ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2026

INTERFAITH LEADERSHIP SCHOLARS - Interfaith Leadership Scholars program is accepting applications for the 2026-27 youth cohort.  Please read the email sent by Mrs.Smitley for more details.  The deadline to respond is this Friday, May 15.

CAREER TALKS - Thursday 5/14 - Logistics and Supply Chain - Paul Potter, Director at C.H. Robinson discusses transportation, logistics, supply chain, and storage as well as careers that are related to these areas.

WOMEN’S DISCERNMENT FOCUS TIME - Discover Your Path - Are you wondering what unique mission God might have in store for your life? Join us for a special Focus time dedicated to exploring the beauty of religious life and the discernment process specifically for women. We are honored to welcome a special guest, Sister Mary Paul Moller, from the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist to Catholic Central. This is a wonderful opportunity for young women to learn more about:

• The Discernment Process: How to listen for God’s call and the steps involved in joining a religious community.
• Life as a Sister: Insight into the stages of formation, including postulancy and the novitiate.
• Mission and Community: The daily life, vows, and services of the Franciscan Sisters.

How to Join - If you are interested in attending this session to learn more about your vocation and the religious life, please sign up for the May 26th Focus time with Mrs. Perry. We look forward to seeing you there for a time of reflection, questions, and community!

FALL PLAY - Yesterday, we revealed that next year's fall play will be Puffs! It's super fast-paced, farcical, and just a generally good time! If you are interested in learning more about auditions (character list here) or getting involved with crew, please refer to this slideshow or email Mr. Harvey or talk to him directly! Hope to see you there come the fall!

PEER CONNECTIONS ORIENTATION - There is a mandatory orientation for all new peer mentors next week Tue. May 19 right after A lunch.  Check your email for the invitation.  See Mrs. Thomasma in Room 301 with questions.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Mrs. VanderMolen could still use a few more CC students to help with Elementary School STEAM visits. STEAM and/or service hours apply! Dates needed:

• Tuesday May 19th afternoon
• Wednesday May 27th afternoon
• Thursday May 28th afternoon

Let Mrs. VanderMolen know if you would like to help!

COUGAR GEAR STORE - The Cougar Gear Store is back open at the CAT! Stop by for all of your Spring Sports needs!

• Monday May 18th from 5:30-8pm - Girls Soccer - Senior night

COLOR GUARD - Auditions for Color Guard will take place on Tuesday, May 19. No experience is necessary! All are welcome! 

SUMMER OPPORTUNITY - Democracy Summer Fellows application has EXTENDED the deadline-Sunday, May 31. Every summer Team Scholten partners up with Democracy Summer, a program designed to train and empower the next generation of political leaders and support re-election campaigns. It is a seven-week, part-time, paid internship in Grand Rapids for students ages 16 and up. It runs from June 22 - August 7. Here is the link for more information about the program and the application: https://jamieraskin.com/democracy-summer/. A Scholten-specific application is on this website.  

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, May 13 - Mac & Cheese, Muffin, Fruit Cup, Broccoli
• Thursday, May 14 - Chef Choice, Fruit, Veggie
• Friday, May 15 - Pizza, Fruit, Veggie

BLESSING OF THE DAY -May the God of Wholeness be with you. As you wait the God of all truth, may you find the courage and patience to glimpse the truth in your life. May you be faithful to your deepest knowing and live out of an authentic place. May you call out the authenticity of those around you and may you trust the union that is promised by the God of Wholeness. May that God bless you always. --Maxine Shonk, OP