Holy Spirit High School

💙💛 A huge thank you to the HSHS Fathers’ Club for their incredible dedication and hard work during the Annual Spring Cleanup! 💛💙 We are truly grateful to everyone who came out to support our mission and help keep our school moving in a positive direction. From bulk removal around campus to shade work in the gym, sheetrock repairs in the boys’ locker room, painting in the baseball dugout, fence prep for the softball field, backstop repair, and full-campus trash cleanup—your time and effort made a huge impact. Father's Club President Mike Finnerty said it best: "At Holy Spirit, it truly takes a village—and we are blessed to have one that embraces our mission with heart and purpose. The village is our "why"—our reason for being, the foundation of our values, and most importantly, the reflection of the amazing people who make this community so special." Thank you for all you do for our school!!!💙💛 #SpartanPride #HSHSFathersClub #HolySpiritHS #CommunityMatters #ItTakesAVillage #WhyHolySpirit #FaithFamilyFuture

🗣️🎬 In Mr. Higbee’s class, students stepped into the role of teacher with their “How-To” speeches, where they demonstrated and explained a variety of skills and processes! From “How to Make Edible Cookie Dough” to “How to Read a Defense in Football,” topics included everything from athletics and arts to life skills and hobbies—like crocheting, pitching a baseball, playing the piano, performing basic first aid, and even tap dancing! 👟🎹🥎 This assignment helps students learn how to clearly organize and communicate a process so an audience can follow and understand. No matter the topic, the focus was on clarity, structure, and confidence in presentation. Great job to all of our creative and confident student presenters! 👏 #SpartanSpeakers #PublicSpeakingSkills #SpartanPride #HowToSpeech #StudentVoice #HolySpiritHS

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

🌸 As Catholics, we dedicate the month of May to honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary. 🌸 During this special month, we reflect on Mary’s unwavering faith, her example of humility and obedience to God’s will, and her powerful role as our spiritual mother and intercessor. At Holy Spirit High School, we celebrate Mary through daily prayer, classroom reflections, and special and acts of service inspired by her love and compassion. Mary shows us how to say "yes" to God with grace and courage. May we follow her example and grow closer to Christ through her gentle guidance. 🙏 “O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee.” 🙏 #MonthOfMary #MarianDevotion #SpartanFaith #CatholicIdentity #MayCrowning #HolySpiritHS

🎶 Congratulations to the talented students of Holy Spirit High School who participated in the 15th Annual Esther C. Weil Student Music Competition! This prestigious event is open to students in grades 9–12 from Atlantic and Cape May counties, showcasing outstanding musical talent in four categories: female vocal, male vocal, piano, and instrumental. Our students delivered impressive solo performances, and we are proud to announce that Holy Spirit brought home two awards this year! 🏆 Sawyer Lilley – 1st Place, Male Vocal 🎹 Jared Ramos – 3rd Place, Piano They now join an amazing lineup of past Holy Spirit winners: 2020 – Reilly Hall (Violin) 2021 – Morgan Murphy (Female Vocal)    Alexander DeStefano (Piano) 2022 – Vanessa DeJean (Female Vocal)    Alexander DeStefano (Piano) 2023 – Andrew Krumaker (Male Vocal) Great job to all who participated — your dedication and talent continue to make us proud. Keep reaching for the stars! A heartfelt thank you to our incredible music teachers and mentors who guide and support these students every step of the way. #SpartanPride #EstherCWeilCompetition #HolySpiritMusic #MusicExcellence

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

🎓 Mr. Cortellessa’s business classes took an exciting trip to Saint Joseph’s University Haub School of Business! Upon arrival, 31 upperclassmen participated in a Food Marketing presentation and even got a taste of college life with a mock class. During the admissions segment, former Spartans Anthony Collova, Nick Rymas, and Sophie Sobocinski shared their experiences and insights. We were also thrilled to catch up with Spartan alumni Allie Lee, Anthony Solari, and Joey Kotakis during the campus tour. A big thank you to Emma Campbell from the Academy of Food Marketing for organizing such an incredible day! Lunch and a tour of the beautiful campus made it all the more memorable. #SpartanPride #HawkWillNeverDie #HSHS #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

