Library News

This is a reminder that the library charges 10¢per page to print or photocopy. We do not take debit, credit, apple pay or e-transfer. Cash only, please remember to bring some change when you print.

The library will be closed Wednesday morning (March 18^th), as Ms. Rode is away.

CAP HOURS Opportunity

If you would like to earn 2.5 CAP hours this Thursday - Mar 19 - please see Mrs. Dale as soon as possible about volunteering at awâsisak kâ-nîmîhtocik - St. Francis School.  You would be there from 1-3:30.  

Blood Drive TODAY

if you signed up for the blood drive TODAY, please meet at the front doors of the school at 1:45pm for the shuttle. Make sure to have your government issued ID with you and your Blood donor card if you have one. 

Last chance to sign up if you would still like. Scan the QR code below. 

Crusader Intramural Floor Hockey League

Think you have what it takes to win the Crusader Cup?

• League starts on April 13^th.
• Information on the bulletin boards by the Phys. Ed offices
• See Mr. Huber or Mr. Vause for questions.

Sacrament of Reconciliation Please sign up for Reconciliation (confessions) which will happen on the morning of March 24th in the Chapel.  You can sign up at the main office, or with Mrs. Dale. You can also scan the QR code below. If anyone has any questions or wishes to sign up without using the QR Code, they can see Mrs. Dale in Room 244, or send her an Edsby message.

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 74% 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

Holy Cross Graduation List 2025-26 has been posted outside of student services. Please review the list and inform the office of any errors or omissions by Friday, March 20th.

If your name is highlighted, please see the main office for more information. 

If there is an error in your name for the certificate, please go to the main office.

A reminder that if you want a yearbook, you need to pay $27 by April 30. 

Attention Grade 12s

A reminder to please pay your student and grad fees. The deadline is April 1. Student fees need to be paid before you can receive your grad cap and gown. 

A reminder that our midterm mark date is on April 13 (this is the Monday after Easter break!). Students eligible to graduate must be passing all classes required to graduate. Students must be passing and at the halfway point in any cyber classes needed for graduation. 

Please ensure you are keeping up with your assignments and classes!

Outdoor Ed - Senior Hike 2026

Our introductory meeting for the Grade 12 Senior Hiking Trip will be on Tues, March 31^st, at lunch in the library.  This year, we will be travelling to the beautiful Kootenay National Park!  If you cannot attend this meeting, please see Mr. Wihak after the 31^st in Room 374.  See you all there!

Cafeteria 

The following items will be available daily at the cafeteria:  

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

March 17^th – Chicken Penne Alfredo

March 18^th -- Taco in a Bag

March 19^th – No lunch service

Music

There is a FULL CHOIR practice TODAY at lunch.

Clubs 

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! ❤️ 

Chess Club

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

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.

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!

Mandatory Meeting: March 30, 3:30pm, NG (north gym)

Wrestling

Our Holy Cross Wrestling Team had an exceptional showing this last weekend competing in the provincial championship at Evan Hardy!

On the boys’ side, it was a hard-fought battle.  Only sending 11 boys, one of the smallest numbers we have sent in a long time, they were able to achieve a 3rd place finish overall, only 11 points short of defending the title from last year.  Well done boys!

On the girls’ side, only sending 5 girls, our deadly squad was able to have all 5 of our girls scoring team points.  This was the difference maker for our girls.  Our girls were able to top the province, holding the tie breaker criteria over Regina Riffel due to our gold medalists, to defend their title from last year to become the 2026 Girls Provincial Champions!!  That might be a record for the smallest girls’ team to win the provincial title!

That makes 3 straight years of our girls’ team finishing the season as the provincial champs!  Well done girls!!  

Now for our Individual Athletes deserving special recognition include:

Your 2026 Provincial Bronze Medalists:  

•     Anes “The Swift” S.

•     Ava “High-Powered” H.

•     Ryland “Razor-Sharp“M.

Your Gold Medalists and 2026 Provincial Champions:

•     “All That” Nat E.

•     “Agile” Azianne M.

•     2-time provincial champion “Supersonic” Sofia B.

•     3-time provincial champion “Outstanding” Olipa M.

We have had quite the season this year having many athletes earn individual accolades after many hours of hard work and determination! Our girls team finishes their year as the Provincial Champions and our boys team finished as the Duel and City Champions this year.  I’m proud to be able to coach each and every one of you who chooses to call yourself a Crusader Wrestler!

In the Community

Holy Spirit Parish

Lenten 40 Runners & Walkers! – MEETING TODAY

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 17^th at lunch in room 103 (Mr. Malin's classroom). At this time, we will talk about team registrations, the plan for the 28^th and HC singlets.

Questions? Feel free to connect with Mrs. 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

Saskatoon Industry Education Council – Free Resume Workshop

Workshop #2: Thursday, March 26, at Holy Cross High School Library

Register here:   www.saskatooniec.ca/syip-student

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 

Digitized Event – a one day conference at USask campus exploring tech careers on Friday May 1st. Registration deadline April 1.

Michif Language Camp – July 27-31st at Back to Batoche Grounds. Registration required.

NAIT will be visiting our school on March 26, 2026, from 2:30-3:30 PM. Presentation in the large office conference room. Sign up in student services.

Ambrose University - seminary and ministry school in Edmonton will be visiting Holy Cross and have a booth at lunch time on Friday March 20th.

Summer Job Opportunity: Royal City Soccer Club is offering volunteer opportunities for students aged 14 and up. Weekly camps run from June 28th to August 28th.