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

Welcome!

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."

Future engineers at work! Our 5th graders explored how to test and improve prototypes by taking on the Penny Raft Challenge. They designed and built their own rafts to see how many pennies their creations could hold. Creativity and problem-solving at their best! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #STEM #STEAM #PennyRaftChallenge #FutureEngineers

Full-circle moment! One of our alumni stopped by to thank his teachers, sharing that he aced a high school test on Edgar Allan Poe—all thanks to the strong foundation he built right here at Holy Cross School. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. 💚 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #HolyCrossProud #ThankATeacher #EdgarAllanPoe

Today, we’re honoring World Diabetes Day by raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on health worldwide. Our students are showing their support with a blue and grey dress down day, raising funds for diabetes research. Together, we can make a difference in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment efforts. 💙 #WorldDiabetesDay #DiabetesAwareness #ADWcommUnity #ILoveHolyCross

Kindergarteners rocked around the clock to celebrate the 50th day of school! Students enjoyed fun themed activities and ended the day with classic root beer floats! Cheers to 50 fantastic days of learning and fun! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #50DaysOfSchool #KindergartenFun

Today, we honor the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of our veterans. Thank you to all who have served to protect our freedom. #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #VeteransDay

It was a joy to welcome our PreK classes to the all school mass today! Thank you to our 8th grade students for helping to guide our youngest angels! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Don’t forget to head to the polls and cast your ballot today! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #Vote

Don't forget! $2.00 Dress Down Day on Monday, November 4th! 🎉 Support our 8th Grade as they take part in an important service project for McKenna’s Wagon, a program that provides fresh meals to neighbors in need every day. Your $2 donation will fund the supplies needed for our 8th graders to make sandwiches, continuing this vital work as part of their Catholic Leadership project. Thank you for your generosity! 💚🥪 #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #Service #McKennasWagon #HolyCrossLeadership #MarthasTable

Today, we celebrate All Saints Day! Our students are learning about the inspiring lives of the saints and reflecting on how they can follow in their footsteps with kindness, faith, service, and love. #AllSaintsDay #ILoveHolyCross #ADWcommUNITY

It’s all treats and no tricks when it comes to Halloween fun at Holy Cross School! From parading in creative costumes to classroom crafts and games, our students have been having a blast celebrating Halloween together. #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #HolyCrossHalloween #SchoolSpirit #HalloweenFun

Halloween fun meets tech innovation at the 5th Grade Retro Classic! Our 5th graders designed Halloween-themed games to play with their Kindergarten buddies using handheld devices funded by a Teacher Initiative Grant. Special thanks to Roshon Casey from the Catholic Schools Office for stopping by to check out the excitement! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #STEAM

Our 4th graders had an amazing day at the Agricultural History Farm Park! They explored the history of farming, learned about sustainable agriculture, and experienced hands-on fun with farm life. #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #FieldTripFun #FourthGrade

🎃👻 What a spook-tacular time at Trunk or Treat! Thank you to everyone who decorated trunks, dressed up, and made this event so much fun. #TrunkOrTreat #HolyCrossHalloween #CommunityFun #SpookySeason #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

That’s a wrap on an amazing soccer season for our first graders! They’ve learned teamwork, perseverance, and had so much fun on the field. Thank you to our coaches and parents for all of your support! ⚽💚️ #ADWcommUNITY #IloveHolyCross #CYO #FirstGrade #CYOSports

Congratulations to our 12U boys soccer team for a great season of hard work and fun! Thank you to our coaches and parents for all of your support. Go Hawks! 💚#ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #CYO

Our 5th graders are diving into the Engineering Design Process! They crafted two Hoop Gliders—one with a paper straw and one with a plastic straw—to test which flies farther. After identifying variables, writing hypotheses, conducting trials, and drawing conclusions, these young engineers are learning hands-on how science takes flight! #ADWcommunity #ILoveHolyCross #STEM #STEMInAction #5thGrade

A huge thank you to the Holy Cross Fathers Club (and some students!) for planting beautiful trees along Strathmore Avenue this past weekend! 🌳💚 Your hard work and dedication help make our campus even more special. We are so grateful for your continued support and commitment to our school community! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross #HolyCrossFathersClub #CommunityInAction #GratefulHearts

Kindergarteners brought science to life through hands-on exploration of the pumpkin! They enjoyed discovering seeds, pulp, and learned all about its life cycle! 🎃 #ADWcommunity #ILoveHolyCross #STEM #HandsOnLearning #Kindergarten

Fifth grade enjoys a well-deserved brain break in the beautiful fall weather! Nothing like fresh air and sunshine to recharge the mind and spirit! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Twinning with Mr. G! This student won the chance to be "Tech Teacher for the Day" alongside Mr. G, and they’re rocking the matching outfits! From teaching to troubleshooting, this dynamic duo is keeping our tech game strong today! #ADWcommUNITY #ILoveHolyCross

Home