Students - the expectation is that you are present for all final assessments. If there are extenuating circumstances in which you will miss a final assessment, please see Ms. Hayes by June 10.

Football Spring Camp

Mandatory meeting TODAY June 3rd after school in the north gym for all players attending spring camp.

• Important team information
• Locker selection
• Equipment draw

*Camp starts Monday June 8th* 

Youth Alliance

Join us in celebrating pride this week at Holy Cross!

Thursday, June 4 - Rainbow Day! Show your support and wear your best rainbow outfit or rep your favourite pride gear! 

Friday, June 5 - Bake sale! Watching the Staff vs Senior slow pitch game? Why not buy a sweet treat! We will be selling baked goods and candy backs beside the baseball diamond! *Cash only*

Happy Pride Crusaders!

🍕 GRADE 9 GUIDANCE CLUB POTLUCK! 🍪

The Grade 9 Guidance Club is hosting its Year-End Potluck on Thursday, June 4th at lunch in Room 113 (Ms. Rowe's classroom)!

This event is reserved for current club members, but all students are welcome to stop by if they are interested in learning about leadership opportunities with the club next year. Interested Grade 9s will have the chance to sign up to help lead the club in the 2026–27 school year.

🍪 Everyone attending the potluck is encouraged to bring a food item to share. Food can be dropped off in Room 113 before school on Thursday.

We can't wait to celebrate an amazing year with you! 🎉

SRC Spring Carnival Events Friday June 5th

Dunk Tank

11:25 -11:40      Mr. Rutten

11:40 - 11:55     Mr. Feader

11:55 -12:10      Ms. Seidle

12:10 - 12:25     Mr. Fillinger

12:25 - 12:40     Holy Cross Alumni Elijah Senick

12:40 - 12:55     Mr. Campbell

Tug O' War  

Grade 12s, if you didn’t have a chance to sign up for slow pitch but still want a chance to beat the staff, sign up to participate in the Tug O’ War! Come out and watch the Grade 11s and 12s take on the staff in an exciting Tug O’ War competition from 12:40–12:55. Bring your team of 6 to the ball diamond behind Lions Arena and compete for bragging rights!

Sidewalk Chalk Competition

All students are welcome to come out and compete in the sidewalk chalk competition taking place from 12:15–12:45. The competition will begin promptly at 12:15, and students will have half an hour to create a wonderful art piece individually or with a team. The theme of the competition will be revealed at the start of the event. A prize will be awarded to the winning individual or group.

Other events include:

• Face Painting 
• Photobooth
• Senior Sign Out 
• Staff vs Seniors Slow Pitch Game

Grade 10 and 11 Mass

Would you like to be part of the Choir for the Grade 10 and 11 Mass?  Please Edsby message or see Mrs. Dale by the end of the day on Tuesday.  We will have a choir practice on Monday, June 8 to prepare.  Thank you for considering sharing your talent with our school community!  Those who sing, pray twice 😊🙏

Summer School Registration is now open!  For more information and to register:  https://www.gscs.ca/cyb/summer-school

School Fees

Updated account statements for student fees have been sent home. 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 debit, cheque or cash.

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

Last year’s yearbook (2024-2025)

If you paid for a yearbook last year, there is an insert page for you at the office. This is to rectify an issue with some missed photos and names on the Grade 9 honour roll list. We sincerely apologize for these errors/omissions. Please come to the main office to pick up your yearbook insert.

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. 

Volunteers Needed

Craig's Cause Pancreatic Cancer Society are looking for volunteers for our Kicking PancreAS 5K event in Rotary Park on June 6th at 7:30pm.  This is a 5K run/walk that helps to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer and we are looking for volunteers.  

**Students who volunteer will acquire up to five (5) volunteer hours and will receive a small thank you gift. **  

Date: Saturday June 6, 2026

Time: Run begins at 7:30pm volunteers arrive at 6:00pm

Meeting place: Rotary Park

If you are interested in volunteering, CLICK HERE  please to register as a valued volunteer.

Music

Choir

There will be a Grad choir practice TODAY at lunch.

Graduation

Attention Graduates!

With three weeks until grad, it's time for us seniors to begin to say our goodbyes. On Friday, June 5th, bring a blank white shirt and a sharpie for your friends or your favorite teachers to sign! Then, wear it!

Grade 12 Honour Roll has been calculated and is posted outside of Student Services.  If you have any concerns regarding errors or omissions, please see your counsellor by Monday, June 8th.

Important Grade 12 Graduation Dates and Reminders

Friday, June 12, 2026 – Spring Awards (Period 3) in the theatre – Those involved will receive an invitation.

Friday, June 19, 2026 – Grad Rehearsal in the theatre at 12:30. All graduates must attend.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Graduation Ceremony at Merlis Belsher at 1:30pm (school organized). Graduates need to be there to line up by 12:45. Seating is first come first serve. No limit on number of people that attend.

Thursday, June 25, 2026 – Graduation Banquet and After Grad (parent organized) at Prairieland Hall D. 

Cafeteria 

The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:  

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

June 3^rd – Chicken Swiss & Penne Alfredo

June 4^th – Perogies & Sausage

June 8^th – Chicken Burgers

Clubs 

SADD

Here is the link to the SADD Executive Applications for the 2026-27 school year. Applications will be open until Monday, June 8^th at 3:30 pm.

POM Team

Please return your dress and gloves to Mrs. Newton in room 133 ASAP.

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! ❤️ 

Athletics

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 

See Free Activities and Events happening in Saskatoon this Summer - on our Counsellor Connection Website under Student Notices!

Gr.  12 - new scholarships have been added to the Scholarships & Awards Section of Holy Cross's Counsellor Connection Page - https://sites.google.com/gscs.ca/gscs-counselor-connection/high-schools/holy-cross/hc-scholarships-and-awards

Rock Your Roots Fri, June 19 @ 10am - 2:30pm - National Indigenous Peoples Day! Join us at 10am in Victoria Park and “Rock Your Roots" as we walk to honour Residential School Survivors and demonstrate our commitment to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action.  For more information or to volunteer, go to: https://www.reconciliationsaskatoon.com/rock-your-roots

Safe Navigators: Raising Kids in the Digital Age – Wednesday, June 18th @ 12 noon – 1pm

SSAIC Online Learning Workshop: This presentation will cover strategies for caregivers, educators, and other invested adults on how to have open, honest conversations with youth to help them recognize risks, set boundaries, and protect themselves in digital spaces. Finally, we will discuss steps for both youth and parents to take if they experience or suspect online sexualized violence, including how to report abuse and access available resources and support networks.

Chatterblock Summer Guide - check out this platform where parents can find activities, events, camps, and programs for their children. Link to guide: resources.chatterblock.com/static/production/downloads/summer-program-guide.619d45cac4bc.pdf

U-Start pre-orientation activities in May and June: Colleges and student services at USask offer in-person and online activities starting next month designed to support new students' transition to university and prepare them for their next most important step: class registration.  This year, first-year class registration opens on Saturday, June 13.

By participating in U-Start, new students can prepare with confidence and learn:

·   how to choose and register for classes,

·   how they can get a head start,

·   where to find help, and what else they need to know before September.

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 support 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!