.

Last Day to Drop Semester 2 classes is Friday April 24^th.

Registration for 2026-2027 classes is now open on MSS for all Grade 9-11 Holy Cross students. For those students needing help, there will be support after the February break over the lunch hour in Room 321. 

Yearbook

Attention all Holy Cross Students interested in Yearbook! Do you have a passion for taking photos? Do you enjoy computer design? Do you want to have a hand in capturing the memories of the year so that everyone can look back on them? If you said yes to any of the above, consider joining the Yearbook team! If you said no, consider joining anyways! We will have a meeting Wednesday February 12^th at the start of lunch in the Mac Lab (Room 354) to gauge interest and talk about the plan for yearbook! No experience necessary, everyone is welcome!

Library News

The library will be closed to all students during period 3 starting February 6^th to the 13^th for Grad Applications and closed over the lunch hour on February 12^th.

Holy Cross Clothing Sale - TODAY

We will be selling Holy Cross merch at the main entrance of the school on Wednesday, February 11^th at lunch. Come check it out!

Black History Month

Our next meeting is Thursday at lunch in room 249 (Mr. Cratty's room).  Be sure to attend at the start of lunch since it will be our last meeting before the week begins!  It will be important to have all our plans finalized and know if there is any more help needed!  See Mr. Cratty if you cannot attend.

Black History Month Activities

Check out the bulletin boards in the English/Transition hallway (informational choice board), the cafeteria (daily events for Black History celebrations), and the Catholic Studies hallway (poetry). 

Monday February 23^rd – Join us during lunch for a beadmaking session in celebration of Black History Month! Learn about the cultural significance of beads while creating your own piece to take home. Find us in room 136 at lunch where everyone is welcome and all materials will be supplied.

On Tuesday, February 24, we will be hosting a Spoken Word poetry event in the Theatre at lunch. Please submit original pieces, recordings, or works by other authors through the following link: https://forms.gle/R25we16Z2nnfdkuFA

Wear Pink for Anti Bullying on Wednesday, February 25^th

Friday, February 27^th is Orange Shirt Day to promote Truth and Reconciliation

Student Volunteers needed for Basketball games at Holy Cross

We are hosting Blue Basketball Playoffs!

Please sign up at the main office to volunteer to work the entrance:

Thursday, February 12

Blue Boys Basketball Playoffs at HC

Need Volunteers from 5:30 - 9:30pm

Chapel News

Jesus is now present in the tabernacle in the Chapel. The reserved consecrated eucharist from our school Mass on Jan. 21 is in the tabernacle, and you will notice that the tabernacle light is on. Please keep this in mind when you are visiting our Chapel for

prayer or reflection. God bless you.

2025-26 Media Release Forms – Only 68% 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.

Youth Study Group

Free Tutoring - Youth Study Group - after school Every Wednesday 3:30-5:30 in the Library at Holy Cross. Everyone is welcome!

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

TODAY the SRC will be selling a "Crush for a Crush" at the SRC room in the commons both days at lunch. You can send your friends and/or crush a Crush for just $2. You must know the period 4 class of the person you are sending to. 

Thursday February 12^th is Red and White Day and Friday February 13^th is Pajama Day, come dressed in the theme for both days and show your school spirit. 

Cupid will be visiting Holy Cross on Thursday and Friday! If you find him, snap a photo, and bring your proof to the SRC room at lunch for a free Valentine's treat. 

CAP Opportunities

Coldest Night of the Year

On February 28, 2026, The Mustard Seed is hosting Coldest Night of the Year, a special fundraising 2km/5km walk to raise awareness and support for people experiencing homelessness in Saskatoon. We are looking for team captains who would gather 7-8 friends to walk with them, or individuals who would like to volunteer the day of the event. 

Here are some ways to get involved:

• Register a team online at cnoy.org . During registration, select Saskatoon East https://cnoy.org/location/saskatooneast where you will find our charity listed. Once registered, invite team members. Any hours you put towards getting a team together counts as volunteer hours.
• Register to walk with us here Make sure you register to be a walker for Saskatoon East – The Mustard Seed.
• Not up for walking but want to help? Check out the volunteer positions here We need lots of volunteers to make this event successful and you can fulfill mandatory hours this way as well.

