Creating Curious, Confident Champions
Lifelong learning and the development of responsible, productive, faith-centered citizens of the world.
Inspiring Lifelong Learners, Guided by Faith
At Holy Name Parish School, we celebrate the natural curiosity of every child, nurturing their desire to explore, create, and grow. From building with blocks in Pre-K to crafting essays and conducting science experiments in sixth grade, our students embark on a journey of discovery that prepares them for high school, college, and beyond.
1953
Year Founded
350
Students Enrolled
18.5
Average Class Size
40+
Bilingual Students
26%
Increase in Enrollment
Our Curriculum
Resources
Student Life
Meet the HNPS Community
Discover the heart of Holy Name Parish School through inspiring words from our teachers, parents, and students, sharing their experiences and the community that makes HNPS special.
“As a teacher, it is my duty and passion to help children believe in themselves, believe in each other and believe they are capable of anything.”
Christine Inchierca Teacher,
Kindergarten K2-4
“I love Holy Name Parish School! The community at HNPS is amazing – I’ve made such great friends and all of the teachers are so caring, always looking out for their students.”
Madelyn,
Current Student
“Children have a great capacity to learn. We as teachers should provide them the opportunity to think for themselves, explore new ideas, and encourage curiosity. This, along with a caring and supportive community, makes for success in young children.”
Barbara Hardiman,
Assistant Director ECC
Mr. Daniel Chisholm,
Principal
“Children have a great capacity to learn. We as teachers should provide them the opportunity to think for themselves, explore new ideas, and encourage curiosity. This, along with a caring and supportive community, makes for success in young children.”
Barbara Hardiman,
Assistant Director ECC
“I love school. Holy Name has the best teachers!”
Olivia,
Student
News & Events
Weekly Newsletter 4/11/2025
If you walked into Finn Hall yesterday, you may have thought you had walked into the Majestic Theatre downtown. Miss Maturo’s classroom performed their production of “Underwater Adventures,” a play the students wrote themselves.
Weekly Newsletter 4/4/2025
Fifth grade ELA had a special guest instructor today. Mr. Richard English, Ms. English’s father, visited the 5th grade to discuss his time as a naval aviator. He taught students about the navy, various aircraft, life aboard an aircraft carrier, and the science behind aviation.
Weekly Newsletter 3/28/2025
This week students really enjoyed art classes in the redesigned Art Studio. The new furniture is comfortable, flexible, and fits students from nursery to sixth grade. Congratulations to Ms. Buckley for being one of four national winners in the contest sponsored by ABC and Abbott Elementary. We are grateful to WCVB for featuring Holy Name and the new Art Studio on Monday.