Dear Cougar Families,

We are excited to invite you to join us for our Celebration 41: Cougar Derby- A Run for the Cougars on April 26, 2025 at the Downtown Hilton.

This special event promises to be an evening full of fun, community, and support for the continued success of our students and staff.

As part of the event, we are also conducting our Gold Cup Raffle, where each student is required to sell one $100 ticket for a chance to win $10,000, $5,000, and $2,500. These raffle tickets play a crucial role in the success of our fundraiser, as all proceeds from both the raffle and the event itself directly benefit our students and staff at Gross Catholic.

Your support in this effort will help us continue to provide an excellent educational experience, enhance resources, and create opportunities for our students to thrive. We know that with your participation, this event will be a tremendous success.

Please mark your calendars for April 26, 2025, and purchase your tickets as you make plans to join us for a memorable evening. We look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you for your continued support.

Steve Eubanks '84

Head of School

Friday, Feb 28 - Ablaze Service

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Sunday, Mar 2 -

--7:00pm Spring Sports Parent Meeting in Auditorium

Monday, Mar 3 - House games, wear your house shirts

--Lunch: Donohue's Burgers $6 cash

Tuesday, Mar 4 -

--Lunch: Donohue's Chicken Nuggets $6 cash



Wednesday, Mar 5 - Ash Wednesday Mass at 8:20am

--Lunch: Donohue's Pasta Alfredo $6 cash

Thursday, Mar 6 -

--Lunch: Chick-Fil-A $6 cash or venmo (preorder by Tuesday)

Friday, Mar 7 - End of 3rd Quarter

--Lenten Lunch: Valentino's Pizza $6 cash - Cheese Pizza & Breadsticks

SAVE THE DATE

March 10th -16th Spring Break, No School

Counselor's Corner

Senior Parents:

Take some time over spring break to check college housing off the list! The St. John Paul II Newman Center, located near UNO's Scott Campus and open to any college student in Omaha, is having a free application period from March 7-16. Apply for free during this time for safe, affordable housing with all amenities included in one rent payment. Also, living at the Newman Center provides amazing community events and the opportunity to participate in retreats, small groups, travel abroad, and much more.

 Apply today through the Newman Center website or Get Connected to schedule a tour.

Join Us in Supporting Gross Catholic’s

41st Annual Celebration!

Cougar Derby: A Run for the Cougars!

There are many ways to get involved and support our school's largest fundraiser! Please consider donating to our event. Learn more HERE.

Distinguished Alumni Award Nominations

Gross Catholic takes great pride in the achievements of its Alumni. Learn more about the award HERE and send your nominations in today to recognize that deserving person!

• Deadline to Submit Nominations: February 28th, 2025
• Winner Announced: March 14th, 2025
• Winner Recognized: April 26th, 2025 at Celebration 41

Athletics Update

Spring Sports Parent Meeting is Sunday March 2nd at 7PM. If your student has not competed in a sport this school year, you will need to complete the required Athletic Forms for participation on March 3rd.

Spring and Summer Camp Sign Up is Open

Strength and Conditioning Camp 2025

For 8th and 7th graders

March 18th- April 3rd Tuesdays & Thursdays

$75 per athlete

Summer Camps 2025

Keep the kids busy this summer! Check out all of the summer camps we are offering this year!

Monday, March 24th at Gross High School - Boys & Girls Grades 3-8

Gross Catholic Booster Club

In our January meeting we voted on how to award $24,085 to various activities, sports, clubs, and programs--Baseball, Boys Basketball, Boys Soccer, Cheer, Cross Country, Dance, Football, Girls Basketball, Girls Soccer, House, Music, Photography/ Yearbook, Robotics, Softball, Steubenville Youth Conference, Swimming, Track & Field, Trap, and Volleyball!  

Thank you to those who generously supported our annual raffle, which we hope to have for the next school year.  What's needed to make that happen?  We need to secure a slate of Officers and identify at least the Raffle Chair by the May 14th meeting or the Booster Club will not be active for the 2025-2026 school year. 

Please attend the Wed, Mar 19th 6:30pm (Media Center) Booster Club General Meeting. All are welcome, members and non-members alike!

Learn more about the opportunities/needs and to indicate your interest! 

Gross Catholic Theatre

Presents: Rogers and Hammerstein's Cinderella (Broadway Version)

Check out this all star cast and come experience the magic! March 27-30th.