Congratulations to Mrs. Kane - The Archdiocese of Washington Principal of the Year!

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Holy Cross is a coeducational Catholic school serving children in Pre-Kindergarten for 3 year olds through Eighth Grade.

Our school is a diverse, faith-centered community that was recognized in 2013 as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. We are an inclusive learning community that strives to achieve each student’s full potential and develop a positive attitude toward learning.

In 2013 the U.S. Department of Education named Holy Cross a National Blue Ribbon School. Holy Cross was one of just fifty private schools to win the award, in recognition of our exemplary high performance. We will be eligible to reapply for the spec…

Holy Cross students receive personal attention in a warm, caring, and safe environment. Our students learn to contribute to one another, to their families and to the global community.

Faith, Scholarship, and Service are our guiding principles. These values guide our students, faculty and parent community in all we do. We welcome you to explore our website and encourage you to attend one of our open house events, schedule a private tour or arrange a shadow day for your child.

Parent Comments

“Students at Holy Cross School are academically challenged and nurtured in a disciplined, kind and loving environment.”

"Teachers tailor their instruction to the individual needs of students and can easily enrich the already advanced curriculum to challenge students."

"The entire curriculum is not only intellectually-rigorous; it is rooted in Christian values of respect for and service to others."

"Holy Cross is a family. It reminds me of the small, rural school that I grew up attending. The education my children receive is second to none and I love the values and Christian ideals incorporated into everyday student life."

"We love that the student body at Holy Cross is a perfect amalgamation of the world, while at the same time delivering a blue ribbon quality education and imparting Christian principles to our son."

"The sense of community extends to the students too, where the older students look out for and mentor the younger ones."

"The students’ moral formation is guided through teaching, example, attendance at Mass, and opportunities for service."

"The teachers care more than at any school I've been involved with, and I find them to be ultra-competent."

"As parents we love the strong sense of community; the class is small enough that we really get to know the other parents and kids at birthday parties, field trips, and school events."

"The nurturing staff and smaller class size has benefitted my children's relationships with peers and educators. The respect and faith taught in the classroom has carried over into home and sports life - it's great to see."

During small group centers, Junior Kindergarten was immersed in the letter R! They engaged in several hands-on activities including creating an R out of rice! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

100 Days Smarter! Kindergarten and 1st Grade students celebrated the 100th day of school in style — dressed as 100-year-olds and having a blast with hands-on, 100-themed activities! From counting to crafting, they showed just how much they've learned and grown this year. #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #100DaysOfSchool

Mrs. Peggy Herman, great-grandmother of one of our 3rd graders, visited to share her incredible experiences working at the White House during the Eisenhower Administration! From her days as a switchboard operator to assistant press secretary, she captivated us with stories of meeting world leaders like President Dwight D. Eisenhower, Mamie Eisenhower, Winston Churchill, Haile Selassie, The Queen Mother, and even a brush with JFK! What a fascinating glimpse into history — thank you, Mrs. Herman, for bringing history to life! 🇺🇸 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #PresidentsDay

Congratulations to our 14U Boys Basketball Team on their epic win over Our Lady of Victory for the CHAMPIONSHIP! Your hard work, teamwork, and determination paid off — we’re so proud of you! Thank you to all of the families that came our today to support this team! 💚🏆#GoHawks #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Holy Cross spirit at the 14U boys championship game! #adwcommunity #iloveholycross

Our 14U Boys have advanced to CHAMPIONSHIP game against Our Lady of Victory tomorrow! Come cheer them on, rock your Holy Cross spirit gear, and help us bring the energy! Go Hawks! 📅 Sunday, Feb. 16 🕐 1:15 PM 📍 St. Elizabeth’s (917 Montrose Rd, Rockville, MD) #GoHawks #HolyCrossPride #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Our kindergarteners had a blast using candy hearts for some hands-on Valentine's Day fun! They sorted, graphed, and even conducted cool science experiments to explore patterns & practice math skills. Who knew learning could be this sweet! 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #STEM #ValentinesDay

