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Middle School Art Day: April 1st! Featured Photo

Middle School Art Day: April 1st!

Step into the world of creativity! This special event invites Middle School students to discover the joy of art. Create a masterpiece inspired by Georgia O’Keeffe, and belong to a community where creativity thrives. With a chance to experience Holy Names’ vibrant atmosphere, this is a glimpse ahead to your high school experience.

✅ Free to attend.
🖍️ All supplies included.
🔗 Register today at tinyurl.com/artday25
#GiveLikeaAGirl Raised $40,200 in One Day for College Access Featured Photo

#GiveLikeaAGirl Raised $40,200 in One Day for College Access

We did it! Over 100 alumnae, families, staff, teachers, and friends of Holy Names came together to show what it means to #GiveLikeAGirl and empower the next generation of women leaders. Thank you to our donors for answering the call of Noblesse Oblige and for helping us reach our $40k fundraising goal!

🏆 CLASS COMPETITION RESULTS! 🏆
**The Class of ‘63 wins 1st place for "Most Raised"
**The Class of ‘71 wins 1st place for "Most Participation"

Visit hnhsoakland.org/givelikeagirl to see which class years took away 2nd and 3rd place!

9th-11th grade Applications for 2025/26

Apply now to be considered for the 2025/26 school year. Don't miss your chance to become a part of the next generation of leaders at Holy Names!
Limited space is still available, with priority given to those who applied before the 1/7 deadline.
Juniors have time to reflect at the Kairos retreat in Santa Cruz Featured Photo

Juniors have time to reflect at the Kairos retreat in Santa Cruz

Kairos is a Greek word that means “the Lord’s time.” During Kairos, the junior class are offered the chance to explore and reflect on their relationships with God, self and neighbor, share stores and reflections. It was held at Villa Maria del Mar in Santa Cruz.
US History Students See Hamilton! Featured Photo

US History Students See Hamilton!

On December 4, 2024 the Junior class attended a performance of Hamilton at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco. This exciting event gave our 11th grade US History students a unique opportunity to experience some of the core lessons from our country’s Founding Fathers with a unique twist.

Written and composed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, a former history teacher himself, Hamilton tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. The musical follows Hamilton's life from his early years as an orphan in the Caribbean to his death in a duel with Aaron Burr, offering a unique and engaging lens through which we can explore the American Founding Era. Through the combination of modern music and engaging storytelling, Hamilton offers an engaging experience that fosters a deeper understanding of the past and its relevance to the present.

HNHS students gather soil for UC Berkeley global database

The AP Biology and Biology classes are working in collaboration with a UC Berkeley grad student to collect bacteria from soil samples and study bacterial antibiotic resistance. The classes will be working with the study for four days this semester. The data collected will be added to a global database for further environmental studies.

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Our on-campus UC-certified counselors leverage their decades of expertise in college admissions and work 1:1 with students from their first year. From college selection criteria and application assistance to financial aid forms and essays, our counselors work with students for multiple years to ensure students find the best fit academically, socially, and financially to thrive in college while reducing financial burden.
 
 

Our Mission

Holy Names High School, a small Catholic school for young women, provides an academically challenging college preparatory education in a vibrant learning environment. Our diverse community nurtures spirituality, encourages artistic expression, and promotes justice, preparing the next generation for leadership and service.