With the new kitchen and cafeteria relocating to the new student center that is currently under construction, the campaign’s latest focus has been the renovation of Foley Commons, the school’s existing kitchen and dining space. 

“Foley Commons is original to the building, dating back to the early 1950s,” President Chris DiMauro ’99 said. “Students are eating lunch in the same space I did as a Hoban student 25 years ago. Our alumni visitors from graduating classes in the 1960s remember their time in that space. It’s time for an upgrade. We have a plan to re-purpose this space efficiently for today’s students.”

Starting in May, and continuing through summer break, Foley Commons will be transformed into modern classroom spaces and will house the Academic Success Center and Office of Student Services.

The Academic Success Center provides academic support, tutoring and guided study halls for all students, while also serving as a resource for those needing accommodations or intervention services. By working closely with Holy Cross educators and administrators, the Center ensures that every student has access to the curriculum, regardless of their learning needs.

“Relocating the Academic Success Center and Student Services achieves two important goals,” DiMauro explained. “First, it places these essential resources at the heart of the school, reinforcing the importance of academic success and fortifying the vital connections to trusted adults. Second, it moves the Academic Success Center away from the steel drum band room—students working with educators and intervention specialists deserve a quiet, focused space.”

The completion of this final phase of the Every Knight-Every Day capital campaign marks a transformative new chapter for Archbishop Hoban High School. As our community and students’ needs evolve, so must our campus. The campaign is not just about improving our facilities—it’s about making Hoban, and our students, more competitive for the future.