Welcome to Our Website!

Our "tradition of excellence" continues to serve families from the Rio Grande Valley especially McAllen, Texas. Since 1946 the school has been enrolling students in grades pre-kinder to 8th grade.

It is our aim to have this website serve our students, their families and OLSS alumni. We invite you to browse our site and especially check out our news section below.



OLSS Philosophy


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A beautiful video with the meditation and prayer of the twenty mysteries of the Holy Rosary. Presented by the students of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School.

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In the News:

Dates to note:

  • Catholic Schools Week - Week of January 31
    • For a complete schedule of events, please click here.
  • Iowa Test of Basic Skills
    • Practice test - week of February 22-26, 2010
    • Cognitive Ability Test for 2nd, 5th and 7th - week of March 1-5, 2010
    • ITBS test - week of March 8-12, 2010
    • Noon Dismissal - Wednesday, April 21
    • For more information, please refer to letter sent home with students.
  • Dollar Jean Day - Thursdays only

12th Annual Golf Tournament information can now be viewed here.

TEXTBOOK ORDERING INFORMATION

Flu Prevention Information

  • Letter from Mr. Valle
  • CDC Recommendations
  • CDC Contact Information and Flu Symptom List

    • Box Tops fo Education Update

    • Our Lady of Sorrows School is making an effort to help our school through the Box Tops for Education Program.  Check back here for updates!
    • Box Tops List (Link to Box Tops Site)

    Employment Opportunities for the 2009-2010 School Year

    • Substitute Teachers
      • Various grade level positions
      • Commitment to Catholic educational philosophy
      • Experience teaching at various levels from kindergarten through junior high
      • Degree in Education or related field preferred
    • For application or more information contact the school office

    No Child Left Behind-Blue Ribbon School - Click the link to read the letter sent to us by the Secretary of Education regarding the Blue Ribbon Award. This award honors the dedication and team effort of past and present staff, faculty, students and parents.

    Registration applications, to be updated soon.