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					<title>Purchase Tickets for Our Fall Production, The Mousetrap</title>
					<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>&lt;p&gt;The Holy Cross Student Theater proudly presents Agatha Christie&#039;s The Mousetrap as its fall 2026 production.&lt;/p&gt;
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							&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Purchase Tickets for Our Fall Production, The Mousetrap&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
The Holy Cross Student Theater proudly presents Agatha Christie&#039;s The Mousetrap as its fall 2026 production. The play runs on November 13 &amp;amp; 14 at 7:00pm and November 15 at 3:00pm in the Blasius Family Auditorium. Tickets are $15.00 (General Admission) and $10.00 (Students). This production is presented with special permission by Concord Theatricals, Inc. &lt;a href=&quot;https://u2363076.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.ECVA7STsbhwRsrQ0wf-2F-2BY0GFWpHFTps1VOJ9Fpewf-2FhvCS1fr0fAjBxmj5-2BzCHW-2FeCpg2BMW48p-2BFmq3BrtNWw-3D-3DyQgp_V0rgivOziG1HiSGsVmg0dIU7a64e9Zi0S2IYKfT3UTrcrEddIK3g1OK1CxKmn2YhOGSDUMhV4y5pxo8oYL-2B7p62p-2BMYLJI0wyn37i0tjNglHtoiSjizEuO4fq48udvmhtOI5rAwkPxpa62h0yJ8jBWH-2F3OKpZLgpBsW9c6RHLBBL9BrUNthCOiOV4FvMVugB71oOJShUI3I4JgxH9uMYfLq-2B-2BQjKF-2BMkW0JldLjAxniM-2BcDxlzBlGJuAVTc-2FhwCmMxlst5ECV2B9bXfF4nsUfkGTbtXXzSZfnkd5N17YMyF9pv1uSB1qBY9fnCBXMh42qUkv-2FLymzxbVsa8EIl0rfKMMj0hfP-2FFr2Ft4NeDE-2F-2BA-3D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Tickets can be purchased by completing this form.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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					<title>Pink Out Events</title>
					<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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							&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pink Out Events&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Each year, Holy Cross&#039; Crusade for a Cure sponsors several Pink Out events to raise funds for breast cancer awareness. There are still some Crusade for a Cure t-shirts available for purchase - $20 for short sleeve and $25 for long sleeve. Email Mrs. McGarrity for size availability (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com&lt;/a&gt;).&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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	&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pink Out Dress Down Day &lt;/b&gt;for all students will be held on Thursday, October 29. Students may dress down for a $5 donation. Student &lt;b&gt;must&lt;/b&gt; wear something pink. Those who purchased THIS YEAR&#039;S Crusade for a Cure shirt &lt;b&gt;do not&lt;/b&gt; have to pay $5.&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Powderpuff Sign-Ups&lt;/strong&gt; - Junior and senior girls! A Powerduff sign-up will be sent out soon. Make sure to register.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pink Out Volleyball Game&lt;/b&gt; - Tuesday, October 20 at home- Come support the girls as they take on Woodland and Spike Out Cancer. Their annual bake sale is always a hit!&lt;b&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
	&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Pink Out Football Game&lt;/b&gt; - Thursday, October 29 at 6:30pm at Municipal Stadium against WGA
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		&lt;li&gt;We will hold our annual Pink Out Bake Sale. Anyone willing to donate baked goods is asked to email Mrs. McGarrity (&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;jmcgarrity@holycrosshs-ct.com&lt;/a&gt;). Individually wrapped items are preferred by not required. Items can be dropped off to school that Thursday or directly to the bake sale tent at the game that evening.&lt;/li&gt;
		&lt;li&gt;Halftime Ceremony - Each year, we hold a ceremony to honor those fighting cancer and those we have lost. If you would like to add someone to our list, &lt;a href=&quot;https://u2363076.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.ECVA7STsbhwRsrQ0wf-2F-2BY0GFWpHFTps1VOJ9Fpewf-2Fh-2FdvQ8b5KNktSfI1yEF4StImUN08cPwJxCwkYUzIJkhCX53ZE0uPkoQ2aCpmYFr9MVwH1qI0d9YJ-2Fe5vmRiDbcoYb0_V0rgivOziG1HiSGsVmg0dIU7a64e9Zi0S2IYKfT3UTrcrEddIK3g1OK1CxKmn2YhOGSDUMhV4y5pxo8oYL-2B7p62p-2BMYLJI0wyn37i0tjNglHtoiSjizEuO4fq48udvmhtOI5rAwkPxpa62h0yJ8jBWH-2F3OKpZLgpBsW9c6RHLBBHioFWEeOuIGrFynjz7xpEqR5yq8aTkiBGuZuTGkxLxnvSf3VSOxrcKWj8pyxWPj-2FZ9apMUmWL72wvN5-2BJcfJp0ECrsxZlq2vOugPSrzBjHcwAdcZ8UJ0Ouu3ZefYa0Y1juja5tNmp1o2u1aofHlP69aUDQI-2F4oIZNC41ye4UfeembPLpqrpcX0zD8hTVGKSA-3D&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;please complete this form.&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/li&gt;
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					<title>Holy Cross Day at Xrispy Chix</title>
					<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>&lt;p&gt;On Election Day, after you vote, stop by Xrispy Chix in Watertown&amp;nbsp;anytime throughout the day to enjoy a meal.&lt;/p&gt;
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							&lt;p&gt;On Election Day, after you vote, stop by Xrispy Chix in Watertown&amp;nbsp;anytime throughout the day to enjoy a meal. Whether you choose to dine in or take it to go, it&#039;s a great way to enjoy some delicious food while supporting Holy Cross. Xrispy Chix will donate a portion of the proceeds back to our school. Thank you for your support!&lt;/p&gt;

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					<title>College Representative Visits for Fall 2026</title>
					<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 04:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description>&lt;p&gt;College representatives will be visiting Holy Cross throughout November.&lt;/p&gt;
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							&lt;p&gt;College representatives will be visiting Holy Cross throughout November. Take advantage of the opportunity to learn more about colleges, ask questions and start building your future.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;a class=&quot;button&quot; href=&quot;https://www.holycrossct.org/uploads/files/repvisits-fall-2026-rooms.pdf?v=1790080737136&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;View full schedule here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Come meet them. Ask questions. Invest in your future.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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