ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 2026

SNO-SHUFFLE - We are excited to invite you to Catholic Central Sno Shuffle 2026! The seniors have been hard at work planning your special night. The theme of this year’s Sno Shuffle is “Dancing with the Stars”, come out to enjoy a memorable night!

• Location - Catholic Central Student Center
• Date - January 31, 2026
• Time - 8pm-11pm, doors close at 9pm
• Tickets - $20 cash or check made out to Catholic Central
• Tickets on sale 1/28-1/30 at lunch

Guest Passes available in the main office - due by Thursday 1/22

If paying for your ticket to Sno Shuffle 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.

Since this is also Catholic Schools Week, the Campus Ministry department will be following up with some celebrations and a dress down day happening this week.

YEARBOOK & JOURNALISM - The application for taking yearbook class next school year is open and can be completed by clicking here. January 21 is the deadline. See Mrs. Murphy for any questions about the class. 

There will not be an application for journalism class for next school year. See Ms. Oman for any questions about the class.

WINTER THEATER WORKSHOP - The theater department has a wonderful opportunity for you! If you have been interested in getting involved either on or behind the stage but were unsure of where to start, listen up! Instead of our traditional Shakespeare winter, we have a free two day workshop and showcase with director Mr. Topie! Come learn how to deliver monologues, work in small scenes, or operate the technical side of a show! The workshop is on January 15 beginning at 5 and the showcase is January 17 at 4, both being located at Aquinas' PAC. More information is found here! 

BOOK STUDY - Mrs. VanderMolen is looking to gauge interest in the Science, Faith, and Reason Book study that typically runs during the 3rd marking period. It requires attendance at 8 Focus Time meetings. These meetings include discussion of reading that has been assigned between Focus Times.  The book is called "Finding God in the Waves" by Mike McHargue.  It is a very interesting and easy read!

This fulfills the required 8 hours needed for the STEAM designation, although there have been many participants that are not pursuing the STEAM designation. All are welcome! If you are interested, please let Mrs. VanderMolen know. Priority is given to juniors and seniors as they try to complete the STEAM requirements, but there is often room for underclassmen.

BLOOD DRIVE - Mark your calendars! The third CC Blood Drive of this school year is happening January 30th, 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 - The Downtown Den is now open and available for your shopping needs! The Den will be open on the following dates:

• Tuesday January 20th from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs Grand Rapids Christian - 
• Friday January 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm - Varsity Boys & Girls vs FHE
• Tuesday February 10th from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs FHN
• Friday February 13th from 5:30-8:00pm - Varsity Boys & Girls vs FHC
• Tuesday February 17th from 5:30-8:00pm - Boys vs Grand Rapids Christian
• Monday February 23rd from 5:30-8:00pm - Girls vs Pewamo Westphalia

CAREER TALKS - We have a few opportunities for interesting and informative Career Talks in the next two weeks. Sign up in Focus Time..

• Thursday 1/15 - Nate Stickler, Marketing Director at Tanger Outlets will come to explore career opportunities in the areas of business and marketing.

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

• Wednesday, January 14 - Hot Dog, Sun Chips, Grapes
• Thursday, January 15 - Meatball sub, Whole Grain Bun, Carrots, Peaches
• Friday, January 16 - Pizza, Fruit & Veggie Bar

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God the Preacher bless you, entrusting you with the Word that gives life and hope to a thirsty world. May your life bear witness to this Word in you and may your proclamation of this Word echo in the hearts of all those with whom you live and work. May even the stranger know the passion of your commitment. May God the Preacher be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP