ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025

HOMECOMING - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Homecoming 2025! The leadership team has been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Homecoming is Rio, come out to enjoy a night with friends!

• Date - September 20, 2025
• Time - 8pm-11pm, Doors close at 9pm, no re-entry allowed
• Where - The CAT (2770 Knapp St NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525)
• Open to - 10th-12th grade Catholic Central students and guests with a guest pass
  
  • Guest Passes - can be picked up in the main office, due Friday, September 12th
• Ticket Cost - $20 per person with cash or check made out to Catholic Central
  
  • Ticket Sales - Lunches Tuesday 9/16 - Friday 9/19  All tickets must be purchased by Friday, September 19. 
  • If paying for your ticket to homecoming 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.

Spirit Week Theme days: 

• 9/15 Monday - Pajama Day
• 9/16 Tuesday - Movie Genre Day
  
  • Freshmen - Superhero
  • Sophomores - Cartoons
  • Juniors - Western/Cowboy
  • Seniors - A-List Actors
• 9/17 Wednesday - Full Uniform - Mass Day
• 9/18 Thursday - Athletes vs. Mathletes
• 9/19 Friday - Rio

All student dress must be appropriate and meet the guidelines laid out in the student handbook. No leggings (unless under shorts), bare midriffs, or references to politics, drugs or alcohol are allowed at any time.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY -  Immaculate Heart of Mary is hosting a speaker at Cathedral Square on Wednesday, September 17th from 6-8 pm. We are in need of students to help with childcare in the CC gym during this time. See Mr. Passinault if you're interested in helping. 

CATHOLIC CHARITIES CHAMPIONS - Want to make a real impact in West Michigan?  If you’re 16 or older, consider applying to be a Catholic Charities Champion for the 2025–2026 school year! As a Champion, you’ll have the chance to serve, lead, and make a difference in the lives of others. 

• Application deadline: October 22
• Need more info? [Click here] or stop by Room 501 to chat with Mrs. Perry.
• Want help with your application? Come to the Catholic Charities Champion Focus Time today.

Don’t miss the chance to step up, lead, and inspire!

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE  – More appointment slots just added!! Mark your calendars! The first CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening TOMORROW September 12th, 2025. 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 

MORNING TUTORING - Morning tutoring with Mrs. Ciucci will begin this week. Tutoring will be available Tuesday and Thursday from 7:15am-8:00am in Student Support Services. 

KCTC TOURS - The Kent Career Tech Center (KCTC) will be offering Full (CTE) Building Tours starting September 25th and running through October 23rd, 2025. This is a great opportunity for sophomores and juniors to explore the various pathways and programs offered at KCTC. Beginning September 10th scheduling will be available for full (CTE) building tours only.  

Important dates:

• Tour Dates: September 25th - October 23rd
• Tuesdays and Thursdays during 2nd Session (9:15 am to 11:30 am) & 3rd Session (12:00 pm to 2:15 pm)
• Tour Request Period Opens: September 10th
• Tours available to current Sophomores and Juniors only

Students should reach out to their counselor if interested in touring KCTC and learning about ALL of the different CTE programs available.

Pathway-specific visits will begin in November. More information regarding these visits will be shared as details are finalized.

VAN ANDEL JOURNAL CLUB - Mrs. VanderMolen is looking for a team of 4 students that would like to attend the Van Andel Journal Club over the course of this school year. Students selected will be teamed with a postdoctoral researcher from Van Andel Institute to discuss/practice current research methods. 

• High School Journal Club Will
  
  • Foster interaction between high school students and VAI scientists.
  • Connect and build relationships between like-minded peers.
  • Build student capacity to think and act like scientists through scientific discourse.
  • Increase student interest in taking higher-level science courses.
  • Increase student awareness of careers in science.
• Dates for Journal club are as follows:
  
  • Thursday, November 6, 2025 – Day 1 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025 – Day 2 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)
  • Thursday, January 15, 2026 – Day 3 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)
  • Thursday, February 12, 2026 – Day 4 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)
  • Thursday, March 12, 2026 – Day 5 (8:00 AM–2:00 PM)

Please let Mrs.VanderMolen know if you would like to be considered for this amazing opportunity. (Hours count for STEAM Designation.)

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• John Cabot University - Monday, September 15 at 2:25pm
• Calvin University - Tuesday, September 16 at 8:40am
• Miami University (Oxford) - Tuesday, September 16 at 1:50pm
• Michigan Technological University - Wednesday, September 17 at 9:40am
• DePauw University - Wednesday, September 17 at 2:25pm
• Michigan State University - Thursday, September 18 at 9:50am
• Benedictine College - Thursday, September 18 at 2:25pm

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, September 11 - Meatball Sub, Carrots & Ranch, Fruit Cup
• Friday, September 12 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

‍BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God make you holy in your tears, whether tears of sadness, joy, anger, or fear. May divine compassion wash over you as you pour yourself into God's presence. May you experience the tenderness of God who knows you through and through and holds you close. May you be the one who catches the tears of all those who cry for understanding. May the God of Tenderness become known to you and bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP