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Life at Holy Spirit

Science fairs, choir festivals, Disney days and award winners — what the students have been doing, in their own words and their own year.

The archive23 stories2026 · 2025
First grade Disney day
June 17, 2026 · First Grade

When Disney magic comes to Holy Spirit School

Our First Grade students ended the school year with a magical Disney Day filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

July 24, 2026 · Awards

2026 Ron Marra Award winners

Seven winners across Grades 6, 7 and 8, chosen by the Marra family among students continuing on in Catholic school.

July 24, 2026 · Grade 8

Science Symposium winners

The following 8th graders were the winners of this year’s 2026 Science Symposium.

May 22, 2026 · Choir

Holy Spirit Choir competed in the High Notes Festival in Allentown, PA — takes 2nd place

Our singers travelled to Allentown, Pennsylvania and came home with second place and an Excellent score.

May 1, 2026 · Grade 8

Catholic Math League winners

Competing against other Catholic schools in New Jersey, Holy Spirit School placed third — and Dominic Marcalus placed fourth in the state.

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15 stories
July 24, 2026 · Awards

2026 Ron Marra Award winners

Seven winners across Grades 6, 7 and 8, chosen by the Marra family among students continuing on in Catholic school.

July 24, 2026 · Grade 8

Science Symposium winners

The following 8th graders were the winners of this year’s 2026 Science Symposium.

June 17, 2026 · First Grade

When Disney magic comes to Holy Spirit School

Our First Grade students ended the school year with a magical Disney Day filled with fun, excitement, and unforgettable memories.

May 22, 2026 · Choir

Holy Spirit Choir competed in the High Notes Festival in Allentown, PA — takes 2nd place

Our singers travelled to Allentown, Pennsylvania and came home with second place and an Excellent score.

May 1, 2026 · Grade 8

Catholic Math League winners

Competing against other Catholic schools in New Jersey, Holy Spirit School placed third — and Dominic Marcalus placed fourth in the state.

May 1, 2026 · Middle School

Holy Spirit School excels in STEM Jr. Solar Car Races

In our first year competing, our students earned both 2nd and 3rd place at the races hosted at Morris Catholic High School.

May 1, 2026 · Grade 8

A moment of pride — Madelyn LaVella, 8th grade scholarship winner

Madelyn was named a contest winner and awarded a $500 scholarship to Morris Catholic High School for her piece “Underwater Fantasy.”

April 27, 2026 · Alumni

Victoria Schmidt ’13 returns home to her Catholic roots

A 2013 graduate returned to campus to present a charitable scholarship donation.

March 9, 2026 · Choir

The Holy Spirit School Choir attend the American Federation of Pueri Cantores

Fourteen students sang at the festival in Morristown, closing with a Eucharistic celebration with Bishop Sweeney.

March 2, 2026 · Grade 6 · Faith

Holy Spirit sixth graders present Living Stations of the Cross

The sixth grade religion class reenacted the final hours of Jesus’ Passion in a Lenten devotion that filled the church.

March 2, 2026 · Alumni

“Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” — DePaul Catholic seniors and Holy Spirit alumni read across America

Three DePaul seniors and Holy Spirit alumni returned to read to students in PreK–3 through Grade 5.

January 27, 2026 · Parish

Pequannock parish overjoyed as Bishop installs new pastor at Mass

Coverage in The Beacon of Fr. Cesar Jaramillo’s installation as the eighth pastor of Holy Spirit.

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January 21, 2026 · Alumni

Alumni returns to where it all began

Margaret Mascitello (HSS ’21) visited Grades 5 through 8 to speak on the Fruits of the Holy Spirit and the Road to Emmaus.

January 20, 2026 · Grades 2 & 3

Dr. Sally Song visits Holy Spirit School

An orthodontist from Wayne gave second and third graders a dental presentation — and a hands-on impressions activity.

January 7, 2026 · Community

2026 Calendar Raffle winners

Daily winners from the 2026 Calendar Raffle, published as the draws are made.

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November 17, 2025 · Community

Holy Spirit School honors veterans with heartfelt ceremony

The school honored the men and women who have served the United States at a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 11.

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October 22, 2025 · Community

Pequannock school celebrates former pastor at golf outing

The Beacon covers the annual Msgr. McQuaid Golf Outing, with photographs.

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September 16, 2025 · Parents

Welcome back — morning and dismissal procedures

Arrival, drop-off, dismissal and walker procedures for the school year.

August 28, 2025 · From the Pastor

A letter on Annunciation Catholic Church and School in Minnesota

Fr. Cesar and Sr. Marie write to the school family after the tragedy in Minneapolis.

August 1, 2025 · Parents

Parent–Student Handbook 2025–2026

The handbook for the school year, with the accompanying letter to parents.

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July 7, 2025 · From the Pastor

Letter to parents from Fr. Cesar, Pastor

Fr. Cesar writes to the Holy Spirit School family on taking up the pastorate.

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June 29, 2025 · Sports

Registration for CYO basketball is now open

Crusader basketball registration for the coming season.

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February 4, 2025 · Parents

New procedure for reporting absences

Absences must be reported to the main office with a reason, by voicemail or email.

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