President's Welcome

Hello and welcome to learning more about The Academy of the Holy Cross, where our students are encouraged to participate, lead, compete and take risks. Our girls become fearless leaders of today and tomorrow by becoming the best version of themselves, serving others and advancing in their chosen careers. At The Academy of the Holy Cross, we educate their minds and cultivate their hearts.

Founded in 1868 by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, the Academy empowers young girls to become strong, courageous, compassionate, faith-filled young women. Following in the footsteps of Blessed Basil Moreau, the founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, the Academy believes in a school filled with inspiration and innovation where all girls are able to find their voices and reach their potential.  

Holy Cross faculty are passionate, hardworking and often possess prior real-world experience as experts in a specific field.  Our faculty act as mentors and coaches, encouraging our girls every step of the way on their spiritual and educational journey. We provide rigorous coursework and innovative programs in the arts, athletics, humanities, robotics, STEM, and world languages, just to name a few. Signature Programs include the Sancta Crux Scholars, Madeleva Scholars, Gillespie STEM Scholars, Project Lead the Way Engineering, Dual Enrollment/Dual Credit college classes, online learning opportunities and our Senior Project.

Our alumnae network boasts remarkable women who have gone on to become performing and visual artists, athletes,engineers, journalists, lawyers, medical and mental health professionals, military leaders, members of the ministry, scientists and teachers. Regardless of their paths, they support each other as leaders and celebrate the sisterhood embraced by the Holy Cross community. This is the strength of the all-girls advantage.

The Academy of the Holy Cross is needed today more than ever before. Together we will build on the incredible work of so many others. Together we will empower girls to make the world a better place.

I invite you to browse our web site and plan to visit our school. We look forward to welcoming you and your families. 

In Holy Cross,

Emily Kasof, President and CEO

“How we educate the mind will change with the times; how we cultivate the heart is and will remain timeless.” - Blessed Basil Moreau