Holy Cross School donates 660 pairs of socks to Code Purple
Delaware News Desk
Holy Cross School celebrated National Catholic Schools Week with activities for families and community members.
The events are part of the nationwide celebration of Catholic education during the week of Jan. 31 to Feb. 5. The week’s theme “Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.” highlighted the schools’ focus on faith development, academic excellence and dedication to community service.
As part of their dedication to community service, Holy Cross School students collected 660 pairs of socks for the homeless on Feb. 4. Students who donated a pair of socks were allowed to wear silly socks to school with their uniform. The school donated the socks to Code Purple Delaware in Kent County the second year the school has donated to the organization.
Despite spending limited time in their school building, students at a local Catholic school found ways to celebrate National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31 through Saturday.
According to the National Catholic Educational Association, the special week is an annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. This year theme is "Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service."
Students at Cristo Rey Oklahoma City Catholic High School were able to celebrate by focusing on different areas of the community on each day of the special week. The decision to observe the week each day gave each student an opportunity to be involved since students are limited to the time they spend in the school building due to COVID-19 safety
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To the editor:
As National Catholic Schools Week occurs, I’m again compelled to write. A proud Class of 1962 graduate of St. Paul School, I remain a faithful alum. I owe much to SPS and want to recognize that.
As a retired public-school educator, I know an indication of a particular school’s worth can be observed from the accomplishments of its students, like the following: education beyond graduation, including degrees from our finest universities; leadership positions in chosen fields; distinctions in music and the arts; superior performance in extracurriculars; and clear evidence of good moral character.
Therefore, I congratulate St. Paul Pastor Father Bob Edwards, SPS Principal Dave Pancurak, the school’s devoted teachers, and supportive staff for “Educating the Mind, Body, and Spirit” of their students.