Education Extra
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School (OLS School) students held a school-wide House assembly, called the Coin Challenge on September 11, 2024. Their House system, which is divided into six groups of students in various grades is a testament to the school’s commitment to promoting a positive, unified, character-focused school environment. 
Throughout the month of August, each House was assigned a local first responder or medical professional, including firefighters, EMTs, police, military, doctors, and nurses. Their challenge was to bring in coins to raise money for their designated cause. On September 11, the funds raised for each role were announced at the House assembly. “September 11 is such a historic date for our country. Since our House system is rooted in service, we wanted to honor the groups of men and women who were instrumental in saving lives that day and giving back to the community,” said Jennifer Clark, chair of the House Leadership Team. “Our students did a fantastic job collecting coins for this cause.” The students’ dedication and the support of the OLS School community were evident as they collected over $1,474.62 in coins in just three weeks. This generous contribution benefited the Homewood firefighters, police, EMTs, Veterans Hospital patients, and Children’s Hospital doctors and nurses.
OLS School fosters every child’s religious, academic, and social development, recognizing that knowledge enlightened by faith and realized through service is at the heart of Catholic education. To learn more about Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School, visit www.olsschool.com.
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