Clubs and Activities

Venango Catholic High School is committed to fostering the spiritual growth of students, faculty, and all members of the VC community.

 

Activity Periods

Activity Periods are used to allow students to experience something outside of regular classroom activities and to facilitate a time for those students who need a PE credit to participate in gym, fencing or walking for fitness. The activities are based on the interests of the teachers and at times even the student. We offer all kinds of things from photography to Science Olympiad.

The forty minute block is also a great time for students to seek out extra help from teachers and support staff, or to make up tests or quizzes that they may have missed due to absence.

Current activities include:

  • SAT Math Prep
  • Walking for Fitness
  • Gym
  • Study Hall
  • Literary Experience
  • Fencing
  • Science Olympiad
  • Academic Competition Team (Includes Math Competition and Academic Bowl Teams)

    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 West 1st 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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