New Orleans, LA— Holy Cross School proudly announces the grand opening of the Robichaux Community Sports Complex, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to advancing student-athlete development and strengthening community connections. This modern complex, featuring an athletic locker room, concessions, and storage for sports equipment, is set to become a central hub for both school athletics and community events, further reinforcing Holy Cross’s commitment to its students and the greater New Orleans area.
As part of the celebration, Holy Cross unveiled the new locker room to the school’s state championship-winning soccer team ahead of their match against De La Salle. This complex signifies the school’s dedication to providing exceptional facilities for its athletes, ensuring they have the resources and support to continue their successful legacy.
The Robichaux Community Sports Complex also includes the newly dedicated Heitmeier Field. This field will host practices and games for Holy Cross teams. Named in honor of the Heitmeier family, long-time supporters of Holy Cross, the field represents the school’s commitment to developing well-rounded athletes who embody teamwork, discipline, and perseverance.
The Robichaux Community Sports Complex and Heitmeier Field represent significant investments in Holy Cross School’s mission to enrich the student experience through athletic excellence and community engagement. The complex will bridge Holy Cross and the New Orleans community, creating new opportunities for collaboration, goodwill, and mutual support. This facility is a testament to Holy Cross’s dedication to inspiring future generations of athletes and enhancing its role as a vital part of the New Orleans community.
Holy Cross School is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school founded in 1849 by the Congregation of Holy Cross to educate young men in the greater New Orleans community. Holy Cross is fully approved by the Louisiana State Department of Education and is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as a college preparatory school for boys in grades PK–12.
Holy Cross School admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Holy Cross School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin or disability in violation of state and federal law or in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and financial aid programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.