ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2025

MICHIGAN MARCH FOR LIFE - There are 14 seats available for this Thursday's trip to Lansing for the Michigan March for Life. Please get the $25 dollars to Mrs. Lambert as soon as possible to save your seat.

PICTURE RETAKES - Picture retakes have arrived and are in the main office. Please stop by to pick up your pictures and student ID.

CLOTHING DRIVE - The Cougars for a Cause Club is sponsoring a clothing drive for AYA Youth Collective. The drive is running this week and we are asking for gently used winter jackets, sweatshirts, and short and long sleeve shirts. The AYA provides drop in services and basic resources for 14-24 year olds who are experiencing homelessness, a housing crisis, or are in need of a safe space. Please see this FLYER for more details or contact Mrs. Blair with any questions. 

OPEN HOUSE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - The CC Open House is right around the corner, and we're asking for your help. Please review all of the details below and reach out to Mr. Sloan if you have any questions!

• What: CC Open House 2025
• When: Sunday, November 9th | 12:15 PM - 4:15 PM
• Who: Student Volunteers, any student that would like to volunteer for Open House!
• Where: CC High School
• Incentives: You will receive 4 service hours for working the entire event (that will be eligible for House Points!) and you will get a dress down day on Tuesday, November 11th.

Please register using this link. We will need students to lead tours, serve at sports and clubs tables, and to be present and help direct traffic, among other tasks that we may have for you. We will release instructions once we have the list of students who will be attending.

MORNING AND AFTERNOON TUTORING 

• MORNING TUTORING with Mrs. Ciucci will be available Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am-8:00am in Student Support Services Room 305. 
• AFTERNOON TUTORING with Ms. Oman will take place in the 2nd Floor Student Center on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3:00-4:00pm. 

SAINT CECILIA WINTERGUARD - Join the St. Cecilia Winterguard for open spin and tryouts this winter. See the FLYER for more information!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS - The St. John Vianney Auction needs your help! Auction will be held on Saturday, November 8. This is a great opportunity to earn service hours, get involved, and enjoy a free dinner while you're at it. Sign up HERE to volunteer.

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. 

CAREER TALKS - Sign up in Focus or contact Mrs. VanderMolen for more information.

• Tuesday 11/4 - Madison Blackport, of Universal Forest Products talks about the UFP Business School and the opportunities surrounding business careers.
• Thursday 11/6 - Erin Martin, of Van Eerden Foods will talk about being a research chef and career opportunities surrounding careers in culinary arts.

SEAL OF BILITERACY - Seniors - Are you proficient in more than one language? Through a series of tests you can earn the Seal of Biliteracy to list on your resume and professional social media (LinkedIn). The Michigan Seal of Biliteracy has been created to recognize high school graduates who exhibit proficiency in English and at least one additional world language via several approved pathways. The Seal has been created to encourage students to study world languages and embrace their native and heritage languages. It will provide employers with a way to identify individuals with strong language and biliteracy skills and may serve as an additional tool for colleges and universities to recognize applicants' language abilities for admission and placement. Any seniors who are proficient in more than one language MUST COMPLETE this FORM to sign up for testing NO LATER THAN November 3. Questions? Mrs. Smitley, Mrs.Beck, Ms. Nini or Mr.Kamper.

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• Grand Rapids Community College - Tuesday, November 4 at 1:50pm
• Grand Valley State University - Thursday, November 13 at 9:50am
• The College of St. Joseph the Worker - Tuesday, November 18 at 2:25pm

SERVICE ACADEMY INFORMATION NIGHT - Join the Office of Congresswoman Hillary Scholten to learn more about the five U.S. Service Academies (Army, Navy, Air Force, Merchant Marine, Coast Guard), the nomination process, and opportunities to serve:  Monday November 24 @ the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, 303 Pearl St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM - RSVP link optional

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, November 3 - Chicken Nuggets, Scalloped Potatoes, Baby Carrots, Applesauce
• Tuesday, November 4 - Cheese Quesadilla, Refried Beans, Salsa, Pineapple
• Wednesday, November 5 - Turkey & Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Peas & Carrots, Fruit Cup, Breadsticks
• Thursday, November 6 - Sweet & Sour Meatballs, Brown Rice, Broccoli, Mandarin Oranges
• Friday, November 7 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Nearness be with you. May you know God ever near you and never far from your deepest place of longing. When you reach out your hand to God may you know God's hand already reaching for yours. And may you have the courage and the wisdom to extend God's hand to those who approach you in need. May the God of Nearness bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP