ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 2026

PROM INFORMATION - Juniors and Seniors - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Prom 2026! The seniors have been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Prom is Mamma Mia. 

• Date - May 9, 2026
• Time - Doors open at 6:00pm, and close at 7 and dinner will be served at 7
• Where - StoneWater Country Club

Tickets will be sold at lunches today and tomorrow The tickets are $75 per person. If paying for your ticket to prom 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.

PROM COURT - Congratulations to this year’s Prom Court!

• Ladies
  
  • Lyndsey Bandlow
  • Madelyn Berkemeier
  • Miriam Gutierrez
  • Estrella Olvera
  • Camila Perez
  • Phoebe Tagliareni
• Gentlemen
  
  • Colin Carrier
  • Maxwell Gaiser
  • Keith Jandernoa
  • Michael Laughlin
  • Nick Schaab
  • Peter Vu

STUDENT AMBASSADOR APPLICATION - Any student currently in grades 9th-11th is welcome to apply for the 2026-27 Student Ambassador Program at Catholic Central. What is a Student Ambassador? As a Student Ambassador, you will play a crucial role in representing our school during events, both within the CC facilities and out in the wider GR community. This prestigious group is made up of students who exemplify leadership, pride in our school, and a commitment to welcoming prospective students, families, and stakeholders.

Please find the 2026-27 Student Ambassador Application here. 

The applications are due no later than 10:00pm on Friday, May 1, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. You will need to list two references who serve as teachers, staff, coaches, and/or counselors at CC. I am not requesting CC staff to complete a reference form, but I will be speaking with each of your references during the application review process. You will want to block out roughly 20-30 minutes to complete the application. I encourage you to be thoughtful with your responses, as these will weigh heavily on the decision to accept or deny Student Ambassador applicants. Please reach out to Mr. Hubert if you have any questions! His office is in Room 101. 

COLOR GUARD - Join the Catholic Central Color Guard! Attend Open Spin to learn the basics of Color Guard and see what it’s all about. Open Spin rehearsals will be held in the Band Room from 6:00 - 8:30 PM on May 5 and May 11. Auditions for Color Guard will take place on Tuesday, May 19. No experience is necessary! All are welcome! 

KAIROS - Class of 2027 - you have 3 opportunities to attend a Kairos Retreat during your Senior year. There are a very limited number of spots for Kairos 11 to be held June 8th-11th. If you would like to attend this retreat, you must submit your registration materials as soon as possible. If you are unable to attend Kairos11, there are other opportunities during your Senior year: KAIROS 12 - November 17th-20th or KAIROS 13 - February 23rd-26th

Important items to note: 

• Students attending the Kairos Retreat in June (Kairos 11) will have their COREX retreat waived.
• Financial assistance is available. Please contact Dcn. Dennis Rybicki at dennisrybicki@grcatholiccentral.org if you are in need of any financial aid.
• If you have any other questions or concerns, please contact Dcn. Dennis Rybicki at dennisrybicki@grcatholiccentral.org or Sarahi Thang at sarahihernandez@grcatholiccentral.org.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ART SHOW - Mark your calendars for the Catholic Schools Art Show sponsored by the Office of Catholic schools! Student artwork from 22 participating schools will be on display in the Wege Conference Center at Cathedral Square on Friday, May 1 from 3:30pm-7:00pm and Saturday, May 2 from 9:00am-5:00pm. Parking is available in the parking garage next to the building- 360 Division Ave. S. The event is free and open to all! Plan to attend and view the artistic talent of the Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic school students! Kona Ice will be available for purchase in the front plaza of Cathedral Square Center during the Art Show on Friday, May 1, from 3:30pm - 7:00pm.

DISCERNMENT GROUP - Interested in Discerning a Call to the Priesthood? Students who are curious about the priesthood or want to learn more about discernment are invited to a conversation with Fr. Nick Baker on May 13 in Room 201 from 11:20–12:30. This is an open, low‑pressure opportunity to ask questions, hear about the discernment process, and explore what a vocation to the priesthood might look like. All are welcome—whether you’re seriously considering it or simply curious.

SACRED HEART MUSICAL - Join Sacred Heart Theater Arts for The Prince of Egypt: The Musical, coming to the Wealthy Street Theater April 23–25. Experience this powerful and inspiring production filled with unforgettable music, storytelling, and student talent. Tickets go on sale April 6 at shgr.org/theaterarts.

CAREER TALKS THIS WEEK - Sign up in Focus

• Thursday April 23rd - Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy - Katie Karl DPT, of Trinity Health Hauenstein Center will talk about careers surrounding the field of physical, speech/language, and occupational therapy.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY - Students who have transferred to Catholic Central from another local high school are eligible to apply for the Lawrence and Patricia Ranazzi Transfer Scholarship. More information on this scholarship can be found on the school website at grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships. Applications are due Friday May 1. Please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with 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

• Thursday, April 23 - Pancakes, Sausage Links, Orange, Veggie Juice
• Friday, April 24 - Cheese Pizza, Fruit, Veggie

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God the Weaver be with you. May you gaze with wonder at the tapestry of your life. As you recall the people who have threaded your life and the experiences that have been woven into your story, may you see what God sees: a work of art reflecting a wondrous pattern of God's making, laced with God's love and abiding presence. May you entrust all that is yet to come into God's hands. May God the Weaver bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP