As is tradition at Holy Trinity School, the decorating of the Jesse Tree took place after this month's First Friday Mass. Thank you to our 7th Grade students for leading us in this ceremony. While our student body could not be physically in attendance in church, all participated via a Zoom livestream. The decorated Jesse Tree will remain in the school lobby throughout Advent.

Thank you to all who participated in the STARE Team's "Feathers for Charity" fundraiser. There was an overwhelming response this year, with a record amount of money raised - our finished turkey was HUGE! The three top-ranked classes for feathers purchased were 2nd Grade (3rd Place), 6th Grade (2nd Place), and 5th Grade (1st Place).

Third Grade students were the special participants in this month's Frist Friday Mass. Our veterans were honored, as the students processed with flags and recited America's Creed. Holy Trinity School thanks ALL who have served our country!

Thank you to all HTS families who participated in this year's Family Halloween Challenge - a Scarecrow Contest! What creative ideas you came up with - it was so fun having your creations decorating the schoolyard fence! Congratulations to the families of Hunter, Ariella, and Ava, our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Winners!

Congratulations to our 7th Grade students who received the sacrament of Confirmation! Bishop Fitzgerald administered the sacrament that made our students fully-initiated members of the Catholic Church. Thank you to the children's parents, teachers, and Monsignor Eckert for supporting them throughout their faith journey.

Our First Grade students did a terrific job learning about the lives of the saints! As is tradition at Holy Trinity, the students chose a saint to learn about, dress up as, and teach others about during our "Parade of Saints" prior to the All Saints Day holy day.

Congratulations to Elizabeth Howatt (Grade 6) who won the Nutritional Development Service's slogan contest! Elizabeth's winning entry, "Make sure you eat, so you'll be quick on your feet!" is featured on the November meal menu.

Students and staff enjoyed a virtual assembly on "The Science of Sound" brought to us by Caryn Lin and Young Audiences of New Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania! Students learned about sound waves, vibrations, and various stringed instruments in a fun and entertaining way right from their in-person and at-home classrooms!

Congratulations to our HTS Class of 2021, who were celebrated during this morning's annual Leadership Mass. The Mass and ceremony were livestreamed to the student body, who attended from their classrooms. At Holy Trinity, our 8th Grade students collectively lead our school in service to members of our school, parish, and local communities. Our safeties, lectors, altar servers, STARE Team, and school specialty aides were all recognized. Thank you to ALL of our students who so willingly take on the responsibilities of these leadership roles and to their faculty and parish moderators!

In keeping with Holy Trinity tradition, Monsignor Eckert blessed our students' beloved pets in honor of the feast of St. Francis of Assisi. This year, while only furry, fuzzy, scaly, and feathered friends of the stuffed variety could be physically present in the school, Monsignor was sure to convey a blessing to all of the students' pets who are waiting for them back at home.

Several Holy Trinity students and staff members were recently recognized by Mrs. Darletta Berry-Johnson - Executive Director of The Ivins Outreach Center - for volunteering during the pandemic. Nolan Harris (Grade 8); Abigail (Grade 8) and Madison Burgess (Grade 4); Ella (Grade 3), Sarah Maddie (Grade 2), and Elizabeth Halloran (Grade 7); Lukas (Grade 4) and Liam Harwood (Grade 2); as well as Miss Cassandra Fario and Miss Christine Traub all put together care packages and meals for families and older residents in need, and delivered/distributed meals, snack packs, and pet supplies to the elderly in the Morrisville community. The students and staff were commended by Ivins Outreach for their commitment and dedication to helping to keep residents home and safe during these unprecedented times!

In recognition of his dedication and commitment to his education, Dominic Neely (Grade 3), was recently awarded the Dr. Elizabeth O'Donnell Memorial Scholarship for the 2020-2021 school year. Congratulations to Dom and his family - keep working hard!

Thank you to the HTS Home & School Association for coordinating our 4th Annual "Food Truck Friendzy" event to kick off the first week of school! This year's event was a grab-and-go fundraiser that brought the Holy Trinity community together at a safe distance. Thank you to all who supported this event!

On Wednesday, September 9th, Holy Trinity opened its doors to a VERY different school year! While more than 75% of our students joined us in person, several of our students and their parents opted for distance learning for the start of the year. Using Zoom and Google Classroom as their primary platforms, Holy Trinity teachers are keeping ALL of their students engaged in meaningful lessons!

While it was a long time coming, our Class of 2020 was finally able to celebrate the completion of their years at Holy Trinity! Following the traditional Graduation Mass, the students were recognized for their volunteer, spiritual, academic, and civic contributions to the Holy Trinity School community. Close family members and HTS faculty and staff cheered on our graduates. Thank you to Monsignor Eckert, Mrs. Kate Gnida, and the Knights of Columbus for all of their contributions to the special evening. Class of 2020, you will be missed!

After a year end no one could have ever predicted last September, it is now time to enjoy the summer months! Wishing all of our Holy Trinity families a very healthy, safe, relaxing break from school routines! See you in September!

Forty-five years in Catholic Education is certainly something to celebrate! Mrs. Elaine McDowell is retiring after a distinguished career in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, concluding with an 11-year tenure as the beloved principal of Holy Trinity School. A Surprise Retirement Parade and Party was held in Mrs. McDowell's honor with an incredibly-lengthy car parade, which processed past Holy Trinity School. Mrs. McDowell's former students, past and current colleagues, family members, friends, Morrisville's Police Chief McClay, and countless members of the Holy Trinity School community participated in the parade – honking and cheering all the way! Even Action News came out to capture the event!

In lieu of their traditional graduation ceremonies marked with stage performances, award presentations, and shared, celebratory refreshments, a "Send-off Parade" for Holy Trinity’s youngest students was held on the school grounds. To mark the 4- and 5-year-olds’ promotion to the next phase of their educational journey, students and their families walked down the alley that connects the Children’s Cottage preschool with Holy Trinity’s larger elementary school building. Students were cheered on by the school’s faculty and staff in a festive atmosphere filled with music, decorations, and lots of bubbles! Be sure to check out the photo album!

Thank you again to everyone who had participated in the Holy Trinity School Virtual Talent Show! Please know that the voting was extremely close all weekend! The 138 votes have been tallied and the winners have been named: Pre-K Fashion Show: Arika, Landon, Maggie, & Joey Best Group: CJ & Hunter (Grade 3) - "Old Town Road" Most Creative Costume: Ivy (Kindergarten) - "I Can't Stop Singing" Best Singer: Isabella (Grade 3) - "Some Things Never Change" Best Dancer: Luci (Grade 4) and Tate (Grade 7) - "Lucy in the Sky" Most Original: Shiloh (Kindergarten) - Magic Act Congratulations!

Who could have ever imagined the level of talent hidden within our students and staff? On Friday, May 22nd, our Holy Trinity Virtual Talent Show was shared via social media, YouTube, and email for all to enjoy! Check it out on the school website's homepage or on YouTube at https://youtu.be/KyDGIkxClic.