Dear Gross Catholic Family,

As we move through this school year filled with gratitude and hope, I invite you to prayerfully consider supporting our Dux Esto Fund. This vital fund bridges the gap between tuition and the cost of providing a high-quality, faith-filled Marianist education to every student.

Your gift to the Dux Esto Fund directly supports the heart of our mission- forming young men and women of faith, service, and leadership. It helps cover essential expenses not met by tuition, from classroom technology and faculty professional development to campus maintenance and student activities which make a Gross Catholic education truly transformative and profound.

Each gift, no matter the size, has a positive impact. Together our generosity sustains the programs, people, and opportunities that shape our students into future leaders who become the "Light of Christ."

Our goal is to raise $470,000, and with your help, we will reach it. Gross Catholic is built upon the talents and contributions of so many alumni, parents, and supporters. I ask you to join me in prayerfully considering how you can make a difference through a contribution to the Dux Esto Fund. Your support ensures that Gross Catholic continues to thrive so that our students and staff can live out our Marianist mission each and every day.

Thank you for your faith, generosity, and belief in our mission. Gross Catholic is a remarkable school because of people like you.

With blessings- 

Stephen P. Eubanks

President- Gross Catholic High School

Message from the Office

Parent Teacher Conference FAQs:

• Meetings are first come first serve, chairs will be provided outside classrooms.
• Student schedules and classrooms will be provided at a check in table in Commons.
• Meetings should last 5-10 minutes. If more time is needed, please make a separate meeting time with the teacher.

Duel Enrollment Notice: If your student is taking a course either through UNO or CSM, you might receive a bill in the mail. Please disregard this bill for now and don't pay it. Gross Catholic will receive an invoice for these classes at the end of October and we will pay it in November. If you have any questions regarding these invoices, please contact Ms. Abbott at habbott@gcgmail.org.  Thank you.   

Campus Ministry

Parent Survey Request:

An essential part of Gross Catholic's annual reflections and preparations are the results of the Fall and Spring surveys. Using student, family, community, and faculty/staff survey results, the GC leadership team evaluates program successes and necessary modifications for future years. 

Your voice is important! Please complete this survey. Upon completion of the survey, you will be directed to a page which includes a casual clothes day pass for your student(s).

Marianist Moments Newsletter

October is designated as the Month of the Holy Rosary.

Counselor's Corner

Senior Parents

The FAFSA opened on October 1. Seniors have been encouraged to complete the FAFSA.

The first thing you MUST do is create a student aid account. This should be done by both the student and the parent.  

Please read the information in the October 7th senior newsletter in the Class of 2026 Google classroom to assist you in getting started!

The FAFSA:

• Could earn government grants for a student
• Could make student eligible for Federal loans
• Could make a student eligible for Federal work study programs
• Will assist students in applying for need based scholarships
• Could earn additional scholarships/grants from a college

If you have questions, please contact Julie McNamara

Please click HERE for a 2026 - 2027 FAFSA Demo! 

Additional resources are posted in the Class of 2026 google classroom and in the senior newsletters. Please ask your senior to show you the information.

Parents of Seniors!

Please see the attachment for information on a special presentation related to Financial aid/Scholarships/FAFSA!

9th/10th Testing Day and 11th/12th College and Career Day

Mark your Calendar!

October 16 is a Special Day - Freshmen and Sophomores will be taking the Pre-ACT. Juniors and Seniors will participate in a College and Career Day. The college and career day will include a presentation from EducationQuest for juniors, and a panel discussion with recent Gross graduates for seniors, a college fair, and an opportunity to hear from multiple different professionals in our community. All students need to attend and will be dismissed at 12:00 on this day.

Gross is partnering with Strivescan for the college fair on October 16th. Juniors and seniors will register for Strivescan via their personal phone and a barcode will be texted and emailed to them immediately. Colleges use the StriveScan app to scan the barcode from a student's phone to access the information students would normally write on an information card at a college fair (name,email,phone number, address). Students can choose which college reps scan their barcode. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the use of Strivescan, please contact Julie McNamara at jmcnamara@gcgmail.org

All Parents - Click HERE for update ACT test updated information

Senior Parents - Click HERE for important FAFSA information

ACT Enhancements and Changes - Review HERE

Catholic Charities Mental Health Memo

Happy October! Attached, you will find the October Mental Health Memo, which focuses on supporting kids through academic pressure.

(English and Spanish Version)

March for Life - Registration for the 2026 March for Life is now open. A verbal commitment was needed by October 8 and the first payment is due by October 21.

Learn more in the link below or contact Leah Schwartz at schwartz@gcgmail.org for more information.

Cougar Events

Attention Alumni! 

Can you put a little LOVE in your heart? 

The Annual Alumni Giving Challenge is held to raise money to go into the Dux Esto Annual Fund and keep tuition costs down for our families! Your gifts help support the students at Gross Catholic! 

How will you help us reach our goal of $50,000? 

Athletics & Activities News

Varsity Football vs Brownell Talbot

October 10th 7PM

Directions

The school’s address is 400 North Happy Hollow Boulevard.

Spectators may park in the designated parking areas by the football field, the upper lot off Underwood Avenue, or in the surrounding residential neighborhood. Parking lots fill up quickly for home football games.

Bleacher seating

We ask that visitors bring folding chairs if they wish to sit and watch the game in the marked areas around the football field. Limited seats will be available in our bleachers for visiting fans.

Cougars Fans’ Must-Haves!

See the gear that made the list, then head to Sideline and grab it before it’s gone. Sideline offers tons of top-brand merch—tees, hoodies, joggers, hats and more. Check out the list of must-haves, then head to your Cougars store to customize.

Gross Catholic Booster Club