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. 

On Wednesday, September 10th select students will receive invitations to the National Honor Society Google classroom to begin applications. To be invited to apply, students must: 

-be a junior and senior enrolled for at least one semester at Gross

-be in good standing with their Marianist Mission Hours

-have a minimum 3.9 cumulative GPA (not rounded up) - this is a change from previous years. With the change in our grading scale, an adjustment was made for eligibility for NHS. This aligns with the change in the High Honor roll status as well. This change begins this year with the juniors, class of 2027. Eligible seniors, class of 2026, will be grandfathered into the former minimum 3.5 GPA.

Applications are turned in on Google classroom and due on Sept 16th. Once the application deadline ends, the NHS faculty council will review them and determine membership, with an induction ceremony on November 12th. If you have any questions, please email Mrs. Novotny at emnovotny@gcgmail.org

The National Honor Society chapter at Gross is a membership into a group of high achieving students of good character, service and leadership. NHS activities include being a peer tutor for other students at school, completing a service project during the year, and overall being leaders for your fellow students. There are National Honor Society chapters in schools all over the country.

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.

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:

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!

Counselor's Corner

Hello parents, and happy homecoming week! On Tuesday, I sent out an email to all sophomores and juniors regarding the PSAT. The PSAT is an optional exam that 10th and 11th graders can take to help prepare for the SAT. Here is the information that I sent to the students:

PSAT/NMSQT will:

- Prepare you if you are considering taking the SAT test

- Familiarize you with a standardized test and the format of the SAT

- Guide you in test preparation (areas of strength and areas to work on)

- Qualify for NATIONAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Top 1% in the nation qualify)

Please come see me in the counseling department and sign up for the test by Thursday, September 11th.

The PSAT / NMSQT will be given on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23rd

PSAT/NMSQT Testing Information:

Cost - $20

Deadline to Register - Thursday, September 11th

Date of Test - October 23rd

Test Location - Gross Catholic in the Media Center

10th & 11th grade students interested in taking the PSAT/NMSQT need to sign up in the counseling center with Ms. Van Haute.

Juniors who take the PSAT, may earn a qualifying score to enter the National Merit Scholarship Program.

If you feel like this is something that your child might be interested in, please reach out to me at kvanhaute@gcgmail.org.

Introducing our 2025 Homecoming Court

Teddy Peters, Gordon Blunck, Greyson Ames, Griff Pechar, Brace Adamson, Robbie Brennan, Cooper Capece, Cael Biggs-Berger, Kaleb Frankman, Antonin Pistora

Cali Novotny, Brooklyn Broughhan, Kolbie Minardi, Sienna Miller, Hannah Marie Payumo, Lily Graser, Laura Alvey, Kristen Frankman, Emma Rice, Caitlin Duncan

Cougar Community Events

Early Bird Pricing EXTENDED! Get your tickets for our annual Cougar Golf Classic presented by Omaha Wealth Management NOW! Prices increase AFTER THIS SUNDAY, September 7th!

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!