Daily Notices September 8th

General Notices

Lockers

If you requested a locker for this upcoming year, it will not be the same locker you were assigned last year.

If you filled out the locker request form, your locker number will be available to view on My School Sask on your portal today, Tuesday September 8^th.

A reminder you must use your school lock and do not give out locker information to others.

Thanks for your understanding and cooperation.

Student Photos

If you were not able to get your photo taken on August 25/26, there has been a photo day added on Wednesday, September 9th. We will call students by grade over the intercom to the library throughout the day. 

Library News

The library will be closed all day on September 9^th for student photos. If any staff missed their photos, they can get it done on this day as well. The library will be open for individual students who need to print or reset their password.

The library will also not be open in the morning on September 10^th. Sorry for any inconvenience this will cause.

Student Volunteers Needed

Looking for 2 student volunteers to work at the Senior girls volleyball games TONIGHT Tuesday Sept 8 at HC at 6pm. Please see Ms. Hayes at the main office. Thanks

Welcome Week Football Game - Thursday, September 10, 5:15pm at SMF vs STJ.

Cost of Admission - Students must show their student card (can use last year's if needed) to get in for $3, Adults $5. Cash is recommended. Come early as the line can be long!

Staff are free with your HC staff card.

Students are responsible for their transportation to and from the game. 

For Grade 9s - Grade 9 students will receive a non-transferable wristband to get into the game for free in their transition/EAL/French class on Thursday. Grade 9s must gather at the front gate at SMF no later than 5:00pm to meet an Administrator and enter as a group. Please do not bring bags/backpacks.

For all students . . .come out and support the team but please be aware of the SMF rules and our school expectations:

Security will be in place at the event and entrance doors. Backpacks, purses, etc will be searched by security. 

No smoking or vaping in SMF. Be respectful of SMF property.  

This is a school activity so no drug/alcohol use prior to or during game. 

Students must behave in a responsible and sportsmanlike manner, keeping all cheering positive in nature. 

If a student leaves SMF Field for any reason they will not be allowed re-entry. 

HC students must sit in the bleachers behind our team's beach and must sit in the stands (no hanging out in front or underneath the stands). Students are reminded to not stand, step, or push on the seats. 

Any items used in hazing type activities such as shaving cream, hair spray, perfume, bingo dabbers will be confiscated at the gate by the security guards. 

Any feather scarfs/boas or other garments that leave tiny bits of garbage behind to clean will be confiscated at the gate. 

No outside food/drinks or containers of any type are allowed into SMF Field.

Thank you for following the rules and being good ambassadors of Holy Cross!

Morning Ball

Due to morning classes in the gym in the first semester, there will no longer be morning ball. The weight room will still be open in the mornings EXCEPT on Tuesdays. Please do not enter the gym area while classes are in session unless you are going to the weight room. 

Music

Fall Musical

This year's musical is ....... going to be revealed in the Theater after school TODAY

See you there!

SRC

The SRC would officially like to welcome all students for the 2026/2027 school year. Whether you are a returning student, a new student, or a grade 9 student we welcome you! Next week will be our official welcome week with lots of activities going on for grade 9s and the whole student body!

Tuesday: The grade 9s are invited to join in a scavenger hunt over lunch. Find the SRC room in the commons to collect your scavenger hunt sheet, complete the hunt and win a prize. All grade 9s are welcome to participate!

Wednesday: Grade 9s will be treated to a special treat form the SRC in period 3. Delivery information will be communicated to period 3 teachers.

Thursday: "WHITE OUT" day for the whole school. Wear white to cheer on our football team in the welcome week game against St. Joes. We will have a Period 5 pep rally and there will be hairstyling after school in the courtyard for grade 12s to get the grade 9s ready for the football game. Any grade 12s that want to do the hairstyling must sign up on the sign-up sheet on Mrs. Buzinski's door (room 381). All materials will be provided. All interested grade 9s will come to the courtyard after school and grade 12s will style your hair for the football game. We will also have materials for making posters for anyone who wants to participate but not get their hair styled.

Clubs

Youth Alliance

The Youth Alliance Club is a group for the 2SLGBTQ+ community and their allies. Hosted in Room 361, this safe and inclusive space meets every other Thursday all year! Come to our first get together this Thursday (September 10th) to reconnect and meet new people!

Faith and Science

Are you curious about the natural relationship that exists between faith and science? Are you interested in reading philosophy, theology and scientific journal articles? Are you interested in lively conversation and serious reflection then come to our first information meeting at lunch on Wednesday in room 400 (Mr. Cratty’s room in the new portables). Come check it out!

Global Bridges

We will be starting a new group in the school dedicated to increasing unity and understanding between cultures and encouraging empowerment within our school and community. If you would like to come discuss what this group may look like, come to an information meeting in room 400 (Mr. Cratty’s room in the new portables) on Friday at lunch. All are welcome!

Outdoor Ed - Senior Hike

Attention all Grade 12s interested in participating in the Senior Hiking Trip this year! You MUST be registered in at least 3 in-person classes in the second semester to be eligible to attend this year's trip. We will have our first meeting in April, so stay tuned for the specific date. If you have any questions, please see Mr. Wihak.

Athletics

Girls Soccer

Sept 8th – 3:30 – 5pm Tryouts behind ball field

Selected team roster will be posted outside main gym doors and Room 403 Thursday Sept 9th.

Junior Boys Volleyball Tryouts!

Grade 9 and 10 boys are welcome to tryout for the junior boys volleyball team. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the gym hallway across from the elevator. Please attend all 3 tryouts. See Mrs. Santos in the female PhysEd office if you have any questions. 

Tuesday September 8th 3:30-5pm North Gym

Wednesday September 9th 3:30-5pm North Gym

You must be changed into athletic wear with proper footwear. NO CLUB TEAM CLOTHING ALLOWED!

JUNIOR GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TRYOUTS -Gr. 9/10

There will be 3 junior girls volleyball teams this year: 1 Premier team and 2 Championship teams.

Each athlete is guaranteed 3 tryouts. You are welcome to tryout for either team. 

You MUST attend all tryouts to make the team unless you speak with your coach.

If you are trying out for Premier, you must also come to Championship tryouts in case you don't make the Premier team. This will give you the best chance to make a team.

No club outfits for tryouts

Bring water bottle, indoor shoes, gym clothes, etc. and BE READY to tryout at the posted time.

Sign up sheet is hanging up in the PE hallway.

Please see Ms. Seidle, Ms. Sherven or Mrs. Arthurs for any questions.

Student Services

Student Service Notices can be found in more detail on the Counsellor Connection Website. Go here to see more details and access links:  https://shorturl.at/T4hue

SaskPolytech Open House Date for Saskatoon is on October 21st (1:00-3:00 p.m. and 5:00-7:00 p.m.). Dates for other locations available at [saskpolytech.ca]

University of Saskatchewan Open House on Friday September 25th.

U of A at Holy Cross: University of Alberta advisors are coming to Holy Cross! They will have a presentation on Thursday September 10th at lunch time in the Large Office Conference room. Any students in grade 10-12 who are interested can sign up in Student Services.

Grade 12 Students – Counsellors will meet with all Grade 12s in classes during mid-September to give information about graduation requirements, post-secondary applications and much more. Stay tuned for dates!

In the Community