Holy Cross Regional Catholic School (Lynchburg, Virginia)

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School
Address
2125 Langhorne Road
Lynchburg, Virginia 24501
United States
Coordinates 37°24′46″N 79°10′40″W / 37.41278°N 79.17778°W / 37.41278; -79.17778Coordinates: 37°24′46″N 79°10′40″W / 37.41278°N 79.17778°W / 37.41278; -79.17778
Information
Type Private, Coeducational
Religious affiliation(s) Roman Catholic
Established 1879
Head of school Mary Sherry
Grades PK–12
Color(s) Green and White         
Team name Gaels
Accreditation Southern Association of Colleges and Schools [1]
Marketing Director Beth Holcomb
Asst. Principal Doug Washington
Athletic Director Tony Mitchell
Website http://www.hcrs-va.org

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is a private, Roman Catholic school in Lynchburg, Virginia for Pre-K through 12th grade. It is in association with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Richmond.

Background

Holy Cross has been in business since 1879. Founded by the Daughters of Charity, the order of religious sisters begun by St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Holy Cross has provided an education through the link with teachers and Catholic doctrine. Increased enrollment resulted in a move to their present building in 1960 located on Langhorne Road.[2]

Holy Cross Regional Catholic School is a college preparatory school for students in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

On March 20, 2007 the schools of the Diocese of Richmond, which includes Holy Cross Regional Catholic School, have been recognized as the first Catholic school system in the nation to receive District Accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS/CASI).[3]

Academics

Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten

Full day programs are (8:10-2:50) Monday-Friday. In addition, an After School Program is available for all ages.

Elementary, Grades 1-5[4]

Middle School, Grades 6-8

Holy Cross offers a college preparatory middle school program with small classes, individualized attention, and an introduction to young adult responsibilities. Also, Holy Cross gives students opportunities to participate in athletics, service projects, volunteer options, and numerous extracurricular opportunities. Other enrichment opportunities include:[4]

High School, Grades 9-12

Holy Cross Catholic School offers a college preparatory curriculum.[4]

Campaign 130

Campaign 130 was started in 2008 by a group of dedicated parents, former students and alumni, faculty, Holy Cross Advisory School Board members and others to raise funds for needed capital improvements. The group formed the Holy Cross Regional Catholic School Foundation to help facilitate the fundraising and enhancement effort.

The total goal of the Campaign is $1,000,000. The school received an initial investment contribution of $350,000.00 from Mr. Al Stroobants who further agreed to give an additional $150,000.00 when the school/foundation matches the initial donation of $350,000.00. Once achieved, the additional contributions will help initiate and maintain the Endowment Fund.[5]

Notes and references

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