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| Gross Catholic High School |
 Greetings!
As many of you know, this will be my final year at Gross Catholic. I will be moving on to other things. However, I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you all how much I cherish my years in this community. It has been a wonderful career and I am grateful that I have had the good fortune to spend so much of it with the people of this high school. I have developed many beautiful friendships with students, parents, and co-workers during my time here -- and those relationships are what I will value most.
I'm very proud of all our accomplishments during the years I have been President. I believe I leave a school that is one of the best in the Omaha area. Among the things I am most proud of is the reconnection we have been able to make with the Marianists, who guide us in all our endeavors.
Furthermore, our academic program is absolutely the finest. Over the years we have worked very hard to be able to offer many Advanced Placement and honors classes. Our teachers and administrators are among the very best. Our unmatched extra-curricular program involves over 85% of our students. I can assure you that the time and talent given by our coaches and moderators is above and beyond what we can afford to pay them. There is no way we could begin to compensate them for all they do.
We have updated and renovated our facility with over $4.5 million in recent improvements. While there are still needs, we are grateful for the help of so many people. Projects like building and sharing the softball field with the St. Bernadette community, and even the remodeling of the commons restrooms last spring, are examples of what this great community can accomplish together. With donations from so many of you, Gross Catholic is a wonderful environment that can provide your students with great opportunities to grow now and in the future.
I thank you for helping me -- and the students of Gross Catholic --- have such a great experience here. We pray for the success of the search committee as they choose the next President to lead the Cougar Family. I ask that God hold all of you and your families in the palm of his hand, and keep you safe. Sincerely,
Beckie Cleveland, President
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Make Your Gift to the Annual Fund Today!
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Your gift to the annual fund is tax-deductible.
Please remember Gross Catholic in charitable giving this season. |
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Cougar Spirit for Christmas | |
Plan to do your Christmas shopping for your Cougar spirit wear! The spirit shop will be open until December 16. Gift certificates are available in the business office.
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| Provide an Integral, Quality Education |
 Semester ExamsDecember 19-21 (Snow Make-up Day Dec. 22)
Encourage your student to prepare for semester exams. Exam review sheets will be posted on Edline by Friday, December 9.
Students must be in dress code and only present when they have an exam. Exams may only be taken at the designated times. Students who do not report during the designated time will receive an "F" for the exam.
Exams will be scheduled on Thursday, Dec. 22 only if there are weather-related closings on Dec. 19-21. In the case of no "snow day," Christmas vacation will begin on December 22. Grades will be posted on Edline Tuesday, December 27.
Exam Schedule
Monday, December 19
8:00 - 8:55 am - Period 1 Exam
9:05 - 10:00 am - Period 2 Exam
10:10 - 11:05 am - Period 3 Exam
Tuesday, December 20
8:00 - 8:55 am - Period 4 Exam
9:05 - 10:00 am - Period 5 Exam
10:10 - 11:05 am - Period 6 Exam
Wednesday, December 21
8:00 - 8:55 am - Period 7 Exam
9:05 - 10:00 am - Period 8 Exam |
 Schedule ChangesDecember 1 - 16
Any second semester schedule adjustments must be completed before Christmas break. A note from a parent and the $10 fee are required unless the change is to correct an error, make up a graduation requirement, or is initiated by the school. See your guidance counselor to make any changes.
Second semester begins January 5, 2012.
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| Educate for Formation in Faith |
 Adult Theology EducationThe Study of Prayer
January 11, 18 & 25 and February 1 & 8 at 7:00 pm
Theology teacher Dan Connelly will be offering a study of different types of prayer (the rosary, Lectio Divina, guided meditations, contemplative, the Breviary, the Mass, etc.) and their histories. Everyone is welcome and there is no cost. The sessions will be Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm in room 223. Please enter through the north doors. Call Dan Connelly at 402-734-2000 ext. 306 for more information. |
| Guidance & College Counseling |
 For College-Bound SeniorsComplete Your College Applications
College-bound seniors should apply to their college choices before Christmas break. Many deadlines for scholarships (including UNO & UNL) are in early January. These applications are often included with the application for admission. They should be in the Guidance Center by no later than December 12 so we have time to process and mail them by December 16. This also applies to any scholarships with a deadline of January 15 or earlier. |
 FASFA for SeniorsCollege Financial Aid
Free expert advice on completing this form is available from EducationQuest in Rockbrook Village. Call 402.391.4033 for more information. |
 Guidance Department NotesTesting & College Preparation
- PSAT results will be returned to students during the first week of December. Results for the PLAN test will be available after the holidays. For more information about our academic testing program, click here.
