Holy Cross Academy

08/21/2026

What a wonderful first day at HCA! ❤️ We spent the day settling into our classrooms, getting to know one another, learning our schedules, and building excitement for the year ahead. We ended the day with our annual Recommitment Mass. We were blessed to have all of our priests in attendance, a beautiful testament to their dedication to our mission of forming saints, scholars, and leaders. Prayers for a blessed, joyful, and successful school year for our entire HCA community! 🙏🏼📚📝✨

08/19/2026

We were excited to see so many of our new and returning students and their families today! Our teachers have been hard at work preparing warm and engaging classrooms and fun bulletin boards to welcome them back! Tomorrow is going to be a wonderful 1st day, ending with Mass at 10:30 - families are welcome to attend ❤️

08/10/2026

Readers Choice Award

Holy Cross Academy is honored to be named the winner of the 2026 Free Lance–Star Readers’ Choice Award “Best of the ’Burg” for Best Private School and Best Preschool in Stafford County. This recognition is a privilege we hold with deep gratitude and pride.
Thank you to our local and school community, families, and friends for choosing HCA and for being such an essential part of why we earned this distinction. Thank you to our parishioners, pastor, and priests, as we are truly blessed to be an extension of our wonderful parish community at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, whose faith, support, and partnership strengthen everything we do.
A heartfelt thank‑you goes to our dedicated teachers, faculty, and staff who continually create and foster a positive, nurturing learning environment. Their commitment to developing the whole child—academically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically—supports each student in growing confidently into the person God created them to be.
At Holy Cross Academy, our mission remains steadfast and at our forefront: forming young men and women to be saints, scholars, and leaders in the image of Our Lord Jesus Christ and Our Blessed Mother. Every day, our students embody this mission. Their kindness, character, passion, joy, and love of learning make HCA a school of excellence.
Our students are the reason we are “Best of the ’Burg.” They are, and always will be, our greatest achievement.

08/09/2026

Used Uniforms HCA Sale are scheduled for August 9 & 11!!

Come out to get your students ready for the new school year -OR- sign up to volunteer at the sales to complete your service hours for the upcoming school year!!

Sunday, August 9 11AM-3PM in Cafeteria
Tuesday, August 11 10AM-2PM in Cafeteria

Volunteer sign up link:

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!

08/08/2026

HCA Summer Volleyball Open Gym
Are you energetic? Do you love cheering on your team and having fun in a high energy environment? Then get ready to bump, set, and spike!
The HCA Volleyball Program is excited to host a FREE summer volleyball open gym on:

August 11-13
Rising 5th & 6th Grade: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Rising 7th & 8th Grade: 5:30PM-7:00PM
Open to rising 5th-8th grade girls, the HCA Summer Volleyball Open Gym welcomes athletes of all skill levels and experience - whether you’re brand new to the sport are looking to improve your game.
Come learn fundamental volleyball skills, build confidence, make new friends, and have fun in a positive and encouraging environment. No experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!
If your athlete is interested in participating, coaches ask families to use the registration link below to sign up. This will help the coaching staff plan accordingly and ensure adequate staffing and equipment for each session.

08/02/2026

HCA Summer Volleyball Open Gym

Are you energetic? Do you love cheering on your team and having fun in a high energy environment? Then get ready to bump, set, and spike!

The HCA Volleyball Program is excited to host a FREE summer volleyball open gym on:
August 4-6
Rising 5th & 6th Grade: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Rising 7th & 8th Grade: 5:30PM-7:00PM
August 11-13
Rising 5th & 6th Grade: 4:00PM-5:30PM
Rising 7th & 8th Grade: 5:30PM-7:00PM
Open to rising 5th-8th grade girls, the HCA Summer Volleyball Open Gym welcomes athletes of all skill levels and experience - whether you’re brand new to the sport are looking to improve your game.

Come learn fundamental volleyball skills, build confidence, make new friends, and have fun in a positive and encouraging environment. No experience required - just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn!

If your athlete is interested in participating, coaches ask families to use the registration link below to sign up. This will help the coaching staff plan accordingly and ensure adequate staffing and equipment for each session.

HCA 2026 Summer Volleyball (Rising 5th-6th Grade)

HCA 2026 Summer Volleyball (Rising 7th-8th Grade)

We’ll see you on the court.

HCA Volleyball Coaching Staff

08/01/2026

Thanks to ALL of you!

Holy Cross Academy is honored to be named the winner of the 2026 Free Lance–Star Readers’ Choice Award “Best of the ’Burg” for Best Private School and Best Preschool in Stafford County. This recognition is a privilege we hold with deep gratitude and pride.
Thank you to our local and school community, families, and friends for choosing HCA and for being such an essential part of why we earned this distinction. Thank you to our parishioners, pastor, and priests, as we are truly blessed to be an extension of our wonderful parish community at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, whose faith, support, and partnership strengthen everything we do.
A heartfelt thank‑you goes to our dedicated teachers, faculty, and staff who continually create and foster a positive, nurturing learning environment. Their commitment to developing the whole child—academically, emotionally, spiritually, and physically—supports each student in growing confidently into the person God created them to be.
At Holy Cross Academy, our mission remains steadfast and at our forefront: forming young men and women to be saints, scholars, and leaders in the image of Our Lord Jesus Christ and Our Blessed Mother. Every day, our students embody this mission. Their kindness, character, passion, joy, and love of learning make HCA a school of excellence.
Our students are the reason we are “Best of the ’Burg.” They are, and always will be, our greatest achievement.

07/31/2026

HCA Last Play Date for the Summer!
Current and new students are invited to join us for a fun and relaxed "play date" on our K-8 and preschool playgrounds. It’s a wonderful chance for children to play, explore, and enjoy time together while parents connect with our amazing Holy Cross Academy community.
We will have both playgrounds, soccer and kickball fields open for play! Not to mention, popsicles will be served to help everyone cool off and enjoy the sunshine. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet new families, reconnect with familiar faces, and experience the joyful spirit of HCA.

In the event of inclement weather, the gym will be open and divided by age group so the fun can continue indoors.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Tuesday, August 11th 10:00 - 11:30 a.m.