OLVCS Updates

Besides great food, refreshments, friends, and trivia, there will be lots of chances to win great prizes all while supporting the OLVCS Athletics and Musical Programs!

Simply Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa "Happy Valley Staycation" Grand Prize Raffle - Valued at over $1000!

• $25 donation per ticket
• Only 75 tickets will be sold.
• Prize is generously sponsored by Simply Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa and includes:
• $360 Simply Rx Salt Cave and Wellness Spa Gift Card: For two guests to enjoy the Simply Health Experience. This experience includes one of each of the premium services at the spa as well as a free upgrade for over 3 hrs of services at the spa.
  
• Ramada Hotel Gift Card - Enjoy a stay at a local hotel.
• FOUR Penn State Football tickets for a 2026 home football game.
• Two tickets to a show at a local theatre.
• Dinner at The Tavern -An historic institution, The Tavern offers guests extraordinary experiences for any occasion. Join us for elevated American comfort food, timeless cocktails, and more.
• Shopping at a Local Boutique - Find something stylish and unique at a local favorite!
• And much more!

RedLine Speed Shine Wine Pull

• $25 donation
  
• Pick your wine pull bag.
  
• With your wine you may also win a RedLine Speed Shine gift card or a $500 OLVCS tuition credit!

Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026.

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

Location: OLVCS Gymnasium

Early Bird Tickets/Tables

**Discounted Rate When Purchased On Or Before February 15th**
Individual: $50
Table (seats 8): $350

Regular Tickets/Tables
**Purchased Between February 16th And 26th**
Individual: $60
Table (seats 8): $400

Need More Info?
Check out the special edition Trivia Night newsletter here.

Anyone is welcome to help! Here’s how you can help (choose at least two options!):

1. Attend the event (tickets availale @ www.olvcatholicschool.org/trivia)

2. Donate 2 bottles of wine

3. Donate 2 gift cards

4. Sponsor a raffle basket

5. Donate 2 basket raffle items

6. Volunteer your time

Sign up here!

Date for basket item, gift card, and wine

Drop off by Wednesday, February 18th

Time

Anytime during the school day

Location

Drop off at the OLVCS main office.

Questions?

Email development@olvcs.org

Enjoy this free concert, our own Strings Instructor, Sally Minnick is the ConcertMaster, and parent Amy Gustafson, is a piano soloist.

New members are welcome to join the club. Next meeting February 5th.

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

Click here for OLVCS Track registration OLVCS Sports Registration Page

Just a reminder for any student who is joining the track team after competing in a fall or winter sport, log-in and complete the questions in Section 7; Re-Certification by Parent/Guardian (Spring). That is it for those athletes.

If this is the first season of competition, students need to complete all sections.

Our OLVCS boys and girls Middle School basketball team wrapped up their seasons with determination and teamwork! It’s been incredible to watch our 8th graders grow as athletes and leaders on the court. A huge thank you to our Crusader mascot and pep band for bringing the energy and school spirit all season long! Wishing our 8th graders the best as they take their next steps! Please see the photos at the beginning of the newsletter!

OLV Preschool is accepting applications for the 2026/2027 school year for current preschool students and siblings of OLVCS students, preschool-8th grade. Returning students can re-enroll in their current account. Next week we will open registration up to OLV & Good Shepherd Parishioners. Registration will be open to the public the last week in February. https://preschool.olvcatholicschool.org/registration. Sign your preschooler and have them join our team!

PreK Owls celebrated their 100th day of school by eating 100 snacks and walking 100 steps!

Mrs. R invites children to bring in something about their family during the month of February to share with the class. The Doyles shared their Irish dancing and singing with the class. The preschool children were enthralled by their talents!

The Polar Bear class participated in fun activities found in the Snowmen at Night book, such as skating (on wax paper) and playing baseball with snowballs (cotton balls).

1. 02/17: Mardi Gras & Pancake Day!

2. 02/18: Ash Wednesday

a. Students will receive ashes from Deacon Dave in the baptistry.

b. Parents are welcome to join and take their child home after ashes have been distributed. Please inform the office if this is your plan.

c. There will be a special plan for drop off and noon pickup that day that will be shared next week.

3. 02/28 - Trivia Night @ Big School Auditorium. Hope to see you there!

3. 03/06 - No School - Diocesan Inservice

4. 03/09-03/13 - No School: Spring Break

On Tuesday, Naomi Crispin hit her 2000 point in the Saint Joseph's girls basketball team's game against Juniata. Only 4 other Centre County athletes have achieved this mark. With the win against Juniata, the girls team will be traveling to Susquenita High School to play in the TVAA Championship. If they win, this will be their 3rd TVAA championship in a row! Go WolfPack!

Inspirational speaker/songwriter Charles Opio came to Saint Joseph's last week to speak about his life and to challenge the students to "be the light." Opio said: "You can be the light but not on your own, but by reflecting the big light of Jesus." The assembly included a dance off, quiz on African words and animals, and a moving talk about a boy named Francis.

Living Stations rehearsals will begin on Saturday, February 7 from 6:00-9:00 pm in the School Gym. We need middle school students to fill both cast and stage crew roles. Students will earn service hours for participating. Rehearsal dates will be February 15 & 22, March 1, 15, 20, 21 from 5:30-8:30 in the school gym. We will be performing for the CCD students on Sunday, March 22 at 10:30 am, OLV School on Friday, March 27 at 12:30 pm, and OLV Parish on Saturday, March 28 & Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 pm. Please email the Living Stations Coordinator Sue Clement if you are interested in participating, sclement@ourladyofvictory.com.

Several changes have been made to the calendar for those children receiving First Reconciliation and First Communion this school year. New dates for Reconciliation are as follows:

Friday, April 24th, 2026 @ 10:00am: OLVCS students

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Dr. Zazzali’s class

Sunday, April 26th, 2026 @ 10:30am: CCD students in Miss Small’s/Dr. Puts’ class and anyone who missed the prior dates (OLVCS or CCD)

NOTE: Students who are receiving Reconciliation and Communion this year but who are not in 2nd grade should pick one of the CCD Sundays to receive First Reconciliation.

First Holy Communion will still be held on Saturday, May 2nd @ 10:00am (students arrive by 9:30am).

Rehearsal will be moved to Friday, May 1st @ 6:00-7:00pm.

CCD families will complete two extra, at-home assignments, one before First Reconciliation and one before First Communion. Details about the assignments will be emailed to CCD families several weeks ahead of First Reconciliation and First Communion (shortly before and after Easter).

CCD chalice painting will be moved to Sunday, March 1st during CCD class (previously Sunday, February 22nd). OLVCS students will still have Chalice Painting on Ash Wednesday, February 18th.

• 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.