ANNOUNCEMENTS FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Need service hours? Come Help at Boots & Bling! We need 3–4 students to volunteer at The Barn for Equine Learning’s annual Boots & Bling Gala on Saturday, September 12. Students will help welcome guests and assist with parking. Arrive at 4:15pm, wear regular clothing, and parking attendant vests will be provided. Food will be provided! This is a great opportunity to support an organization that uses equine-assisted therapy for healing, growth, and transformation. Interested? Email sarahihernandez@grcatholiccentral.org ASAP to sign up! Only 4 spots available!

ROBOTICS - The Spires Robotics team will be hosting an informational/recruiting meeting this Friday during Focus Time. If you want to find out more about the team and see the robot in action, feel free to sign up. Reach out to Mrs. VanderMolen if you have any questions

SHADOW DAY VOLUNTEERS - In a few short weeks, we will begin welcoming shadow students to Catholic Central. This is an exciting time for our school and for the eighth graders who want to see what CC is all about. If you are interested in hosting shadow students this year, you must attend one of the two Focus Time sessions below. If you are unable to attend either session, please reach out to Mr. Hubert directly so we can set up another time to meet. During Focus Time, Mr. Hubert will walk through expectations, explain how to sign up, and answer any questions you have. 

The two Focus Time opportunities are:

• Friday, September 18
• Tuesday, September 22

DETENTIONS - For those students needing to serve a detention, please see the information below for times and locations. Please note the updated days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Detentions will no longer be offered on Tuesdays.

• Before School Detentions served 7:10-7:55am
  
  • Monday - Ms. Wila - Room S221
  • Wednesday - Ms. Wila - Room S221
  • Friday - Mr. Passinault - Room 404 
• After School Detentions served 3:05-3:50pm
  
  • Monday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324 
  • Wednesday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324
  • Friday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324 

STUDENT TUTORING - Need a little extra help with your classes? Tutoring is available to help you review, ask questions, and build confidence in your coursework. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get support! Tutoring dates and times are listed below. Location - Student Center

• Ingrid Penarrieta 
  
  • Mondays/Wednesdays - 3:00-4:00
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7:00-8:00
• Leah O'Rourke
  
  • Mondays - 3:00-4:00 
  • Thursdays - 7:00-8:00 and 2:00-3:00
  • Fridays - 7:00-8:00 

COUGAR GEAR - Looking to show off your Cougar pride? The Cougar Gear Store will be open on select dates throughout the season with plenty of options to help you gear up and support Catholic Central! Stop by, check out the latest Cougar Gear, and find something for everyone. Store dates and hours are listed below

• Varsity football
  
  • Friday September 11th - 6:00pm vs St. Thomas More
  • Friday September 18th - 6:00pm vs Northview
  • Friday October 2nd - 6:00pm vs Thornapple Kellogg 
  • Friday October 16th - 6:00pm vs Holland Christian
• JV Football
  
  • Thursday September 24th - 6:00pm vs EGR
  • Thursday October 22nd - 6:00pm vs South Christian

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS -

• Holland Area College Fair at Hope College – Wednesday, September 16, 6–7:30 PM - pre-registration strongly encouraged 

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR at least one day before the visit

• Northern Michigan University - Monday, September 14 at 8:10am
• Saginaw Valley State University - Monday, September 14 at 9:05am
• John Carroll University - Monday, September 14 at 1:30pm
• Calvin University - Tuesday, September 15 8:55am
• Benedictine College - Tuesday, September 15 at 9:30am
• Wayne State University - Tuesday, September 15 at 11:10am
• Aquinas College - Tuesday, September 15 at 1:30pm
• Saint Mary’s College - Wednesday, September 16 at 8:05am
• Michigan Technological University - Wednesday, September 16 at 9:00am
• Holy Cross College - Wednesday, September 16 at 11:20am
• DePauw University - Wednesday, September 16 1:30pm
• Miami University - Thursday, September 17 at 9:05am
• Marian University (Indiana) - Friday, September 18 at 9:05
• Wittenberg University - Friday, September 18 at 11:00am
• Cornerstone University - Friday, September 18 at 1:10pm

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• The Gates Scholarship - Due 9-15-26
• FMA Scholarship - Due 9-30-26
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program - Due 9-30-26
• Chick-Fil-A - Due 10-1-26

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, September 11 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Process be with you, staying with you through all that passes through your life. May God reflect with you and in you as you discover the wisdom and promise of your own existence. And may you be ever present to all those who are on their way to wholeness and health and eternal happiness. May the God of Process bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP