ANNOUNCEMENTS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2026

HOMECOMING GUEST PASSES - Homecoming week, and the many fun events that come with it, is just around the corner! More details about the week and the dance, open to 10th-12th grade students, will be coming soon, but today we want to let you know that if you plan to bring a guest from another school, guest passes are available to pick up in the main office. Guest passes must be turned in by Friday, September 25th and require the signature of your guest's parents and school administrator. Please be sure to plan enough time to get this completed and turned in by next Friday.

SHADOW DAY VOLUNTEERS - In a few short weeks, we will begin welcoming shadow students to Catholic Central. This is an exciting time for our school and for the eighth graders who want to see what CC is all about. If you are interested in hosting shadow students this year, you must attend one of the two Focus Time sessions below. If you are unable to attend either session, please reach out to Mr. Hubert directly so we can set up another time to meet. During Focus Time, Mr. Hubert will walk through expectations, explain how to sign up, and answer any questions you have. 

The two Focus Time opportunities are:

• Friday, September 18
• Tuesday, September 22

STEAM OPPORTUNITIES

• Friday  9/18 - Career Talk - Business - Madison Blackport, of Universal Forest Products talks about the UFP Business School and the opportunities surrounding business careers. - Sign up in Focus
• Van Andel Journal Club Sign Up - The High School Journal Club introduces students to the work of scientists by critically evaluating current research. Participants collaborate in discussions, analyze journal articles, and develop advanced STEM thinking and research skills. Sign up with Mrs. VanderMolen, notification of acceptance by 9/25
• Tech Week 2026 - lots of great community activities that relate to STEAM
• Tuesday 9/22 - Career Talk  - Nursing - Jessica Stockel, a Registered Nurse at Trinity Health talks about nursing and the various careers associated with the medical field and nursing. Sign up in Focus.
• Friday 9/25 - Career Talk  - Cosmetology - Allyssa Hagenah, from Douglas J Aveda Institute will come talk about opportunities surrounding careers in cosmetology.  Sign up in Focus.

All of these opportunities count as STEAM hours.  Let me know if you have any questions.

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

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 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

UPCOMING COLLEGE FAIRS -

• Holland Area College Fair at Hope College – Wednesday, September 16, 6–7:30 PM - pre-registration strongly encouraged 

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

• Miami University - Thursday, September 17 at 9:05am
• Marian University (Indiana) - Friday, September 18 at 9:05
• Wittenberg University - Friday, September 18 at 11:00am
• Cornerstone University - Friday, September 18 at 1:10pm
• Saint Louis University - Monday, September 21 at 8:05am
• College of Charleston - Monday, September 21 at 9:00am
• Hope College - Monday, September September 21 at 1:30pm
• Northwood University - Tuesday, September 22 at 11:10am
• Providence College - Tuesday, September 22 at 1:30pm

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• FMA Scholarship - Due 9-30-26
• Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation Scholarship Program - Due 9-30-26
• Chick-Fil-A - Due 10-1-26

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, September 16 - Mac & Cheese, Breadstick, Broccoli, Apple
• Thursday, September 17 - Waffle Sandwich (Egg & Sausage), Hash Brown, Fruit Cup
• Friday, September 18 - Pizza, Veggie, Fruit

BLESSING OF THE DAY - May the God of Openness be with you, receiving you, accepting you just as you are; allowing you to be, calling you to gentleness and reverence with each person and in each situation; opening you to receive the richest of blessings. May the blessing of Openness be on you. --Maxine Shonk, OP