ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, JANUARY 26, 2026

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK - Catholic Schools Week is a time for us to celebrate the faith, community, and academic excellence that make our school such a meaningful place. Throughout the week, students and staff will take part in a variety of activities designed to highlight service, school spirit, gratitude, and our shared commitment to living out our Catholic values. See the full schedule of events HERE. We look forward to a week filled with fun, reflection, and celebration as we recognize the many blessings of Catholic education. 

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

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.

AP SYMPOSIUM - On Monday, February 2, beginning at 6:30 PM in the Student Center, your peers in the AP Capstone Program will be hosting their annual Symposium. A variety of topics will be discussed, from the safety of parking lots to the impact of color palettes on children's TV shows to the relationship between personality, birth order, and leadership positions. Consider joining this evening of academic excellence and see what the AP Capstone program is all about!

MODEL UN NEWS - Last weekend, 14 Catholic Central Students participated in the University of Michigan Model United Nations Conference. They took on the impressive task of solving international issues and resisting important historical moments in multiple simulations. Josh Geer, Joseph Greenop, Kate McNamara, Ben Quint, Alyssa Oliver, Mitchell Dunlap, Mason England, Sachiel Fickel, Gabriel Fluegel, Paul Huynh, Rowan Kozminski, Emily Monahan, Loche Near, and Roman Riley. Roman Kozminski earned an honorable mention for his participation in a Caesar’s Senate simulation and Best Delegate in a “Midnight Pirate Crisis.”

SANP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - Hi Seniors! Here’s an easy chance to earn service hours and help fund YOUR Senior All-Night Party! Sign up using the link below, and if you need your hours verified, just email us at palavecinocm@gmail.com or lisa@polarisrealesate.com. Seniors and Parents are welcome to volunteer, so please pass along to your parents as well! Use the linked sign-up genius to sign up for a volunteer shift. Let’s show our class spirit, step up, and make this the best senior celebration yet! Let’s go, Class of 2026! Sign up HERE

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 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 - On Tuesday 1/27 - Investigator - Jason Richards, our own CC Security Manager and retired Detective with the Kent County Sheriff Department will talk about careers in criminal justice that involve investigation.

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 26 - Orange Chicken, Fried Rice with Veggies, Snap Peas, Fortune Cookie
• Tuesday, January 27 -  Chicken Fajita, Refried Beans and Salsa, Pineapple

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May you be made holy when you are feeling heavy with anxiety and overweight in mind, soul, body, or spirit. May the weight of your distress melt away when you come to the realization that your God loves you without condition and calls you far beyond those weighty concerns to discover the sacred gifts within you. May you come to value those gifts and allow them to set you on the path to your true self where God and you are One. May you be blessed over and over by this Gifting God. --Maxine Shonk, OP