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John Carroll Catholic High School Announces National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist
John Carroll Catholic High School senior Tyler Wittmann has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. Read more
JCCHS student earns community service award
The award honors individuals whose service positively impacts their community and inspires those around them to take action. Read more
JCCHS graduate receives Star Scholarship
The P.E.O. STAR Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship based on excellence in leadership, extracurricular activities, community service, academics and potential for future success. Read more
John Carroll Catholic High School provides safe and enhanced lunch experience for students
Along with some of the protocols required because of the COVID-19 pandemic, students enjoyed a renovated cafeteria and a new food service provider. Read more
JCCHS grad receives prestigious scholarship
The AGEF awarded $34,500 in scholarships to employees or children of employees from Alabama Grocers Association member companies for the 2020-21 academic year. Read more
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John Carroll Catholic High School releases back-to-school plan
Students attending in-person classroom instruction will have their first full day of school for all students on Wednesday, August 12th. The schedule for August 10th and 11th will include half-day orientations for each class. Read more
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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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