New/Updated Information
Registration for 2026-27
Verification/Acceptance letters will begin to go out on Monday. With multiple different verification/acceptance or wait list letters for the various preschool programs and K-8, it will take some time for all of them to be emailed. Expect them to come in grade level “waves,” and you will receive one for each student in your family.
We are currently sitting at about 434 registered and “ready to be accepted” students for K-8 next school year. We have another 20-35 students who have expressed interest and/or are in the process of registration, and waiting lists will be necessary for several grade levels.
If you haven’t been able to use your leftover ESA funds to pay registration fees, please note that it seems to be an issue issue more with the timing on Odyssey’s part than anything else. Please keep checking periodically in your Odyssey account.
Directions for online registration/application are on the front page of our website, www.olvjfk.com. There are different directions for those who are “re-enrolling” and those who are entirely new to SCCS.
Teaching Jobs Open at JFK for 2026-27
At the present time, we have posted “Multiple Classroom Teaching positions available for Grades 1 through 5” at JFK for next school year. To apply, please submit your resume and transcripts to Logan Ahnquist at logan.ahnquist@sccsiowa.org. You can find more information and the online application that needs to be completed at the following website https://davenportdiocese.schoolspring.com/
Still Relevant
I-Ready Math Requirements
I-Ready Math is an online program we use to better understand each student’s math strengths and learning needs. It begins with a short diagnostic/screener that helps identify what skills a student has mastered and where additional support or challenge is needed. Based on those results, i-Ready provides personalized math lessons that adjust to each child’s level, allowing students to work at an appropriate pace while building confidence and understanding. At school, students currently use i-Ready Math for at least 30 minutes per week as part of their regularly scheduled instructional time. That should be enough time to at least do one i-Ready lesson per week. Students not finishing the lesson at school will have it assigned as homework. In addition, students who scored below benchmark in math at both the fall and winter screenings will be required to work with i-Ready outside of school hours, reinforcing the school/home partnership. Students may always voluntarily do i-Ready lessons at home as well. More information will be mailed the week of January 26th.
OLV Strategic Plan
OLV’s Parish Council passed a new Strategic Plan and moved into the prioritization and implementation phase.
2026-27 K-8 Tuition Rates
Parish supported: $6,930
Non-parish supported: $8,930
2025-26 ESA: $7,988
Estimated 26-27 ESA: $,8,148 The legislators have not approved any increase in funding for any schools yet.
Make Sure ESAs Stay – Take Action Now
The opposition to ESAs may be fierce this legislative session. Please consider taking action to support ESAs. You can see several options through connections with Parents for Educational Choice by Iowa ACE.
Checking Students’ Grades and Missing Work
Below is a link to the instructions for parents to check students’ “in progress” standards grades. It also includes directions for checking missing assignments and Algebra grades for students taking the class at Assumption. The directions cover how to use both the PowerSchool portal on a computer and the PowerSchool app.
Important notes:
- There are some things that just cannot be done on the app. You will have to use a computer for them.
- There is a message that says “Grades disabled by school.” IGNORE this message. It references a certain type of grade and not the standards-referenced grades we are using.
Now Hiring: President – Scott County Catholic Schools (SCCS)
Scott County Catholic Schools is seeking a visionary and faith‑driven President to serve
as the Chief Administrative Officer of our vibrant, multi‑school Catholic system located in
the Diocese of Davenport. This is a unique and rewarding leadership opportunity to
shape the future of Catholic education for students, families, and parishes across Scott
County.
About the Role
The President is responsible for advancing our Catholic mission, ensuring excellence in
academic and operational leadership, and guiding the long‑term success and vitality of
the school system. Serving as the executive leader, the President collaborates closely
with the SCCS Board of Directors and Trustees, pastors, principals, and the broader
community.
Key Responsibilities
- Mission & Catholic Identity
• Champion and model the Catholic identity of SCCS.
• Ensure Catholic values, teachings, and traditions are integrated into all school
programs, policies, and practices.
• Lead the development and ongoing review of SCCS’s mission, vision, and philosophy.
• Foster a culture of dignity, respect, and spiritual growth for students, families, faculty,
and staff. - Institutional Leadership
• Provide strategic leadership to principals and department heads.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Represent SCCS across the diocese and broader community. - Operational & Academic Excellence
• Oversee instructional quality, business operations, and system‑wide administration.
• Ensure compliance with all diocesan, state, and federal education guidelines.
• Support continuous improvement and school advancement initiatives. - Stewardship & System Viability
• Collaborate with the Board on long‑range planning and policy implementation.
• Ensure sound fiscal stewardship and budget oversight.
• Lead hiring, supervision, evaluation, and formation of key personnel.
• Promote strong partnerships with parishes, families, and community organizations.
Qualifications
• Practicing Roman Catholic committed to the mission of Catholic education.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Catholic education or organizational leadership preferred.
To apply or learn more, contact: logan.ahnquist@sccsiowa.org
Highlighted Events
Multiple calendars are available on our website, www.olvjfk.com. On the school side of the website, a one-page summary calendar is on the front page. Detailed calendars can also be reached by clicking on the calendars heading toward the upper right corner of the website. Anything underlined on the calendar can be clicked on, and more details will open for you. Below are a few highlighted events:
- Feb 24: Supply store.
- Feb 25: Ice skating at The Landing
- Feb 26: Crusader Theater Tryouts. H & S Meeting
- Feb 28/Mar 1: Treasure Renewal Weekend at OLV
- Mar 3: 7th to Finance Park
- Mar 5: 4th to Symphony. 5/8 to AHS musical dress rehearsal. Youth & Family Engagement mtg
- Mar 6: Adoration
- Mar 6-8: Men’s CEW. “Spring forward” time change
- Mar 9/10: Solo/Ensemble
- Mar 11: K Vision/Dental. 3rd Vision screening. JFK Reconciliation
- Mar 13: Green/White Dress Day. Middle School Youth Night
- Mar 14-22: Spring Break
Personal Sharing
No wittiness this weeknd.
Chad
