Dear Cougar Family-

As we begin a new year, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the faith, trust, and support you bring to our Gross Catholic community. Each year offers a fresh opportunity to grow academically and spiritually, and we pray that 2026 is the best year yet.



We look forward to the months ahead with great hope, confident that together we will continue forming outstanding young men and women of character, compassion, purpose, and faith. May this year be filled with an abundance of blessings, joy, exemplary health, and continued success for you and your family.

Thank you for being outstanding partners in our mission. We wish you a truly remarkable 2026.

With Blessings-

Stephen P. Eubanks

Admissions Update

Enrollment packets for the 2026-2027 school year are now available. Please take time now to complete reenrollment for next year through our online FACTS system. Completing reenrollment early allows us to complete staff hiring, course registration, scheduling, and budgeting for the 2026-2027 school year in a timely manner. 

The following enrollment fees will be collected when you submit your student's enrollment. This is the only payment due at this time.

• $350- Enrollment submitted by January 15th. (Early-bird Discount)
• $375- Enrollment submitted after January 15th.

To complete our online reenrollment process, you will access the FACTS Family Portal through your existing Gross Catholic login. FACTS logins from other schools do not work. Follow the directions below to start the process.

• Go to the FACTS Family Portal login
• If asked, Type gross-ne in the District Code box.
• Type in your username and password. If you have forgotten your password, please click on the link provided to recover that information.
• After logging in, click on Apply/Enroll in the left menu.
• Click on the Enrollment/Reenrollment link.

Our Online Enrollment system will open with a link to the enrollment packet. Your information will be saved if you need to quit and come back later.

If you have any questions about the process, please contact Ryan Larson at 402-734-2000 option 2 or larson@gcgmail.org.

The FACTS Grant & Aid application opened on November 1st. All families that plan to receive financial assistance for the 2026-2027 school year must complete the application by no later than February 1st, 2026. This application needs to be completed for Gross Catholic each year. 

We encourage you to complete the application at your earliest convenience as we have moved up our financial aid review and awarding timeline. There is no need to wait on your 2025 tax return as we can use your 2024 return. If you anticipate a significant change from 2024 to 2025, please provide details in the notes section on the application. You can go back later and add the 2025 return if necessary.

We understand that Catholic education is a sacrifice and we thank you for entrusting us with your children. Your timely completion of the Grant & Aid application will allow the Tuition Assistance Committee to award financial aid by early spring. This will in turn help your family with planning for the 2026-2027 school year.

Counselor's Corner

Freshman & Sophomore Parents - The application for the Dux Esto Academy was sent out to all eligible students on Tuesday. The application will be due on January 20th at 6:00pm. Please reach out to Ms. Van Haute if you have any questions about the academy or the application process. kvanhaute@gcgmail.org

National Honor Society will restart peer tutoring in the Media Center this week on Jan. 13th. Tutors will be available most periods every Tuesday and Thursday. If you would like to be assigned to an NHS tutor for a quarter or more, please contact Mr. Petersen or Mrs. Novotny to arrange that. Otherwise, the NHS tutors are available for walk-ins to help with most any subject. Happy New Year and new semester!

January Mental Health Memo - Supporting Emotional Regulation at Home

Provided by Catholic Charities of Omaha

Campus Ministry

Senior Retreat is just around the corner. This day is really the beginning of "good-byes" and "thank yous" for our senior class. In addition to time together, the highlight of the day is letters from their families. PLEASE READ the following attachment and submit your letters to me no later than Wednesday, January 21st. You can contact me at msweetmon@gcgmail.org with any questions. Thank you!

Catholic School Weeks January 26 - 30th

This is a fun and spiritually enriching way for us to celebrate key aspects of Catholic education. YOU, our school families, are essential to student success, and we want to have lunch with you! Please see the attached schedule for the week, noting the date for Parent Lunch, Tuesday 1/27/26. On this day, please join your student (s) for lunch. Be sure to pack lunch for yourself and your student(s) as there is not a lunch vendor that day. Lunch A runs from 11:05-11:30am. Lunch B runs from 11:57-12:22pm.

We still have spots left on our bus for Steubenville, but time is running out to get your deposit in! Please see the attached registration sheet and tentative schedule. All registrations MUST be in by January 30th so that I can purchase conference tickets. Questions? Email me at msweetmon@gcgmail.org

Marianist Moments January Newsletter: The Conclusion of the Christmas Season

Cougar Community

Trivia Night Tickets on Sale Now!

Science Teacher Openings | 2026–2027

We’re hiring two Science Teachers for the 2026–2027 school year.

 Submit a cover letter, resume/CV, two references (one from a supervisor), certifications, and transcripts to Ms. Hana Abbott, Principal at habbott@gcgmail.org

Join our team and make an impact in science education!

Athletics & Activities News

Please consider donating your time, or an item of food or drink for the booster club sponsored chili feed. This will be held during the girls and boys basketball games on Friday January 16.  JV boys game @ 4:30, Varsity girls @ 5:45, and Varsity boys @ 7:15.

Booster Club News

Booster Club Meeting - Wednesday, January 14th 6:30pm in Media Center

Please join us for the January Booster Club meeting, everyone is welcome to attend! This month, Booster Club members will review funding requests for all sports and activities and discuss how we can best support these programs.

Booster Club is looking for to fill the Treasurer position for next year. Please email gcboosters@gcgmail.org with any questions or if you are interested. Thank you!

In the fall of 2019, the Gross Catholic Booster Club introduced a Spotlight Award. Anyone associated with Gross Catholic [students, faculty, staff, parents, grandparents, alumni, etc.] can be nominated by Booster Club members, teachers, coaches and moderators. Nominees should be individuals who deserve recognition for their efforts to make Gross Catholic sports/activities/clubs a positive experience for participants, spectators and supporters.

Multiple awards may be awarded each school year. Nominations from Booster Club members will be accepted on a rolling basis. Nominations will be reviewed and voted on during Booster Club General Meetings. The recipient(s) will be acknowledged in print and possibly at a Gross event. Winners will also receive a $100 gift certificate.

Please submit nominations by Monday, January 12th to be voted on at the January 14th Booster Club meeting. Please send any questions to gcboosters@gcgmail.org