Dear OLVCS Families,

I look forward to seeing you tonight at the Christmas Concert. (in the school gym) The sounds of the season have been floating through the hallways, you are sure to be impressed. Doors open at 5:45 and students report to their classrooms/designated area starting at 6:00; concert starts at 6:30.

Tomorrow is picture make-up day, for those that need a first take or retake; and Dress Down Day for everyone.

As you recall, a settlement opened the door for our OLVCS 7th & 8th grade students to participate in select PIAA sports offered at local public schools. Cristiano Pacheco, 7th grade, our first student to participate, is wrestling with Bellefonte. He has had an excellent start to the season, please see details below. Thank you to the Pacheco family and Cristiano for stepping through the door.

Make it a great day!

Samantha

Notable Dates:

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: 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: No School- (PresSchool Only)

Monday, January 19th: No School (PrK - 8th) Teacher In-Service

Sunday, January 25th: Catholic Schools Week Mass @ 9:00 am

Sunday, January 25th - Friday, January 30th: Catholic Schools Week!

Pictured: SJCA students brought St. Nick to life for our students!

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

The book fair will run January 20-25th, and will once again be on the stage in the Gym at OLV. Each elementary class will be brought to the fair during their normal library class time, and Middle School will go to the fair during religion class time throughout the week. (envelopes and order form will be sent home so you can list the books/items your child would like to purchase)

The book fair will also be open to parents and families :

Thursday Jan. 22nd from 4-5:30pm

Saturday Jan. 24th from 6-7pm after Saturday Mass.

Sunday Jan. 25th - join us after the Catholic Schools Week Mass for donuts and books from 10:30-1:00pm!

An online link is also available: ignatiusbookfairs.com.

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!

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.

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On December 4th, Cristiano wrestled in his first-ever dual for Bellefonte Junior High against Huntingdon Junior High. Bellefonte came out on top with a 44-34 victory, and Cristiano contributed 6 points by pinning his opponent in just 58 seconds!

Then on December 6th, Cristiano helped Bellefonte secure the 3rd Place Team Trophy at a 16-team tournament. He battled through a tough bracket of 16 wrestlers and earned an individual 2nd Place Medal!

Here’s how his matches went:

Round of 16: Win by Technical Fall 19-4
Quarterfinals: Win by Technical Fall 19-4
Semifinals: Win by Technical Fall 17-0
Championship: Lost by Decision 9-6 (hard-fought match!)

OLVPS students will perform their annual Christmas Concert:

Date: Next 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!

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. Picture Make-up Day: THIS 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.

2. 12/15: SVdP Christmas Gifts Due

3. 12/19: Christmas Program in the church @ 10:30am. Dismissal directly after. No ESP.

4. 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 (Preschool only)

01/19: No School/Teacher In-Service

01/25-01/31: Catholic Schools Week

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.

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 11th, 2025

Dear OLVCS Families,

Dear OLVCS Families,

Lands' End Sale Lands' End Sale

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

The Book Fair is coming back to OLV! The Book Fair is coming back to OLV!

Trivia Night 2026 Trivia Night 2026

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

Reconciliation and First Communion Updates Reconciliation and First Communion Updates

What's For Lunch What's For Lunch

OLVCS Athletics OLVCS Athletics

Wrestling Wrestling

PreSchool News PreSchool News

Preschool Christmas Concert Preschool Christmas Concert

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

St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Giving: Gifts due Monday; 12/15 St. Vincent DePaul Christmas Giving: Gifts due Monday; 12/15

Coming Events! Coming Events!

SJCA News SJCA News

Parish News Parish News

OLV Living Nativity OLV Living Nativity

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!