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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Honors 8th Grade Graduates
The eighth-graders at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School received their diplomas in an outdoor graduation presentation prepared by the school because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more
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Cavalier Legend Retires from Teaching
After spending the last 34 years as a part of the John Carroll community of teachers, coaches and administrators, Francis Crapet officially retired from teaching May 22. Read more
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Pre-K Students have pet show to end the school year
The Wee-K3 class at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School celebrated their last day of school with a virtual Pet Show that included their favorite stuffed animals. Read more
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Teachers Spread Cheer to Students
Recognizing the importance of staying connected to their class, the teachers said they wanted their students to know how much they are thought of during this difficult time. Read more
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OLS first graders ‘flutter’ with excitement about at-home science project
As a part of their study of butterflies, these young students watched their caterpillars grow into butterflies. Read more
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Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School Takes Personal Approach to Continue Teaching During COVID-19 Pandemic
Interactive whiteboard apps, creative lessons, and video activities are all a part of the school’s plan to help parents and students maintain classroom instruction and to help keep a school community environment while they are away. Read more
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Boylan Wins Geography Bee
The school challenge included fourth through eighth grade students. Eighth-grader Noah Elmore placed as runner-up. Read more
Turner Wins OLS School Spelling Bee
As the school’s first-place winner, Turner represented OLS in the Homewood District Spelling Bee. Read more
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OLS students ride in Homewood Christmas Parade
The holiday spirit was spread throughout the streets of Homewood as Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School participated in the Homewood Christmas Parade. Read more
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OLS students hold Christmas program
The students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School presented a Live Nativity and a Living Advent Wreath as part of a special holiday program. Read more
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OLS families enjoy Friday Fun Night
Two very special events took place simultaneously providing an opportunity for fathers to share an evening with their daughters, while mothers scored some fun times with their sons. Read more
OLS 1st graders learn engineering skills
As part of the STEM curriculum, first-grade students learned how engineers use the design process to solve problems in their everyday lives. Read more
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History comes to life at OLS
What do Pocahontas, Helen Keller, Abraham Lincoln and Mia Hamm have in common? They are only a few of our country’s historical figures represented in a special presentation by the third-grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. Read more
OLS students celebrate religious vocations
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School celebrated the month of October in a very special way. Read more
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Creative Montessori School hosts Grandparents Breakfast
Creative Montessori School students welcomed visitors to the school the morning of Sept. 13 for a Grandparents Breakfast. The school hosted more than 200 grandparents and special guests in observance of Grandparents Day. Read more
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School welcomes grandpals
Some very special guests visited the students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School for Gandpals Day on Oct. 3. Young and old celebrated Mass together followed by guided tours to the classrooms and a guest reception. Read more
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OLS students bring civil rights movement to life
Historical civil rights figures were brought to life by the sixth-grade students at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School in April. Read more
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OLS students celebrate Alabama’s bicentennial with Ultimate Author Day
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS) celebrated Alabama’s Bicentennial with the school’s annual Ultimate Author Day (UAD) celebration on April 24. Read more
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OLS parents attend social media presentation
The event was sponsored by the school’s PTO. Read more
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CMS hosts 2nd annual Battle of the Brains
On March 9, Creative Montessori School hosted its annual spring fundraiser, Battle of the Brains: Trivia Night & Silent Auction. Read more
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