Holy Cross Thunderbolt Newsletter

September 1, 2021

The Difference of Catholic Education

We provide opportunities for academic success, practicing our faith and hope for generations to come. We all play a role in preserving Catholic Education in America.
Matthew Kelly: The History of Catholic Education - Teach, Lead, Serve Series
Big picture

Upcoming Dates

9/6 No School - Labor Day

9/7 Parents' Second Cup with Mrs. Peterson 7AM - teachers' lounge

9/8 MAP Testing Starts - watch for details

9/14 Feast of the Holy Cross

9/20 Packer Dress Day

9/24 Early Dismissal - 11:30 Release - Teacher Inservice

10/23 Auction For Education - Badger State Brewery

Big picture

"He Walks Through Lightning": A One-Act Play on the Life of St. Norbert of Xanten

Friday, Sept. 17, 7:30pm, Holy Cross Church, Bay Settlement


Saturday, Sept. 18, 2pm & 7:30pm, St. Norbert College Webb Theater


Sunday, Sept. 19, 2pm, St. Norbert Abbey


2021 marks 900 years since the founding of the Norbertine Order by St. Norbert of Xanten in 1121 in Premontre, France. As part of this year-long Jubilee Celebration, the Norbertine Community of St. Norbert Abbey is pleased to have collaborated with Still Point Theatre Collective of Chicago to produce this live, one-act performance on the life of St. Norbert. Join us as the story of Norbert comes alive, exploring his personal joys and struggles along a compelling journey of conversion, prayer, and reconciliation. (Free admission; seating first-come, first-served.)

Middle School Collaborative Garden

Do you know someone that may be interested in volunteering in our GRACE Childcare Program?

Big picture

Keeping Our School Healthy

Please remember that if your child is exhibiting any symptoms related to COVID-19, including sniffles, cough, stomach ache, fever, vomiting, diarrhea, etc. he/she should stay home. We ask that those who are ill with COVID symptoms be tested regardless of the individual's vaccine status prior to his/her return.