ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2024

PROM GUEST PASSES - A reminder that Prom guest passes are now available in the main office. These are due by Friday, April 26th and require signatures from your guest's parents and school administrator, so it will take some time to complete. Please make sure to get these right away if you are bringing an outside guest to prom! More information about prom will be coming soon!

DISCERNMENT & DONUTS - Are you trying to sort out what God’s plan is for your life? Please join Campus Ministry in the main floor conference room on Wednesday May 1 at 7:15am for Discernment and Donuts. We will be hearing from Mr. and Mrs. Aldrich about their vocational journey.

SERVICE HOURS - Looking for Service hours?  Saturday April 27 from 11am-3pm NHS will be hosting an event at the Equest Therapeutic Center in Rockford.  All are welcome to join. See FLIER for details. Lunch will be provided (taco truck!)   RSVP required. 

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Here are the dates for the cougar Gear store for the Spring games in the stadium.  We will also be open for playoff games as needed.

• Girls Lacrosse vs Brighton - Friday April 26th - 6-8pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs Grandville - Tuesday April 30th - 6-8pm
• Girls Soccer vs NP Christian - Thursday May 2nd - 6-8pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs Mattawan - Thursday May 9th - 6:30-8:30pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs EGR - Wednesday May 15th - 6-8pm

BROOKIE’S COOKIES - Attention seniors! Need delicious homemade sweet treats for your graduation parties? Check out Brookie's Cookies by viewing the business card here. Stop by Ms. Wila's room (S221) for more information.

SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Are you looking for a summer job?  Check out the Job Board at  https://www.kentisd.org/WFD for summer job opportunities across Kent County and beyond!  Entry-level, Full-time, Part-time, and seasonal opportunities:  

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

• She Innovates, She Leads: Inspiring Change for a Sustainable World is an in-person career exploration workshop for rising 9th-12th grade girls in Michigan. Our mission is to expose and inspire the participating high school students to the diversity of amazing careers in Michigan, led by their passions, and to learn about pathways that contribute towards sustainability! Hosted at Grand Valley State University's Innovation Design Center on Saturday, May 18th, the program will feature four rotating panels of professional women in leadership and STEM fields, with a GVSU collegiate panel at the end of the event. Parents can register their students here: She Innovates, She Leads: Inspiring Change for a Sustainable World Tickets, Sat, May 18, 2024 at 9:30 AM | Eventbrite

TRANSFER STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Students who have transferred to Catholic Central from a local public or private educational institution are eligible to apply for The Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship. Applications will be due on May 3, 2024. Please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

• Due 4-30-24 - Elevate Mental Health Awareness Scholarship
• Due 5-1-24 - Rotary Club of Grand Rapids - David V. and Nancy A. Huhn Scholarship
• Due 5-1-24 - DJ Zarnosky Life Leadership Award
• Due 5-3-24 - Better Business Bureau of West Michigan Trades Scholarships
• Due 5-19-24 - 2023 My Impact Challenge
• Due 5-24-24 - Maggie Miller Scholarship (MI Assoc College Admissions Counseling)
• Due 6-1-24 - Better Business Bureau of West Michigan Trades Scholarships
• Due 7-6-24 - Shelving.Com Business Scholarship
• Due 9-1-24 - Beauty & Wellness Professionals Scholarship
• Scholarship Guidance
• Fastweb
• Student Scholarships
• SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
• Citizens Scholarship

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 

• Friday, April 26 - Pizza, Fruit, Veggie
• Monday, April 29 - Mini Corn Dogs, Doritos, Fruit Cup, Broccoli & Ranch
• Tuesday, April 30 - Soft Shell Taco; Lettuce, Tomato & Cheese; Grapes
• Wednesday, May 1 - TBD
• Thursday, May 2 - TBD
• Friday, May 3 - Pizza, Fruit, Veggie

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God who forms Community be with you. May you engage this God in mutual attention to what is holy and fulfilling for the other, to what brings joy and delight and depth of understanding. May your communion with this God move you to growth in your inner spirit and to warmth and compassion for a world that awaits connection with its Creator. May the God of Community bless you all your days. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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