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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has been serving the faithful community in the Southwest area of Columbus for over 60 years. It is through the constant generosity and stewardship of this community that we are able to continue providing an exceptional Catholic education for all who seek one. We would like to thank all of our past supporters for their charitable contributions to all areas of our school and we ask you to consider giving toward the Our Lady Fund on this year’s “Giving Tuesday.”

Help us reach OUr goal of $15,000!

With your help, Our Lady can continue to provide outstanding student programming! Funds raised will assist with classroom supplies, STREAM initiatives, updated faith-based learning materials, enrichment opportunities, marketing and development needs, additional student aides, and tuition assistance. A gift on Giving Tuesday ensures that all students are supported with the very best resources academically, socially, physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

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The 9^th Annual Vito 5K will be back and in person at a brand new venue this year! Please join us at the Pinnacle Golf Course on Saturday, October 30 at 8:30 AM. This Super FUN Run raises money to benefit children in our school and PSR that have learning differences.

We run in memory of Vito Nocero, an advocate for special education, who passed away suddenly at the age of 26. Vito faced many difficulties in school because of various learning challenges. He overcame these with the help of teachers and programs geared towards his distinct educational needs. Vito always believed that there is a place for everyone in this world and we aim to honor his life and legacy with the “Super FUN Run: A 5K for Heroes.”

This year’s theme aims to highlight our strength, our power, and our uniqueness. Registration information will be shared in upcoming bulletins and email announcements. There will be a virtual option this year.  To register, head over to runsignup.com/Race/OH/GroveCity/AVirtual5kforHeroes.

We hope that you will be able to support this SUPER cause!

Come start your holiday shopping with over 30 local vendors and raffles. Parking and Admission are free. The Little Bear Group Food Truck will be serving food for you to enjoy while you shop. Join us Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 AM – 4 PM in the School Gymnasium. If you have any questions, please email ourladycraftshow@gmail.com

Join us for our annual fundraiser sale benefiting the Our Lady School music programs. Come find some treasures and help support our students! This year’s sale will be held on Friday, August 6 from 8 AM to 4 PM in the school gymnasium. We are currently accepting furniture, holiday items, books, movies, appliances, toys, games, tools, miscellaneous household items, etc. up until the day the sale begins. Please, no clothing! Items can be dropped off to the storage bins behind Our Lady of Perpetual Help School between 8 AM and 1 PM every Mon-Thurs.
Please contact Kim Nocero, 614.563.2705 with any questions.
Thank you for your support!

Our first day of the 2021-2022 School Year is August 25. Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM and our day will start at 8 AM. We look forward to seeing all of our new and returning families!

The Our Lady of Perpetual Help Community Festival takes place on the third weekend of each August.

After last year’s hiatus due to the Coronavirus pandemic, we will be back in 2021! This year, our Festival will be held August 20 and 21, 2021 from 6 PM to Midnight. Both evenings will feature live music, carnival rides, midway games, a silent auction and other entertainment.

For more details and information on how you can become a sponsor, check out the Festival page here.

We would like to invite all new families to join us for a New Parent Orientation night on August 11 at 7 PM in the Life Center (located in the Church). Join Principal Julie Freeman and others for an informational evening as you being your journey here at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. Student attendance is optional. We look forward to meeting with you all!

At the end of the week, it’s always difficult deciding what to have for dinner. For the next 3 weeks, we’ve made it much easier for you. Come on down for our “Food Truck Fridays” and support the Our Lady SPICE Program. Food will be available for purchase from these terrific vendors. You can take your food to go or bring some chairs and enjoy your meal outside.

On April 9, our Food Trucks will be here during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, with Benediction scheduled at 9 PM. Either before or after you eat, make sure to spend some time with Jesus and indulge in some real “soul food” at no additional cost.

Please see the Food Truck schedule below:

April 9: Iacobucci WoodFire Pizza and JD’s Secret Stash

April 16: Roosters and Pitabilities

April 23: Schmidt’s and Taquitos Tacos

We will be hosting a special Open House for families who have students entering Kindergarten in the 2021/22 School Year. Please join us on Thursday, February 4 to meet with our Kindergarten teachers, ask questions, and see our school building.

Visits will be limited to 30 minute intervals.

Please come during the assigned time based on your child’s last name. See below for the schedule:

Last Names Beginning with “A – F”	5:00 – 5:30 PM
Last Names Beginning with “G – L”	5:30 – 6:00 PM
Last Names Beginning with “M – R”	6:00 – 6:30 PM
Last Names Beginning with “S – Z”	6:30 – 7:00 PM

Kindergarten Readiness Days will be Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8, and Friday, April 9. More information and details about scheduling will be coming soon.

We will be hosting a special Open House for families who have students entering Kindergarten in the 2021/22 School Year. Please join us on Thursday, February 4 to meet with our Kindergarten teachers, ask questions, and see our school building.

We will be offering 30 minute tours between 5 and 7 PM.

We only have 12 tours available and you must schedule a time.

For more information and to schedule your time, please visit https://ourladygc.org/school/become-a-saint/