Holy Cross Academy

A North Hills Regional Catholic
Elementary School

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- Our Catholic schools are critical to the future, not just of our Church but of our world. They educate not just the mind, but the heart and spirit as well.
  Bishop David A. Zubik
- What is the NHRCES?
  
  Holy Cross Academy is one of eight Catholic Elementary Schools that are part of The North Hills Regional Catholic Elementary Schools (NHRCES). The NHRCES was incorporated in 2017 as the first regional grouping of Catholic schools in the Pittsburgh Diocese in order to continue offering families access to Catholic elementary schools that are academically excellent, spiritually vibrant, and financially sustainable.
- What is Regionalization?
  
  All Diocese of Pittsburgh parishes in the North Hills region, whether or not there is a school on its property, share in the operation and support of the Catholic elementary schools, allowing each to have a voice and be invested in the mission of Catholic schools. The schools are governed by a board of clergy and lay leaders who represent every parish and parish grouping, giving them a voice and investment in Catholic education.
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- How does the NHRCES Support Holy Cross Academy?
  
  Decreases the amount of subsidy required from the parishes
  
  Stabilizes budget and cash flows
  
  Consolidates costs and vendors to achieve savings
  
  Advocates for financial aid needs
  
  Researches and procures grants for schools
  
  Increases fundraising through enhancements to the Gift Card program in all of our schools
  
  Works to market the benefits of a Catholic education to parishes and community at large
  
  Standardizes curriculums
  
  Increases feedback and collaboration through the Regional School Advisory Council, Teacher Focus Groups, and weekly meetings with the NHRCES’ principals.
  
  Increases and improves technology use within the schools. Most recently, brought the school’s student to computer ratio to 1:1
  
  Coordinates and supports region-wide staff development efforts both spiritually and academically
  
  Acts as liaison between the diocese and our schools and works with the other regions in the east and south (and the newly anticipated west) to share best practices and innovations across the diocese
- Schools in Our Region
  
  Holy Cross Academy
  Blessed Francis Seelos Academy
  Blessed Trinity Academy
  Butler Catholic School
  Holy Sepulcher School
  Saint Kilian Catholic School
  St. Gregory School
  St. Wendelin School
  Visit the NHRCES website