ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2026

NO MORNING MASS - Fr. Colin is away this week. He will return on February 19th to celebrate morning Mass.

ATTENDANCE COMPETITION - Tomorrow is our next house attendance competition for the boys and girls basketball games. Both games are sponsored by our Black Students Union to commemorate Black History Month. Make sure to come hungry as we will have meals from the Candied Yam available to purchase for $15. It is also senior night for both teams! As there are two games being played, you are permitted to sign in for attending both games. Mrs. Lamroeux and I will sign in students during halftime of the boys game and halftime of the girls game.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - The Black Student Union in partnership with athletics is celebrating Black History Month at the basketball games on Friday. It is senior night and a house competition so it will be a great night and hope you can make it! We will have food, trivia (with prizes) and a lot of happy students. Mrs. Meerman is looking for a few (5-6) volunteers to help package food (from Candied Yam) in to-go containers that we will be serving out of the concession stand at the game. If you are able to help it would be from around 4:45-6pm. Thank you for considering! 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITES - Please see the attached information about two incredible summer opportunities.

• The Metro High School Police Academy is open to high school juniors and seniors who are interested in learning more about a career in law enforcement. It is facilitated by officers from local Kent County police agencies including the Michigan State Police, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Grandville PD, Rockford PD, Kent County Sheriff’s Office, and more! See this FLYER to sign up.
• Indian Trails Adaptive Recreation Camp Counselor - Paid position - Perfect summer job for high school students—especially those thinking about studying psychology, nursing, recreation therapy, occupational therapy, social work, and more! Gain hands-on experience, build your resume, make lifelong bonds, and enrich lives at Indian Trails Camp.

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.

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!

CAREER TALKS - Career Talk opportunities this week include - Thursday 2/12 - Pharmacist - Kathryn Pilczuk, a Clinical Pharmacy Specialist at Corewell Health will talk about being a pharmacist and surrounding careers.

COUGAR GEAR - The Downtown Den is now open and available for your shopping needs! The Den will be open on the following dates:

• Friday February 13th from 5:30-8:00pm - Varsity Boys & Girls vs FHC
• Tuesday February 17th from 5:30-8:00pm - Boys vs Grand Rapids Christian
• Monday February 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs Pewamo Westphalia

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

• Friday, February 13 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar 

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Tenderness be with you, caressing you with loving arms, gently drawing you, mellowing you, allowing God's tenderness in you to unfold and blossom. May your experience of tender love so transform you that others become drawn to this God of love. May the blessing of Tenderness be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP