Office Notes

NEW GC Parents/Guardians:  Click HERE to learn more (English and Español) about Google Classroom's Guardian Summary email. If you are new to Gross Catholic this year, please check the email you provided the office for an invite to set this up. If you don’t use the email listed on FACTS, please contact the school to update your information. Returning parents, please also check that your emails are updated if you would like to receive Summary emails.

The National Honor Society at Gross will be restarting peer tutoring next week on September 4th. We will have senior NHS members available most periods of the day to help any students who need help in a variety of classes. Peer tutoring is located in the media center. 

Vehicle registration is required for any vehicle parked in the school parking lot during the school day. Vehicles must be registered before Sept 12, 2025 or be subject to a $30 fine.  Form and payment is located in the School Business Office. Cost is $30 per vehicle per school year.(cash, check, venmo or credit card payments are accepted). Be prepared to provide the make, model and license plate number of the vehicle.

Vehicle registration is not reserved parking. Only the Senior class received an opportunity this school year to pay for a reserved parking space which they were allowed to personalize. Please do not use those spaces!

If any changes occur with vehicle registration, you can email ginn@gcgmail.org with updates to vehicle information. If a temporary vehicle is being used, place the tag in the temporary vehicle and email ginn@gcgmail.org to keep the school informed. Vehicle registration is available at any time a new vehicle is on property, so if your student does not drive a vehicle until later in the year, your student can come to the Business office at that time to complete the form and make payment. After January, the cost per vehicle is $15 for half of the school year.

In case you missed the pre-pay period before your picture date, don't worry! You will soon receive a proof picture folder from the school, approximately 3 weeks after picture day. This folder will contain a new online ordering code for your convenience.

Picture Retake Date: October 9th

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Campus Ministry

Junior parents: Your student should have brought home a permission slip and code of conduct for his/her upcoming retreat on Sept 9. Thank you for your help facilitating this special retreat. Below are some additional details. If you have any questions, please contact Michele Sweetmon, msweetmon@gcgmail.org

1. Please turn in your permission slip and code of conduct by Sept 5.

2. If your student requires transportation, please ask your student to arrange that with me by Sept 5.

3. Parents, please complete the Tree Rush waiver form by Sept 5 :  https://go.theflybook.com/manage/RSPIXO#/smart

4. On Sept 9, your student should bring a sack lunch - remember disposable and heat friendly; a refillable water bottle; sunscreen; hat; bug spray; and blanket.

5. Students should wear modest athletic wear that will prevent chafing, socks, and tennis shoes.

6. Students should report to their assigned locations by 7:35 AM:

Last names A - Lof: Camp Brewster (1313 Bellevue Blvd N, Bellevue, NE 68005). Please park in the Camp Brewster lot or on the street

Last names Lun - Y: Tree Rush Adventure (1111 Bellevue Blvd N ste a, Bellevue, NE 68005). Please park in the Fontenelle Forest lot or on the street.

Living in Faith Experience is a group that is open to all students, where we explore how to live out our faith in the busy daily lives of teens. The theme is Seeing God Within. Enter through the media center doors. Potluck dinner starts at 6:00, please bring food to share and a friend!

Marianist Moments Newsletter

The Marianist Integration Team would like to warmly welcome all of our families to the 2025-2026 school year! Marianist Moments is a publication found monthly in the Parent Paws. This newsletter invites the Gross Catholic Community to engage in our shared faith in Jesus Christ and to behold Mary as an example of perfect discipleship.  

Counselor's Corner

Parents of Seniors - Mrs. McNamara and Mrs. Kalamaja will be meeting with seniors on August 28 and 29. Topics revolve around college and scholarships! A list of meeting notes will be posted in the Class of 2026 google classroom. Please take a minute to go over the notes with your senior!

Greetings from Ms. Van Haute:

Hello Parents! My name is Kayla Van Haute, and I am the school counselor for freshmen and sophomores. This is my first year, but I graduated from Gross in 2018. I am so thrilled to be back in the building! This week, I have started meeting with all freshmen. This is a way for me to get to know them and for them to ask any questions that they may have. I am here as a resource and a support for them with anything that they might need. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns! My email is kvanhaute@gcgmail.org

Athletic and Activities Updates

Baseball Player Meeting: There will be a player meeting in the Media Center after school 3:05pm on Tuesday 9/02 for all boys who plan to go out for baseball this Spring. Fall and winter training will be among the items covered. If you have a practice for fall sports after school on 9/2, please stop by and fill out an information sheet prior to heading to practice.

Cougar Community Events

Each year the Cougar Classic brings together the Gross Catholic community for a day of fun, fellowship, and friendly competition while raising funds to support our students. On September 22nd we will gather for golf, fun games on various holes, lunch and dinner, drinks, raffles, and plenty of prizes.

Register now and save. Early Bird Pricing now through September 4th!

Gross Catholic Booster Club

Calling all GC supporters! There are only 47 more days left to get your Booster Club raffle ticket! Our early bird drawing will take place at the HoCo tailgate on Sept 5, at 6:15 PM. Tickets are only $50 with all proceeds directly supporting student activities and athletics. With over 30 chances to win and all money going to our students, you can't lose! Get yours today! Purchase online below or send cash or check to Gross Catholic, c/o Michele Sweetmon. Thank you!