May is a very busy time for our students and their families. There are plans for end of the school year activities and registering for next school year. Incoming freshman have registered and are getting ready to leave the familiar setting of grade school and move to high school. Current freshman, sophomores, and juniors have picked their classes for next year and are preparing for final exams to finish out this year. Current seniors have a few days left at school, baccalaureate mass, and graduation then it is off to their next stage of life. These days are filled with excitement.

On Tuesday, April 30, Gross Catholic celebrated the achievements of our students. We gave accolades to those students who work hard every day to strive for excellence. This is especially true of our senior class who has worked so hard for the four years of high school to achieve the goal of graduating from a prestigious, Catholic, college preparatory institution. I have been blessed that my first year as Principal of Gross Catholic was this class of 2013's senior year. They have shown great leadership, character, and ability. They have shared the gifts they have been given with all of us at Gross Catholic. I am so proud of this group and the legacy they leave at Gross. The legacy of faith filled young people who care deeply about each other, and their school. I would like to say thank you class of 2013 and congratulations on all of your achievements.  

Sincerely,

John Schultz

Principal 

Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School has an amazing opportunity to be part of a city wide philanthropic effort call Omaha Gives!

What is Omaha Gives! Omaha Gives! is a new 24-hour, online giving event organized by the Omaha Community Foundation to grow philanthropy in the Omaha area (Douglas, Sarpy, and Pottawattamie counties). The minimum donation is $10 and there is no maximum. Matching funds and prize money will be made available to amplify charitable donations. The goal is to inspire the community to come together for 24 hours to contribute as many charitable dollars as possible to support the work of local nonprofit organizations. Omaha Gives! is based on other successful giving days hosted by community foundations across the country.

How you can help? We are asking that everyone forward this giving opportunity to ten of your e-mail contacts. Please help us spread the word to friends, family, grandparents, aunts, uncles, god parents, etc. The more buzz we create for Omaha Gives! the more money we raise for Gross Catholic. Money raised will go to support our financial aid program to help make a premier Catholic education available to those in need. Direct them to omahagives24.org to make their donation on Wednesday, May 22! You can also help us spread the word via Facebook and Twitter so watch for opportunities to share this on social media.

When will Omaha Gives! day take place?

Omaha Gives! is a 24-hour giving event on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, from midnight to midnight. All event-related donations must be made at omahagives24.org during that 24-hour period.

All gifts are tax deductible and 94% of the proceeds return to Gross Catholic (Online and credit card processing fees apply). You will immediately receive an email confirming your donation. The Omaha Community Foundation will not receive any of the funds or processing fees. All funds designated to Daniel J. Gross Catholic High School will be given to the school.

If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact the Development Director, Kate Hansen at khansen@grossscatholic.org or at 402.734.2000 x123

College Scholarships

The guidance center congratulates the Class of 2013 seniors and scholarship recipients.  70% of the class received 287 academic and athletic scholarships to public and private college and universities totaling over $7.3 million! 

For a listing of our graduates and their scholarships, visit our website.

Final Exams Schedule

Wednesday, May 22

Period 1:  8:00 - 8:55 am

Period 2:  9:05 - 10:00 am

Period 3 : 10:10 - 11:05 am

Thursday, May 23

Period 1:  8:00 - 8:55 am

Period 2:  9:05 - 10:00 am

Period 3 : 10:10 - 11:05 am

Friday, May 24

Period 7:  8:00 - 8:55 am

Period 8:  9:05 - 10:00 am

Exam review sheets will be provided to students and posted on Edline no later than Wednesday, May 8.  Students need only be present when they are scheduled for an exam.  Exams will only be given at the scheduled time.  Students must be in dress code for exams.  Lockers must be cleaned and will be assessed for damages.  Fines will be assessed for items not returned to the library, etc.