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 to form young men and women into saints, scholars, and leaders in the image of our Lord Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother. As the parish school of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church, our Catholic faith is at the heart of everything we do. It shapes our curriculum, inspires our service, strengthens our community, and provides the foundation upon which our students grow academically, spiritually, and personally.
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We believe parents are the primary educators of their children, and our greatest success comes through a strong partnership between home and school. Together, we strive to cultivate a community rooted in faith, mutual respect, and shared purpose, where students see the same values reinforced both in the classroom and at home. Our families enrich the life of our school through volunteerism, service, participation in school events, and a deep commitment to their children's spiritual and academic growth.
Our dedicated faculty and staff work closely with parents to educate the whole child—mind, body, and spirit. Through rigorous academics, daily opportunities to grow in faith, leadership development, service to others, athletics, and the fine arts, we prepare students not only for success in high school and beyond but also for lives rooted in faith, integrity, and purpose.
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Our beautiful campus reflects our commitment to excellence. Recent improvements have provided our students with a stunning chapel, modern middle school classrooms, a dedicated STEM lab, an expanded cafeteria, enhanced playgrounds, and a unified campus that now welcomes students from preschool through eighth grade. These outstanding facilities support innovative learning while preserving the warm, faith-filled environment that has defined Holy Cross Academy for generations.
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Whether you are exploring Holy Cross Academy for the first time or have been part of our Crusader family for years, we are grateful for the trust you place in our school. I invite you to visit our campus, meet our dedicated faculty and staff, and experience the joyful, faith-filled community that makes Holy Cross Academy such a special place. Together, we partner with families to help each child discover the unique gifts God has given them, grow in faith and knowledge, and become the saints, scholars, and leaders He calls them to be.
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United in Christ,
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 22 classroom teachers, 8 instructional assistants, 6 specials teachers, 3 resource team members, 1 school counselors, 8 administrative staff members, 4 kitchen team members, 3 Aviat Care team members, and 1 school nurse.
Our Theme
Our parish theme for the 2025-2026 year:.
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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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