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The Holy Names community is always eager to welcome new families to campus. Please email [email protected] to inquire about the application process for the 2026/27 school year.

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a joyful Christmas, holiday season, and found time to rest, recharge, and share meaningful moments with family and friends. As we return to campus, we’re excited to begin the second half of the school year. The start of a new semester gives students a natural opportunity for reflection, renewed focus, and a fresh start. Semester 2 offers students the opportunity to put their best foot forward, set new goals, and continue growing as confident, engaged learners.

Looking ahead, the months to come are filled with enriching programming and meaningful experiences that support the development of the whole student. In February, we will welcome our WCEA Accreditation Team for our six-year visit. This is a chance to celebrate the strength of our academic program, the rigor of our instruction, and the vibrant sense of community that defines Holy Names, while also reflecting thoughtfully on how we can continue to grow and improve.

Semester 2 kicks off on January 12, offering students a fresh start and renewed momentum. This is a great opportunity for goal-setting, reflection, and starting with a blank slate! Parents, please encourage your students to reflect upon ways in which they can improve their study habits for this new semester. What worked for them last semester? What did not? What changes in habit may be necessary? Our teachers will be encouraging students to consider these questions and more as we officially begin the semester.

Although the school will be closed for the holiday break, the Admissions Office will be available to assist families. Please contact [email protected] with any questions or concerns over the holiday break.

The Admissions office will be closed on Christmas Eve & Christmas, New Years Eve & New Years Day.

Please help us raise $5,000 for tuition and programs by purchasing your holiday candy through our fundraising link - tinyurl.com/HNHScandy25.

All orders ship directly to your address, or you can send See's to a loved one at their address! The fundraiser ends on December 5th!

Middle School Art Day at HNHS
Part of our Community Connections Event Series

Join us for a vibrant day of hands-on projects, bold techniques, and creative exploration. Connect with future classmates, meet inspiring teachers, and experience how imagination and community thrive at Holy Names.
Be inspired. Make your mark. Create your future.

Art Day: 12/11, 4:30-6:30pm

Sign up for ART Day at tinyurl.com/creativeconnections2025

Join us for our annual Open House! Holy Names High School’s Open House provides prospective students and families with an opportunity to visit campus, participate in classroom tours, talk with teachers and administrators, and get a sense for what Holy Names High School is all about

Register Today: tinyurl.com/hnhsopen25

Classroom Matters and Holy Names High School are teaming up once again to bring you a high-quality HSPT preparation workshop!

This 3.5 hour workshop will help students gain familiarity with the test, introduce them to test-taking strategies, and review practice problems with answer explanations.

Our Student Club Fair was Wednesday September 17! During the Club Fair each student club had a table with club details, goals, schedule, and more. Each Club had a table board showcasing what they are all about! Students got the information from Club members, and signed-up for clubs they wanted to join.

All student clubs are student-driven! If students are interested in starting a new club, they should stop by Ms. Ankobia’s office to talk about the proposal steps.

We want all Holy Names students to participate in a Club. It is a great way to make friends, have fun, and participate in our community in a way that aligns with our Integral Student Outcomes!

Holy Names is now a cell phone free campus using Yondr pouches, allowing students to securely store their phones during the day. Click to learn more and view the new policy.

Back to School Night provides families with an opportunity to get to know their student’s teachers and learn more information about their respective courses. We aim for 100% participation and ask that at least one parent attend this very important event. We will have limited parking available on the Back Campus.

In mid June, all families should have received an email from Mr. Greene that included the Back to School Information Guide. Click the title above to view those items and everything you need to know for the upcoming 2025/26 school year!

Apply now to be considered for the 2025/26 school year. Don't miss your chance to become a part of the next generation of leaders at Holy Names!
Limited space is still available, with priority given to those who applied before the 1/7 deadline.

The AP Biology and Biology classes are working in collaboration with a UC Berkeley grad student to collect bacteria from soil samples and study bacterial antibiotic resistance. The classes will be working with the study for four days this semester. The data collected will be added to a global database for further environmental studies.