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The Office of Catholic Schools recently honored the Superintendent’s Summa Scholars from Catholic high schools across the Archdiocese of Hartford. The ceremony took place on April 30, 2026, at Saint Thomas Chapel at the Pas...
A huge thank you to Holy Cross alum Kim Demsey, '89 for hosting a group of juniors and seniors at Demsey Manufacturing in Watertown CT! Our students got to see first-hand a family-forward business doing cutting edge design and production. A terrific experience for these students as they not only think about their careers, but the value of a workplace where employees come first. Thank you, Kim!
The arts are alive at Holy Cross High School. Join us this weekend as we celebrate the artistic talents of our students, faculty and alumni. ARTS ON ORONOKE returns.
Off to College, part 2!
Members of our extended Crusader community came back to campus for an inspiring panel discussion. Students in our Catholic Social Teachings class had the opportunity to hear from Michael Mallory ’12, David Manzo ’72, Scott Ouellette ’97, Mayor Paul Pernerewski ’79, and Marissa Shaker, who shared insights from their professional journeys and reflected on the importance of social responsibility, respect, and giving back. Their experiences brought classroom lessons to life, reinforcing the core values at the heart of Catholic Social Teaching.
Pie a Senior Day
During National Volunteer Week, our Crusaders put faith into action. They created cards for veterans, spent time with the Sisters from the Congregation of Notre Dame, and organized a toy drive to bring joy to local children in need.
Holy Cross High School congratulates Butch Azzara on his induction this week into the CAS-CIAC Hall of Honor.
A well deserved honor!
Break a leg to the cast and crew of Holy Cross Student Theater’s Little Shop of Horrors! Performances run tonight, Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm and on Saturday, April 25 at 2:30pm and 6:30pm. This production, directed by Sean Lewis, is presented with special permission by Music Theater International. Tickets ($15.00 for adults and $10.00 for senior citizens and students) can be purchased at the door.
Meet the Captains of our Girls' Tennis Team.
Meet the Captains of our Girls' Tennis Team.
Don’t feed the plants but do come and see Little Shop of Horrors presented by Holy Cross Student Theater.
Performances run on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 25 at 2:30pm and 6:30pm. This production, directed by Sean Lewis, is presented with special permission by Music Theater International. Tickets ($15.00 for adults and $10.00 for senior citizens and students) can be purchased at the door.
Since their very first day as freshmen, the Class of 2026 has been preparing for the journey ahead. 🎓 Starting today, we’re proud to celebrate their achievements and congratulate them as they commit to colleges and universities around the world.
Off to College Series Part 1!
Since their very first day as freshmen, the Class of 2026 has been preparing for the journey ahead. 🎓 Starting today, we’re proud to celebrate their achievements and congratulate them as they commit to colleges and universities around the world.
Off to College Series Part 1!
A special evening with National Honor Society’s First annual Pickleball for Parkinsons. The competition was fierce with Nora’28/Iris ‘28 taking home the gold! Thank you to all of the participants and spectators for braving the elements for an amazing cause.
Looking forward to applying to Holy Cross in the coming year? Want to make sure you are well positioned to be a successful applicant? This informational program will provide you with information about the academic, athletic and extracurricular programs that will be available to you as a Holy Cross student. We will also discuss the admission process, deadlines, and how to apply for financial aid. This is also a great opportunity for prospective transfer students to learn more about Holy Cross.
Register today! https://www.holycrossct.org/admissions/admissions-events/admissions-financial-aid-information-session/
Looking forward to applying to Holy Cross in the coming year? Want to make sure you are well positioned to be a successful applicant? This informational program will provide you with information about the academic, athletic and extracurricular programs that will be available to you as a Holy Cross student. We will also discuss the admission process, deadlines, and how to apply for financial aid. This is also a great opportunity for prospective transfer students to learn more about Holy Cross.
Register today! https://lnkd.in/gkvr-QrK
The St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury will host its 2026 Annual Banquet on April 16 at Grand Oak Villa in Oakville, honoring Linda and Selim Noujaim and other community leaders.
Meet the captains of our lacrosse team!
Meet the captains of our lacrosse team!
The Holy Cross Student Theater will present Little Shop of Horrors with music by Alan Menken and books/lyrics by Howard Ashmen as this year’s spring musical. Performances run on Friday, April 24 at 7:30pm and Saturday, April 25 at 2:00pm and 6:30pm. This production, directed by Sean Lewis, is presented with special permission by Music Theater International. Tickets ($15.00 for adults and $10.00 for senior citizens and students) can be purchased at the door.
