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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

HOMECOMING  INFORMATION - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Homecoming 2024! The leadership team has been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Homecoming is Groovy Nights and Neon Lights, come out to enjoy a night in the 80’s!

• Date : September 21, 2024
• Time : 8pm-11pm, Doors close at 9pm
• Where: The CAT (2770 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
• Open to: 10th-12th grade Catholic Central students and guests with a guest pass
• Guest Passes: can be picked up in the main office, due Friday, September 13th
• Ticket Cost: $20 per person with cash or check made out to Catholic Central
• Ticket Sales: Lunches Tuesday 9/17 - Friday 9/20 All tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 20. some text
  • If paying for your ticket to homecoming is a financial concern, please contact Ms. Green, Mrs. Joynt, or your counselor for assistance. We do not want financial concern to be a barrier to enjoying this night with your classmates. 

Theme days

• Thursday 9/19 - Twin/Triplet Day
• Friday 9/20 - 80’s Day

All students must be appropriate and meet the guidelines laid out in the student handbook. No leggings (unless under shorts), bare midriffs, or references to politics, drugs or alcohol are allowed at any time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - All Saints Academy is holding their annual Back to School carnival on Saturday, September 28, 12-2PM at the Upper Campus on Four Mile. They are looking for volunteers to help run the games. Students who volunteer for 2 or more shifts will be offered a free lunch. Please sign up at ASA Back to School Carnival Volunteer Signup

STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM - NEW this Year, the Student Ambassador Program is open to all 10th-12th grade students, this program offers a unique blend of opportunities and perks tailored to elevate your high school experience. As a Student Ambassador, you'll gain invaluable leadership opportunities, exclusive CC swag, and the chance to represent your school during a variety of events. Plus, enjoy special out-of-uniform days and FOOD among other exciting benefits. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact both within and beyond our school community. An Informational Focus Time session is scheduled for Tuesday, 9/24 with Mr. Hubert on the 2nd floor of the Student Center. Sign up to learn more! 

COUGAR CAFE -  The Cougar Cafe is open for business this week! They sell coffee, iced coffee, hot and cold tea, and smoothies. They will also have donuts on FRIDAYS only. Right now they are a cash only business (they are working on different options), so make sure you have some money with you. The prices that you see on the TV screens are correct, except for the donuts which will be $1.50 this year. If you have any questions, please stop by room S127. The cafe is located on the second floor right next to the athletic office.

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TRIP Dominican Republic Mission Trip 2025 - Juniors and Seniors interested in serving with Adelante Youth Mission and CCHS are invited to complete this application no later than Sunday, September 29.  Questions?  Contact Deacon Rybicki or Mrs.Smitley

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Here are some upcoming dates that the Cougar Gear Store will be open 

• 9/20/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity Football vs Thornapple Kellogg
• 9/26/24 from 6-8pm during JV Football vs Ottawa
• 10/2/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity Soccer vs EGR
• 10/4/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity Football vs Holland Christian
• 10/11/24 from 6-8pm during Varsity vs Northview
• 10/17/24 from 6-8pm during JV Football vs EGR

Christmas Sales

• Monday 12/2/24  5:30-7:30pm
• Monday 12/9/24  5:30-7:30pm
• Monday 12/16/24  5:30-7:30pm

STUDENTS FOR LIFE - Are you interested in joining a club or extracurricular? Take a look at Catholic Central’s very own Students for Life club! Students For Life is a Pro-Life group where all grades come together to speak up and fight for babies who don’t have a chance at life due to abortion. Students For Life creates different activities in order to fundraise for the mothers and babies in need of our help. Every year, students take a trip to Washington D.C. to participate in The National March For Life. We take a stand and speak up for those voices that can’t be heard and their mothers. If you are interested please find the email from Mrs. Lambert regarding your interest in joining the trip this January. If you are interested in joining our club, please reach out to Mrs. Lambert. 

VOCATIONS - Young men if you are feeling called to consider priesthood discernment meetings are starting this fall, please click here for details.  Also, if you would like to visit seminary in November click here for details

TUTORING - Tutoring will begin this week in the Library. Morning tutoring is Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 7-8 (English/Social Studies focus). Afternoon tutoring is Monday, Tuesday, Wed, Thursday from 3-4 in the library; math and science teachers are tutoring but students can get help with anything they need help with. All students are welcome to walk in when support is needed.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - If you are over 16 and are looking for a way to make a difference in the West Michigan community please consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 24-25 school year.  If you would like more information click this link or stop by 501 to talk with Mrs. Perry. The deadline for applications is Sep 20, 2024. 

COLLEGE FAIRS - Mark your calendars to learn more about a variety of colleges and universities!

• GR Christian College Fair - Monday, September 23, 2024, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Cornerstone University - Register here.
• Notre Dame on the Road - Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 7:00 PM at GR Catholic Central HS - Register here.  NOTE: ND will not be visiting CCHS during the school day.  Students interested in ND are encouraged to attend this evening event.
• Service Academy Night (Coast Guard/Merchant Marine/ Air Force/Naval/ West Point) - Wednesday, October 15, 2024, from 5:30-7:00 PM at the Gerald R Ford Museum.  No registration required.

COLLEGE VISITS - A representative from the colleges listed will be available to meet with CC students in grades 10-12.  Reserve your spot 24 hours prior to the visit through SCOIR.

• Oakland University - Thursday, September 19 at 1:50pm
• DePauw University - Thursday, September 19 at 2:25pm
• Holy Cross College - Friday, September 20 at 8:40am
• Butler University - Friday, September 20 at 9:50am
• Grand Valley State University - Friday, September 20 at 11:00am
• Valparaiso University - Friday, September 20 at 1:50pm
• Saginaw Valley State University- Monday, September 23 at 9:35 am
• Palm Beach Atlantic University- Monday, September 23 at 10:55 am
• Columbia University- Monday, September 23 at 12:15 pm
• Samford University- Monday, September 23 at 2:25 pm
• Northern Michigan University- Tuesday, September 24 at 9:50 am
• Hope College - Tuesday September 24 at 11:00am
• Lipscomb University- Tuesday, September 24 at 1:50 pm
• Miami University- Tuesday, September 24 at 2:25 pm
• Albion College - Thursday, September 26 at 9:50 am
• University of Michigan - Friday, September 27 at 11:00 am

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

• Wednesday, September 18 - Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Juice, Strawberry
• Thursday, September 19 - Sweet Thai Chicken, Rice, Fortune Cookie
• Friday, September 20 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God bring you to blessing when you struggle with a life that is divided and separated from itself, when fear, dread, and embarrassment keep parts of you hidden in the shadows. May God shine the light of compassion into those unseen places to reveal to you the glimpses of glory that lie just beneath the surface of hurt or shame. May you be transformed by your faithfulness to the shadows and may the God of Enlightenment bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP