You're invited · New families

We'd love to meet your family. Spend a morning with our teachers and staff, tour the campus, and ask anything about a Christ-centered education from VPK through 12th Grade.

  • VPK through 12th Grade
  • Two campuses in Sanford
  • 600+ students
  • Applications open Nov 1
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Next open house
VPK & Kindergarten
Tue, Oct 20 · Lower Campus
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Holy Cross Lutheran Academy
Come see why families make HCLA home.
600+Students
VPK through 12th GradeOne Christ-centered path
2Campuses in Sanford
Choose your morning

Four dates. One for every grade level.

Each open house is for families new to HCLA. Pick the one that matches the grade your child will enter in 2027–28, then RSVP so we can save you a seat.

My child will enter

Lower Campus

VPK–5th Grade5450 Holy Cross Ct., Sanford
Next up

VPK & Kindergarten

Tuesday, October 20 · for families entering VPK or K
  • 9:00–11:00 AM · program begins at 9:15
  • Check in at the front desk

Elementary School

Friday, October 23 · for families entering Grades 1–5
  • 9:00–11:00 AM · program begins at 9:15
  • Check in at the front desk

Upper Campus

6th–12th Grade100 Aero Lane, Sanford

High School

Tuesday, October 27 · for families entering Grades 9–12
  • 9:00–11:00 AM · program begins promptly at 9:20
  • Check in at the Main Office

Middle School

Thursday, October 29 · for families entering Grades 6–8
  • 9:00–11:00 AM · program begins promptly at 9:20
  • Check in at the Main Office

Please bring a photo ID. Every visitor checks in on arrival so we can welcome you and keep our students safe.

What to expect

Your morning at HCLA

Every open house follows the same simple rhythm, so you know exactly how the two hours will go.

  1. 9:00

    Arrive & check in

    Show your photo ID at check-in, then enjoy light refreshments while you meet our administration, teachers, and staff.

  2. 9:15 / 9:20

    The program begins

    We share what makes HCLA home: our academics, our faith, and our community. Lower Campus starts at 9:15, Upper Campus at 9:20.

  3. Tour

    Walk the campus

    A guided tour through classrooms and common spaces, with time to ask questions along the way.

  4. 11:00

    Next steps

    Leave with answers and a clear picture of HCLA. Applications for 2027–28 open November 1.

Where to go

Two campuses, one family

Your open house is held at the campus your child would attend.

VPK–5

Lower Campus

5450 Holy Cross Ct., Sanford, FL 32771
Get directions
2027–28 School Year

Applications open November 1

Applications open the same day for both the Lower and Upper Campus. Visiting an open house first is the best way to get ready.

Can't make it to an open house? Request info or book a tour, and a member of our admissions team will reach out to you.

28days to go
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy

Questions?

Our Admissions office is happy to help.

admissions@thehcla.org

407-936-3636

thehcla.org

Campuses

Lower Campus
5450 Holy Cross Ct., Sanford, FL 32771
Upper Campus
100 Aero Lane, Sanford, FL 32771
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