During our Mass today, Bishop Iffert in his homily mentioned the choice that we have to accept Jesus as the Son of God. We can accept or reject this Faith. If we choose to accept this Faith, we are called to a life of discomfort. Being a Christian can be hard. We not only accept sacrifices, but we also, we seek them out and glorify them. We believe such discomforts like Lenten fasting, tithing, and visiting the sick ultimately prepare us for our eternal time with God. This week we celebrated St. John Baptist De La Salle, who along with Our Lady of Providence is one of Newport Central Catholic's patron Saints. De La Salle made many sacrifices in his life leaving behind a very wealthy lifestyle, joining the priesthood, and focusing on educating the poor. Accepting Christ as his and our Savior lends us the strength to endure such sacrifice, because it frames this world as temporary and such a framing can be difficult in a world focused on instant gratification. It is why we bring so much emphasis on people like De La Salle to our impressionable young people.
Gratefully,
Kenny Collopy '03
Principal
Thought of the Week
Reminders
Wednesday, April 16 will be an afternoon Pillar Schedule in which we will have Stations of the Cross with all students and staff.
Easter & Spring Break - April 17-April 25 - NO SCHOOL
Important Upcoming Dates
Saturday, April 12
11am - Easter on The Hill
Senior Citizen Prom
Wednesday, April 16 - Afternoon Pillar Schedule - Stations of the Cross
April 17-25 - EASTER BREAK - NO SCHOOL
Monday, April 28
8am - Staff Meeting
8:15am - NHS, SHS, and ITS Induction Ceremony
9:30am - Student Start
Thursday, May 1
Spring Musical Student Body Viewing with 5-8th graders
8th Graders Advancement Placement Testing
Friday, May 2
8:30am - First Friday Alumni Mass & Senior May Crowning Ceremony
Our freshmen attended retreat this past week at Dynamic Catholic Institute where they focused on Holy Moments, Accountability, Bible, Investment, Testimony, and Sacraments or H.A.B.I.T.S. This is an introduction to the key components of our Faith Development 5 Year Strategic Plan. Thank you to Mr. Barnes, Mrs. Grothaus, Mr. Metcalfe, and Mrs. Stevie for staffing retreat.
Family
Safety is a big priority for our school. We are in the process of hiring an SRO to continue the growth of our safety. We thank Mr. Noe for all he has done for NCC! He will be taking an expanded role with Bishop Brossart and other grade schools, while we will have an expanded role of a new SRO. For more information on Safety at NCC including a tipline in which students can report issues including concerns of safety, bullying, etc., visit https://ncchs.com/academics/safety.
Academics
Senior exams are very quickly after the break:
Monday, May 5
8am-12:55pm - All other classes - A, B, C, D/Lunch, E, F
1pm-2:50pm - G period exam
Tuesday, May 6
8-9:15am - A period Exam
9:30am-10:45am - B period Exam
Wednesday, May 7
8-9:15am - C period Exam
9:30am-10:45am - D period Exam
Thursday, May 8
8-9:15am - E period Exam
9:30am-10:45am - F period Exam
Stewardship
Senior service hours are due April 14! The underclassman deadline is May 7.
Character
We have just one traditional Pillar session left! The others will be all school assemblies including Stations of the Cross and All School Mass.
Weekly Pillar Awards
Thank you to Clean Eatz, our new Pillar Sponsor! In addition to an NCC t-shirt and certificate, awardees receive a free protein smoothie to the Clean Eatz in the Newport Shopping Center.
To nominate a student, staff member, or community member for a Pillar Award for living out our Five Pillars: Faith, Family, Academics, Character, and Stewardship Click Here.
Campus Improvements
Thank you to those who helped at our last Service Saturday in their painting of the Ciafardini Black Box Theater. A lot of black paint went a long way on the walls and the stage.
Counselor's Corner
Click Here for counseling resources on college, career, academic, social, and emotional support provided by Mrs. A and Mrs. O.
This week's corner includes junior college resources, scholarship opportunities, and more!
Looking Up Campaign Update
Debt Retirement - COMPLETE!
Science Learning Center (SLC) - COMPLETE!
Existing Assets - COMPLETE!
Ciafardini Family Athletic Complex - Concrete has been poured for the locker rooms, coaches offices, and entire lower level! Excavation continues and with the forecasted weather the pace of progress should really be picking up.
Looking Up Campaign - We now have over $15 million marked in pledges. Thank you to those who have supported the campaign!
Extended Community Information
Mr. Collopy, your principal, is currently a doctoral candidate in the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Leadership program at Marian University. He is inviting students at Newport Central Catholic to participate in a research study about the effects of parenting interventions on students’ autonomy, resilience, and grit. Students 18 years old do not need parental permission, but students under the age of 18 years of age do. If you are an 18 year old student or a parent willing to have your child under 18 years old participate in this study, please click the appropriate link below to complete a consent form for yourself or your child. The study consists of two online assessments that should take no more than 15 minutes for the student to complete. More details about this study can be found at the links below. This is a completely voluntary study and in no way required. Your child’s participation would be greatly appreciated as it will not only aid me in earning my doctoral degree, but more importantly gain insight into the development of students.
Carlo Acutis Film - In conjunction with the canonization of Carlo Acutis on April 27, a film about his life will play in theaters, including local theaters, April 27, 28, & 29. Attached is a letter which includes a link to more information and ticket pre-sales. It would be great if you could encourage youth groups, schools, and other catechetical entities to promote this movie about the life of this young saint. This message was sent to all of you because it is approved by our Office. Click Here to Learn More.
Diocese of Covington In-Person Adult Catholic Faith Formation Workshops (June 9 – 12, 2025, at Thomas More University) - The Diocese of Covington, in partnership with the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute, is offering FREE In-Person Adult Faith Formation Workshops at TMU’s new Academic Activity Center. Most workshops are scheduled for two consecutive days, 1.5 hours per day. Instructors will provide topical information, video content, and open discussion time. The workshops are for anyone entrusted with the formation of others, whether professional or volunteer, from households to diocesan employees, Parish and School Leaders, Catechists, Teachers, DREs/CREs, Youth and Young Adult Ministers, Family Life Ministers, Homeschoolers, OCIA Directors/Coordinators, Bible Study/Rosary Groups, Retreat Teams, Coaches, Individuals, parents, and Grandparents. There are 27 Workshops to choose from! Also, explore the Franciscan University’s Catechetical Institute’s 200+ workshops by creating a FREE ACCOUNT at https://franciscanathome.com. For more information and to register, visit https://covdio.org/register. For questions, contact Isaak Abraham Isaak at 859-392-1529 or iisaak@covdio.org.
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