ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026

Current 9-11th graders: registration packets are due this week to the counseling office. Thank you!

CONGRATULATIONS CAPELLA CHOIR - Please congratulate the Capella Choir, who received an Excellent (Division 1) rating at their performance at the District Choral Festival last Friday! They did an awesome job and represented Catholic Central very well!

MISSION TRIP FUNDRAISER - Support Catholic Central High School students attending the Adelante Youth Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic by dining at our fundraiser this Monday, February 23rd at Noco Provisions in Ada. Noco Provisions is a local favorite known for its fresh, from-scratch menu, and handcrafted drinks - perfect for lunch, dinner, or takeout! A portion of the proceeds will go directly to Adelante Youth Mission and our Catholic Central student missionaries as they prepare to serve in the D.R. We hope to see you there - bring your friends, family, and appetite for a great cause!

SAT STUDY SESSION - NHS is hosting SAT Study Sessions to prepare for the March SAT. Sessions start TODAY in the 2nd floor student center from 3-4pm. Contact Rowan Kozminski with questions. Find the details here!

GIRLS' WATER POLO - The CC-EGR girls co-op water polo team is looking for players and anyone interested in trying a new sport. No prior water polo knowledge or experience is required. If you are looking for a spring sport or are interested, reach out to captain Kate McNamara at katherinemcnamara@dogrschools.org or Coach Ben Willison at willisonben@gmail.com.

FOWLING TOURNAMENT - The boys lacrosse team is hosting a Fowling Tournament on Saturday, February 28th at the Fowling Warehouse. They have a special rate just for students of $50 per team (2 people), which includes fowling and food. The winning team will receive a prize and trophy! They will be selling tickets at lunches on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased with cash or card. Find a friend, buy a ticket at lunch, and get ready for a fun day of fowling!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Enjoy working with kids? And would you also enjoy a volunteer activity that involves running? San Juan Diego Academy is looking for volunteers to help coach the Total Trek Quest program this Spring at the school. TTQ is a program for 3rd to 5th grade boys that teaches them to make positive life choices through running, culminating in a competitive 5K run at the end of the practices. Practices run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:40 to 5:10 p.m., beginning March 17 and ending on May 16. (There are no practices during Spring break.) All you would need to do is run with the boys and encourage them to keep moving toward their goal. Running times range from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. There will be trained coaches present who will be responsible for actually running practices. Coaches may be male or female, but must be at least 16 years old. If you are interested, or might have questions, please contact Tom Sarb at tpsarb@gmail.com; 616-340-7561. 

GIRLS’ SOCCER - Open Play & Speed & Agility at the CAT. All are welcome!

• Mondays 7:00 - 8:30
• Thursdays: 6:30-7:30

JUNIOR JOB SHADOWS - Just a reminder about Job Shadow placements - forms are due to your Theology teacher by Monday, March 2nd.  Forms were handed out in class at the start of 2nd semester. There are copies posted on Father Greer's canvas page and he has extra copies if needed. Contact Mrs. VanderMolen with any questions.

JOB SHADOW OPPORTUNITY - Progressive Engineering is hosting a Job Shadow Day. They give you tons of information about engineering, architecture and interior design. Spots are limited, so scan the code to sign up ASAP. Juniors- this can be counted as your Job Shadow experience. Let Mrs. VanderMolen know if you sign up or if you have any questions.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - Seniors - here’s an incredible opportunity! Spend your summer working at the Van Andel Institute and get paid while gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedical research. This prestigious program is perfect for students interested in medicine, research, or both - and it looks outstanding on college and post-college applications and résumés. Jack Zeidens participated last summer and highly recommends the experience. Not only will you build valuable skills, but you’ll also earn money while doing it! If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Vandermolen. Catholic Central must provide a recommendation for this position, and she will help you through the application process.

SANP REGISTRATION - Join your class in celebrating after graduation by signing up for the Senior All Night Party! This fun, safe, and unforgettable night is your chance to be with friends, enjoy food, games, prizes, and make one last set of high school memories together! Sign up now and be part of the fun!

COUGAR GEAR - The Downtown Den is now open and available for your shopping needs! The Den will be open on Monday February 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm during the Girls’ CC vs Pewamo Westphalia basketball game.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - See the scholarships SPREADSHEET for available opportunities and information on how to apply.

BEGINNING WITH BREAKFAST - A hot breakfast of the chef’s choice will be offered daily. All breakfast combos are served with fruit, juice, and milk

LOOKING AHEAD FOR LUNCH - Lunch Combos are served with an entree, fruit, veggie, and milk

• Monday, February 23 - Chicken Tenders, Smiley Fries, Fruit Cup, Sugar Cookies
• Tuesday, February 24 - Beef and Bean Burrito, Tex Mex Rice, Peaches
• Wednesday, February 25 - Lasagna, Side Salad, Breadstick, Grapes
• Thursday, February 26 - Hamburger, Whole Grain Bun, Sun Chips, Apple, Cookie
• Friday, February 27 - Cheese Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Awareness be with you. May you always be attentive to God's activity in your life and in tune with God's desire for you. May your awareness of God's total love for you bring you to a keen appreciation of the gift of your creation. And may this awareness move you to an appreciation of all created beings as expressions of God's love. May the God of Awareness bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP