Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) - Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School

Holy Cross opened its doors in September of 1986 in quarters leased from the Frontenac County Board of Education. Holy Cross also held classes in a part of Kingston Collegiate, which graciously agreed to share its facility with the new school. Holy Cross began with approximately 17 teachers and 235 students. During the next four years, staff and students alike pulled together to create a school community in a less-than-ideal physical facility. The curriculum encompassed all subject areas, including music and drama. A full array of sports and extracurricular activities was offered by the dedicated staff. The school continued to grow, adding Grade 11, Grade 12 and OAC courses as the students advanced in their high school careers. Numbers were becoming problematic for the 1987-1988 school year in the shared facility and in September 1990 a new multi-million dollar facility opened its doors with 51 educators and 825 students.

Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School is committed to providing quality Catholic Education which serves the academic, social, physical, and spiritual development of students. As a Catholic community, the ideals of Jesus are both taught and witnessed, community members are respectful and appreciative of each other's gifts and challenged to live the Christian ideal. As a community Holy Cross embodies "faith in action"; uphold the value of family; stress the integration of the spiritual, intellectual, and moral development of the total person, and; emphasize Gospel values. In short, it will provide students with the opportunity to meet the Catholic Graduate Expectations.

Holy Cross is well known for its successes in academics and the arts. Holy Cross prides itself on its commitment to service. Students have received many awards and citations for academic success. The award plaques mounted in the gymnasium attest to the success of the Holy Cross sports teams. Holy Cross students and staff are proud of their accomplishments and school. The slogan, "Once a Crusader, Always a Crusader" rings true for every graduate from Holy Cross.​ 

Why Holy Cross Catholic Secondary School?

• Course variety: Holy Cross students have an opportunity to take traditional subjects, but can also challenge themselves in the arts or technology. It offers Co-operative Education, as well as Specialist High Skills Majors in Information & Communications Technology and Environment. Holy Cross also has Dual Credit Programs offered in partnership with St. Lawrence College. A student enrolled in the Dual Credit Program spends some of their academic time at St. Lawrence College taking college or apprenticeship courses and the rest of their academic time at Holy Cross taking regular high school courses and/or Coop courses. 
• Extracurricular activities: Holy Cross offers many extracurricular activities including band, drama club, Students' Council, and a community service group, just to name a few. Sports teams include Cross Country, Golf, Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Field Hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, Alpine Skiing, Badminton, Hockey, Cheer, Curling, Swimming, Wrestling, Baseball, Rugby, Soccer, Field Lacrosse, Tennis, and Track and Field.