Charger Chronicle

Each trimester, St. Victor School recognizes students who exemplify its Student Learning Expectations: Child of Faith, Lifelong Learner, and Caring & Responsible Citizen. While a few students receive awards, the ceremony celebrates the values that unite the entire school community and shape student growth every day.

For many St. Victor School graduates, this is the only school they have ever known. As students celebrate graduation and alumni return for the Senior Walk, we're reminded that a strong school community doesn't end when students leave campus. It continues through lifelong relationships, shared traditions, and the values that help today's Chargers become tomorrow's leaders.

What happens when a child grows up in the same supportive school community from preschool through 8th grade? At St. Victor School, students build lasting relationships, grow into leaders, and experience the stability, faith, and encouragement that help shape confident learners and compassionate people.

At St. Victor School, our first graders lead one of our most beloved traditions: May Crowning. Through prayer, leadership, and gratitude, students honor Mother Mary and the women who shape their lives while growing in confidence, faith, and community.

Discover how Holy Week is experienced at St. Victor School in San Jose. From rice bowl almsgiving to a student-led Passion of Christ reenactment, students engage in meaningful Catholic traditions while growing in compassion, reflection, and understanding. See how a values-based private school helps children connect faith to everyday life during Holy Week.

At St. Victor School in San Jose, Black History Month is more than a celebration — it is a reflection of our Gospel values. From preschool Basquiat-inspired art to eighth grade research on Black Catholic saints, students explored legacy, faith, and leadership during a schoolwide assembly. Discover how our Catholic school forms students who honor the past and plant seeds for the future.

At St. Victor School, we believe Catholic education is an investment — one that grows stronger over time. Like a sunflower, when children are given the light, care, and support they need, they bloom. Financial assistance helps ensure access to a faith-filled education where every child is welcomed, nurtured, and given the opportunity to grow alongside a diverse and caring community.

During the Season of Joy, St. Victor School celebrates Advent through creativity, gratitude, and community. From student-decorated Christmas in the Park trees to an evening of carols, Las Posadas, and cherished traditions, students learn to share their gifts, practice kindness, and reflect on what truly matters. These moments reveal how faith, joy, and community come together to nurture children with purpose and care.

Belonging is at the heart of St. Victor School. From strong academics—where 85% of students meet or exceed state standards—to collaborative classrooms, cherished traditions, and a community rooted in faith, every child is known, supported, and inspired to grow. Belonging here means your child is welcomed as they are and nurtured as they become their best self.

Discover how St. Victor students practice gratitude through meaningful service projects this Thanksgiving. Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders share early updates: writing letters to troops, decorating Thanksgiving meals with Loaves & Fishes, and recycling cans to support Dominican Scholarships. These projects reflect our Catholic values and whole-child learning approach.

Each November, St. Victor School celebrates a joyful month of reading through our Read-A-Thon and Scholastic Book Fair. These traditions nurture lifelong learners, spark curiosity, and strengthen our Parent Partnership. Students explore new stories, families read together, and our community comes alive with a shared love of books.

St. Victor School came together to celebrate Filipino American History Month with music, dance, storytelling, and style. From a traditional folk performance to a runway of cultural attire, students honored the beauty of Filipino culture while learning how every tradition adds to the strength and spirit of our community.

At St. Victor School in San Jose, the Month of the Holy Rosary is more than tradition — it’s a living lesson in courage, mindfulness, and faith. Through prayer, reflection, and honoring Mary’s “yes” to God, students learn that faith is active, compassionate, and central to a values-based Catholic education.