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Welcome

Welcome to Holy Cross Catholic School in the Mt. Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia! Our primary purpose is to provide a Catholic Christian education in an atmosphere where living and learning are fully integrated with Gospel values. We strive to develop and share the unique talents and gifts of all members of our school community for the praise of God and in service to God's people.


HOLY CROSS SCHOOL WILL BE REMAINING OPEN, PLEASE READ THE PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE!




Message from the Principal

Principal Photo
If you have not registered your child for the next school year please do so because space is limited. Congratulations to our track team for all the hard work they have been accomplishing on and off the field. Please remember to call the office if your child is going to be absent from school.

Thank you,
Mr. Bryan Werner

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT HOLY CROSS?

Constitution Program
Students enjoy a trip to the Laurel Hills Mansion
Students visited the Laurel Hills Mansion to learn about amendments and famous court cases.
 

Save the Date!

Holy Cross will hold its first annual "First Friday Gallery Exhibit" on Friday, June 1, from 5-8pm. Student artwork from all grades will be exhibited and awards will be presented. Light refreshments will be served.
 

Save the Date!
View the flier!
Holy Cross will be holding a Flea Market and White Elephant Sale on Saturday, June 9 from 8am to 4pm. If you are doing any spring cleaning, we are accepting donations for our White Elephant table. Or you can rent a space of your own for $15.00. More information will be coming...
 

We have received a donation!
Donation letter
We have recently received a donation to update our curtains on the stage. We will also be renovating the stage floor and painting the auditorium. We are looking for donations to complete our project. Please read the attached donation letter for more information!
 

Read a letter from Father Cox
Letter
 



Congratulations to Carmena in 8th grade for winning the Connelly Foundation's high school scholarship!
 

Students enjoyed a trip to historic Philadelphia
Trip Photos
Thank you to the Connelly Foundation for our trip!
 

Scholarship Opportunity
Act soon! The deadline is approaching!
Philadelphia's BAEO's K-5 Scholarship Program is open for enrollment. Click the link for more information.
 

Prayer Partners work on a Project
3rd and 8th Grades work together
3rd and 8th Grades work on Stations of the Cross!
 

Holy Cross in the News!
Germantown Newspaper
Read an article about great things coming to Holy Cross!
 

6th Grade does community service
6th Grade helps the Holy Cross Food Pantry
Thanks to Peapod and the Nutritional Development Services of the Archdiocese, the 6th grade class learned about hunger, food pantries, and nutrition. Through a generous donation, the class was able to order food and donate it to the Holy Cross Catholic Church food pantry.
 

Students enjoyed a trip to the Art Museum
Art Museum Photos
Thanks to the Connelly Foundation, students in grades 4-8 enjoyed a free trip to the art museum!
 

Holy Cross held Annual Science Fair
View the Science Fair
Students in all grades worked on various projects that were on display at the Science Fair.
 

Walnut Street Theater Visited Holy Cross
The students learned about Going Green!
 

Fish Fry and Jazz Night
View pictures and videos from the evening
Thank you to all those who attended our Fish Fry and Jazz Night!
 

The Franklin Institute visited Holy Cross
All types of weather hit the lunch room!
The students learned about the science of weather!
 

Holy Cross Celebrated Catholic Schools Week!
Catholic Schools Week Pictures
Holy Cross celebrated Catholic Schools Week with many activities and service projects!
 

UPCOMING EVENTS!

5/30/2012

8th Grade Retreat

6/1/2012

Holy Cross will hold its first annual "First Friday Gallery Exhibit" from 5-8pm. Student artwork from all grades will be exhibited and awards will be presented. Light refreshments will be served.

6/2/2012

Help Wanted! Come and join the faculty and staff as we move classrooms from 9am-1pm. All are welcome, parents and children. Lunch will be provided. Please contact the office or return the flier if you are available to help.

6/9/2012

Flea Market and White Elephant Sale. 8am-4pm. Come out and support Holy Cross!

Holy Cross Parish School 144 E. Mt. Airy Ave. Philadelphia, PA 19119 215-242-0414 Fax: 215-621-6805