All About HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL

We're doing great things here at Holy Cross Catholic School! We've earned a reputation for our academic excellence, nurturing staff, and commitment to spiritual enrichment. We provide a wide range of resources that empower our students to recognize and develop their God-given gifts and abilities. We first opened our doors in 1949 and have provided a safe, supportive, learning community ever since.

HCCS is a member of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe. It is accredited by North Central Association and the New Mexico Public Education Department. Our beautiful campus includes the Historic Santa Cruz De La Canada Church, three elementary buildings, our cafeteria (Marian Hall), the gymnasium, and two separate playgrounds.

HCCS is home to approximately 155 students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. Most of our children have attended our campus since kindergarten. Many of our students have siblings enrolled at the same campus and have parents who also attended HCCS. Holy Cross reaches out throughout Santa Fe County, welcoming students from seven “feeder” parishes.

  • St. Thomas Parish in Abiquiu
  • Sacred Heart Parish in Espanola
  • Santa Cruz de la Canada in Santa Cruz
  • Holy Family Parish in Chimayo
  • St. Anthony Parish in Dixon
  • St. John the Baptist in San Juan 
  • San Juan Nepomuceno in El Rito

Our Commitment to FAITH

We weave elements of faith into the learning process by making religion an integral part of the daily curriculum. The school day begins with prayer and ends with prayer. We encourage our students to incorporate their knowledge of faith into their everyday lives.

We create tangible reminders of their faith in classrooms and throughout the school in the form of bulletin boards, pictures, statues, and prayer centers. We integrate fundamental principles of faith in all subjects, especially through writing, reading, art, and music.

Our Belief in SERVICE

We encourage and inspire our students to recognize and respond to the needs of others by sharing their gifts, talents, and time. We provide frequent opportunities to serve the school and the community. With their involvement in these activities comes a sense of personal worth and appreciation. We believe that spiritual and social goals are just as important as academic and intellectual goals.

The Ten Commandments of HOLY CROSS

  1. We proclaim that God comes first.
  2. We proclaim the dignity and value of every human person.
  3. We give a positive understanding of human sexuality.
  4. We value parents, families, and teachers.
  5. We teach the importance of Sunday mass and daily prayer.
  6. We are honest and tell the truth.
  7. We respect the material world that God has given us.
  8. We do our best.
  9. We value self-discipline and self-control.
  10. We enjoy life!

Our Commitment to CONSTANT IMPROVEMENT

HCCS participates in Strengthening Quality in School (SQS), which is a Baldrige based initiative for continuous improvement. SQS provides school leadership the expertise needed to develop a high quality education system. The school believes in a systems approach to continuous improvement, which includes stakeholder input, data driven decision-making, focus on mission and goals, and the integration and implementation of the Total Management principles.

Our Gratitude and APPRECATION

We give thanks to Almighty God for the many gifts we enjoy. We thank God for the many blessings of creation. We thank God for the wonderful children and devoted families of the past, present, and future that have been, currently are, and will be the true Christian souls of the HCCS Community.