🎓✨ Graduation is right around the corner, and we're proud to celebrate the Top 10 students of the Holy Spirit High School Class of 2025! These exceptional Spartans have shown academic excellence, leadership, and commitment throughout their high school journey. We're thrilled to share where their next chapter begins! (Listed in alphabetical order): 💙 Matthew Abbott 💛 Gwen Amalfitano - Valedictorian - Villanova University 💙 Myles Elefante - Stockton University 💛 John Leonetti - Salutatorian - United States Coast Guard Academy 💙 Ryan Mallen - Thomas Jefferson University 💛 Riley McNulty - University of Florida 💙 Riley Mensch - Boston University 💛 Mia Merlino - University of Delaware 💙 Jared Ramos - - University of Delaware 💛 Giavanna Rynkiewicz - Villanova University We are so proud of all you’ve accomplished — your hard work and dedication have paid off! 💫 Way to go, Spartans! #SpartanPride #TopOfTheClass #HSHS2025 #GraduationCountdown 🎓💙💛

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

As we wrap up Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week we like to celebrate the remainder of our amazing teachers and staff... 🌟 It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🌟 Join us in showing love and gratitude to the incredible educators and staff who make Holy Spirit High School such a special place. Their dedication, compassion, and tireless work help shape the lives of our students every single day — and we couldn’t be more thankful. 💙📚🍎 Let’s remind them how much they mean to us! Drop a comment below with a message of thanks, share a favorite memory, or give a shoutout to someone who’s made a difference in your life. 🙌 🎉 We’ll be spotlighting our amazing team all week long — stay tuned and help us spread the appreciation! #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #TeacherAppreciationWeek #StaffAppreciation #ThankATeacher #GratitudeInAction

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

✨ Strategic Plan Retreat: A Vision for Spirit's Future ✨ Last weekend, a group of dedicated members of our Holy Spirit community came together for a powerful Strategic Planning Retreat—a milestone moment in shaping the future of our school. 🕊️📈 We gathered to reflect, dream boldly, and set meaningful goals rooted in our Catholic identity, academic excellence, and deep love for Holy Spirit High School. Every voice, every idea, and every moment shared helped build a mission-driven plan that will guide us forward. 🙌 While many of you weren't in the room, your input, prayers, and support have helped shape every step of this journey—from completing surveys to championing our school each day. And we’re just getting started. Guided by the Holy Spirit. Driven by Excellence. This is more than a motto—it’s a mission we’re living out together. Thank you for walking with us. The momentum is real, the spirit is alive, and the future is bright! 💛💙 #StrategicPlan #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #CatholicEducation #GuidedByTheSpirit #MissionDrivenFuture

As we continue to celebrate our amazing teachers and staff... 🌟 It’s Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week! 🌟 Join us in showing love and gratitude to the incredible educators and staff who make Holy Spirit High School such a special place. Their dedication, compassion, and tireless work help shape the lives of our students every single day — and we couldn’t be more thankful. 💙📚🍎 Let’s remind them how much they mean to us! Drop a comment below with a message of thanks, share a favorite memory, or give a shoutout to someone who’s made a difference in your life. 🙌 🎉 We’ll be spotlighting our amazing team all week long — stay tuned and help us spread the appreciation! #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #TeacherAppreciationWeek #StaffAppreciation #ThankATeacher #GratitudeInAction

