ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2024

BLOOD DRIVE - April 12, 2024 is the next CC blood drive. So if you are 16 or older you are encouraged to give others the gift of life since one blood donation can help up to three people. Also, those who donate/volunteer a certain number of times qualify for a special red cord that is worn at graduation. Please sign up here if you would like to donate: Versiti Blood Center of Michigan - Donor Portal  or see Mrs. Perry if you would like to sign up as a blood drive volunteer.  

MENTAL HEALTH & WELLNESS CLUB - Below is the link to the mental health and wellness sweatshirt order form. Please see details in the form and thank you for your support in sending a positive and important message. Orders are due by March 28. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Meerman. ORDER FORM

COUGAR GEAR STORE - Here are the dates for the cougar Gear store for the Spring games in the stadium.  We will also be open for playoff games as needed.

• Girls Lacrosse - Tuesday March 26th from 5-7pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs EGR - Thursday April 11th - 6-8pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs FHC - Monday April 15th - 6-8pm
• Girls Soccer vs Kenowa Hills - Monday April 22nd - 6-8pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs Brighton - Friday April 26th - 6-8pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs Grandville - Tuesday April 30th - 6-8pm
• Girls Soccer vs NP Christian - Thursday May 2nd - 6-8pm
• Boys Lacrosse vs Mattawan - Thursday May 9th - 6:30-8:30pm
• Girls Lacrosse vs EGR - Wednesday May 15th - 6-8pm

TECHNOLOGY DRIVE - The Esports team will be beginning their old technology drive. They will be collecting old phones, laptops, tablets, wires, and other electronics with metal in them. They can't take screens, batteries, and certain other hazardous materials. Items can be dropped off in room 405. The drive will end at the end of the week of spring break(4/5). If you have any questions email carsonbanfield@grcatholiccentral.org

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SUMMER JOB OPPORTUNITIES - Are you looking for a summer job?  Check out the Job Board at  https://www.kentisd.org/WFD for summer job opportunities across Kent County and beyond!  Entry-level, Full-time, Part-time, and seasonal opportunities:  

CATHOLIC CENTRAL INTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE - CCIE 2024 - Catholic Central Class of 2025 and 2026: you are invited to participate in the first year of the Catholic Central Internship Experience (CCIE). Please read below if you are interested in learning more and applying. This summer we are offering three internship placements: John Ball Zoo, The Center for Physical Rehabilitation, & Stenger & Stenger Law Firm. Informational Focus Times will be held on March 26, April 9, and April 11. Applications are due Friday, April 12 by 3:00pm. For additional information, please see the links below. 

• Additional CCIE information.
• Internship descriptions.
• Application Link.

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS - Due 3-28-2024 - scroll to the bottom of grcatholiccentral.org/scholarships for information on three scholarships available to graduating CC students.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES - For the complete list of scholarships, students can view the list HERE.

• Due 03-27-2024 - American Legion Legacy Scholarship
• Due 03-29-2024 - Trust BBB Scholarship -  2024 BBB in Western MI Trust Scholarship
• Due 03-31-2024 - Society of Women Engineers ABET Incoming Freshman
• Due 03-31-2024 - College Raptor Scholarship / Citizens Bank
• Due 03-31-2024 - 2023 Kelsey's Law Distracted Driver Awareness Scholarship
• Due 03-31-2024 - Boom & Bucket's Scholarship
• Due 04-01-2024 - Men’s College Scholarship
• Multiple Due Datessome text
  • Scholarship Guidance
  • Fastweb
  • Student Scholarships
  • The Grand Rapids Community College Foundation (GRCCF) Scholarships 
  • SigEp
  • SkillPointe Foundation Scholarships
  • Citizens Scholarship

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 

• Wednesday, March 27 - Sloppy Joes on Whole Grain Bun, Fritos Chips, Watermelon, Cucumber & Ranch
• Thursday, March 28 - Mini Corn Dog, Sweet Potato Puffs, Grapes
• Friday, March 29 - No School

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BLESSING OF THE DAY - May God bless you in your need to be perfect. May the God of perfect love be revealed to you as the One who loves and accepts you unconditionally just as you are. May the God of perfect mercy embrace you and continually re-create you even with your flaws and inadequacies. May God transform your journey to perfection into a journey toward God who is perfect lover and companion. May the God of Perfect Love bless you. --Maxine Shonk, OP

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