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 2009-2010


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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:
  • We pray you are having a great summer! 
  • Orientation Days - August 13 and 16, 2010
  • 1st Full Day of School - August 17, 2010

2010-2011 Academic Calendar

2010-2011 Events Calendar-  Dates and Times Subject to Change

2010-2011 Orientation Forms- Bring Completed Forms to Orientation on August 13, 2010 or August 16, 2010

2010-2011 Information/Handbooks

Textbook Ordering Information- Information regarding ordering an extra set of books for home


Box Tops for 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 2010-2011 School Year

  • Assistant Principal
    •  Works with Principal to manage daily operations of the school, specifically curriculum, assessment, and instruction and plant operations.
    • Commitment to Catholic educational philosophy
    • Experience teaching at various levels from kindergarten through junior high
    • Masters Degree in Education required, Administrative experience preferred
    • Experience with scheduling and technology preferred
  • 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 can be downloaded here.