With the beginning of Advent, Holy Family School will present its annual Christmas musical and programs under the direction of Ashlee Meyerhoff.

On Dec. 13, fifth and sixth graders will perform their popular musical at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium at Barton Community College. The Musical is entitled “Santa’s Holiday Hoedown,” and Santa’s Toy Shop is in danger of going bust. No money for materials means no presents, which could mean no Christmas. The entire toy shop crew goes on the road to Branson, Mo., to raise the needed funds with a down-home country music jamboree. The Hoedown features Santa (Finn Anderson), Mrs. Klaus (Catalina Schenek), Tex Glitter (Julian Hernandez), Roadie Valet (Adaeze Nwachukwu-Udaku), Dolly Holiday (Jaya Stroup), Yoakam (Luke Beck), and Dwight (Kellan Chansler) and a supporting cast of elves and reindeer!

On Dec. 6, grades K-4 will perform their “Country Christmas” program at 7 p.m. in the Parish Center.

On Dec. 14, the Preschool, under the direction of their teacher, Inga Atkinson, will perform “The Story of Christmas” at 10 a.m. in the Parish Center.

Mark your calendars to join the students of Holy Family as they bring the Christmas spirit to your hearts.