Frequently Asked Questions

If you have a question or concern, do not hesitate to contact the school office at 705-748-6664.

Some frequently asked questions and their answers appear below.

Q. When does the school day begin? What are the bell times?

Our school day schedule can be found here.

Q. When do buses arrive and leave the school each day?

The buses start arriving at our school at 8:00 a.m. and leaves at 2:45 p.m. each day. You can visit the the Transportation page for more information on busing.

Q. How do I know if buses are delayed or cancelled due to weather?

You can listen to your local radio station, visit the STSCO website in the morning, or call the STSCO information line at 705-748-5500 or 1-800-757-0307 for bus delays or cancellations. Remember that if a bus is cancelled in the morning, it will not run in the afternoon. You can also visit Alerts & Notices for bus cancellations due to inclement weather.

Q.What is the best way to get in touch with a teacher?

Parents can also call the school at 705-748-6664 and leave a message for the teacher to contact them. A message is taken if the phone call is made during class time.

Q. What do I do if my child is sick and cannot come to school?

If your child is sick, please do not send him/her to school. Children who are too sick to go outside for recess should be kept at home until they are able to participate fully in the school day. Please call the school at 705-748-6664 before 8:30 a.m. to inform us that your child will be absent. The school's answering machine is on 24/7 so you can leave a message at your convenience.

Q.In which grades do students receive their sacraments?

Preparation for the sacrament of Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation are part of the Religion and Family Life Curriculum. Students prepare for the sacrament of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in Grade 2. Students prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation in Grade 8. To receive a sacrament, the student must be baptized Catholic. 


Purchasing Uniforms

Students can purchase their school uniforms from R.J. McCarthy Ltd. Only uniform items purchased from R.J. McCarthy Ltd. or its agent are allowed at Holy Cross. Students will be disciplined if their uniform items do not comply with this standard.

You can visit the R.J. McCarthy Ltd. e-store and enter our school name, Holy Cross C.S.S. - (Peterborough), to search our uniform articles. For additional information, read our Dress Code or you can contact the local R. J. McCarthy showroom:

R.J. McCarthy Ltd. Peterborough Showroom 

733 Park Street  South

Peterborough, ON

K9J 3T3

1-416-593-6900

Toll Free: 1-800-668-8261

Email: info@rjmccarthy.com Website:

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