09/29/2026
At Holy Cross, the House system is about so much more than a team competition. It is one of the ways we build brotherhood across grade levels, giving our boys a place to belong, lead, encourage one another, and grow together.
Every middle school student belongs to one of five Houses: Grotto, Cross & Anchor, Gazebo, Thunder, or Victory Bell. This year, we’re building on that tradition in a big way.
Our Houses are being reimagined to bring even more opportunities for our students to live out what it means to be a Holy Cross Man. Throughout the year, Houses will compete in academics, character, faith, attendance and participation at Holy Cross events, lunch-time House games, and more. Our high school students are joining back in, too, carrying the House they were part of in middle school with them as they continue their journey at Holy Cross. And eventually our primary school students as well!
And the competition is about more than winning.
When a Holy Cross Educator sees a student demonstrating character, living out our values, encouraging a brother, or contributing positively to our community, they can award points to his House. Each week at lunch, updated House standings are displayed for everyone to see, giving students the opportunity to celebrate their brothers, keep one another accountable, and challenge their House to rise to the top.
Behind all of it are our Holy Cross Educators, who pour time, creativity, energy, and care into creating experiences that bring our boys together. They are helping turn friendly competition into opportunities for leadership, responsibility, faith, perseverance, and brotherhood.
Because at Holy Cross, “Being Family” means making sure every young Holy Cross Man knows he has a place, a team, and brothers who are cheering him on!