Need help or have questions? Call 780-940-8006 or email kristadawnkimsey@theseed.ca 

Cafeteria 

The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:  

Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks. 

February 11^th – Chicken Fingers & Veggies

February 12^th – Ginger Beef & Rice

February 13^th – Perogies & Sausage

Music

There is a FULL CHOIR practice TODAY at lunch.

And the Staycation Raffle winner is… KATHLEEN THORPE! ✨🎉
 Congratulations, Kathleen! Get ready to relax, indulge, and explore all the amazing experiences our community has to offer!
 A huge round of applause to our incredible community partners — Golden Pagoda • The Cave • Darkside Donuts • Dutch Growers • Saskatoon Co-op • Huskie Athletics • Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra — your generosity made this raffle possible!
 Thank you everyone for supporting music education and helping our community hit all the right notes.

Clubs 

Book Club 

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.  

Bible Club

Hey! Are you curious about any topic in the Bible or your faith in general? Join the Bible Club’s Group discussion on Thursday, Feb. 12 for a safe place to discuss these topics and learn how to make God the centre of your life, not just a part of your daily routine.
 
““Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works. And let us not neglect our meeting together, as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of his return is drawing near.”
 Hebrews 10:24-25

Rosary group

The Rosary will be prayed in the Chapel on Mondays at 12:15, rosaries and copies of the prayers will be provided.  

Rosary making will begin after the February Break – we are waiting for supplies to arrive.

Bannock & Tea
Upcoming Semester 2 Bannock and Tea Dates:

We are making a few changes to the Bannock and Tea format for February! Please read the dates below carefully. All students and staff are welcome to join.

• Tuesday February 24th after school from 3:20-4:30 PM in room 294

Holy Cross Youth Alliance 

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! ❤️ 

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.

Chess Club

Chess club has moved to room 377 in the new portables. All levels of skill are welcome.

GSCS Open Chess Tournament

Saturday, March 7th | 10:30 am – 3:00 pm

St. Joseph High School

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

● Players of all levels are welcome! Sign up in one of two divisions: Knight (Beginner) or Rook (Experienced). All players will have the chance to win door prizes!

● Games will have a time limit of 10 minutes per player. Every player will have the

opportunity to play a minimum of 4 games. The top Rook players will then be entered into an elimination bracket to play for first place.

● Admission is $5. Please pay your chess advisor ASAP. Admission includes a pizza lunch (two slices of pizza, a drink, and a snack). Let your chess advisor know if you have any dietary restrictions.

● You must arrange for your own ride to and from the tournament.

If you have any questions, see your chess advisor.

Athletics

Holy Cross Hockey - TODAY

The Holy Cross Hockey team has equipment fitting today (11th). Please meet at 12:15 at the front doors of the school. 

Badminton Tryouts 

Monday, February 23rd junior and senior tryouts after school.

Tryout times will be posted in the coming days.

Sign-up sheets will be posted by the Phys Ed office.

In the Community

Student Services 

Student Services 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

• Hospitality Bootcamp – Deadline to Apply February 25th www.saskatooniec.ca/hospitaliity 
• Culinary Bootcamp - Deadline to Apply February 11^th - https://saskatooniec.ca/culinary/
• Machining Bootcamp - Deadline to apply February 24^th - https://saskatooniec.ca/machining/
• Recreation and Tourism Bootcamp - Deadline to Apply February 25^th - https://saskatooniec.ca/tourism/
• Spotlight on Careers: Construction – Deadline to Apply March 25th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades
• Spotlight on Careers: Heavy Mechanics – Deadline to Apply March 18th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades
• Spotlight on Careers: Think Tourism – Deadline to Apply March 11th www.saskatooniec.ca/skilled-trades

SaskTel Indigenous Youth Awards of Excellence – deadline to apply is April 30, 2026. https://www.sasktel.com/about-us/Community/Indigenous+Engagement/indigenous-youth-awards 

Career/Volunteer Opportunities:

More information for the following can be found here: https://sites.google.com/gscs.ca/gscs-counselor-connection/high-schools/holy-cross/student-notices?authuser=0