Clubs and Activities

VRCS commits itself to nurturing an atmosphere of cooperation, understanding, and compassion within and outside of the classroom.

 

SSS Extra-Curriculars

Current extra-curricular activities at our St. Stephen Elementary campus include:

  • Robotics
  • Boys Scouts*
  • Student Council (Primarily for 5th and 6th Grade; 4th Grade Votes for Officers)
  • EDGE Program*
  • 6th Grade Service at St. Elizabeth Center
  • Altar Serving
  • Mass Cantoring

*Sponsored through the Parish

    VC Electives + Extra-Curriculars

    At Venango Catholic Jr./Sr. High School, we currently offer the following activities and clubs:

    • Jr. High Robotics
    • Sr. High Robotics
    • Bell Choir
    • Mass Choir
    • District Chorus
    • Student Council
    • Altar Serving

    Our students also participate in Civil Air Patrol, 4-H, YMCA swimming, YMCA gymnastics, dance, music lessons, and TaeKwonDo.

    During 8th period electives, students can choose to do an activity or take an extra class. Elective options are subject to change, but currently include:

    • Fencing
    • Ring and Sing
    • Psychology
    • Publications
    • Forensic Science
    • Sr. High Home Economics
    • Jr. High Home Economics
    • Jr. High Study Hall

      Did you know?

      For St. Joseph

      • That St. Joseph High School’s colors were green and gold.
      • That the school was funded in large part by Henry McSweeney, a friend of Fr. Driscoll’s.
      • That student athlete Forey Hall went on to play for the San Francisco 49ers.
      • That the yearbook “Spires” was originally called the “Shamrock”

        For VC

        • That VC has attained and retained the highest rating possible for accreditation offered by the Middle States Accreditation Association.
        • The cost to build VC was $832,500 – about $15 million in today’s money!
        • The largest graduating class to date has been 452 students in 1968.
        • Mark Garbacz still holds the PA and National record of 55 rebounds in one game, a feat which he performed during a game on February 22, 1970 against East Forest.

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        Venango Region Catholic School

        hello@venangocatholic.org

        Venango Catholic Campus

        1505 W. First Street
        Oil City, PA 16301

        814.677.3098

        Saint Stephen Campus

        214 Reed Street
        Oil City, PA 16301

        814.677.3035

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        Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition, Venango Region Catholic School (VRCS), will educate children to be people of faith and service guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the Church.  We will prepare students to be critical thinkers and to lead lives of integrity.

        The mission of the Catholic community of VRCS is to ensure all students receive the encouragement, and resources for their academic, emotional, and physical growth by challenging and engaging our students to be people of faith, scholarship, and service in thought-provoking academic excellence.

        Venango Catholic High School is a college preparatory school committed to educating young men and women to be people of faith, scholarship, and service in an inclusive, family-oriented community. Faithful to the Roman Catholic tradition, we prepare students to be critical thinkers and to lead lives of integrity.

        The mission of St. Stephen School is to promote academic excellence and nurture students as active citizens rooted in the teachings of the Catholic Church.

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        814-677-3098

        Mission Statement for Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie
        The Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Erie, in collaboration with family, parish, and community, educate our youth to be well-informed citizens with critical thinking skills that will prepare them to live virtuous lives. In faithfulness to the teachings of Christ and his church, students will be invited to know, love and serve God in order to evangelize in a global society. Through a safe, nurturing environment, students are challenged academically, provided opportunities to explore the arts and athletics, and inspired to develop a heart that is open to service.

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