Virtual Admissions
2021-2022 Academic Year
New family applications for the 2021-2022 academic year begin on Monday, February 1 at 9AM through our website. All applications will be date and time stamped in the order in which they are submitted. Please have your child(ren)'s birth certificate available to upload as part of the application process.
All prospective families are invited to join us for grade-specific Parent Information Sessions. Please click on the sessions you are interested in attending and register for that session. A Zoom link will be emailed to you. If you were unable to attend and are interested in viewing a recording of the live session, please email Deb Atkins
Preschool (ages 2 through 4) Thursday, January 7, 2021 at 6:30PM
Kindergarten--Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 6:30PM
1st grade--Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 9AM
2nd grade--Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 9:30AM
3rd grade--Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 9:30AM
(More grades will be listed in the coming weeks.)
2020-2021 Academic Year
Thank you for your interest in Holy Family Catholic Academy. We realize selecting a school for your family is a very important decision. We completed the 2019-2020 year with e-learning, and welcomed back our students for the 2020-2021 school year. The majority of our students are participating in in-person while some families have chosen our e-learning option
The Office of Catholic Schools has released the full reopening plan and we prepared throughout the summer to safely and thoughtfully welcome returning and new families back to school.
Please check our Principal Kate O'Brien's latest update video.
Please click below to read the Office of Catholic School's plan and Frequently Asked Questions for Parents.
View our "Welcome to Holy Family Catholic Academy" video
Send an emailYou can reach Deb Atkins, Director of School Development at datkins@holyfamilyparish.org. She is available to answer any questions or help direct you to more information about our innovative approach to education.
Schedule a phone call
Please complete this form to schedule a personal phone call. We are available to speak to you during the school day or a mutually convenient time.
Schedule a Virtual Meeting
Families that prefer a more interactive communication are invited to complete this form to schedule a video conference meeting with Deb Atkins or Principal, Kate O'Brien.
Connect through Social Media 
We use a variety of social media platforms to communicate with our families and the larger community.
Please click on these icons and follow HFCA to get to know us even better!
Read about HFCA in the News
Even with e-learning, our innovative approach to education still makes the local and national news.
Daily Herald, December 21, 2020 "Kindness is Always in Season at Holy Family Catholic Academy"
Daily Herald, October 21, 2020 "HFCA's Resilient Teachers and Students Shape Success in 2020"
Daily Herald, May 1, 2020 "Lessons Learned--HFCA One Month into e-learing"
Daily Herald, March 17, 2020 "Holy Family Catholic Academy Well Positioned to Transition to e-Learning"
National Catholic Reporter, March 23, 2020 "Class in Your Pajamas: Chicago Catholic Schools Carry On with E-learning"
Read our parent feedback
Click to read parent feedback on HFCA's e-learning
Download our HFCA Information Brochure Our information brochure highlights the many things that make HFCA such a unique place to learn and
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