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Holy Names High School provides a college prep education in a supportive and inclusive environment.
We pair the challenge of a college preparatory curriculum with a supportive environment and faculty relationships that ensure student success, connection, and confidence. In our intimate and open-minded community, students develop strong voices, deep compassion, and the skills and confidence they need to have a powerful impact on the world. We believe young women can choose their own trajectory free of constraints based on gender, gender identity, race, culture, or economic circumstances.
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Middle School Art Day
Step into the world of creativity! This special event invites Middle School students to discover the joy of art. Create a masterpiece inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, and belong to a community where creativity thrives. With a chance to experience Holy Names’ vibrant atmosphere, this is a glimpse ahead to your high school experience.
✅ Free to attend.
🖍️ All supplies included.
🔗 Register today at tinyurl.com/artday25
✅ Free to attend.
🖍️ All supplies included.
🔗 Register today at tinyurl.com/artday25
#GiveLikeaAGirl Raised $40,200 in One Day for College Access
We did it! Over 100 alumnae, families, staff, teachers, and friends of Holy Names came together to show what it means to #GiveLikeAGirl and empower the next generation of women leaders. Thank you to our donors for answering the call of Noblesse Oblige and for helping us reach our $40k fundraising goal!
🏆 CLASS COMPETITION RESULTS! 🏆
**The Class of ‘63 wins 1st place for "Most Raised"
**The Class of ‘71 wins 1st place for "Most Participation"
Visit hnhsoakland.org/givelikeagirl to see which class years took away 2nd and 3rd place!
🏆 CLASS COMPETITION RESULTS! 🏆
**The Class of ‘63 wins 1st place for "Most Raised"
**The Class of ‘71 wins 1st place for "Most Participation"
Visit hnhsoakland.org/givelikeagirl to see which class years took away 2nd and 3rd place!
Give Like a Girl: HNHS Day of Giving! March 20th, 2025
The #GiveLikeAGirl Challenge starts NOW! Make a donation today, March 20, to help us raise a total of $40k for HNHS by midnight. bit.ly/HNHSgivelikeagirl
9th-11th grade Applications for 2025/26
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.
Limited space is still available, with priority given to those who applied before the 1/7 deadline.
Juniors have time to reflect at the Kairos retreat in Santa Cruz
Kairos is a Greek word that means “the Lord’s time.” During Kairos, the junior class are offered the chance to explore and reflect on their relationships with God, self and neighbor, share stores and reflections. It was held at Villa Maria del Mar in Santa Cruz.
Way to go, CMT, for stepping up to serve in this special way—rain or shine!
Last week, our Campus Ministry Team braved the stormy weather to give back to our community! Teaming up with Oakland Parks and Recreation, they spent the morning planting trees and cleaning up Martin Luther King Shoreline Park.
US History Students See Hamilton!
On December 4, 2024 the Junior class attended a performance of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. This exciting event gave our 11th grade US History students a unique opportunity to experience some of the core lessons from our country’s Founding Fathers with a unique twist.
Written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a former history teacher himself, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The musical follows Hamilton's life from his early years as an orphan in the Caribbean to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, offering a unique and engaging lens through which we can explore the American Founding Era. Through the combination of modern music and engaging storytelling, Hamilton offers an engaging experience that fosters a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.
Written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a former history teacher himself, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The musical follows Hamilton's life from his early years as an orphan in the Caribbean to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, offering a unique and engaging lens through which we can explore the American Founding Era. Through the combination of modern music and engaging storytelling, Hamilton offers an engaging experience that fosters a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.