Little Shop of Horrors tells the story of shy, struggling florist Seymour Krelborn (Connor Hodgkins ‘28), who works in a failing flower shop and secretly loves his kind but insecure coworker Audrey (Ciara Proulx ‘28). After discovering a mysterious plant during a solar eclipse, which he names Audrey II (JC Hernandez ‘26), Seymour brings unexpected fame and success to the shop. However, he soon learns the plant thrives on human blood, and as it grows, it begins to speak and manipulate him with promises of wealth, success, and Audrey’s love. Driven by desperation and ambition, Seymour is pulled deeper into feeding the plant, even as its demands become more sinister. What begins as a chance for a better life turns into a moral crisis, as Audrey II’s true goal to take over the world becomes clear, Seymour is left to confront the consequences of his choices.
Cast members include: Connor Hodgkins ‘28, Ciara Proulx ‘28, Dominik Sudol ‘28, Royce King, ‘27, JC Hernandez ‘26, Mia Longo ‘29, Brooklyn Leary ‘28, Alana Ingram ‘28, Bella Henao ‘26, Giada DiMaria ‘29, Emma Bugnacki ‘26 (student choreographer), and Danei Pittman ‘27.
Brianna Mowad ‘27 serves as stage manager. Lighting and Sound will be executed by Isabella Oliver ‘28 and Jayden Lewis ‘28, respectively.
We’re proud to see our Crusaders serving on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee! Thank you to Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. ’79 for creating this opportunity for our students to share their voices, grow as leaders, and make a difference in our community. Recently, our students gained firsthand insight into how global leaders work together at the United Nations.
Our Science Academy students had their first successful darkSKY event. They gathered around a firepit to look through a variety of telescopes at the Orion Nebula, the International Space Station, and the highlight of the night, Jupiter and its four Galilean moons.
Our Science Academy students had their first successful darkSKY event. They gathered around a firepit to look through a variety of telescopes at the Orion Nebula, the International Space Station, and the highlight of the night, Jupiter and its four Galilean moons.
HC students, faculty & staff! Holy Cross is hosting a Blood Drive for the American Red Cross on Friday, May 1, 2026. Make an appointment today and donate. This act of kindness can help save multiple lives. Join us in supporting our community and making a real difference.
Make an appointment here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=HolyCrossCT
Games for the Week of April 13, 2026. Please note that game days/times/locations are subject to change. View the full athletic schedule here: https://www.holycrossct.org/athletics/schedules/
Class of 1976! We hope to see you June 5-7 for your 50th reunion! Register today: https://lnkd.in/gZhPjtj2
One year. Fifty years of memories.
Congratulations to Kadence McDivitt who was selected as All-State Coed in Cheerleadong!
Congratulations to student-athlete, Gina Barry '26, who recently signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic journey at Western Connecticut State University for softball in the fall.
Congratulations to student-athlete, Gina Barry '26, who recently signed her letter of intent to continue her academic and athletic journey at Western Connecticut State University for softball in the fall.
Holy Cross High School is seeking a full-time Mathematics teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will possess a keen understanding of their respective subject areas and the social, emotional, and learning needs of high school stud
Vote for Cam DiGiacomo ’27 for GameTime Athlete of the Week! Let’s rally together and help Cam take the top spot. Vote today and share to spread the word! https://www.ctinsider.com/projects/2025/gametimect/boys-athlete-of-the-week-vote-ct/1775520000000?fbclid=IwY2xjawRDMvhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFzSEJzVmdsREY4MWhSRWx3c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgCbFqNH382XbnJigNrvHwJ-3o7qIOJllVkAY8YaAJRDQOtF_9w-quYbo8OC_aem_pB7-yj4udU-A-1uWlKAbfQ
On behalf of everyone at Holy Cross High School, I want to offer my prayers and blessings for you and your loved ones for a Blessed and Happy Easter. I want to also thank you for choosing to be a part of this special family. At the core of Holy Cross is hope: In fact, we are a people of hope. We have hope in the Cross, hope in each other, and hope in the power of God’s love, knowing that for Him, nothing is impossible.
My prayers and blessings to you and your loved ones for a joyous Easter Sunday and an Easter season marked by hope and love
Dr. Thomas C. Pellegrino
President
On behalf of everyone at Holy Cross High School, I want to offer my prayers and blessings for you and your loved ones for a Blessed and Happy Easter. I want to also thank you for choosing to be a part of this special family. At the core of Holy Cross is hope: In fact, we are a people of hope. We have hope in the Cross, hope in each other, and hope in the power of God’s love, knowing that for Him, nothing is impossible.
My prayers and blessings to you and your loved ones for a joyous Easter Sunday and an Easter season marked by hope and love
Dr. Thomas C. Pellegrino
President
Off to spend spring break in Italy! 🇮🇹
Holy Cross seniors Erin Barry and Victoria Rosado were honored this week at the CAS CT High School Outstanding Arts Awards Ceremony for their extraordinary artistic achievements. Amazing talents in and out of the classroom, Victoria and Erin remind us all of the important role that creativity plays in our lives. Here are just two examples of their work, painting by Erin, sculpture by Victoria. Congratulations and well done!
Holy Cross seniors Erin Barry and Victoria Rosado were honored this week at the CAS CT High School Outstanding Arts Awards Ceremony for their extraordinary artistic achievements. Amazing talents in and out of the classroom, Victoria and Erin remind us all of the important role that creativity plays in our lives. Here are just two examples of their work, painting by Erin, sculpture by Victoria. Congratulations and well done!
The Easter Bunny made its annual visit to Holy Cross today…
Holy Cross High School is proud to announce that the following students have achieved honor roll status for the third quarter of the 2025-2026 school year.Senior Class First Honors: Virginia Akide Ndunge, Sara Audie, Vienna Baker, Er...
The United Way's 39th Annual Celebration and Awards ceremony was a great success last night. Holy Cross High School was honored to be among the top 50 workplace contributors to this year's campaign.
A special congratulations to Holy Cross alum John Zinno, Jr., '85. John was honored with the Frederic & Lucy Kellogg Award for his lifelong commitment to the needs of the Waterbury community.
The United Way’s 39th Annual Celebration and Awards ceremony was a great success last night. Holy Cross High School was honored to be among the top 50 workplace contributors to this year’s campaign.
A special congratulations to Holy Cross alum John Zinno, Jr., ‘85. John was honored with the Frederic & Lucy Kellogg Award for his lifelong commitment to the needs of the Waterbury community.
The 2025–2026 issue of Connections, the official magazine of Holy Cross High School, has arrived!
In this edition:
🔬 Take a closer look at our signature Science Academy program
🌎 Follow our Crusaders as they spent a week serving in Niagara Falls
🎓 View the college matriculation list for our newest graduates
🤝 Catch up with alumni in the Class Notes section
…and so much more!
Don’t miss this inside look at the people, programs, and moments that make Holy Cross special.
https://www.holycrossct.org/our-school/school-publications/2025-2026
The 2025–2026 issue of Connections, the official magazine of Holy Cross High School, has arrived!
In this edition:
🔬 Take a closer look at our signature Science Academy program
🌎 Follow our Crusaders as they spent a week serving in Niagara Falls
🎓 View the college matriculation list for our newest graduates
🤝 Catch up with alumni in the Class Notes section
…and so much more!
Don’t miss this inside look at the people, programs, and moments that make Holy Cross special.
Access it here: https://lnkd.in/g-ivvmbH
Thinking about your next step? Come experience Holy Cross High School for yourself!
Take advantage of our Campus Tours, Crusader for a Day events, and Admissions & Financial Aid Information Sessions happening throughout March and April (Please see registration link below for all available dates). It’s the perfect opportunity to explore our campus, meet our community, and see what it means to be a Crusader.
✅ Open to incoming freshmen and transfer students
📅 Register today to reserve your spot! https://www.holycrossct.org/admissions/admissions-events/
You can also apply now to become part of the Holy Cross High School community. https://www.holycrossct.org/admissions/admissions-events/
A Special Prayer Service for One of Our Crusaders
Xelll’s off the shelf again. And this year she brought a friend.
Looking for Perishable Items
Hispanic & Italian Heritage Month Celebration
Future Crusaders! Come your Open House on Saturday, October 18 at 12pm! www.HolyCrossCT.org
Michael Dane ‘21 Looks Back at His Younger Self
Principal Tommy Pompei's Graduation Address to the Class of 2025
In Memoriam: the Class of 1975
Graduation 2025
The Class of 2025 Reveals Their Role Models
Honors Convocation 2025
Win These Items at the Green & Good Gala on March 22!
Crusader Overtime 2025, episode 6: Quinn Barry '26
Crusader Overtime 2025, Episode 5: The Boys' Ice Hockey Team
Crusader Overtime 2025, Episode 4: Anthony Shivas '25
It’s National School Counseling Week!
Our Students Celebrate Catholic Schools Week
Crusader Overtime 2025, Episode 3: Shania Howard '25
Crusader Overtime 2025, Episode 2: Kellen Maher '25 & Charlie Paulin '25
