ANNOUNCEMENTS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2026

VOLLEYBALL - It’s a big week for Cougar Volleyball! The team takes on GR Christian on Tuesday at 6:00pm at home. GR Christian is currently ranked 20th in the country, so this is sure to be an exciting matchup! Then, on Thursday, the Cougars face West Catholic at 6:00pm, also at home. Come out and support the team for two big home games this week!

DAILY MASSES - There will be no 7:15am morning Mass on Thursday, September 10. Fr. Colin will return on Friday, September 11th.

DETENTIONS - For those students needing to serve a detention, please see the information below for times and locations. Please note the updated days - Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Detentions will no longer be offered on Tuesdays.

• Before School Detentions served 7:10-7:55am
  
  • Monday - Ms. Wila - Room S221
  • Wednesday - Ms. Wila - Room S221
  • Friday - Mr. Passinault - Room 404 
• After School Detentions served 3:05-3:50pm
  
  • Monday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324 
  • Wednesday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324
  • Friday - Mrs. Blair - Room S324 

STUDENT TUTORING - Need a little extra help with your classes? Tutoring is available to help you review, ask questions, and build confidence in your coursework. Take advantage of this great opportunity to get support! Tutoring dates and times are listed below. Location - Student Center

• Ingrid Penarrieta 
  
  • Mondays/Wednesdays - 3:00-4:00
  • Tuesdays/Thursdays - 7:00-8:00
• Leah O'Rourke
  
  • Mondays - 3:00-4:00 
  • Thursdays - 7:00-8:00 and 2:00-3:00
  • Fridays - 7:00-8:00 

BLOOD DRIVE -  Upcoming CC Blood Drive - September 10th. Mark your calendars! The first CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening September 10th, 2026. 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

COUGAR GEAR - Looking to show off your Cougar pride? The Cougar Gear Store will be open on select dates throughout the season with plenty of options to help you gear up and support Catholic Central! Stop by, check out the latest Cougar Gear, and find something for everyone. Store dates and hours are listed below

• Varsity football
  
  • Friday September 11th - 6:00pm vs St. Thomas More
  • Friday September 18th - 6:00pm vs Northview
  • Friday October 2nd - 6:00pm vs Thornapple Kellogg 
  • Friday October 16th - 6:00pm vs Holland Christian
• JV Football
  
  • Thursday September 24th - 6:00pm vs EGR
  • Thursday October 22nd - 6:00pm vs South Christian

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, September 8 - Chicken Crispito, Street Corn, Grapes, Snickerdoodle
• Wednesday, September 9 - Goulash, Cornbread, Carrots & Ranch, Apple
• Thursday, September 10 - French Toast Sticks, Bacon, Veggie Juice, Orange
• Friday, September 11 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Wonder be with you, delighting you with the beauty of sunrise and the majesty of sunset, with the song of the bird and the fragrance of the flower. May the sense of wonder capture your senses and fill your heart with the marvel of it all. May this God give you wide-open eyes for seeing splendor in the humble and majestic of all creation. May you open the eyes and hands and hearts of those who fail to see, hear, and feel. May the blessing of Wonder be on you. --Maxine Shonk, OP