Dear OLVCS Families,

We have some changes and updates to our schedule.

Monday, December 8th: The Feast of the Immaculate Conception, and a Holy Day, Mass will be at 9:00.

Thursday, December 11th: Christmas Concert in the gym.

Students are to wear their Dress Mass uniform.

Doors open at 5:45
Elementary students (K - 5) should report to their classrooms by 6:00
Strings should report to the Health Room by 6:00
Band should report to the Cafeteria 6:00
Choir should report to the Music Room 6:00

Please do not send students to their classroom or designated room until 6:00.

After the concert K-5 students will return to their classrooms. Please pick your child up there. Teachers will make sure students are released to a family member.

Friday, December 12th: Picture retakes, or first takes. Dress Down Day for the entire school!

If your child needs a retake; please send in the packet you received
Please email your child's teacher is you would like a retake or if they missed picture day

Make it a great day.

Samantha

Notable Dates:

Monday, December 8th: Mass (Immaculate Conception) 9:00 (7th & 6th Grade)

Thursday, December 11: Christmas Concert Starting at 6:30 (in the school gym)

Friday, December 12th: Picture Make-up Day: (Dress Down Day for everyone)

Monday, December 15th: Mass (5th Grade)

Thursday, December 18th: 3rd Grade Christmas Play (9:00am in the gym)

Monday, December 22nd - Sunday, January 4th: Christmas Break

Monday, January 5th: School resumes

Pictured: Turkey crafts in the After School Activities Program!

Please join us for our upcoming open house!
This is a great opportunity to meet our teachers and learn more about our kindergarten program.
Please spread the word to any families who do not have current students at OLVCS!
RSVP by clicking the button below.
Contact development@olvcs.org with questions.

Click here to RSVP for the OLVCS Kindergarten Open House.

This is a great opportunity for current families with students in 4th and 5th grade.
Middle school offers many new experiences compared to elementary school. Come learn all that OLVCS middle school have to offer!
Please spread the word to any families who do not have current students at OLVCS!
RSVP by clicking the button below.
Contact development@olvcs.org with questions.

Click here to RSVP for the OLVCS Middle School Open House.

We’d love to welcome you to our upcoming Preschool Open House!
This is a wonderful chance to explore our classrooms, meet our caring teachers, and learn more about our preschool program.
Know a family looking for a warm, faith-based preschool community? Please share this invitation!
RSVP by clicking the button below.
Contact development@olvcs.org with any questions.

Click here to RSVP to the OLVCS Preschool Open House.

OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club will run each Thursday during the month of January after school until 4:00pm. Fun activities are planned for all students in grades 6-8. Students are encouraged to attend when they can. Service hours are available. Snacks will be provided. Activities planned include:

Creating Care Packages for New OLVCS Moms
Diaper Drive for Gabriel Project with talk from Gabriel Project Organizer: Mrs. Allison
Cards of encouragement for OLV new parents and those being baptized
Make cards and spiritual bouquets for the homebound

Sign Up Here: OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club

Click Here To Sign Up For Pro-Life Service Club

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, and the trivia fun kicks off at 7:30PM.

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Don't miss out on the best night of the year, complete with great food, prizes, and, of course, trivia!
Trivia Night benefits OLVCS Extracurricular Programs!
Ticket details coming soon!
Let the countdown to trivia excitement begin!

For the last week, we will be featuring our Angelic and Archangel Sponsors as a thank you for their support!
Tell them THANKS from OLVCS!
Please be sure to patronize these local businesses throughout the year.
Click on the logos below to visit a business' website.

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The Boys and Girls Basketball teams tip off their seasons away at Bald Eagle!

📅 Friday, December 5

⏰ Girls: 3:45 followed by Boys: 6:00 PM

📍 Bald Eagle Area School District

Let’s cheer on our Crusaders as they take the court for their first match-ups of the season! 💙🤍

OLV preschool sells gift cards to GIANT, Waffle Shop, Barnes & Noble and Sheetz throughout the year, and especially during the holiday season. A percentage of the sales go to the preschool. If you are interested in purchasing one or more to use as gifts, or for your own personal shopping needs, please contact their administrative assistant, Sarah Housler: houslers@olvcs.org or send her a completed order form with payment. Please provide ample notice for an order over 10 cards so that we can be sure to have enough cards available for sale. Thank you!

OLV preschool families are invited to participate in our Christmas giving program we offer through St. Vincent DePaul. We are working with families in need at Christmas time to give them what they need and want. Look for a spreadsheet from Ms. Bord that lists what families have requested and check the box next to the item you are willing to provide. Please wrap the gift and attach a little card so that we know what it is in the box and can get it to the right person. Ms. Bord will write out a gift tag for that person. Thank you in advance for your generosity!

