Did you know that every 2 seconds… someone needs blood! In many cases, it is a life or death situation. If you are 16 or older, YOU can be that SOMEONE to help. Students please come and sign up in the library for next Tuesday’s blood drive. Those donating blood will also receive service hours.
DATE: Tuesday, January 13th
TIME: 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Holy Cross Convocation Center
** Everyone is welcome to participate. Only students need to sign up beforehand.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Please click the picture below to view a special Christmas video.
WELCOME MRS. ANDREA GARCIA-KING
Monday, 12/8 was Mrs. Andrea Garcia-King’s first day at Holy Cross. She has joined our community as our new guidance counselor. A product of Catholic education herself, she graduated from Incarnate Word High School in 2005. Mrs. Garcia-King received her Bachelors in Liberal and Fine Arts, majoring in Sociology from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2008. She then went on to pursue her Masters of Science in Counseling & Family Guidance from Texas A&M San Antonio in 2011. She joins our Holy Cross Community after working as a Parent & Family Liaison for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy and as a Counselor for the Center for Family Relations. Mrs. Andrea Garcia-King will be working diligently with our Juniors and Seniors to prepare them for College applications and college readiness.
Welcome to Holy Cross, Mrs. Garcia-King!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2014 VOLLEYBALL ALL-DISTRICT TEAM
Congratulations to our Varsity Volleyball Team members who received recognition for being on the 2014 Volleyball All-District Team. A big Congratulations to Henrianna Ibarra and Victoria Gonzalez for making the All-State Team!!
First Team
Henrianna Ibarra- Outside Hitter
Victoria Gonzalez- Outside Hitter
Second Team
Daisy Flores- Libero
Anna Zuniga- Middle Blocker
Honorable Mention
Kimberly Butcher- Setter
All State-First Team
Henrianna Ibarra- Outside Hitter
All-State- Second Team
Victoria Gonzalez- Outside Hitter
Academic All-State
Victoria Gonzalez
12/6/2014
This morning, dozens of students showed up to take the high school placement test at Holy Cross of San Antonio.
Holy Cross is growing every year and we are proud of all of our current and future Knights!
Please keep these students in your prayers.
ANNUAL TOY DRIVE
Holy Cross’ Annual Toy Drive will be taking place from Monday, December 8th- Tuesday, December 16th. Please donate a new and unwrapped toys for ages 1-17 years old.
*Please no stuffed animals or violent toys, thank you!
SHARE THE WARMTH!
Coat & Blanket Drive
Holy Cross’ National Honor Society (NHS) and National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) will be sponsoring a coat and blanket drive. Please bring in any coats and or blankets to help local families in need during the cold this winter. We will be collecting coats and blankets for the Share the Warmth Drive from Monday, December 8th -Tuesday, December 16th.
HOLY CROSS’ NEW NATIVITY SCENE
We are excited to display our new Nativity Scene this Christmas Season in the reception area of our front office. Thank you to all of our generous donors who helped in making this beautiful nativity scene become a reality for our campus.
ANNUAL POSADA CELEBRATION & THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NUTCRACKER
Our annual Posada celebration will begin in front of the Grotto at 7:00p.m. on Friday, December 5th. Tamales, cookies, coffee and hot chocolate will be served in the Holy Cross Cafeteria following the procession. After refreshments, all are invited to join us in the Convocation Center to watch the Holy Cross Drama Club perform, The Nutcracker.
All are invited to join us in this Christmas tradition.