Weekly Planner for the Week of April 28, 2025

ACADEMICS
AP Exams
Payments for AP Exams are due by Friday, May 2 for those students currently enrolled in AP Courses. Please make your payment here.

SAT Test Day Information
Students who are already registered through the College Board to take the SAT should arrive at Holy Cross no later than 7:30am on Saturday, May 2. All students must bring their own devices with the Bluebook App already downloaded and installed. Please note that Chromebooks are not permitted, per College Board policy. While Holy Cross will have a limited number of loaner devices available, students are strongly encouraged to borrow a laptop from a family member or friend to ensure they are fully prepared.

Honors Convocation
Honors Convocation will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 6:30pm. Invitations were emailed to students and families who are invited to attend. This is an evening to celebrate our student's academic achievements in every subject area, National Honor Society Inductions, Senior Scholarships and Special Awards.

ADVANCEMENT
Register For the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament
Join us for the Crusader Classic Golf Tournament at The Country Club of Waterbury on Monday, June 16! Register to play in the Crusader Classic and get more information on how to become a sponsor! This event sells out annually, so register early! Parents that are interested in volunteering the day of the Tournament and with the Tournament Committee should email Terri Ann Parks, at [email protected]

Class of 2025 Parent Campaign Deadline Extended
We have extended the deadline for our Class of 2025 Parent Campaign to Sunday, April 27. To make a donation to support the Holy Cross Annual Fund please complete this form. All donations over $100 will receive a customized graduation lawn sign for your graduating senior. Thank you for your support!

Class Ring Orders for the Class of 2027
Jostens will be in the cafe during lunches on Wednesday April 30 to collect class ring orders and to size student's fingers. Sophomores should bring their completed order form/deposit to school on that day. If a sophomore didn't receive an order packet or lost theirs, they can pick up a new form in the Main Office.

National Honor Society Gently Used Book Drive
The Holy Cross National Honor Society will be holding a gently used book drive from April 28th to May 12th. ALL donations will be given to the Southbury Public Library which was greatly affected by the devastating floods in August of last year. ALL of their stockpiles of used books and other materials were lost. The Southbury Library depends on their annual Friends of the Library Sale to sustain the library itself as well as the programs they support. As you SPRING CLEAN please keep this drive in mind .

Blood Drive
Holy Cross High School will be hosting a Blood Drive next Friday, May 2, in the gymnasium. As shared by Meghan Serke during the March Town Hall meeting, the American Red Cross has expressed deep gratitude for the school community’s ongoing support. The need for blood donations remains urgent, and currently, there are still 27 donor slots available.

In just under an hour, one donor can help save up to three lives. To encourage participation, the American Red Cross has partnered with various businesses to offer a special incentive: anyone who donates blood during the month of May will receive a $20 gift card to the merchant of their choice—perfect for stocking up on supplies before finals.

Please note that this blood drive is exclusive to the HCHS community. Those interested in signing up should scan one of the QR codes posted in the cafeteria.

Grandparents' Lunch
We have had a tremendous response for our May 3 Grandparents Luncheon and look forward to seeing our students and their grandparents who have submitted an RSVP to this event at 12:30 pm at Holy Cross. If you would like to be added to our wait list for this event, please email Mrs. Parks at [email protected]

We are in need of student volunteers for this event as well as parent volunteers and cases of water. Please complete the forms below if you can help us:

Student Volunteers Needed for Meet the Class of 2029 Event
We are looking forward our Meet the Class of 2029 event on Thursday, May 1. Student volunteers are needed to assist at this event. Tour Guides can sign up to help by completing this form.

Relay for Life Returns
This year's Greater Waterbury Relay for Life event will be held on Saturday, June 14th at Crosby High School. Holy Cross' team- Crusade for a Cure will once again participate and raise funds for the American Cancer Society. Please donate to our team's efforts today! Also, please consider joining our team on June 14th by emailing Jodie McGarrity at [email protected].

Dress Down in Pink
On Tuesday, May 13, Crusade for a Cure will host a Dress Down Day to benefit our Relay for Life Team. Students and staff may dress down and wear pink to support the cause. A $5 donation will be required for anyone who does not wear this year's Crusade for Cure shirt.

COUNSELING

Senior Scholarships
Seniors should continue to check their email and drive for important information from Mrs. McGarrity and the Counseling staff regarding college acceptances and scholarships.

CAMPUS MINISTRY
First Friday Mass
Monsignor Guerrera from Our Lady of Mt.Carmel will lead us through our monthly Mass this Friday, May 1 at 10:00am. All students must be in formal mass attire.

PARENT CLUBS
Fathers' Club Meeting
Be sure to be there for the Father’s Club meeting this Wednesday, April 30 for the election of officers.