ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

REGISTRATION PACKETS - Registration packets are due this Friday, February 27th. Return your signed packet to the counseling office by Friday. If you have any questions about your courses for next year, reach out to your counselor as soon as possible.  After Friday, counselors will not be able to make changes to your course selections unless cleared by administration.

SHARE A MEAL, SUPPORT THE MISSION -  Join us in supporting our D.R. Mission Trip students as they raise funds for their upcoming mission! On Monday, March 2nd, dine in at Vitale's (6650 Fulton St E, Ada, MI 49301) from 4:00 p.m. to close, where a percentage of the evening’s proceeds will be donated to Adelante Youth Mission and Catholic Central High School.Bring your family and friends for a great meal while supporting a great cause! You can find the flyer here. " 

LOST AND FOUND - There are still 2 suit coats, a pair of black heels, and a black puffer jacket that were left behind at Sno-Shuffle and are in the main office. These items will be moved to the Student Center Lost and Found on Monday if they are not claimed. Please check your belongings to make sure they aren’t yours. 

MODEL UN - The Model United Nations Team is looking for a few more interested students to compete with them at the MSU Model United Nations Conference, March 13-15 in East Lansing. If you are interested in international politics, problem-solving, diplomacy, and debate, joining the MUN team is in your future! Extra-curricular activities with an academic focus like Model UN look great on your college or scholarship applications. See Mr. Schrems or join Thursday’s Focus Time (2/26).

SAT STUDY SESSION - NHS is hosting SAT Study Sessions to prepare for the March SAT. Sessions will be held in the 2nd floor student center from 3-4pm. Contact Rowan Kozminski with questions. See the flyer for details!

GIRLS' WATER POLO - The CC-EGR girls co-op water polo team is looking for players and anyone interested in trying a new sport. No prior water polo knowledge or experience is required. If you are looking for a spring sport or are interested, reach out to captain Kate McNamara at katherinemcnamara@dogrschools.org or Coach Ben Willison at willisonben@gmail.com.

FOWLING TOURNAMENT - The boys lacrosse team is hosting a Fowling Tournament on Saturday, February 28th at the Fowling Warehouse. They have a special rate just for students of $50 per team (2 people), which includes fowling and food. The winning team will receive a prize and trophy! They will be selling tickets at lunches on Monday and Tuesday. Tickets can be purchased with cash or card. Find a friend, buy a ticket at lunch, and get ready for a fun day of fowling!

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Enjoy working with kids? And would you also enjoy a volunteer activity that involves running? San Juan Diego Academy is looking for volunteers to help coach the Total Trek Quest program this Spring at the school. TTQ is a program for 3rd to 5th grade boys that teaches them to make positive life choices through running, culminating in a competitive 5K run at the end of the practices. Practices run on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:40 to 5:10 p.m., beginning March 17 and ending on May 16. (There are no practices during Spring break.) All you would need to do is run with the boys and encourage them to keep moving toward their goal. Running times range from 20 minutes to 40 minutes. There will be trained coaches present who will be responsible for actually running practices. Coaches may be male or female, but must be at least 16 years old. If you are interested, or might have questions, please contact Tom Sarb at tpsarb@gmail.com; 616-340-7561. 

GIRLS’ SOCCER - Open Play & Speed & Agility at the CAT. All are welcome!

• Mondays 7:00 - 8:30
• Thursdays: 6:30-7:30

JUNIOR JOB SHADOWS - Just a reminder about Job Shadow placements - forms are due to your Theology teacher by Monday, March 2nd.  Forms were handed out in class at the start of 2nd semester. There are copies posted on Father Greer's canvas page and he has extra copies if needed. Contact Mrs. VanderMolen with any questions.

RESEARCH OPPORTUNITY - Seniors - here’s an incredible opportunity! Spend your summer working at the Van Andel Institute and get paid while gaining hands-on experience in cutting-edge biomedical research. This prestigious program is perfect for students interested in medicine, research, or both - and it looks outstanding on college and post-college applications and résumés. Jack Zeidens participated last summer and highly recommends the experience. Not only will you build valuable skills, but you’ll also earn money while doing it! If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to Mrs. Vandermolen. Catholic Central must provide a recommendation for this position, and she will help you through the application process.

SANP REGISTRATION - Join your class in celebrating after graduation by signing up for the Senior All Night Party! This fun, safe, and unforgettable night is your chance to be with friends, enjoy food, games, prizes, and make one last set of high school memories together! Sign up now and be part of the fun!

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, February 26 - Hamburger, Whole Grain Bun, Sun Chips, Apple, Cookie
• Friday, February 27 - Cheese Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the Bakerwoman God bless you. May God "yeast" in you a sense of your own goodness and an awareness of God's power in your life. May you be leaven for those to whom and with whom you minister and may your yield of peace, justice, and love be "many-fold." May the Bakerwoman God be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP