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Overbrook Catholic School Shares Love Letters from God this Valentine's Day

In addition to faith formation in the classroom and weekly Mass, students are invited into regular moments of prayer throughout the day. The school chapel, located along a main hallway, offers a quiet place where students of all ages can stop in to spend time with Jesus, offer a quick prayer between classes, or make the Sign of the Cross as they pass by— small habits that help build a lifelong relationship with Christ. 

Directly across from the chapel, a rotating faculty-designed bulletin board serves as another gentle spiritual touchpoint. Each month, a different teacher creates a display meant to encourage reflection and draw hearts toward God. February’s board centered on the theme “God Is Love,” featuring Scripture passages that remind students of the personal and faithful love God has for each of His children. 

The Overbrook Classic Celebrates its 40th Year
The Overbrook Classic Celebrates its 40th Year

This year’s tournament featured 36 teams from 12 different schools and one local community group, culminating in 49 games to decide champions in four different divisions. Many remember the Classic as a rite of passage in 7th and 8th grade middle school basketball, but for the last four years the Classic has welcomed 3rd and 4th grade teams, as well as 5th and 6th grade teams in both boys' and girls' divisions to Overbrook Catholic

Overbrook Catholic School Celebrates the Month of The Holy Rosary
Overbrook Catholic School Celebrates the Month of The Holy Rosary

Throughout October, Overbrook Catholic School celebrated the Church's dedication to the holy rosary throughout in many ways, including an all-school rosary procession, the creation of a 20-decade "flat rosary," and participation in Pope Leo XIV's Global Rosary for Peace.

Overbrook Classic Basketball Tournament to Celebrate 40th Year
Overbrook Classic Basketball Tournament to Celebrate 40th Year

For 40 years, the Overbrook Classic Basketball Tournament has been the unofficial kickoff to the middle school season. This year, it is set for Dec. 8-13 at the Overbrook Catholic School and St. Cecilia Academy gyms.

“The Overbrook Classic is an institution within the parochial athletic community,” said Kammeon Holsey, Overbrook Catholic School athletic director. “It is an early indication of how teams will perform against some of the best competition in the city.”

Running So as to Win: Three Decades of OCS Cross Country
Running So as to Win: Three Decades of OCS Cross Country

There is no Nashville Catholic school athletic tradition quite like Diocesan cross country. During the past 30 years, three generations of families have run the Overbrook Catholic School course with the latest season welcoming more than 1,200 runners and 3,000 visitors to campus.  

Math Team Soars to New Heights
Math Team Soars to New Heights

Students at Overbrook Catholic School soar beyond expectations in many ways during their school day, athletic endeavors, and extracurricular activities. A shining example of this drive for excellence is the multi-year success of OCS math teams. Guests are amazed at the sheer number of trophies and plaques lining the hallways and classrooms recognizing the math awards won.  

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