Daily Notices March 10th
GSCS Annual Feast and Round Dance
When: Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
Time: Feast begins at 4 PM, Round Dance will begin approximately 6 PM
Where: awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik St. Francis School (2010 7th St E)
There will be a group of staff and students attending. Sign up in student services if you are planning on attending and if you need transportation from Holy Cross to the Feast. See Mrs. Olenick in student services if you have questions.
Blood Donor Clinic – Meeting TODAY
The next blood donor clinic is Tuesday, March 17th. Scan the QR code to reserve a donation time. QR codes can be found on posters around the school.
Talk with your Catholic Studies teachers as you may be able to receive CAP hours as well.
There will be an important information meeting on Thursday at lunch in Room 381 with more details.
Student Volunteers needed for Basketball games at Holy Cross:
Please sign up at the main office for the following date - March 11
You will be working at the entrance from 5:45 - 9pm.
Please see Ms. Hayes if you have any questions.
Staff and students are invited to provide baking for the "Fruits and Vegetables of the Earth" bake sale to raise money to purchase our Crusader Acre. The muffins/cookies/tarts/brownies MUST have something in them that is grown locally. Examples are: zucchini, rhubarb, carrots, beets, strawberries, raspberries, Saskatoon berries, pumpkin, lentils, (have you ever tried Chocolate lentil Brownies?? š) poppy seeds, apples, …. I know there are more. These should be delivered to Holy Cross on Thursday, March 12 (Day 1 of the Bake Sale). Please see Mrs. Dale for more details. You can earn CAP hours with this project.
BLAZE 2026 - is a Ukrainian Catholic Youth leadership event hosted at St. Joseph High School on March 14-15. Register before March 11. Grow in your faith, meet new friends, and earn CAP hours.
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 cash, cheque or cash.
If you have any questions, please contact the main office at 306-659-7600.
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 73% 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.
Graduation
Attention Grade 12s - A reminder that Monday, April 13 (after Easter break) is the midterm mark date. You need to be passing all your classes needed for graduation and halfway through cyber classes (and passing).
Music
There is a FULL CHOIR practice TODAY at lunch.
Cafeteria
The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:
Burgers, sandwiches, subs, wraps, baking and various snacks.
March 10th – Chicken Fingers & veggies
March 11th – Beef Burrito
March 12th – Dry Ribs & Veggies
Clubs
SADD (Students Against Drunk and Distracted Driving)
PIDAW (Provincial Impaired Driving Awareness Week) activities for the week of March 9-12
This week, come by the cafeteria, to pledge to drive safely. Once you have submitted your signature on our banner, please enter your name into our draw to win a Coop gift card!
Check out the PIDAW literature on the bulletin board in the commons and our posters in the washroom!
On Wednesday, March 11: Wear red to raise awareness for SADD and to remind other about the importance of driving safely.
Follow SADD on Instagram at @hchssadd to check out our "Hallway Hot Takes" and learn more about our events around the school.
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! ā¤ļø
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.
Athletics
Holy Cross Track and Field
Sign up for Track & Field using the QR codes on the posters around the school!
No tryouts. Find your favourite event. Bring a friend and make new friends! Be awesome.
In the Community
Lenten 40 Runners & Walkers!
We are so excited to have a record number of HC staff and student teams committing to running/walking on March 28th! It is going to be an amazing event!
For all staff and students signed up (and those who are perhaps still interested and have not yet signed up), please come to a meeting on Tuesday, March 17th at lunch in room 103 (Mr. Malin's classroom). At this time, we will talk about team registrations, the plan for the 28th and HC singlets.
Questions? Feel free to connect with Ms. Regier at the office or Mr. Malin in room 103.
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
- 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
Thinking About MacEwan University?
A MacEwan student recruiter is visiting Holy Cross to answer your questions!
Thursday, March 12 | 12:05 – 1:05 PM
Commons (front entrance)
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!
