ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2025

TALENT SHOW - A reminder to talent show artists - please turn all art for the talent show into your house dean by December 2nd.

FOCUS TIME - Help is needed to load all of your generous food donations out of the student center and into trucks for Westminister Food Pantry. Please sign up for Mrs. Perry's Focus time on Tuesday 12/2 to help. As a bonus, you may also log this time as service hours. 

SHAKESPEARE ACTOR NEEDED - Our theatre department is seeking a student to take on a Shakespeare role in this year’s production of The Winter’s Tale. If you’re interested in performing classic theatre, building your acting skills, and joining a fantastic cast, please reach out to Mr. Topie at njtopie@gmail.com for more details.

RETRO GAMES CLUB – Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament! Get ready to battle it out! Retro Games Club is hosting a Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament, and everyone is invited - students and staff included! Round One begins December 3rd, but not everyone will be able to fight that day, so if you can't make it, don't worry! Just send an email to one of the Tournament organizers. To sign up, stop by Room 312 or email Jude Lachman, Delan Hoyer-Corbett, Eli Jarema, or Mr. Eek with your name. Don’t miss your chance to join the fun and show off your Smash skills!

ROBOTICS - The Spires Robotics program will hold a Parent Meeting on Monday, December 1, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM. Student attendance is recommended, and all families are encouraged to join as we prepare for the upcoming season.

EXAM STUDY TABLES - Crammin’ with Cookies Exam Study Tables, hosted by NHS, will be held on the 2nd Floor Student Center, and all students are welcome to stop by to study or get help before exams. Sessions will run on the dates below. We recommend bringing a snack, but don’t worry, cookies will be provided!

• Thursday 12/11 and Friday 12/12 from 3-4pm
• Monday 12/15, Tuesday 12/16, and Wednesday 12/17 from 12:15-1:30pm 

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars! The second CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening December 5, 2025. 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 

BLUE & WHITE NEWS - The Blue and White has shifted from print to digital. Please check out and subscribe to our website at https://catholiccentralblueandwhite.com/. New stories will be posted several times a week. 

STEAM OPPORTUNITY - MSU Design Day - Women in Engineering - Join us for a day of engineering exploration with networking opportunities with other prospective students and current MSU Women in Engineering students. See this FLYER for more information. 

HIGH SCHOOL POLICE ACADEMY - Juniors and Seniors, this unique opportunity to experience criminal justice careers first hand! See the FLYER for more details and reach out to Mrs. VanderMolen if you have any questions. 

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

• Monday, December 1 - Chef’s Choice
• Tuesday, December 2 - Chef’s Choice
• Wednesday, December 3 - Chef’s Choice
• Thursday, December 4 - Chef’s Choice
• Friday, December 5 - Pizza

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Freedom be with you, liberating you from that which prevents true growth. May your freedom bring spontaneity, creativity, and hope into a wounded world and may it open others to the possibility and promise of new life and resurrection. May the God of Freedom be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP