Welcome to Holy Cross

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Welcome to Holy Cross!
Dedication

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Dedication
Compassion

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Compassion
Excellence

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Excellence
Exploration

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Exploration
Service

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Service
Faith

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Faith
Family

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Family
Welcome to Holy Cross

Holy Cross Catholic School serves the diverse North Portland Catholic Community, providing Catholic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight.

The school nurtures, affirms, and challenges the students in their pursuit of learning and the responsibilities of faith and citizenship.

Welcome to Holy Cross!
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Quick info & news

Harlem Shake!
Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h49hQ63qjCE

Centennial Celebration Video
Watch the video Tim Briare created to celebrate 100 years here at Holy Cross Catholic School. More Info

Papal Transition
Here is some good questions and answers on papal transition from America Magazine. More Info

Kindergarten Round-Up
Please join us for Kindergarten Round-Up on Saturday, March 2 at 10:00 a.m. If you are interested in having your child attend Holy Cross in the Fall, please call the school to let us know you would like to attend. Registration packets will be handed out on that day. Spread the word!!

Sr. Ruth Frank Profile
Please follow this link profiled in the most recent newsletter from the Sisters of the Saint Mary's of Oregon. There are some great pictures of Sr. Ruth!
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Catholic Schools' Week
The celebration of Catholic Schools begins on Sunday, January 27. Please invite family, friends, and neighbors to our Open House on this Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to see the benefits of a Catholic education. Spread the word!!

Scholastic Book Fair
Results of the Book Fair More Info

Wonderful Advent Video
Follow this link for a 2 minute video about the importance of Advent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02KOlw7dlA

Jog-a-Thon
The Jog-a-Thon is on Wednesday, November 21 at the University of Portland Chiles' Center. Please remember - each student is asked to get $50 in pledges. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate in talking to the office!

Centennial Stories
Here is a write up that tells some of the stories that have come through the doors at Holy Cross.
Holy Cross Centennial

Catholic Sentinel profiles Holy Cross Centennial
Please follow the link to read the full article in the most recent Catholic Sentinel profiling Holy Cross Catholic School's Centennial year. Thank you to Ed Langois for such a fantastic article!

Check out this article! More Info

Holy Cross School Centennial
The school begins observing its centennial, which will include 100 good deeds done by students, displays, a May 19 gathering of alumni and friends, a new website and a special Mass. Theme of the centennial will be "Educating Hearts and Minds for 100 Years." More Info

Archbishop Centennial Mass
Please join us on Wednesday, February 15 at 8:30 a.m. as Archbishop Vlazny celebrates our Centennial year with our students!

Kindergarten in the News!
Stacy Lynn interviewed our kindergarteners today and they will be on the air tomorrow (December 1) at 4:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. on 95.5 FM. The audio will also be online at a later date. We will let you know when we receive that information.

University of Portland Men's Basketball Team to Visit on January 9th at 3:30 p.m.
The UP Men's basketball team will be at Holy Cross to share experiences with our students. There will be a discussion led by the UP players, along with some on court demonstrations. There will also be time for questions. Team posters will be given to all students in attendance! Prizes will also be given and time for autographs!

New Paint Job!
Many thanks to the UP volunteers! At Holy Cross School approximately 80 business students (juniors) from the University of Portland worked all day Saturday, October 1 to paint the school’s gymnasium!
Click here for the article!

Jog-a-Thon Great Success!
The students did a fantastic job at the Jog-a-Thon. The middle school students encouraged the younger runners to keep going and some even ran with their little buddies! Now, the hard work begins. Please have your children collect the pledge money and turn in to the school beginning this Friday, December 2. Thank you for all your support.

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