About HCCS

Our Mission is:

Leading and Learning Through Christ!

Holy Cross Catholic School Serves PreK - 5th Grade Students
  • 2022-23 Enrollment: 120
  • Student to Teacher Ratio 10:1
  • Computers used for Instruction: 17 Macs, 1:1 Chromebooks for grades 5
  • Voted Region's Best PreKindergarten multiple years
  • Modern Classroom technology including: Clever Touch, Ipads, and Tablets
  • Foreign Language: Weekly Spanish for K - Grade 5
  • Modern and Unique Playground Equipment
  • Weekly Wednesday Mass in Modern Chapel
  • Only elementary school in the region with a designated science lab
Holy Cross Catholic School's Honor Code
As a student of Holy Cross Catholic School, I will respect the school property and the people in it,  I will try my best to make the right decisions in all I do.  I will be honest with my class, friendly to my classmates, and I will not cheat or lie.  I will always have faith and trust in the people around me.  I will participate in Mass and praise God for all His love. I will always try to do my best and put my faith in God.
Holy Cross Catholic School Believes...
  • faith formation includes Gospel values, is an essential part of Catholic education, and should continue throughout one's life.
  • each child is unique and valued by God.
  • in a variety of teaching methods so all students can learn.
  • students should be challenged to always do their best in academics and all endeavors.
  • in a team approach synergizing with staff, parents, students, and the community all working together.
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Holy Cross Catholic School is a prekindergarten through grade 5 school.

1745 S. Clinton St., Defiance, OH 43512
Phone 419-784-2021
Fax 419-784-2073
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