Dear Cougars-



As we step into 2025, we do so with hearts full of gratitude for the blessings of this past year and hopeful anticipation for the opportunities ahead.

At Gross Catholic, we are a faith and family-based community dedicated to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition. Faith, compassion, and service are at the heart of all we do. This year we recommit ourselves to nurturing the spiritual, academic, and personal growth of every student.

May this year bring your family abundant joy, peace, and success. Together let us embrace the challenges and triumphs of 2025 with unwavering trust in God's plan.  

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in shaping the lives of our students and staff. Your contributions and support make a difference! If you haven't done so, please consider contributing to our Annual Fund; please visit- https://grosscatholic.org/give-support/ways-to-give/

With Blessings-

Stephen P. Eubanks- Head of School

Saturday, Jan 11

-- 8:30AM - 8th Grade Placement Testing & 7th Grade Practice Test

-- 8:00PM - Winter Formal Dance

Monday, Jan 13 - House/Homeroom

--Lunch: Donohue's $6 cash

Tuesday, Jan 14 -

--Lunch: Donohue's $6 cash

Wednesday, Jan 15 -

--Lunch: Donohue's $6 cash

Thursday, Jan 16 -

--Lunch: Valentino's Pizza $6 cash

Friday, Jan 17 -

--Lunch: Chick-Fil-A (pre-order due Tuesday $6)

Save the Date:

Monday, Jan 20 - No School, Martin Luther King Jr Day

Thursday, Jan 30 - Bring your parent(s)/guardian(s) to lunch day

OFFICE NOTES

Send Attendance Notifications to: 

attendance@gcgmail.org or call the office at 402-734-2000

We are looking for host families for Marianist students from Spain for the 2025-2026 school year. The students will be here for the entire school year, August through May. The host families will receive a stipend of $200 per month. You would be responsible for getting the student to school each day and would need to provide lunch for them. They will be a part of your family for 10 months. 

If you have any interest in hosting a student from Spain, please reach out to Ryan Larson at larson@gcgmail.org. 

There is still time to register for the 8th Grade Admissions Exam and 7th Grade Practice Exam! The exams will be held this Saturday, January 11th from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Gross Catholic High School. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ryan Larson, Admissions Director, at larson@gcgmail.org

RE-ENROLLMENT:

Remember to complete your enrollment packet for the 2025-2026 school year by January 15th in order to receive the early bird discount of $325. The registration fee will increase to $350 on January 16th.

If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Larson at larson@gcgmail.org 

FINANCIAL AID:

If you hope to receive financial assistance for the 2025-2026 school year, please complete the FACTS Grant & Aid Application at your earliest convenience.

CAMPUS MINISTRY

Mark your calendars for THURSDAY, JANUARY 30th for our Bring-your-parents-to-lunch Day! Lunch A runs from 11:05-11:30am; Lunch B is 11:57-12:22pm.

Catholic Schools Week is January 27-31

Senior parents: Our Senior Retreat is right around the corner!

Campus Ministry needs your help. Thank you!

Dress Code Reminder for Winter Formal Dance:

***NEW THIS YEAR*** Students will not be allowed to wear their dress shoes on the dance floor. Students are encouraged to wear tennis shoes, slippers, crocs, socks or bare feet. Space will be provided for students to store their coats, purses and shoes.

Long dresses are reserved for Prom. Corset dresses and dresses with sheer panels or large cutouts are not appropriate and should not be worn. Super short dresses are also not appropriate and should not be worn. Dresses can have thin straps or can be strapless but if you plan on dancing and jumping around - wear a dress that stays in place!!!

Please wear dresses that promote your dignity as a precious daughter of God.

Gentlemen - dress code for winter formal is similar to homecoming. Dress pants or Khakis are a great choice. A collared shirt and maybe a tie is also a great choice. Leave the jeans at home!  

Marianist Moments

This month's Marianist Moments reminds us that Christmas doesn't end on December 25, it is just beginning!