News & Events
Come to our Financial Aid Night on February 6th!
Our school network, Independence Mission Schools, will be hosting a network Financial Aid Night at St. Malachy Catholic School on Thursday, February 1st from 4:00pm to 7:00 pm. Bring your 2023 Federal Tax returns, 2023 W-2’s or income and Photo ID to complete...
A Lifetime of Achievement Begins in Kindergarten at Holy Cross
Holy Cross is enrolling now for kindergarten. Classes begin September 4 & 5. Our kindergarten students are superstars! 100% met or exceeded their reading and math goals in the 2022-23 school year Average math score 174 compared to national...
Update from Ms. Rosalie Doherty, Principal
Dear Holy Cross Families, I am excited to share that, once again in 2023, Holy Cross students have dramatically outperformed national averages for academic achievement and growth as measured on MAP tests. MAP samples the performance of over 10...
Holy Cross Hosts High School Fair
Holy Cross School, an Independence Mission School located in the heart of Mt. Airy, hosted a High SchoolSpirit Day on Tuesday, April 25 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. for their middle school students and families. The purpose of this event was to bring joy to the typically...
Update from Ms. Rosalie Doherty, Principal
We are excited to share with Holy Cross families the outstanding results from our winter MAP test. Our students take MAP tests three times a year (fall, winter, and spring). It measures not only our students' level of achievement in reading and math, but also how...
Mural Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King
To celebrate the national holiday marking Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday this year, Holy Cross 7th graders created this mural in honor of the legendary civil rights leader.
Message from Ms. Rosalie Doherty, Principal
Dear Holy Cross Families, It has been a very busy summer at Holy Cross School! We’ve completed major projects, prioritizing safety and security upgrades. Here is a list of the work that was done:• New burglar alarm system installed, with wireless sensors and keypads...
Preparing Our Students for High School
IMS hired our first Director of High School Readiness this spring. Jose “Gonzo” Gonzalez, who joined IMS after 5 years as director of graduate support for Gesu School, is excited to share his experience and resources to help families of 7th and 8th graders navigate...
Holy Cross Class of 1955 Creates Scholarship to Honor Former Classmate John O’Reilly
Congratulations to Brian R., the 7th grader at Holy Cross Catholic School chosen to receive the John O’Reilly ’55 Scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Brian’s selection was based on his excellent academic record and positive school behavior. The scholarship...
Enrollment and Tuition Credits
Enrollment Open for Fall 2023 Open enrollment is underway and we are working to fill open seats fast! If you are looking to enroll your child in one of our 14 schools, act quickly! Visit www.imsphila.org/schools to find the IMS school in your neighborhood. Tuition...