OLVCS Updates

The week of May 4th-8th is Teacher Appreciation Week!

• Please see the above school-wide plans.
  
• The Homeroom Parent Coordinator will be executing the above plans for the week! We need your help with one item - Notes of Blessing!

Please send in your "Notes of Blessing" on Wednesday, May 6th!

• Students are invited to write a short note of thanks or encouragement on the printable template below or on any paper or card for their teachers and give it to them when they come to school on Wednesday.
• The below template will also be coming home in your child's folder for your convenience.
• Please be sure to make notes of blessings for all of the teachers assigned to your homeroom.
• These messages will be shared with teachers to brighten their day and remind them they are a blessing to our school community.

Please pray for our teachers throughout the week!

• One last ask! Please take a moment to prayer for our teachers throughout the week with your families. A special prayer is below. Let's lift up our teachers in prayer next week!!

Key Responsibilities

• Mission & Culture: Foster an athletic environment consistent with the school's mission and Catholic teachings, promoting "Victory Values" such as integrity, respect, and discipline.

• Program Administration: Oversee all aspects of the athletic department, including scheduling games, practices, and facilities volleyball, soccer, basketball, and track & field.

• Personnel Management: Recruit, hire, supervise, and evaluate all coaches, ensuring they serve as Christian witnesses and mentors to student-athletes.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure the program adheres to all diocesan policies, state athletic association rules (e.g., PIAA or CYO), and safety standards for facilities and equipment.

• Communication: Serve as the primary liaison between the school, parents, coaches, and other schools.

• Operations & Budget: Manage the athletic department budget, and oversee the purchase and maintenance of equipment and uniforms.

Qualifications

• Faith Commitment: A commitment to the school’s spiritual mission.

• Experience: Previous experience in coaching, teaching, or athletic administration, ideally within a school setting is preferred but not required.

• Skills: Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; proficiency with athletic management software (e.g., BigTeams or similar platforms) is a plus.

  
  

How to Apply

• Interested candidates should submit an email of interest to Samantha Weakland at weaklands@olvcs.org.

• Timeline: Applications will be reviewed starting May 11, 2026. The position remains open until filled.

Personal School Aide to work with a student with cerebral palsy who will be in 3rd grade next year.

• Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 - 2:30pm (school days only)

• Hired by an outside agency, some additional training needed

• If interested, please reach out to Samantha Weakland for more information.

• One of the most rewarding aspects of this role is the opportunity to work one-on-one with an incredible student while being meaningfully involved in every part of their day.

Reviews and testimonials that publicly share stories about parent, caregiver, student, and teacher experiences at OLVCS are critical for helping new families discover our school and understand what it’s really like. I’m reaching out to ask you to leave a brief review on Niche to help other families consider
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• It doesn’t need to be long—2-3 sentences is plenty!

• Be specific about your role in our community (e.g., parent/caregiver, grade, how many years you’ve been part of the community, etc.)

• Write about your own personal experience interacting with teachers and staff members

• Write about your child’s experience in and out of the classroom or personal/social/emotional growth

• Write about the OLVCS community/culture

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OLVCS is hosting its first ever Robotics Summer Camp! Budding engineers will learn the basics of computer science and work together on teams to program robots to complete tasks and challenges.

Click the button below to find more information about the camp and to register for a reminder email on the day registration opens.

What? OLVCS Robotics Summer Camp

When? August 10-14, 2026; 9:00AM-1:00PM

Who? Rising OLVCS 5th-8th graders

Registration Time/Date: May 8, 2026 @9:00PM

Registration Fee: $175

The OLVCS Service Club is hosting a food drive to support the State College Food Bank. All non-perishable donations are due by May 5.

We encourage donations of high-need items such as tomato products (pasta sauce, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, pizza sauce), snack items (cookies, crackers), gluten-free options (pasta, crackers), cooking oil, and condiments like ketchup, mustard, and salad dressing. The food bank also welcomes essential non-food items, including toilet paper, paper towels, laundry detergent, and dish detergent.

Look for the colorful rainbow boxes placed around the school to drop off your donations!

For additional ideas, please visit the State College Food Bank’s website. Thank you for supporting both the food bank and the OLVCS Service Club!

What: OLVCS Senior Parade

When: Thursday, May 21st, 2026 - 2:00pm

Where: Our Lady of Victory Catholic School

Attire: Please bring your cap and gown

This parade celebrates their achievements as OLVCS alumni and their time spent at OLVCS while looking forward to the bright futures that await them all.

Please plan to check in at the main office by 1:45pm to ensure a timely start to the festivities.

We eagerly anticipate seeing all of the graduating seniors there and celebrating together. Please help us spread the word!

OLVCS middle school students made Welcome to the World Baskets for OLVCS moms who recently had a baby. If you know of an OLVCS mom who has been blessed with a new life, please let Ms. Bord: borda@olvcs.org or Mrs. Leskowicz: leskowiczo@olvcs.org know, and we will make sure they receive a basket. The club will have their final meeting this academic year on Thursday, 05/21 from 2:30pm-4:00pm, in the Spanish Room, to plan for next year. All are welcome!

We will need your help! This annual event consists of fun, outdoor stations in the morning. The K-4 students will be at stations in the back of the school, and 5-8 will have their stations in the front. Parent volunteers are needed for 'running' the stations, as classes rotate through. No experience necessary!

Who- You

What- Run a field event

When- 8:00 am - until about 11:30, Wednesday, June 3rd (no rain date)

Where- Meet in the Gym, where you will be given more information.

A sign up Genius will be sent out at the beginning of May.

OLV Volleyball Camp for Girls

For Girls Entering Grades 5 - 7 in Fall 2026

• June 15 - 19, 2025
  
• 9:15 - 11:45 AM
  
• New Location with TWO Indoor Courts:
  
• Saint Joseph's Catholic Academy
  
• Cost: $125 if registered before May 15th
  

Information and Registration at
https://www.olvcatholicschool.org/activities/athletics/summer-sports-camps/afterschool-girls-volleyball-club

If you have any questions, please, reach out Kathy Peters at petersk@olvcs.org

Please share this information with your family, friends, and neighbors!

Attached is the Camp flyer.

We are excited to see how the girls grow in volleyball skill and love of the game!

Children at OLV Preschool are taught by highly qualified teachers in a play-based environment. In addition to learning about their faith, children who attend OLV Preschool learn social/emotional skills, pre-reading skills, basic numeracy, participate in the arts and daily physical activities to develop fine and gross motor skills. We offer 2, 3 and 5 day classes.

Our new Tues/Thur. Mixed Age Class is open to students who turn 3 yrs. by 12/31 of their enrolling year. This program is for students new to preschool and is not a kindergarten readiness program.

Before and after school care is available. Program, tuition rates and registration information can be found on the OLVCS website: https://preschool.olvcatholicschool.org/ Register for preschool today!

Preschool will hold their End of Year Program in the church on Friday, May 22nd @ 10:30am. All are welcome! Dismissal will immediately follow afterwards. There will be no PM ESP on the last day of preschool.

They learned about our great earth and how to keep it clean.

OLV Owls love our earth!

May 4th - Preschool May Crowning

May 13th - Penguins & Polar Bears Field Trip to Arboretum @ Penn State

May 20th - Kangaroos, Koalas & Owls Field Trip to Holmes Foster Park

May 22nd - Last day of Preschool, Concert @ 10:30am in church, No PM ESP

ALL ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN CATHOLIC FAMILY FAITH NIGHT at the SPIKES BASEBALL GAME

Friday, June 19, 2026

6:35 PM (Gates Open at 5:25 PM)

Discounted Field Box Section 203 Tickets: $13.00

National Anthem (before the game) and God Bless America (7th inning stretch) will be performed by adults and youth members of the Parishes/Schools

Please Contact: Chris Kirkpatrick, chrisk@ourladyofvictory.com or call 814-237-7832 ext. 421 for information and reservation.

• 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.