OLVCS Updates
December 11th, 2025
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!
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
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!
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!
- 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.