OLVCS Updates
December 18th, 2025
Dear OLVCS Families,
As Christmas approaches, I want to thank you for being such an important part of our school community.
Requests for tours have started to fill my calendar. One question I often get is why do families send their children to OLVCS. I am sure your answers are uniquely wide and varied. I mention faith based education, school safety, strong academics, great test scores, and also, our families. I let potential families know how great you are; a like minded community who places a high value on education and partnership. It is a joy to walk alongside you as we support the faith, learning, and growth of your children.
At this special time, we celebrate the birth of Jesus and the love, hope, and peace He brings into our world. I hope your Christmas is filled with moments of joy, rest, and togetherness. May God’s peace be with you now and in the year ahead.
Make it a Great Day!
Samantha
Tomorrow: Christmas; Dress Down Day: Theme: Comfy Cozy Christmas
Students can wear Christmas attire, sweaters, flannel bottoms,
regular dress down day clothes work too (no one piece suits or tight pajama style clothing)
Notable Dates:
Thursday, December 18th: 3rd Grade Christmas Play (9:00am in the gym)
Monday, December 22nd - Sunday, January 4th: Christmas Break
Monday, January 5th: Mass@ 9:00 (All Grades)
Monday, January 12th: Mass @ 9:00 (4th Grade)
Tuesday, January 13th: Kindergarten Open House
Wednesday, January 14th: Middle School Open House
Thursday, January 15th: Preschool Open House
Friday, January 16th: Preschool: No School- (K-8 In-session)
Monday, January 19th: No School (Preschool - 8th) Teacher In-Service
Sunday, January 25th: Catholic Schools Week Mass @ 9:00 am
Sunday, January 25th - Friday, January 30th: Catholic Schools Week!
Pictured: The Preschool Penguin Class looking with wonder at the nativity in the church.
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
Get a team together and join us for the best night of the year! Great food, prizes, and (of course) trivia!
Date: Saturday, February 28th, 2026.
Time: Doors open at 6:30PM, and the trivia fun kicks off at 7:30PM.
Location: OLVCS Gymnasium
Trivia Night benefits OLVCS Extracurricular Programs!**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?
Look for a special edition newsletter after the holidays!
OLVPS students will perform their annual Christmas Concert:
Date: This Friday, 12/19
Time: 10:30am
Place: OLV Church
Preschool Dismissal: Directly After the Concert
NO Afternoon ESP
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!
- 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.