Dear Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Victory Families,

It is such a delight to watch our students enjoying our new campus, playing soccer on our new field during lunch, and passing between classes.

Last year, at Back to School Night, I shared with our parent community that the word that kept coming to mind when I thought about Our Lady of Victory was “human.” I still stand by the fact that we provide the best human education in Denver. This year, three words keep coming to mind: patience, mercy, and grace.

As we move into our beautiful new home, the need for all three of these virtues has become abundantly clear. Despite the many hands that worked tirelessly over the summer to make this campus a home for our school, there is still much work to be done. Lord, grant us the gift of patience as we wait for those things to be completed.

Despite our best intentions to plan for every contingency, there are still adjustments that will need to be made. Lord, grant us the gifts of mercy and grace as we make those adjustments.

These small moments that require patience, mercy and grace are the things that sanctify us, and ultimately bring us closer to Jesus.

Our Lady of Victory, pray for us!

Peace in Christ,
Randy

During this exciting and active first week of school, many of our students have made changes to their schedule. As a reminder to all parents and students, this academic year, Our Lady of Victory instituted an add/drop deadline. The last day to add or drop any Fall semester courses is Wednesday, September 30.‍ ‍

We are happy to make changes before then, but please keep this in mind as you or your student navigates these first few weeks of classes. Thank you!

If you ordered OLV Spirit Wear over the summer, it is ready for pick up at the front office. Just in time for the first volleyball game and cross country meet!

COLORADO YOUTH SPORTS GIVING DAY BEGINS SEPTEMBER 1, 2026 @ 6:00 PM MT.

Your gift goes further on Youth Sports Giving Day! It's playoff season for Colorado youth sports: get ready for 15 days of giving where every dollar gets supercharged. Dollar-for-dollar matching begins @ 6:00 PM MT on September 1, 2026 from the 1:1 Match Pool giving more Colorado kids a shot at sports.

New this year: You can give through a donor-advised fund (DAF), IRA, or wire on ColoradoGives.org and your gift unlocks its own dollar-for-dollar match from the brand-new America250 Fund — a $250,000 dollar-for-dollar match just for donors giving online with DAF, IRA or wire contributions.

When these two match pools are exhausted, the donation boosters don't stop. Every remaining gift made online is matched at a percentage rate through the Incentive Fund — so your generosity stays in play right to the final whistle on September 15 @ 11:59 PM MT.

All gift matching applies to online gifts made on ColoradoGives.org only — including DAF, IRA, and wire gifts. To keep the playing field level, matching dollars from the 1:1 Match Pool + America250 Fund caps out at $150,000 per organization to celebrate as many participating youth sports programs as possible.

Please consider giving!

If you are new to OLV, you are not going to want to miss the New Parent Mixer on Thursday, August 27th! Please be sure to RSVP to the host, Lizzie Hadro, parent of a freshman and sophomore, at hadroelizabeth@gmail.com! You can find more information about the August 27th event under “Upcoming Events” below.

You can find an updated version of the 2026-27 School Directory linked here.

It will can also be found on the parent page of our website.

Would your student be interested in joining a chess club? OLV is experimenting with the possibility of starting one and we would love to hear from interested families!

If you’re interested, please contact Alexandra Harden at alzharden1912@outlook.com.

Archbishop Golka Mass of the Holy Spirit & Campus Blessing Tomorrow

We are blessed to welcome Archbishop Golka to OLV for a Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit and a blessing of our campus. Mass will begin at 7:30 AM in Chesterton Commons, and we will operate on a modified bell schedule. Students will still attend all of their classes, but class periods will be shorter than usual. We will share the specific bell schedule with students once we know how long the Archbishop's Mass and blessing ends up taking.

House Lunches will take place from 12:12-12:56 PM, followed by Formation Friday. Please feel free to join us for Mass with the Archbishop if you are able, followed by coffee on the front patio outside Ave Maria Hall.

Formation Friday Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon, we will have a Formation Friday planned by Mr. Buechler and Mr. Aust around the themes of the power of silence and the cultivation of a sacramental imagination.

Students will spend part of the afternoon outside. There is no need to bring a change of clothes, but students should bring sunscreen. Students will be dismissed at 3:15 PM.

Fri, 8/21 - Volleyball

• Girls JV at 4:30 start and rolling for varsity

• South suburban sports complex in Highlands Ranch

• White out!

Sat, 8/22 - Cross Country

• Boys and Girls at gator invitational in Westminster, Colo.

• Boys at 8:45 am and Girls starting at 8:50.

Please note, there will be fees collected at the door for the volleyball game ($7 for adults, $5 for children and seniors - CASH ONLY). There will be at $20 cap for families for home games for volleyball, but at away games you will get charged per person.

The New Parent Mixer is an evening designed for new families to connect, make friends, and get a taste of the warm community that makes OLV so special. It is going to be a great party! There will be specialty drinks and great company. You will not want to miss!

Thursday, August 27
7:00–9:00 p.m.
Hadro Family Home
1598 W. Meadowbrook Rd., Littleton, CO

Please RSVP to Lizzie Hadro at hadroelizabeth@gmail.com

Come join us for our Fall 2026 installment of the Common Sense Speaker Series!

Dr. O. Carter Snead is a Professor of Law and Bioethics at the University of Notre Dame, and he is a leading voice on issues such as human dignity, medical ethics, and public policy. He is an expert in applying legal, philosophical, and Catholic perspectives to contemporary bioethical questions.

What It Means to be Human: Bioethics, Assisted Reproduction, and Human Flourishing
Date: Monday, September 14, 2026
Time: 6:30 to 9:00 pm
Location: St. Thomas More Catholic Parish, McCallin Hall (8035 S Quebec St, Centennial, CO 80112)

The event is free and open to all. Drinks and hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Interested in learning more about Christendom College? Join Christendom College’s Director of Admissions, Sam Phillips, for an evening at the Gideons’ in Littleton. He will share how Christendom prepares students to thrive in college and beyond, with an integrated Catholic education, strong academics, and opportunities in athletics, the arts, study abroad, and more.

Tuesday, September 15 | 7:00–8:30 p.m.
The Gideon Residence | Littleton, Colorado

RSVP to Elisabeth Gideon at gideonfamily@gmail.com for the address.

As we settle into our new campus, we realize how grateful we are for our new beautiful home. It is making us truly excited to welcome prospective families for our Open House!

Please share this event’s details with any families you know might be interested! These are children who will be classmates with yours!

Date: Saturday, September 19
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: 7018 S. Prince St., Littleton, CO

The flyer can be found in the photos above, and the RSVP link is here.

Families are invited to learn more about American Heritage Girls, a faith-based scouting program for girls from kindergarten through high school! Come discover opportunities for leadership, life skills, outdoor adventures, service, and fun.

Monday, August 24
6:30–7:45 p.m.
Joachim Hall at St. Mary’s

While the girls earn their Victorious patch, parents will have an informational meeting about the program.

To RSVP or learn more, contact Alexandra Harden at alzharden1912@outlook.com or 970-420-8702.