- Mrs. Schow has recently completed two days working with the juniors in their English classes. Students have been preparing their resumes and beginning online searches for colleges, scholarships, and career opportunities.
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 Cougar & Aussie Basketball December 3 The Cougars welcome the Trinity Grammar School basketball team from Sydney, Australia! Gross Catholic will be hosting our Aussie visitors December 3-5. The Trinity students will be staying with Cougar host families and visiting Gross Catholic to attend a few classes, meet our students, and experience American high school. The boys basketball teams will face Trinity in three exhibition games on Saturday, December 3. Freshmen will tip off at 4:00 pm, followed by JV at 5:45 pm, and ending with the Varsity teams facing off at 7:30 pm. |
 Holiday Concert Wednesday, December 14 at 7:00 pm in Auditorium Get in the holiday spirit with the annual Gross Catholic Christmas Concert featuring the Choir, Band, Show Choir, Jazz Band, Junior Band, and debut of the Handchime Choir. Admission is free and donations of items for the food pantry will be accepted. The Cougar Choir is also performing in the Sts. Peter and Paul Ecumenical Concert on Sunday, December 11 at 7:00 pm. All are welcome to attend. |
 Dance Team Performances Creighton Basketball Halftime The Varsity Dance Team Has been invited to perform at two Creighton basketball games. See them at the men's game on December 28 at 7:00 pm and the women's game on December 31 at 2:00 pm. |
 Purchase Your 2011-2012 Yearbook Order by December 31 and Save Don't lose those precious memories! Purchase your yearbook now. Current price is $50 but will go up after the first of the year. Pick up an order form in Room 112 or order online at Josten's website! |
 Christmas with the Cougarsfor Pre-K through 3rd grade
Sunday, December 11 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Please join the Gross Catholic Cougars for some Christmas cheer. Your little one will get to have their picture taken with Santa Claus and can let him know what they would like for Christmas! There are also many activities to do in Santa's workshop! Admission to this event is a warm item of clothing to benefit the children and adults assisted by the Siena-Francis House Homeless Shelter. Some examples are: hooded winter coats and hooded sweatshirts for kids and adults, baby blankets, kids & baby boots, snowsuits, long underwear, gloves, hats and scarves.
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 Eighth Grade Scholarships & Placement ExamJanuary 14, 2012
8:00 - 11:00 am
All 8th graders interested in attending Gross Catholic should register to take the Scholarship and Placement Exam. A $10.00 testing fee is required. The purpose of our scholarship and placement test is to ensure that we can guide you to the proper classes as a freshman. All Freshman academic scholarships are awarded based on the results of the Scholarship & Placement Exam, and students are encouraged to register for the exam. This test is also the only opportunity to be eligible for our renewable, academic scholarships. Register for the test on our website.
For more information on joining the Cougar Family, visit the Admissions section of our website or contact Mr. Tim Johnk. |
 Lunch Crew Weekdays from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm We are looking for parent volunteers to assist in the commons during lunch time. If you are available and able to help in the lunch room for an hour once a week, please contact Cris Herek. We love having our parents in the building every day and appreciate the help they provide! |
 Girls Basketball ReunionSaturday, December 10 at 6:00 pm
The girls' basketball program would like to invite all former basketball players to join us at Gross Catholic for our first alumni night. Come and check out the current Cougar cagers as they compete against Bennington and then stay for a social hosted by current and former coaches. We would like to recognize our alumni at half time and in particular acknowledge the state champion team of 1991. If you know you'll be joining us or would like more information please feel free to contact coach Rich Carey, coach Fr. Steve Emanuel or Liz Schow. |
 Young Alumni Pizza & Basketball NightDecember 22 at 6:00 pm
The classes of 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 are invited to come "home" for the holidays at Gross Catholic High School. We want to catch up with you and see how life after Gross Catholic has been treating you.
Join us on December 22 for pizza in the east commons at 6:00 pm and the varsity boys basketball game at 7:30 pm. Catch up with your classmates and have some fun during the holidays!
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| Gross Catholic High School |
About Us
Gross Catholic High School is a faith and family based community committed to developing Christian leaders through educational excellence in the Marianist tradition.
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