December

1. 12/5: St. Nicholas Activities (Feast is on Saturday; 12/6)

2. 12/8-12/12: SVdP Christmas Gift Collection Week

3. Picture Make-up Day: Friday, December 12th; Students who need a retake or a 'first take' will be taken over to the gym. Please let us know if you would like your child to have a 'first take' or a picture retake.

4. 12/19: Christmas Program in the church @ 10:30am. Dismissal directly after. No ESP.

5. 12/22-01/02: Christmas Break

January

01/15: Preschool Open House from 4:30pm-6:00pm

~ The whole family is welcome!
~ Invite your friends to see how faith, fun and learning come together!
01/16: No School / Parent Teacher Conferences

01/19: No School/Teacher In-Service

01/25-01/31: Catholic Schools Week

Join in the SJCA 12 Days of Christmas Cash Raffle! You can win $1500! Tickets are only $20/ea. To get your tickets, contact the school office at sjca@sjcacademy.org or any friendly SJCA student. Drawings begin Monday, December 8th.

The Boys Basketball team's first home game is on Dec. 5th at 7:30PM. OLV 8th graders who wear their 8th Grade Day shirts get in free! More info about SJCA sports including the full basketball game schedule is at www.sjcasports.org

Volunteers are needed for the Living Nativity at the 6:30pm Christmas Eve Mass. A mandatory rehearsal will be held in the church on Monday, December 22nd from 6:30-7:30pm. Please select your child's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd preference for their role. Roles are as follows:

Grades K-5th grade: Angels, Shepherds, Sheep

Grade 2 and up: Wise Men

Grade 3 and up: Donkeys, Mary, Joseph

Grade 6 and up: First Reading, Second Reading, and Intercessions/Petitions

Please sign up using this link: https://forms.gle/sSqBG1z5Lo23utc48
The deadline to sign-up for the Living Nativity is Saturday, December 20th, 2025.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 @ 6:00pm: First Reconciliation Retreat with Celebration of First Reconciliation

Wednesday, February 15th, 2026 (Ash Wednesday): Chalice painting for OLVCS 2nd graders

Thursday, April 30th, 2026: @ 6:00pm: First Holy Communion Retreat and Rehearsal

Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 @ 10:00am: First Communion Mass (students arrive by 9:30am)

Bring a friend!
We have space available at all grade levels for enrollment.
Be sure to spread the word about OLVCS!
New families can learn about the application process at www.olvcatholicschool.org/admissions or call the school office at 814-238-1952 to schedule a tour or shadow day.

OLVCS Updates

December 4th, 2025

Dear OLVCS Families,

Dear OLVCS Families,

Save The Date - Upcoming OLVCS Open Houses Save The Date - Upcoming OLVCS Open Houses

Have an upcoming kindergartener? Have an upcoming kindergartener?

Calling all families with upcoming middle school students! Calling all families with upcoming middle school students!

Have a future preschooler? Have a future preschooler?

OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club OLVCS Middle School Pro-Life Service Club

Trivia Night 2026 Trivia Night 2026

📣Mark Your Calendars Now! 📣Mark Your Calendars Now!

2025 OLVCS Walk-A-Thon 2025 OLVCS Walk-A-Thon

Walk-A-Thon Sponsor Spotlight Walk-A-Thon Sponsor Spotlight

What's For Lunch What's For Lunch

OLVCS Athletics OLVCS Athletics

Boys and Girls Basketball Season Openers Boys and Girls Basketball Season Openers

PreSchool News PreSchool News

Deacon Dave blessed preschool Advent Wreaths Deacon Dave blessed preschool Advent Wreaths

Need Gift Cards For Christmas Gifts? Need Gift Cards For Christmas Gifts?

St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Giving St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Giving

Coming Events! Coming Events!

SJCA News SJCA News

Get Christmas Cash and Support Saint Joseph's Get Christmas Cash and Support Saint Joseph's

Mark Your Calendar Now for SJCA Basketball Mark Your Calendar Now for SJCA Basketball

Parish News Parish News

OLV Living Nativity OLV Living Nativity

Important First Communion Dates for 2nd Grade Families & Students Important First Communion Dates for 2nd Grade Families & Students

Community News Community News

Happy Holidays Ice Show - Pegula Ice Arena - 12/14/25 at 1:00 PM Happy Holidays Ice Show - Pegula Ice Arena - 12/14/25 at 1:00 PM

Breakfast with Santa - December 13th at 9:00am Breakfast with Santa - December 13th at 9:00am

Nittany Aritsans Face Painting Nittany Aritsans Face Painting

Get Air Gives Back Get Air Gives Back

We are always looking to add to our OLVCS family! We are always looking to add to our OLVCS family!