APRIL 18 | GOOD FRIDAY | NO SCHOOL

APRIL 21 | EASTER MONDAY | NO SCHOOL

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths." Proverbs 3:5-6:

Showcasing Holy Cross Lutheran Academy!

We are excited to share that our school is hosting the NLSA (National Lutheran School Association) accreditation team for our five-year accreditation visit this Sunday March 30th - Tuesday April 1st. This is an important part of our school’s commitment to continuous improvement and ensuring that we maintain the highest standards of excellence in education. The goal of this team, consisting of teachers and administrators from across the state, is to provide valuable feedback and ensure that we are continuing to offer a strong, faith-based education that aligns with our mission and values.

We are confident that this process will highlight the many wonderful aspects of our school and provide valuable insights to guide us as we continue to serve our students and families.

Thank you for your partnership in the ongoing development of our school community. We look forward to this opportunity to showcase all that we do and continue to grow in our mission to serve our students and families.

It's almost show time and our Oompa Loompas are getting excited!  Get your tickets today!  A beautiful show including both Lower and Upper Students is coming soon!  Invite your friends to be entertained by our talented theatre students.

Formal attire is required, and 1920s evening wear is encouraged for a night of elegance and nostalgia. Tickets are now on sale for $75, increasing to $90 on March 14. Sales end April 17, so don’t wait!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music, dancing, and Roaring Twenties elegance. See you there! If you have any questions, please reach out to Miss Amelia Stark at astark@thehcla.org

Register for Crusader Summer Camp Here

Register Here:  HCLA Cheerling Tryout Registration 

Pictures of recent events and activities on campus.

UPPER SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY FEE

1:1 Technology Fees Due May 30th.  All parents with 2025-2026 enrolled 6th - 12th graders should see an invoice on their FACTS account for the $400 technology/computer fee and $100 insurance fee (if you opted in for the insurance).  This payment will draft May 30th.  You are also welcome to log into FACTS to make payments toward that between now and then.  If you have questions regarding payments, please contact Finance at finance@thehcla.org

HOW to view your TUITION/ BILLING breakdown on FACTS and to print off payment summary needed for your TAXES:

1. Login to your Family Portal account

2. Select Financial (on the left

3. Select Financial Home (on the right) - here you can view your current balance and past due balances on account

4. Select View Details (in the middle of the page) for a more in depth look.

5. Select View Payment Summary

6. Select the dropdown box with the year listed and change it to the year you need summarized.

   • If you need a specific time window of transactions you can select Date Range and input the Start and End date you need and then click View.

7. Select Print at the top right and Save as PDF.

SHOW YOUR SCHOOL PRIDE WHILE DRINKING YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE!

Please consider donating your items to PALS for a Community Garage Sale in May.  We cannot accept drop offs outside of the times listed.  Any items not sold at the event will be donated to a local non-profit charity and not returned to the original owner.

The Central Florida Cross Network (Holy Cross Lake Mary, Resurrection Church, The Cross Orlando) is looking to launch a young adult apprenticeship program called Common Life. This program is focused on high school graduates and college-aged students between the ages of 18-21. The desire is to help develop the skill of living a common life, which is built on Luther's theology of vocation and the approach to discipleship: Meditatio, Oratio, Tentatio. Their program will include a weekly meal, congregational commitment, community service, a vocational mentor, and Biblical instruction. As they develop this program, they would love to get some feedback from parents in our community. Please help them by filling out the parent survey that they have included HERE. 

ATHLETIC TICKET SALES ARE CLOSED!

MAP TESTING UPPER SCHOOL

All 6th - 10th grade students will be participating in MAP testing starting Monday March 24 (after Spring Break).  Please be sure to be well rested, eat a good breakfast, and bring your CHARGED devices AND power cords on Monday.  We will be testing the first 2 hours on Monday and again on Tuesday, so being on time is very important! 

MISSION TRIP: Pastor Chris of Resurrection Church took a group to Guatemala on a Mission Trip.  Two of our students, Zachary A. and Carter J., were included in the group.  The group built houses, worked at an orphanage, led Vacation Bible School and shared the love of Jesus with the beautiful people of Guatemala.  Paola (Pictured with Pastor Chris) is in 8th grade and would typically stop going to school at this age because high schools are only private pay.  She will now have the opportunity to attend high school because Resurrection Church will be sponsoring her to achieve her dreams and further her education.  Her goal is to become a nurse and to be able to volunteer at the orphanage.

YEARBOOK PURCHASE DEADLINE

The deadline to purchase a yearbook is April 3.  Please use the following links to make your purchase.  Books will be delivered in May.

Lower Campus Yearbook Ordering Information

Upper Campus Yearbook Ordering Information

🦞 ANNUAL CRAWFISH BOIL 🦞 

This annual event is taking place tomorrow!  Get your tickets at hclm.org/crawfish.  You can evet get them day of at Holy Cross Lake Mary.  This is a fundraiser for high school youth to help offset the cost of their Summer Mission Trip to Tennessee to help with home repairs.  This is a fun night with all you can eat crawfish, shrimp, sausage, potatoes and corn.

March 29 6 - 8PM
960 Paul Hoyer Way
Lake Mary