HFCS Family Bulletin

Dear Holy Family Catholic School Families and Friends,

As we journey through this season of growth and preparation, I am filled with gratitude for our vibrant school community. Your continued support and dedication to Catholic education inspire us daily, and I am pleased to share several important updates and opportunities with you.

8th Grade Graduation - Date Change

Please note that our 8th Grade Graduation ceremony has been moved to Thursday, June 4th, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle. This change allows us to honor the Deacon Ordination scheduled in Boise on June 5th. We deeply appreciate your flexibility with this adjustment and pray that it does not create any undue burden for your families. This celebration will be a beautiful testament to the faith formation and academic excellence our graduates have achieved.

Re-Enrollment Now Open

Planning for the 2026-2027 school year is well underway! Re-enrollment information has been emailed to all current families. Please review this important communication carefully, as it contains crucial dates and instructions. If you did not receive this email, please check your spam folder or contact Allie Linscott at alinscott@hfcs-cda.org.

Important: If you are planning not to re-enroll your student for any reason, please notify the office in writing by February 25, 2026, via email to office@hfcs-cda.org. This helps us plan effectively for the coming year and serve all families well. We have wait lists for a number of grades and would like to be able to register those interested parties where there is room.

Havana Nights Gala & Auction - Friday, May 1, 2026

Our Annual Gala and Auction returns this spring with a festive Havana Nights theme! Join us Friday, May 1, 2026, at Prairie Falls Golf Club in Post Falls for an evening of fellowship, celebration, and support for our beloved school. This event is not only a wonderful opportunity for parents to connect and enjoy time together, but it also provides vital support for our educational mission. We are deeply grateful to all the families who have already begun contributing their time and talents to make this event a success. We hope to see you there!

Valentine's Day Celebrations - Friday, February 13th

Love will be in the air as we celebrate Valentine's Day on Friday, February 13th! Students have several dress options for this special day:

• Regular school uniform (always acceptable)

• Spirit wear top with jeans or uniform bottom

• Free dress in Valentine colors (pink, white, red, purple, gold or hearts motif)

Please note our early dismissal at 11:30 AM on this day.

Staff Safety Training

Following dismissal on Friday, our dedicated staff, volunteers, and safety committee will participate in an important Reunification workshop. Partnering with CDA Schools Safety & Security Director, Thomas Gandy, we will implement the iloveuguys.org Standard Reunification Method and Standard Response Protocol. This comprehensive training ensures we are prepared to respond confidently and effectively to any crisis, always keeping the safety of your children as our highest priority.

100th Day of School - February 19th

We will celebrate our 100th Day of School on February 19th! Please check your child's homeroom teacher's newsletter for special dress opportunities and activities planned for this milestone day.

Encounter Regional Conference - April 16-18, Boise

If your calendar allows, I encourage you to consider attending the Encounter Regional Conference in Boise, April 16th through 18th. This is a remarkable opportunity to spend Spirit-filled days in prayer, worship, and growth in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Such experiences deepen our faith and renew our commitment to living as disciples. For more information, please visit: encounterministries.us/boise.

Parental Choice Tax Credit - Great News!

Praise God! The Idaho Supreme Court has ruled in favor of the Idaho State Tax Commission, and the Parental Choice Tax Credit will remain in effect! This is a tremendous victory for educational freedom and Catholic education in Idaho. We encourage ALL HFCS families to apply for this great tax opportunity - whether or not you meet the 300% of poverty level ceiling.

Updated information from the Mountain States Policy Center shows strong early engagement:

• 5,056 family applications submitted

• 9,341 students represented

• Approximately 1.85 students per family

These encouraging numbers reflect the growing interest since applications opened on January 15th.

A Valentine's Reflection

As we approach Valentine's Day, may your hearts overflow with God's endless love and grace. In every act of service and kindness within our school community, we reflect His love to others. Let us remember that love is not merely a feeling, but a choice—a choice to serve, to sacrifice, and to see Christ in one another.

Dear Lord, on this day of love and affection, we come before you with grateful hearts. Thank you for the gift of love that you have bestowed upon us, both in our relationships with others and in our relationship with you. Help us to cherish and nurture the love we share with our partners, family, and friends, always seeking to reflect your love in our words and actions. Amen.

Thank you for your continued partnership in Catholic education. Please don't hesitate to reach out to our office with any questions or concerns.

Pax et bonum,

Sue Styren, M.Ed.

P.S. Parents please address emails to sstyren+parent@hfcs-cda.org so that I don't miss a single parent message. Your comments and suggestions are appreciated.

The 2025/2026 School Calendar is attached below. Please review and address any comments to Sue Styren, sstyren@hfcs-cda.org

Please make sure to check the calendar for any HFCS events and activities: www.hfcs-cda.org/events. Refer to the FACTS Family Portal for important calendar information and events lists for your child. Click the attachment below for a pdf of the printable calendar.

Financial Aid is acquired through the FACTS Grant and Aid program. Once a family has been accepted and paid the enrollment fee, the family can submit an online application through FACTS. For new families, the school will evaluate all applications once they are complete. For returning families, a new application must be submitted by March 15 for the upcoming school year to give HFCS time to evaluate and distribute the available funds. There is a nominal application fee. Once application has been made, a follow-up Grant and Aid meeting must be scheduled with the Business Manager and Principal, please use the following link to schedule appointments: https://calendly.com/sstyrenhfcs/tuition - for continuing families those meetings need to occur prior to June 1.

Click the link to purchase tickets: https://spokanechiefsgroups.com/Holy-Family-Catholic-School-Night-February-20-2026-_p_1931.html

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• February 13: Half Day, Early Release at 11:30am; Aftercare available; Students may wear uniform, spirit wear, or re red/white/pink/purple Valentine’s shirt with jeans or uniform bottom
• February 16: No School, President's Day
• February 17: Mardi Gras parade and king cake following morning open; Students may wear Mardi Gras Colored Tops (Purple, Green, Gold) with uniform bottoms
• February 18: Ash Wednesday
• February 19: 100th Day of School
• February 20: Spring Personality Photos, Free Dress
• February 20: HFCS Night at the Spokane Chiefs game
• February 27: Jamba Juice
• February 27: Knights of Columbus Free Throw Competition, HFCS Gym 2:00-4:00pm
• February 28: Father - Daughter Dance, HFCS Commons, 6-9pm

For all volunteer opportunities, please click here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o1xENEnrsJLdPe8cR25LA5y7C-OBI5RtEczw3xpVIYA/edit?tab=t.0

Do you love HFCS and have good things to say about the school? Please help spread the word about Holy Family and make our website better for search engines by leaving a Facebook review at: https://www.facebook.com/HolyFamilyCdA/?sk=reviews

If your family's financial situation has changed this year—whether due to changes in benefits or other circumstances—please consider applying for free and reduced-price lunch for your students. Applications are available on our website, in the link above, or in the office. Even if you were denied previously, you're encouraged to reapply if your situation has changed since your last application

Mountain Life - https://www.lakemtnlife.com/collections/hfcs

Tommy Hilfiger - https://www.globalschoolwear.com/school/HOLY48

Lands End - https://www.landsend.com/co/account/school-uniforms?launchSearch=true

French Toast Grades 6-8- https://metroschooluniforms.com/collections/holy-family-catholic-school-6th-8th-grade

French Toast Grades PS-5th - https://metroschooluniforms.com/collections/holy-family-catholic-school-prek-5th

Please have yours turned into the office no later than May 29th. Remember, the Parental Covenant & Spiritual Outline are required for ALL families; the signed Affidavit if required for Catholic families only.

Title 1 Program at HFCS:

Please visit the hfcs-cda.org website to learn more about the Title 1 program at HFCS. Parents Right to Know document may be found here and on our website: https://bit.ly/Title1HFCS

Our Title I teachers meets “Highly Qualified” status as required by the Federal Government. As a parent, you have a right to request information regarding the professional qualifications of your child’s teachers. Please visit our website for more information.

If your child will be keeping an inhaler, allergy medication (including an epi pen), any prescription or over the counter medication in the office, you must complete the corresponding form and include it with your child's medication. Forms can be found in the FACTS parent portal under Resource Documents.

SUCCESS Matching Gifts

Did you know that you can double your SUCCESS donation with a Matching Gift from your employer? Contact your employer for more information and appropriate forms. Thank you!

As a Christian community, Holy Family Catholic School believes in the power of prayer. We invite you to submit any prayer requests via the Family Communication Form or e-mail to office@hfcs-cda.org. We would like to pray with you for your needs.

• For my cousin Kelly that her upcoming surgery goes well and that she has a speedy recovery.

• Grandma Delores for her upcoming surgery goes well and that she feels our prayers and is at peace. Prayers that she has a speedy recovery and can be back to school soon.

• For Zoey and Tillie Mitchell's Great Grandma who is in hospice care.

• For Grace Saylor, please heal her heart and guide her family in this journey.

• For Western Washington and all those affected by the floods.

• Please pray for the U.S.A. and for all people.

• Pray for Lance, that his hip injury is repaired, that he recovers from surgery and freed from pain and discomfort.

• May God grant peace to all those suffering with memory loss and their caretakers. Bring them strength!

• Sam Alderton as he faces and recovers from a surgery.

• For Ted Pulver, that his shoulder heals quickly.

• For Nancy Beach, that she fully recovers from her stroke.

• Mother Mary, please shine down your motherly graces upon our school that we are always approaching life and teaching tender love to one another.

• For Tom Roit, may he have the strength to beat kidney cancer.

• For James Self, that his knee replacement goes well and that he recovers quickly.

• For the shoulder squad: Liz McAllister, James Self, Ted Pulver and Sam Murphy. May you all regain full strength and movement.

• That all may find God in their hearts and let the Holy Spirit guide them.

• For all of those struggling with mental health and their families.

• For Vivian's Dad Kasey's health.

• We send prayers of gratitude to all of the staff and teachers who give so much to HFCS.

• For Sergio Rivera who is battling cancer and going through radiation.

• For our Priests.

• Prayer of Thanksgiving for the birth and baptism of Panteleimon James Bauck.

• Continued prayers for those healing from significant injuries and surgeries including Deacon Jorge.

• For all of our new students and families, that they will feel welcome and supported.
• For people struggling internally. May they know they can have faith in God's healing.
• For Kara Michael's mother as she continues to heal and recover.
• For Uncle Allen's health with cancer and surgery.
• For all the teachers and staff - for a safe and productive year.
• For our dear family friend fighting stage 4 cancer at a young age. He goes back in for tests next week to see if chemo is working and if cancer has or hasn't spread. We greatly appreciate all the prayers at this time.
• For the Leal/Rivera family - for health and comfort
• Ray Costello (grandfather) who just received a cancer diagnosis.
• For Cindy Laubacher and Rick Styren as they continue to recover from surgery.
• Prayers of thanksgiving that Nathan is home from the NICU!

We are blessed with so many wonderful, talented, and giving people at Holy Family Catholic School. We always seem to have a very long list of people who have been true blessings to Holy Family! This column gives all of us the opportunity to thank those we witnessed “going the extra mile” for HFCS. We invite you to submit “kudos” via the Family Communication Form or email office@hfcs-cda.org for those to be acknowledged starting next week.

• Fr. Mariusz for celebrating mass at HFCS last week.

• Luke Farrens, Jude Anderson and Christian Matheson for altar serving at mass last week.

• The Student Council for hosting mass last week.

• Kathy Sells, Nancy Kasner and Marge Mladjan for being Eucharistic Ministers at mass last week.

• Mr. D'Angelo and JJ along with the HFCS choir for your beautiful music at mass last week.

• The Security Team that works hard each and every day to protect our school.

• Thank you to the faculty, staff, and volunteers this last week. Your flexibility and participation in the activities of the week showed a great example of community.

• Stephanie Kolb for jumping in and volunteering to chair the middle school dance! You and your dance crew rock!

• Laura Bragg, your dessert bar always amazes! Thank you!

• The HFCS Volunteer Group for preparing and serving dinner to the St. Pius X Youth Group.

• Thank you so much to the following parents that were able to drive to our field trip to the Blue Zoo last Wednesday.. Whitney Beck, Adrianna Berry, Nancy Borunda, Emily Ellis, Anne French, Hilary Whipps, Danielle Boylan, Samantha Fox, Laurel; Kerr, Hannah Rivera, Malia Nogle, Gabrielle Rahn, Ashley Sutton, Kelly Woodqardm Michael Sterling, Rachel Anderson, Elizabeth Grandrud, William Macksen, EmmaLee Schenberger, and Abigail Hobbs. I hope you enjoyed it. ~ Miss Jennifer

• Thank you Caroline Anderson for delivering an inspirational State of the School address.

• Thank you student council for a fun week: Caroline Anderson, Grace Anderson, Bella Harrison, Kinley Ochoa, James Sarkis, Charli Weiss, Annie Aberle, Gabby Muehlhausen, Ava Wittman.

• Thank you to PIE, especially Maria, Rachel, Vita, and Kara for all your work with putting the priest baskets together. Thank you also to all the parents who donated towards the baskets.

• A huge thank you to Kathy Sells and STUCO for all your hard work at making Catholic Schools Week amazing!

• A special thank you to HFCS Student Council and faculty advisor Kathy Sells for honoring our grandparent group. You spoiled us with lovely cards and delicious treats. You are awesome!

• Vita Bauer for putting all the priest appreciation baskets together.

• Danii Gleason for making an awesome balloon arch for the middle school dance.

• Stephanie Kolb and her team for chairing the middle school dance and making it absolutely incredible for all the 6th, 7th and 8th graders!

Don't forget to sign-up your 2nd grader and/or former 8th grader for First Communion or Confirmation preparation! Classes began in September or October, so check your parish website for details and registration. .

Email: office@hfcs-cda.org
Website: www.hfcs-cda.org
Location: 3005 West Kathleen Avenue, Coeur d'Alene, ID, USA
Phone: 208-765-4327