ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026

SNO-SHUFFLE - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Sno Shuffle 2026! The seniors have been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Sno Shuffle is “Dancing with the Stars”, come out to enjoy a memorable night!

• Location - Catholic Central Student Center
• Date - January 31, 2026
• Time - 8pm-11pm, doors close at 9pm
• Tickets - $20 cash or check made out to Catholic Central
• Tickets on sale 1/28-1/30 at lunch

Guest Passes available in the main office - due by Thursday 1/22

If paying for your ticket to Sno Shuffle is a financial concern, please contact Mrs. Lamrouex or your counselor for assistance. We do not want financial concern to be a barrier to enjoying this night with your classmates. 

Mrs. Lamrouex will follow up with expectations for the dance per the student handbook.

Since this is also Catholic Schools Week, the Campus Ministry department will be following up with some celebrations and a dress down day happening this week.

KAIROS 10 - Good news!! We are still accepting sign-ups for Kairos 10 through this Sunday night (January 18). You may have missed the email that went out at the end of break or maybe you thought it was too late to sign up - but you have more time!! However, since we need to finalize our numbers by next week, we must adhere to our deadline of January 18. We have a great group already signed up! This is your last Kairos retreat opportunity for this year! Reach out to Dcn. Rybicki with any questions or concerns.

Sign up now! Go here: Kairos 10 Sign-Up

YEARBOOK & JOURNALISM - The application for taking yearbook class next school year is open and can be completed by clicking here. January 21 is the deadline. See Mrs. Murphy for any questions about the class. 

There will not be an application for journalism class for next school year. See Ms. Oman for any questions about the class.

BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars! The third CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening January 30th, 2026. If you're 16 or older, this is your chance to make a difference—one donation can help save up to three lives! Bonus: Those who donate or volunteer multiple times may qualify for a special red cord to wear at graduation!

• Ready to donate? Sign up here
• Want to volunteer? Sign up here 

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

• Tuesday January 20th from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs Grand Rapids Christian - 
• Friday January 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm - Varsity Boys & Girls vs FHE
• Tuesday February 10th from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs FHN
• 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, January 16 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar
• Tuesday, January 20 - Chicken Fajitas, Pepper Strips, Pineapple
• Wednesday, January 21 - Breakfast Burrito, Graham Snack, Veggie Juice, Grapes
• Thursday, January 22 - Orange Chicken, Brown Rice, Snap Peas, Peaches, Fortune Cookie

BLESSING OF THE DAY -May the God of Silence bless you, drawing you away from the clamor and chaos of a diverted world. In the hush of God's wordless presence, may you know the unutterable sacredness of the gift of divine love. May your "inner self grow strong" in that love. May the God of Silence, the God of solitude be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP