ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 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.

WINTER THEATER WORKSHOP - The theater department has a wonderful opportunity for you! If you have been interested in getting involved either on or behind the stage but were unsure of where to start, listen up! Instead of our traditional Shakespeare winter, we have a free two day workshop and showcase with director Mr. Topie! Come learn how to deliver monologues, work in small scenes, or operate the technical side of a show! The workshop is on January 15 beginning at 5 and the showcase is January 17 at 4, both being located at Aquinas' PAC. More information is found here! Mr. Harvey will be available this week during B lunch, and in his room (310) for any questions you might have!

BOOK STUDY - Mrs. VanderMolen is looking to gauge interest in the Science, Faith, and Reason Book study that typically runs during the 3rd marking period. It requires attendance at 8 Focus Time meetings. These meetings include discussion of reading that has been assigned between Focus Times.  The book is called "Finding God in the Waves" by Mike McHargue.  It is a very interesting and easy read!

This fulfills the required 8 hours needed for the STEAM designation, although there have been many participants that are not pursuing the STEAM designation. All are welcome! If you are interested, please let Mrs. VanderMolen know. Priority is given to juniors and seniors as they try to complete the STEAM requirements, but there is often room for underclassmen.

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 13th from 5:30-8:00pm - Boys vs FHN
• 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

CAREER TALKS - We have a few opportunities for interesting and informative Career Talks in the next two weeks. Sign up in Focus Time..

• Tuesday 1/13 - Allyssa Hagenah, from Douglas J Aveda Institute will come talk about opportunities surrounding careers in cosmetology.
• Thursday 1/15 - Nate Stickler, Marketing Director at Tanger Outlets will come to explore career opportunities in the areas of business and marketing.

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, January 12 - Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Sun Chips, Grapes
• Tuesday, January 13 - Beef Taco, Lettuce & Tomato, Pineapple
• Wednesday, January 14 - Hot Dog, Sun Chips, Grapes
• Thursday, January 15 - Meatball sub, Whole Grain Bun, Carrots, Peaches
• Friday, January 16 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be blessed with an awareness of God when you are lonely. When the "empty chair" looms large in your life and you long for relationship and connection, may you look for God who comes to sit with you…in the guise of a child or the person in need or the neighbor who inquires. May you also find God in the reflection in your mirror- always inviting, always longing to be in relationship with you. May God, Constant Companion, bless you always. --Maxine Shonk, OP