Letter from the Principal

Dear Holy Name Families,

Peace and blessings to you during this Jubilee Year of Hope!

As we begin this new school year, we do so with hearts filled with gratitude, joy, and profound hope in the promise of what lies ahead. The Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year of Hope reminds us that we are a people of faith, called to trust in God's plan and to remain steadfast in love, especially in times of challenge and growth. At Holy Name School, we are proud to live out this message each day as a community united in Christ.

This spirit of hope is reflected not only in our faith but also in the academic growth of our students. I am excited to share that Holy Name students showed notable improvement on the NWEA MAP Growth assessments in both Reading and Math this past school year. In nearly every grade level, students made more than a year’s worth of progress—a powerful testament to their hard work, the dedication of our teachers, and the support of you, our families.

In particular, we are thrilled with the progress made in early literacy thanks to our implementation of the UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Foundations program in the primary grades. This research-based approach to phonics instruction has transformed how our students learn to read by strengthening their phonemic awareness, decoding, and word recognition skills. Teachers report more confident readers, stronger foundational skills, and increased engagement during literacy time. Early assessment data and classroom observations confirm that UFLI is making a meaningful difference in how our children approach reading.

As we enter this new academic year, we are filled with hope—not only because of the progress we’ve made, but because of the loving and faith-filled community we are becoming. Holy Name is more than a school; it is a family grounded in Gospel values, committed to academic excellence, and guided by the belief that with God, all things are possible.

Thank you for your continued support, your prayers, and your belief in the mission of Holy Name School. Together, let us walk forward in hope—growing in faith, learning, and love.

In Christ’s peace,
Meg Kent
Principal
Holy Name School