Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School

Save the date for Cristo Rey Family Day! ☀️🍔

School may be out, but the Cristo Rey family is getting together! Join us for an evening of food, music, fellowship, and fun as we celebrate summer and our school community. 💙💛

📅 Tuesday, June 30
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 School Courtyard & Track

✨ Free food
🎶 Music
🏀 Club & sports sign-ups
📖 Yearbooks available
📣 Important updates and exciting things ahead

Whether you're a returning family or new to Cristo Rey, we'd love to see you there!

Free groceries are available for our community this Thursday, May 28 at HFCR! 💙💛

Our monthly Cristo Rey Cares Food Giveaway, in partnership with Community Food Bank of Central Alabama, will take place from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM at Holy Family Cristo Rey.

📍 1832 Center Way S, Birmingham, AL 35205
🚗 Enter at the back of the school by the track
✅ Open to all, no ID required

Please help us spread the word to anyone who may benefit!

Today’s the day! 🎓

In just a few short hours, the Holy Family Cristo Rey Class of 2026 will cross the stage and officially become our newest alumni.

We celebrate not only their accomplishments, but also the parents, families, faculty, staff, Corporate Work Study supervisors, and supporters who walked beside them every step of the way. This class has worked hard, overcome challenges, and achieved so much to reach this moment. 💙💛

Join us as we celebrate the Class of 2026 tonight at:
📍 St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church
⏰ 6:30 PM

Congratulations, Seniors!

Congratulations to our Holy Family Cristo Rey Class of 2026 Valedictorian and Salutatorian! 💙💛

Today we celebrate two outstanding young women whose hard work, perseverance, and leadership have left a lasting impact on our school community.

🎓 Valedictorian: Dorianni Mendoza Arellano
Attending: College of the Holy Cross

🎓 Salutatorian: Tiffany Gutierrez Pillado
Attending: Samford University

Their success reflects the mission of Cristo Rey in action: College Ready, Career Prepared.

Please join us tonight for Baccalaureate Mass at 6 PM at Payne Chapel AME Church, and again on Monday evening for Graduation at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church as we celebrate the entire Class of 2026!

🚨 Seats are limited, and they’re filling fast!

Because of overwhelming interest this spring, our Admissions Fast Track is BACK! This special opportunity for incoming 9th grade families allows students to move through the admissions process faster, with limited Fast Track incentives still available.

✔️ Fast admissions decisions
✔️ Free tuition opportunities*
✔️ Uniform bundle
✔️ $100 school supply gift card

Seats are limited and applications will close once spots are filled.

Apply now at hfcr.info/fast-track26

*Must be scholarship eligible.

2026-2027 Spring Fast Track Applications Now Open - Get Started Below! Please click the link to complete this form.

⚠️ EARLY DISMISSAL TODAY
Due to anticipated severe weather, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School will dismiss all students early today at 1:00 PM.

If your student rides the bus, buses will depart at approximately 1:30 PM and should arrive at regular stops between 2:00 and 2:30 PM, depending on traffic.

Please make arrangements to pick up your student as soon as possible. If you have questions, contact our front office.

Stay safe, Tornado family! 🌪️

Join us in congratulating Mi’youshi Hopkins, Class of 2022, on her graduation from the University of Alabama with a degree in Public Health! 🎓❤️

We are proud to celebrate this incredible milestone and even more excited that she will be continuing her journey by pursuing her Master’s degree at UAB. Your hard work and dedication are inspiring, Mi’youshi—we can’t wait to see all you accomplish next!

📣 Calling all alumni: we want to celebrate YOU, too! Send in your graduation photos so we can highlight your achievements.

📧 Email your photos to: [email protected]

Need a little help with the cost of groceries when your kids are home for the summer? Alabama SUN Bucks is a new program for school-aged children in households who need it.

Here’s what you need to know:
🍞SUN Bucks is for school-aged children in households that need the extra support.
🍚Families receive $120 per eligible school-aged child for groceries.
🍎Most eligible families will be automatically enrolled, but some will need to apply.
🥪If you’ve already received an Alabama SUN Bucks card in the mail, activate the card, and start using your card once the benefits load! (And save it for next year!)
🥛If you weren’t automatically enrolled in the program, you can check your eligibility and apply at www.alabama-sunbucks.com

We know there was some confusion about last week's event, so we’re trying again this week!

Our Free Food Giveaway with Community Food Bank of Central Alabama is happening THIS Thursday, April 30 at Holy Family Cristo Rey.

📅 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 11:00 AM–1:00 PM
📍 Enter behind the school near the track

Open to all, no ID required.
If you or someone you know could benefit, we invite you to come by.