2025-26 Media Release Forms – Only 74% completed!!

This is a final reminder that Student Media Release forms must be completed by Tuesday, March 31.

We are currently working on the yearbook for next year and need the form filled out so we know your wishes regarding yearbook.

Following this deadline, we will assume media consent for yearbook if you have not filled out the form.

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  

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

Cyber School

To help deter the use of AI and ensure academic integrity of the online courses, random proctoring will be implemented across all grades.  Proctored work may include a sample writing task, redoing an assignment, quiz, or exam (midterm and/or final), or completing a new task. If inconsistent work is observed, further proctoring or removal from Cyber School may result, potentially impacting graduation qualifications.

Cyber School - English Proficiency and Use of Translation Tools

All students must demonstrate a minimum English proficiency of B1.1 to enroll in a Cyber course. Translation tools or AI are not permitted as the primary method of completing coursework, and when used, must be cited correctly.  If concerns arise regarding language proficiency, proctoring may be conducted to determine continued enrolment or the validity of a previous assessment. Additional proctoring may also be applied in French courses to ensure authentic student work.

2027 Senior Jerseys

If you are part of the group organizing Senior Jerseys for the graduation class of 2027, please see Ms. Hayes at the main office.

Holy Cross Logo Indigenization Project

You are invited to attend a session to discuss what will go in our HC Logo!

When: Thursday March 26^th from 11 AM - 1 PM with Chris Chipack and kokum Elizabeth

Sign up in Student Services by Tuesday March 24^th at 3:30 PM

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.

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.

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.

Reminder - All Lenten 40 Walkers/Runners

We are days away from this awesome event! Be sure that you have registered your team online!

Reminders:

• Eat well and rest well prior to the race; dress for the weather & wear your HC singlet! 
• Meet at the cathedral at 8:15 AM on Saturday to check in, get your race pkg and be a part of our group photo. Cheer on your team member running/walking leg #1 at the 9 AM start to the race!
• If you have a Lenten 40 T-shirt from previous years, wear this to school on Thursday the 26^th (as Friday is orange shirt day)

Questions? See Mrs. Regier at the office or Mr. Malin in Room 103. 

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.

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

On Friday, March 20, we printed updated Grade 12 student statement of accounts for distribution in Period 3. Students - please take these home to your parents.

A reminder that school fees need to be paid prior to receiving Graduation Cap and Gown.

The deadline is April 1. 

Date change - Please note we have moved the Midterm Mark and Learning Behaviours Assessment date to Monday, April 20th, and the deadline to drop a class date to April 30. 

A reminder that our midterm mark date is now on April 20^th. 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 23^rd – BBQ pork 

March 24^th – Macaroni & Cheese

March 25^th – Chicken Swiss & Penne Alfredo

Music

There is a SOPRANO 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 Hockey Team

meet in lobby today after school.

Bus departs at 3:40pm.

Hockey Stick Collection
Break your twig?  Blade no good?  Blade ready for street hockey?   Don’t throw it out!
We will take it if it has a shaft, and the blade is broken. We will put a new plastic blade on it and start sniping top cheddar!
Protein shake for student who brings in the most old hockey stick / shafts!  Teachers, you are welcome to join in on the contest… (no fiberglass sticks please - we are still digging splinters out of our hands from 1997)  

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)

Follow us on Instagram @crusader.trackandfield

Saskatoon Track and Field Club will be offering a four-day training program for athletes looking to kick-start their track and field season. This opportunity is designed for those interested in enhancing their skills and preparing for the upcoming season. See the information sheet posted in the PE hallway for more information or see Mrs. Arthurs in the PE offices.

In the Community

Holy Spirit Parish

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 – Mental Health Careers: Deadline to apply Tuesday, April 21st   www.saskatooniec.ca/publicservices
• Spotlight on Careers – Emergency Services: Deadline to apply Tuesday, April 28th   www.saskatooniec.ca/publicservices
• Spotlight on Careers – Law Enforcement: Deadline to apply Tuesday, May 5th  www.saskatooniec.ca/publicservices

Saskatchewan Youth Internship Program – if you are looking for a summer job and are interested in pursuing the trades after high school this if for you! Applications are due Wednesday April 15th.

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.

SITAG (Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group) is hosting an employment Expo called the Māmawatoskētān Employment Expo on March 31st from 10 am – 3 pm at TCU Place. No registration is required – it is free to join.

USASK is hosting an Indigenous Student Experience Day on Wednesday, May 20th. Students can register on their own or ask a counsellor to help.

USASK Indigenous Student Achievement Pathways sign-up opens April 6th.

USASK In-Person application workshop at Alice Turner Library on Thursday March 26th from 4-7 PM. Sign up for this free event at https://usaskapplicationworkshop2026w.eventbrite.ca/

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!