Holy Cross Academy
(PreK-8th)
Forming Saints, Scholars, and Leaders
Our Mission Statement
Holy Cross Academy forms young men and women to be saints, scholars, and leaders in the image of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother. ​
HCA Core Beliefs
Holy Cross Academy forms saints by:
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instilling a love of the Church and her Sacraments so each student might take up their cross and follow Jesus.
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leading students in love to greater personal growth as a ministry of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Parish under the direction of her pastor and priests.
Holy Cross Academy forms scholars by:
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developing the whole child: academically, emotionally, spiritually and physically.
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ensuring that parents, teachers, and students work together to see our students fully develop their unique, God-given gifts and talents.
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supporting children to learn their best in a safe, supportive environment, surrounded by caring adults using a variety of traditional and modern educational practices and social experiences.
Holy Cross Academy forms leaders by:
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igniting in our students a passion for supporting their community through acts of service.
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fostering in our students the virtues and character necessary to grow as disciples of Jesus Christ at the foot of His Holy Cross standing with the Blessed Mother.
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Welcome Letter from our Principal
Welcome to Holy Cross Academy
Dr. Stephen M. Fry, Principal
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At Holy Cross Academy, our mission is clear: to form young men and women into saints, scholars, and leaders in the image our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother. As the parish school of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, this guiding mission shapes every aspect of our school—from the classroom to the playground, from prayer to service, from academics to the arts.
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This year marks an especially exciting milestone for our school community. Our recent expansion project has transformed our campus with a big, beautiful chapel, new middle school classrooms, a designated STEM lab, new cafeteria, and a bigger and better playground. Our expansion also allows us to bring our youngest crusaders, our preschool and pre-K students, from our Parish Life Center onto our campus at Holy Cross Academy. These improvements ensure that our students have the tools and environment they need to thrive, while preserving the close-knit, faith-filled atmosphere that defines our school.
Our dedicated faculty and staff partner with parents to nurture the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, and socially. Through strong academics, vibrant faith formation, service opportunities, athletics, and the arts, we prepare our students to live out their calling with joy, courage, and purpose.
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Whether you are exploring our school for the first time or are already part of our Crusader family, we invite you to experience the welcoming community, academic excellence, and deep faith life that make Holy Cross Academy a place where children grow into the people God calls them to be.
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In Christo,
Dr. Stephen M. Fry
Principal
Holy Cross Academy
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Our Students
Our school serves the educational needs of children of varying intellectual abilities within the parish of Saint Mary from preschool to eighth grade.
Our Teachers
Our team includes 21 classroom teachers, 10 instructional assistants, 7 specials teachers, 3 resource team members, 2 school counselors, 8 administrative staff members, 5 kitchen team members, 3 Aviat Care team members, and 2 school nurses.
Our Theme
Our parish theme for the 2025-2026 year:
Our Accreditations
We are accredited by the Virginia Catholic Education Association, have a state licensed preschool program, are a National Blue Ribbon recipient, and a Virginia Distinguished Purple Star School.
Our Day to Day
We look forward to your visit! Until then, click on our social media links below to see what is happening at HCA!
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