🎉 Congratulations to Our Senior Spartans on National Signing Day! Part 3🎉 What an incredible moment this week at Holy Spirit High School, as we celebrated our third National Signing Day of the year—and what a class of athletes we have! 💪📣 We are beyond proud of these talented student-athletes who have officially committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their dedication, heart, and hard work have brought them to this amazing milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead! Here’s where our Spartans are headed next: 🥎 MaryKate Armstrong – Thomas Jefferson University – Softball 🏈 Mason Forte – Old Dominion University – Football 🤼‍♀️ Kylee Gaddy – Misericordia University – Women’s Wrestling ⚽ Marissa Gras – Rowan Cumberland College – Women’s Soccer ⚾ Bernie Hargadon – Misericordia University – Baseball 🚣‍♂️ Franklin Hudak – Catholic University of America – Men’s Rowing 🏀 Sabrina Little – Immaculata University – Women’s Basketball ⚾ Ryan Mallen – Thomas Jefferson University – Baseball 🏈 Nick Medina – Salisbury University – Football 🏈 Jahcere Ward – Albright College – Football From the field to the court, from the mat to the water—your Spartan family is behind you all the way. This is just the beginning. 🌟 Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan. 💛💙 #NationalSigningDay #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #CollegeBoundAthletes #FutureChampions #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #SigningDay2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Senior Spartans on National Signing Day! Part 2🎉 What an incredible moment this week at Holy Spirit High School, as we celebrated our third National Signing Day of the year—and what a class of athletes we have! 💪📣 We are beyond proud of these talented student-athletes who have officially committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their dedication, heart, and hard work have brought them to this amazing milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead! Here’s where our Spartans are headed next: 🥎 MaryKate Armstrong – Thomas Jefferson University – Softball 🏈 Mason Forte – Old Dominion University – Football 🤼‍♀️ Kylee Gaddy – Misericordia University – Women’s Wrestling ⚽ Marissa Gras – Rowan Cumberland College – Women’s Soccer ⚾ Bernie Hargadon – Misericordia University – Baseball 🚣‍♂️ Franklin Hudak – Catholic University of America – Men’s Rowing 🏀 Sabrina Little – Immaculata University – Women’s Basketball ⚾ Ryan Mallen – Thomas Jefferson University – Baseball 🏈 Nick Medina – Salisbury University – Football 🏈 Jahcere Ward – Albright College – Football From the field to the court, from the mat to the water—your Spartan family is behind you all the way. This is just the beginning. 🌟 Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan. 💛💙 #NationalSigningDay #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #CollegeBoundAthletes #FutureChampions #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #SigningDay2025

🎉 Congratulations to Our Senior Spartans on National Signing Day! 🎉 What an incredible moment this week at Holy Spirit High School, as we celebrated our third National Signing Day of the year—and what a class of athletes we have! 💪📣 We are beyond proud of these talented student-athletes who have officially committed to continuing their athletic careers at the collegiate level. Their dedication, heart, and hard work have brought them to this amazing milestone—and we couldn’t be more excited for what lies ahead! Here’s where our Spartans are headed next: 🥎 MaryKate Armstrong – Thomas Jefferson University – Softball 🏈 Mason Forte – Old Dominion University – Football 🤼‍♀️ Kylee Gaddy – Misericordia University – Women’s Wrestling ⚽ Marissa Gras – Rowan Cumberland College – Women’s Soccer ⚾ Bernie Hargadon – Misericordia University – Baseball 🚣‍♂️ Franklin Hudak – Catholic University of America – Men’s Rowing 🏀 Sabrina Little – Immaculata University – Women’s Basketball ⚾ Ryan Mallen – Thomas Jefferson University – Baseball 🏈 Nick Medina – Salisbury University – Football 🏈 Jahcere Ward – Albright College – Football From the field to the court, from the mat to the water—your Spartan family is behind you all the way. This is just the beginning. 🌟 Once a Spartan, Always a Spartan. 💛💙 #NationalSigningDay #SpartanPride #HolySpiritHighSchool #CollegeBoundAthletes #FutureChampions #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan #SigningDay2025

🎓 Today We Celebrate 3 More Members of the Class of 2025! 🎓 As we move through our final semester, Holy Spirit High School is proud to continue spotlighting the incredible Class of 2025 as they prepare to take their next big step into the future. These amazing seniors are on the path to bright futures, and we’re excited to celebrate their accomplishments and aspirations! 💙💛 Over the past four years, they’ve shown unwavering dedication, resilience, and true Spartan pride—and we couldn’t be more proud. Let’s cheer them on as they begin this exciting new chapter of their lives! 🎉 Please join us in congratulating the Class of 2025—we are so #SpartanProud! #Classof2025 #HSHSGraduates #NextChapter #SpartanPride #OnceASpartanAlwaysASpartan

⛪ Anxiously Awaiting the Announcement… and Rejoicing Together — A New Pope Has Been Announced! Today is truly a special day at Holy Spirit High School as we witness history unfold. 📺✝️ Our Head of School announced to the entire school that a new Pope has been chosen. Student's are watching in real time anxiously awaiting the announcement of our new Holy Father. Faculty and students paused to watch the live coverage from the Vatican, sharing in a powerful moment of unity, tradition, and faith. Moments like these remind us of the strength, joy, and beauty of our Catholic identity. We join the global Church in prayer for our new Holy Father as he begins this sacred mission. Habemus Papam! 🙏 #HolySpiritHighSchool #HabemusPapam #CatholicIdentity #FaithInAction #PopeAnnouncement #ChurchHistory