Students enjoyed seeing 5th Grade teacher, Ms. Striegel at the Villa Maya fundraiser last night. Thank you for supporting this fun and delicious event! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #VillaMaya

Need to get out of the house??Join us tonight at Villa Maya Rockville from 3-10 PM for a delicious meal in support of Holy Cross School's 4th & 5th Grade! Just mention Holy Cross when you dine in or take out, and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the 4th & 5th Grade Field Trip fund! Let’s enjoy great food while supporting a great cause! See you there! 🌮🍽️ 📍 Villa Maya Rockville - 5532 Norbeck Rd 🕒 3:00 - 10:00 PM 📢 Don’t forget to mention Holy Cross! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #HolyCrossNightOut #DineForACause #VillaMayaRockville #SupportHolyCross

Bravo to our talented choir for representing Holy Cross with such grace and enthusiasm at the 2025 ADW Choral Arts Showcase at Good Counsel High School! Their beautiful voices and hard work truly stood out in this celebration of music and faith. 👏🎵#ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Thank you to our 8th grade helpers for carrying cereal boxes from last week's service project to fill the Catholic Charities car! Thanks to our generous school community, these donations will help provide breakfast for families in need. #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicCharities

It's Pajama & Teacher Turnaround Day! Our 8th graders took charge today, stepping into the role of teachers and leading classrooms with confidence and enthusiasm! A few teachers were "replaced" with their own daughters! A huge shoutout to our students for embracing the challenge and to our amazing teachers for letting them take the lead! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025

Student Appreciation Day – Throwback Thursday Edition! Today, we celebrated our amazing students in style! From groovy ‘70s, rad ‘80s, to totally awesome ‘90s outfits, our hallways were a blast from the past! Students enjoyed a delicious pizza lunch and had a great time playing BINGO with friends. What a fun way to show our appreciation for the heart of our school—our students! 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025

Today we honored our students at the Awards Assembly, welcomed parents for Coffee in the Classroom to see learning in action, and added some extra fun with Wacky Tacky Accessories Day! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025

Our students had a blast lining up cereal boxes and watching the epic domino effect—all for a great cause! Hundreds of boxes will stock local food pantries and provide cereal for families in need. A huge thank you to our amazing community for making this fun and impactful event possible. Together, we’re spreading kindness one cereal box at a time! 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025

Today, our students stepped into the shoes of their future selves for Career Day! They showed great enthusiam for learning about various careers from our amazing line up of speakers. Dream big, future leaders! 🌟 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025 #CareerDay

Catholic Schools Week is off to an amazing start! We celebrated mass together and explored STEM based activities with exciting ClubSciKidz events! Teachers enjoyed a delicious lunch compliments of Holy Cross Alum, Chef Dimitri Moshivitis, co-founder of CAVA. Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. Next up, Career Day and the Cereal Box challenge on Tuesday! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #CSW2025 @CAVA @clubscikidzmd @chefdcava

Don’t forget to send in boxes of cereal for the Great Cereal Box Domino Challenge happening on January 28th during Catholic Schools Week! We aim to collect 500 boxes or more to line up for an epic domino effect while making a BIG impact for our community. All cereal boxes will be donated to a local food pantry to help those in need. Let’s show how small acts of kindness can create a ripple effect of love and generosity. 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CSW2025 #CerealBoxChallenge

Catholic Schools Week is almost here! Next week we will celebrate the incredible spirit of Catholic education—where faith and community come together to shape the hearts and minds of our students. We will be honoring our amazing students, dedicated teachers, supportive families, and the community that makes Holy Cross School so special. 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CatholicSchoolsWeek #FaithScholarshipService #CSW2025

Our 3rd graders took on a STEM-tastic challenge inspired by Jack and the Beanstalk! Using everyday materials, they designed and built parachutes to help Jack escape the giant. This hands-on project put their creativity, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills to the test—and the results were amazing! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #STEM

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