ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2026

TODAY’S AFTERNOON DETENTION - Afternoon detention will be held in Mr. Kamper’s room (204) this afternoon, Wednesday, November 4. 

NO MORNING MASS THIS WEEK - Fr. Colin will be out this week. 7:15am Mass will resume next Thursday, November 12.

PICTURE RETAKES AVAILABLE FOR PICKUP – Picture retakes have arrived! Students who had their pictures retaken can stop by the main office to pick them up.

FALL PLAY - For seven years a certain boy wizard went to a certain Wizard School and conquered evil. This, however, is not his story. This is the story of the Puffs...who just happened to be there too. A tale for anyone who has never been destined to save the world. Get your tickets HERE!

HEARTSIDE COFFEE HOSPITALITY - Heartside Coffee Hospitality is coming to Catholic Central on Focus Tuesdays beginning in November! Students interested in participating should complete a permission slip and return it to Mrs. Lambert. Email Mrs. Lambert for more details!

BOYS’ SWIM & DIVE FOCUS TIME - There will be a focus time for current boys swimmers and anyone interested in finding out more about boys swimming and diving next Tuesday, November 10 in Room 206. 

GRAND RAPIDS RIGHT TO LIFE - STUDENT CONTESTS & SCHOLARSHIPS - Grand Rapids Right to Life offers several opportunities for students to earn cash prizes and scholarships through essay contests, public speaking, leadership programs, and participation in the March for Life. Opportunities are available for students in grades 9–12, with various application deadlines throughout the school year. Use this LINK for more information, contest guidelines, and application forms.

WINTER GUARD - Saint Cecilia Catholic Winter Guard will be holding Open Spin and Auditions for the 2026 Competitive season. Winter Color Guard is open to any Catholic Central, West Catholic or Partner Middle School Student, no experience necessary. Learn more HERE.

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES - Learn more about STEAM opportunities and Career Connections on our website HERE

UPCOMING COLLEGE VISITS - Sign up in SCOIR at least one day before the visit

• Calvin University - Thursday, November 5 at 9:05am

CCHS SCHOLARSHIPS - Catholic Central scholarship applications for the 2027-2028 school year are open now. Please visit grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for more information on the scholarships available. Completed applications will be due on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Please email scholarships@grcatholiccentral.org with any questions. 

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - Find more opportunities HERE

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, November 4 - Mac & cheese, Breadstick, Broccoli, Peaches
• Thursday, November 5 - Chicken Fried Rice, Mixed Veggies, Pineapple, Fortune Cookie
• Friday, November 6 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of the Poor be with you, emptying you over and over again of all pretension, violence, or greed. May you come to recognize and reverence your empty spaces as dwelling places for God. Into the simplicity of your life may God pour all the riches of love and Divine Presence so that you in turn may be love and presence to those you meet. May the God of the Poor, the God of Dependence, be with you. --Maxine Shonk, OP