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99% of our graduating seniors are continuing with their education and 70% earned scholarships to colleges & universities totaling $6.35 million! |
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Upcoming Events
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August 17
Freshmen Parent Orientation Meeting
August 24
Yearbook Distribution
August 27
Softball at McCook/North Platte
August 28
Fall Pep Rally
Football at Mt. Michael
Back to School Dance
August 29
Softball at LPS Invite
Boys Tennis at Papio South Invite
September 2
Back to School Night
September 11
Grandparents Day Mass
September 21
Cougar Golf Classic
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Gross Catholic's Annual Fund is vital to supporting the high-quality programs available to our students. Tuition only covers 80% of our operating costs and we depend on the generosity of our alumni, parents, and friends to sustain the outstanding college-preparatory education benefiting our students. Please make your tax-deductible gift today! |
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Greetings!
Welcome back to school! We look forward to seeing you soon!
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Provide an Intregal, Quality Education
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Book Day
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 August 13, 2009
Gross Catholic Commons
Books lists have been mailed to your home. Plan on attending book day at the assigned times to collect textbooks, parking passes, spirit apparel, Edline activation codes, and more!
Seniors 3:00 pm
Juniors 4:00 pm
Sophomores 5:00 pm
Freshmen 6:00 pm |
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 Fall Sports Parents Meeting
August 16 at 7:00 pm
Parents of all students planning on participating in a fall sport are required to attend this informational meeting.
Athletic Physicals
Any student participating in athletics must have a current physical before beginning practice or tryouts. Physicals may be done at your family physicians, walk-in medical clinics, or at Children's Physicians Office, Dr. Jane Carnazzo & Associates, 4224 S. 50th St. on Monday, August 10th from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Cost: $35 donation to Gross Athletic Programs (specify sport). Make check payable to Gross Catholic.
Fall Sports Tryouts
The green clearance/parental consent form must be completed and returned to the school office before beginning practice. Your Permit to Participate Card will be available in the school office beginning August 3rd or at Book Day on August 13th.
Football
August 10 - Practice Begins
Volleyball
August 17, 18 & 19 - Tryouts for all levels
Softball
August 10 - Tryouts for all levels
Cross Country
August 17 - Practice Begins
Girls Golf
August 18 - Meeting for all players
Boys Tennis
August 17 & 18 - Tryouts for all levels |
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First Day of Classes for Students
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 August 17
Freshmen Orientation Day
8:30 am - 12:06 pm
8:30 - 9:00 am Activity Fair & Advisory 9:00 - 9:50 am Welcome & Liturgy 9:54 - 12:06 pm First Semester Classes August 18
First Day for All Students
8:50 am - 12:00 pm
8:50 - 9:10 am Advisory 9:16 - 12:00 pm First Semester Classes August 19Full Day for All StudentsSchool Starts at 7:40 amStudents must be in dress code on all days. |
| Freshman Parent Orientation |
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 August 17
Freshmen Orientation Day for Students & Parents
6:30 - 7:30 pm Orientation
7:30 pm Ice Cream Social
We are looking forward to welcoming the Class of 2013 as part of the Cougar Family. All freshmen students with at least one parent are required to attend this orientation session.
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Class Pictures
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 Wednesday, August 19
All students, including seniors, must have their class pictures taken on this day. These photos will be used for student ID cards. All students must be in dress code. Information concerning purchase was mailed home, but no purchases are required.
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| Back to School Night |
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 September 2
Parents, please join Gross Catholic President, Beckie Cleveland, on this informational night. Meet the administrative team, teachers, and get important information about this year! |
| Senior Sunrise Breakfast |
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 August 18 at 8:00 am
Senior Deck
Seniors are invited to begin their year united, as one, with the Senior Breakfast. Proceeds from the breakfast help fund the seniors' graduation gift to their school, including the 2010 Class Scholarship. This scholarship assists an incoming freshman for the 2010-2011 school year. Breakfast hosted by the National Honor Society.
Cost: $15 for Senior Breakfast or $20.10 for the Senior Breakfast & Class of 2010 Scholarship and Class Gift Fund.
RSVP by August 13th at Book Night. Direct payment to the attention of Mrs. Sweetmon.
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Casino Night
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 Friday, August 21
6:30 - 11:00 pm
Gross Catholic Commons
Enjoy BBQ, drinks, and $5 in chips to get you rolling! Exciting prizes including trips, tickets, Husker items, plus many more! Proceeds benefit the Cougar Volleyball and Tennis teams. Register online today!Donation: $25 per person (adults only) |
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Labor Day 5K Run/Walk
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 September 7
8:30 am - Kids 1/2 Mile & Cross Country
9:00 am - 5K Run/Walk
Support the Gross Catholic Wrestling, Track, and Strength & Conditioning Programs! T-shirts to all entrants and prizes awarded to top male & female in each age group. BBQ, refreshments, live music, and free cinch sack to first 100 registrants! Register online today!Registration Fee: $20 before August 21 and $25 after August 22, $10 for kids' run For more information contact Cheryl Sacco or Chris Gannon.
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| Fundraiser for Denis Novacek |
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Sunday, August 23rd
3:00 - 8:00 pm
Firefighter's Union Hall at 60th & Grover
Denny Novacek, current parent and father of Nicole '01, Sarah '05 & Kristen '10 is battling pancreatic cancer. The fundraiser for Denny will include a live auction, silent auction, $1,000 raffle, food & fun! Admission: $10 with kids under 12 free. A tuition assistance fund has also been established at Bank of the West. Please support Denny and his family with your prayers and join them at this fundraiser. For more information, contact Peggy Becker. |
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Cougar Golf Classic
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 Monday, September 21
11:00 am Registration
11:30 am Shotgun Start
Platteview Country Club
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Wrestling Alumni Night
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 August 12
6:00 - 10:00 pm
Buffalo Wild Wings at 48th & L St.
The Gross Catholic Wrestling staff invite all Gross Catholic alumni wrestlers and their families to join them for an evening of fun celebrating the tradition of Cougar Wrestling! Evening includes prizes and a wing-eating contest. 15% of the evenings proceeds will be donated to the Cougar Wrestling program. For more information, contact Coach Mike DeGeorge. |
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