Please See Attached Letter From Our Superintendent Mrs. Debra Haney

Dear Crusader Families: We are certain that you have all seen the governor's announcement yesterday that all schools in the state are to remain closed through May 4, 2020. The letter that the Catholic School Office has issued this morning indicating our intention to follow that directive and keep our school closed for all in person education and extracurricular activites through that date is available to view by clicking on the "Closure Extended to May 4, 2020" title above. Please be assured that we will remain with you through all virtual learning avenues that we have and will continue to put in place to support you and our True Cross students. We sincerely miss our students and keep your families in our thoughts and prayers. As we near Palm Sunday and the beginning of Holy Week we ask that you take a few extra moments each day to pray for a speedy end to this crisis and particularly pray for those who are directly affected by the many devastating affects this has brought. May you and your family remain in good health and in positive spirits as we face these unchartered challenges together. Through God all things are possible. May God bless you all, Yolanda Agrella, Principal

Please take a few minutes to watch the message sent this morning by Debra Haney, the Superintendent of Schools for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.  Her message is for you as together we navigate this challenging time.

The Catholic Schools Office of Galveston Houston has extended our school closure to April 10, 2020.  This would put us back in our school on the Monday following Easter.

Dear Crusader Families: True Cross Catholic School will be CLOSED next week, March 16 - 20, 2020 to support our communities and health care professionals in the ongoing effort of containing the coronavirus. All extracurricular activities are also canceled through next Friday, March 20.  This decision for all Catholic Schools throughout the Galveston-Houston Diocese was made thoughtfully with input from local health authorities and community leaders in response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 coronavirus situation. By making this decision now, we will help to slow the spread of COVID-19 and assist in preserving the capacity of our hospitals and medical care facilities.   ​​​​​​​We ask that you continue to monitor your emails for information both from our office and teachers as we formulate plans for how best to meet the educational needs of our children during this time. May God bless you and your families with good health, Yolanda Agrella, Principal

Congratulations to Ms. Katie's PreK3 Class! They won the Class Raffle Competition. Congratulations to Mrs. Bowen's Eighth Grade Class, as well! They won the Scavenger Hunt Competition!  Way to go Crusaders!!! We would also like to recognize again , our T-shirt contest finalists: In third place, Kamryn G. in 4th Grade; second place, Kia C. in 8th Grade; and first place went to Anya R. in 4th Grade. Anya’s artwork was featured on the Fall Festival T-shirt. Remember: Students may wear these shirts on Fridays throughout the year!

Tuesday, October 8th is our make up date for the Battle of the Schools!!! Remember, each school will receive 20% of sales but the school that raises the most money will receive an extra 10%!! Say you are there to support True Cross!!! Join us Tuesday 10:30am - 10:00pm at MOD Pizza Bay Colony 2945 Gulf Freeway S, Suite F League City, TX 77573 in the HEB Shopping Center on I-45 at FM 646

Look for special performances around our campus and stop by the Book Fair in our Library. Spaghetti Dinners will be served from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. while they last and will be available for purchase at the door for $9 - dine in or take home to enjoy. Dinner includes spaghetti with meat or meatless sauce, salad, garlic bread and a drink. Our Fifth Grade will be hosting a bake sale in the cafeteria to raise funds for their annual trip to Camp Kappe. Open House will begin at 6:00pm and will conclude at 7:00pm. We look forward to seeing you!

Due to weather conditions True Cross School will be closed on Wednesday, September 18. Please stay safe and dry.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 5p.m. - 7p.m. with a rosary at 7p.m.at Shrine of the True Cross Church. Funeral Mass will be held at the Shrine of the True Cross Catholic Church on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 10a.m. with interment to follow at Mt, Olivet Cemetery in Dickinson.

Our students and faculty gathered to pray the rosary for Mrs. Phyllis Mitchiner - a spectacular example of kindness and grace, the most beautiful of souls, and the longtime matriarch of True Cross Catholic School. There are very few True Cross Families that have not had the pleasure of being welcomed by her warm smile and tender hugs. She was, as one of our students said, "ineffable", too great for words. To the Mitchiner Family: Thank you for sharing you Mom and Meemaw with us. We love you and you are in our prayers.

Our first day of the 2019 - 2020 School Year is in the books and what a great day it was! "Best day EVER!!!", "Best TEACHER ever!!!", and "I'm so excited!!!" are just a few of the comments repeatedly heard as our day concluded. We are so very blessed to have our students and their families and our faculty and staff here at True Cross Catholic School this school year. We, too, are so excited! Happy New Year Crusaders!!!

As the end of Summer Break is drawing near, our teachers and staff are busy preparing for the new school year. If you have any questions or need to contact our office for any reason, our hours are as follows: July 22 - 26 Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., July 29 - August 9 Monday - Friday 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., and our first day of school for students is Monday, August 12! We look forward to seeing you soon!

We are in need of any type of and denomination Gift Cards, bottles of any type of wine, and items for our auctions. We greatly appreciate your help!! Curb side service is available for drop off, just call our office or email tsheridan@truecrosschurch.org.

Our Annual Spring Gala Dinner and Auction will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019. Please make plans to join us!!! The cost of tickets in advance is $35.00 a person!!!! Tickets are available for purchase through our front office and after all Masses or you may visit the Gala page to reserve yours today! Ticket price will increase to $50 at the door. Bring your family! Bring your friends! With each ticket, you will receive a delicious catered dinner and $1000.00 in casino chips, all for a great cause!

Where do you even begin to announce the retirement of such a legacy as Phyllis Mitchiner? She has been the welcoming face of True Cross Catholic School for 46 years. Not only has Ms. Phyllis devoted these countless years to our school, but she also attended True Cross Catholic School herself, as did her own children.  We understand that it is difficult to imagine True Cross Catholic School without Mrs. Mitchiner in the front office, but rest assured that Ms. Phyllis will maintain her constant presence at our school as she stays involved in the role of “MeeMaw”  to her grandchildren and great grandchildren who are current students here. Please feel free to leave a message for Mrs. Mitchiner with the Quick Link to the left on our home page - "Messages for Mrs. Mitchiner"

Our Family Handbook has been updated by Mrs. Agrella and is available through Quick Links on our home page...

The August and September Lunch Menus are available to view on our website by clicking the Quick Link to Lunch Menus. Please note, lunches are $4.25 for all grade levels.

Orders for our Middle School P.E. uniform are in progress and will be accepted via email to edonnow@truecrosschurch.org through August 3, 2018.  The purchase price is $20 for the set, or $10 each piece.  All Middle School Students (Grades 6-8) are required to wear the uniform. Please specify the size and quantity needed. Click on the above link for more information.