ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2025

FALL BAND SHOWCASE CONCERT - On Sunday, November 16, we will be presenting our Fall Band Showcase Concert. This concert will take place at 2:30pm and will be held in the CCHS gym. We are excited to provide this experience as it will be the first time ALL of our secondary school-aged students (grades 6 - 12) will get to perform in their own unique concert setting featuring music by our Intermediate and Advanced bands as well as a stand-still performance by the Catholic Central High School "Cougar" Marching Band. The program should last less than one hour in total. We hope that you will be able to take the time to join us for this event. We are very proud of the progress and achievement each of these ensembles have demonstrated this season and we are sure you will enjoy seeing the musical and personal interaction it will promote.

UPCOMING BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars! The second CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening December 5, 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 

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 - opportunities this week, sign up in Focus

• Tuesday 11/11 Career Talk - Judge/Lawyer - The Honorable Judge Christina Mims, of the 17th Circuit Court in Kent County will talk about her career path to becoming a judge and other opportunities associated with that career.
• Thursday 11/13 - Career Talk - Computer Programming - Ty Swanson, from Atomic Object will talk about the career of software consulting and development and opportunities surrounding that career choice.

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR

• 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

• Tuesday, November 11 - Beef & Cheese Burrito, Tostitos, Black Beans, Pears
• Wednesday, November 12 - Meatloaf, Potatoes, Snap Peas, Roll, Mandarin Oranges
• Thursday, November 13 - Cheese Ravioli & Red Sauce, Broccoli, Pears, Breadstick
• Friday, November 14 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Process be with you, staying with you through all that passes through your life. May God reflect with you and in you as you discover the wisdom and promise of your own existence. And may you be ever present to all those who are on their way to wholeness and health and eternal happiness. May the God of Process bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP