Dear Gross Catholic Families-

As we enjoy the warmth and wonder of summer, we send you our heartfelt gratitude and best wishes. We hope your days are filled with joyful moments that recharge your spirit as you spend quality time with family and friends.

At Gross Catholic, we are filled with excitement for the year ahead! We look forward to welcoming all new and returning students into a faith-filled environment and culture which nurtures academic excellence, leadership, and personal growth. With dedicated faculty, strong Marianist charisms, faith formation opportunities, and a vibrant and loving Cougar family, Gross Catholic offers students the foundation to thrive- not just in high school, but for a lifetime.

Thank you for being a part of our Cougar family. We cannot wait to start another year together learning, growing, and achieving.

Wishing you a safe, relaxing, and incredible summer!

With Blessings-

Stephen P. Eubanks

President

One Page Full-Year School Calendar

Unveil the annual calendars in one seamless view by using the buttons below to download a convenient PDF version.

Textbook Ordering:

As the new school year approaches, Gross Catholic High School students and their families need to prepare for the upcoming textbook requirements. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of ordering the necessary textbooks and materials.

Dress Code for 2025-26 School Year:

• Polos: Only solid white or royal long or short-sleeved polos are permitted. 
• No colored or printed t-shirt may be visible under the uniform polo. 
• ¼ Zip Tops: Students may wear solid-colored navy, royal, gray, or black ¼ zips with a Gross Catholic logo on the upper left chest. These must be purchased from the Spirit Store. 
• Students need not wear a polo with a ¼ zip; however, a visible white, royal, gray, black, or navy t-shirt must be worn with the ¼ zip. 
• No other cardigans, sweaters, hoodies, crew neck sweatshirts, jackets, etc. are permitted. 
• Uniform shorts/skirts: All shorts/skirts, regardless of the gender of the student, must be ¾ of the 18 distance from your hip bone to your knee.
• All shorts must be khaki. 
• Shorts can be purchased through stores such as Old Navy, Kohls, etc.
• Skirts are a blue plaid. Sophomores, juniors and seniors may wear their khaki skorts for the 25-26 school year as a transitional year. Freshmen are permitted to ONLY wear plaid. 
• Skirts are purchased at DiGiorgio's. 
• Uniform pants: All pants must be khaki in color and can be purchased from Old Navy, Kohls, etc. 
• Students may not wear cargo style, corduroy, athletic, bell bottom, denim, wind, jegging, or skinny-style pants.

Campus Ministry

Prayers and thanksgiving to all of you who supported the 54 pilgrims who attended the Steubenville Joliet Conference in June. Our students experienced fortifying encounters with our Lord and were provided the opportunity to grow as a community of Christians. This trip won't have been possible without generous donations from our Cougar community and the sacrifices of our families. Thank you!

Calling all members of the Class of 2029! Monday, August 18th is your Freshman Retreat. Please mark your calendars. Retreat takes place at Gross Catholic from 7:40 AM -3:00 PM. Be on the lookout for more information via email later this summer. We can't wait to see what your fiat will be and how you will say YES to the Lord!

Juniors! A life with Christ is a wonderful adventure, and your upcoming retreat will provide you time to reflect on faith, fear, and Christian leadership. Please mark your calendar for Tuesday, September 9th. Your retreat will take place at Fontenelle Forest from 7:40 AM-3:00 PM. 

Parents. Please make note of the following upcoming Campus Ministry dates:

1. Friday, September 12 - Mission Day. Your student's participation in this day is a Marianist Mission Hour requirement.

2. Friday, September 12 - Grandparents' Day Mass at 11 AM.

3. Tues-Thurs, November 11-13 - Sophomore Retreats. Your Sophomore will be assigned ONE day of retreat.

4. Tuesday, January 27 - Catholic Schools Week Parents' Lunch. Join your student for lunch this day.

5. Wednesday, January 28 - Senior Retreat.

Counselor's Corner

Athletics Updates

Sunday, August 10th at 7:00PM - Fall Sports Parent Meetings in the auditorium

Permit to Participate Cards for Fall Sports:

Any student participating in athletics MUST have a current physical (taken after May 1, 2025) before they will be allowed to practice/tryout for any athletic team (this includes cheer or dance). We encourage you to see your child’s physician to schedule the necessary sports physical and to insure your child’s immunizations are current.

If your student plans to participate in a fall sport; football, softball, volleyball, cross-country, girl’s golf or boy’s tennis or for cheer or dance, they need to obtain a Permit to Participate Card before they can start practice. Practice will begin on August 11th for all Fall Sports.

In order to receive this card, the student must turn in 3 documents:

(1) the completed Physical Clearance Form from your physician or a clearance form directly from your physician

(2) the Parental Consent / Proof of Insurance Form signed and dated

(3) the Head Injury/ Concussion Acknowledgement Form, signed and dated.

Students must also qualify academically. Students who have all the necessary requirements may obtain their Permit to Participate card from the school office starting the week of August 4th. (Office hours are 8:00AM to 1:00 PM, Monday – Friday.)

If you have any questions regarding this process, please do not hesitate to give us a call.

Sincerely,

Nate Frankman

Athletic and Activities Director

402-734-2000

nfrankman@gcgmail.org

Gross Catholic Booster Club



Did you know that over the past 9 years, the Gross Catholic Booster Club has awarded more than $156K to student groups and athletics? Purchasing a $50 raffle ticket not only qualifies you for more than 40 cash prizes ($50-$1000), but your purchase supports our students! You, PERSONALLY, support students when you purchase your raffle ticket or join the GC Booster Club. Please spread the word to friends and family about this Cougarific opportunity!