News Archive

We are excited to highlight our Alberta Education Assurance Survey results. We are proud that our students enjoy school and feel supported, challenged, engaged, and respected. Thank you for choosing HCC! 📚 When compared to the provincial average, HCC PAT results are 27% higher on the acceptable rate, and 12.5% higher on excellence rate. 🏘️ Citizenship is 91% vs. 84% in AB ✏️ Education Quality is 94% vs. 88% in AB 💟 Welcome & Caring Schools is 94% vs. 84% in AB ✅ Access to Support is 89% vs. 80% in AB 🎓 3 year High School Completion rate is 100% vs. 80% in AB 😁 Student Engagement is 88% vs. 84% in AB

Meet Conner Schmit! He’s a graduate of the Holy Cross Collegiate’s class of 2013. Excitement is in the air as we prepare to turn the tassel and step into a new chapter! In preparation of celebrating our 2024 graduates let’s take a look back some amazing 2013 Holy Cross Collegiate Graduates and their accomplishments since leaving HCC! Let's celebrate the diversity of talents, accomplishments, and the shared spirit that ties us together! Stay tuned as we spotlight some amazing individuals in the coming weeks. Grateful for these touching insights that remind us of the profound impact our school has on shaping lives. Share your own memories and experiences using #OurSchoolLegacy #ProudAlumni #weareHCC #HCCproud

Congratulations to Chloe and Lex! ❤️🎶 They have been accepted to the Alberta Band Association Junior Honour Band! Bravo 👏 We are proud of your hard work and dedication!

We will be having a Spirit Week next week! Dress up to earn points for your guild! #hccspirit

All are welcome to join HCC and SHA for Ash Wednesday Mass on Wednesday at 9 am. #IBelieveinCatholicEd #hediedforusweliveforhim #hccfaith

We will be holding our annual Shrove Tuesday pancake breakfast next week! Parents are welcome to join as well! #shrovetuesday #wearehcc

At HCC, we strive to always make school spirit a priority! Fundraising is an important factor because these funds allow us to continue offering fun activities, treats, and excursions for our students! Thank you to all of our supporters for their enthusiasm (and more importantly their patience)! #weareHCC #59minutefundraiser

Happy Birthday Mr. Hanson! Send him your wishes in the comments! #itsthemonthofchampions #happybirthday

Let’s get loud tonight! 📢 Come support the Sr Boys as they face NDC! #hawksproud #weareHCC

Over the next few weeks we will be sharing the results from our Alberta Education Assurance Survey. Some highlights for today: 📚Our students understand what they are expected to learn ✏️Our students find school both challenging and engaging 🎓Parents and students are very satisfied with the education quality at HCC #WeAreHCC

Don’t forget! We have a PD day Wednesday. Semester 2 starts Thursday with a Day 1! #weareHCC #seeyouthen

Sunday Staff Spotlight! Meet our humanities teachers! #weareHCC

Come cheer on the Jr B’s this weekend! Next weekend the Jr A’s have home court advantage! #gohawksgo #hccathletics #weareHCC

A big birthday happening here at HCC today!

CTR and Southland Transportation have made the decision to cancel all buses tomorrow morning and afternoon, Monday, Jan. 15 due to extremely cold temperatures and severe wind chills. Our school will remain open, as many families rely on our facilities. Students and staff driving to school should use extra caution and plan for additional travel time. Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for these extreme conditions CTR will continue to monitor road and weather conditions. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding!

CTR and Southland Transportation have made the rare decision to cancel all buses tomorrow morning and afternoon, Friday, January 12, in Okotoks (including St. Francis), High River, Strathmore, Brooks, Drumheller, and Canmore due to extremely cold temperatures and severe wind chills. Our school will remain open, as many families rely on our facilities. Students and staff driving to school should use extra caution and plan for additional travel time. Please ensure children are dressed appropriately for these extreme conditions. CTR will continue to monitor road and weather conditions. Thank you for your understanding and patience as we navigate these cold temperatures.

Our annual Winter Formal was a hit! It was so nice to have everyone dressed up to come together and celebrate the holiday season. We are blessed to have so many great students at HCC! Wishing all of our families a Merry Christmas and a restful break! #weareHCC #hccspirit

The grade 7 students enjoyed spreading Christmas cheer at the Wheatland Lodge: singing carols, delivering handmade cards, and dropping off 26 stockings filled with goodies for seniors, donated by Holy Cross Collegiate staff. #weareHCC #adventactsofservice

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in our annual Christmas Fine Arts Night! Bravo!! 🎶❤️

We’re excited to be holding our annual Winter Formal next week! We will have tap options available for tickets and concession. Any non HCC guests need to be signed up with Mrs. Bisharat by Friday.