7th-12th grade Parent Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday, October 9, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the cafeteria. No appointment necessary - hope to see you there!

The 3rd Annual GACC Jay Run was held on Wednesday at Neligh Park in West Point. This year's Jay Run raised (drum roll please) $21, 818! These funds will be used to support on-going maintenance for the Activity Center and athletic fields. Approximately 350 GACC students participated in the run/walk event.

Thank you to everyone who donated toward this event - great job Bluejay Nation!

GACC K-12 students gathered for a group photo at the conclusion of another successful Jay Run.

The Booster Club will have a sample of this backpack at home and conference games. You can order your Bluejay backpack by going to the website listed above.

Click the link below to view pictures of the youth flag football night on September 26. Photos courtesy of Conner Kreikemeier.

The 2024 Junior High Volleyball team includes, from left, front row: Harper Lofgren, Greeley Marr, Jaelyn Grimm, Katelyn Bradfield, Kenzi Rolf, Mackenzie Steffen, Quinn Dinslage, Emory Woodbury, Chole Bovill, Emma Bradley;

back row: Damys Diaz, Harper Dinslage, Charlie Ridder, Finley Kaup, Kinley Bradfield, Riley Wegner, Ally Larson, Bailey Knobbe, Alli Ritter, Molly Bracht, Bella Doescher, Danielle Pieper.

Tuesday, October 22

5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The WestEnd

1529 South 203rd St., Suite 1

Omaha, NE 68130

Guardian Angels Central Catholic is thriving, and we want you to be part of the Bluejay Nest!

Join us in Omaha for a special alumni-centered event. This is an opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni and former teachers, mingle with old friends, and learn about all the awesome opportunities happening on the GACC campus.

Meet our current leadership and learn more about Guardian Angel's Central Catholic's immediate and long-term needs as we kick off a new Capital Campaign. Come and visit when it is convenient for you. Campaign presentations will be given at 6:15 and 7:15 p.m.

• Appetizers provided
• Cash bar
• Prize drawings
• Special appearance by the Bluejay Mascot!

Event Coordinators:

Lisa (Eisenmenger) Gulseth, Class of 1990, and Sara (Eisenmenger) Holling, Class of 1991

Once a Bluejay...always a Bluejay!

October

8 SPA Family Night at Harvest Moon, Oakland, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

9 K-12 Parent Teacher Conference - NO SCHOOL

10-11 Fall Break - NO SCHOOL

14 2nd Quarter begins

18 K-8 Cheer & Dance Clinic, 6 p.m. at the Beemer Football Field.

19 SPA Paper Trailer, 8-10 a.m.

22 Bluejay Alumni Night Out, 5:30-8:30 p.m.,The WestEnd, Omaha

23 Freshman Retreat at St. Leo's, Snyder

29 PS - 12 Picture Retakes

30 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m.

November

1 Holy Day - NO SCHOOL

13 "Purified" and "Gender" Talks, 6 p.m. in the Activity Center

16 SPA Paper Trailer

20 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m.

27 Grandparents Mass, 10:30 a.m.

27 Noon Dismissal

28 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL

29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

The tickets are FREE. To reserve your ticket, use the QR code on the poster and it automatically does it. If you register through the GACC website, you will need to enter the code "westpoint".

On Wednesday, November 13, Guardian Angels Central Catholic will host a Double Feature Event with Jason Evert featuring two talks: "Purified" and "Gender & the Theology of Your Body." The presentations are FREE, but a ticket is required to attend. Scan the QR code in the poster above to receive your ticket.

This family-based event invites parents, teens, and all adults to learn about God’s plan for love, and to consider what is the meaning of sex, gender, and the human body? It combines two of Jason Evert’s presentations, "Purified" and "Gender & the Theology of Your Body," with a time of prayer and adoration for everyone, as well as with the sacrament of Reconciliation available.

Free resources will be distributed to every attendee, so that every member of the family can take items home to help them discover how their body as a man or woman reveals their identity and calling, and to live a life of purity.

The junior class held their retreat on September 4 at Fontanelle Forrest, Nickerson.

Pictured from left are: front row - Charlie Dinslage, Abi Toline, Rebecca Jansen, Joelle Peatrowsky, Ava Knobbe;

middle row - Julianne Ridder, Ava Cohee, Peri Guenther, Addison Doescher, Peyton Hutchinson, Josie Ritter, Breckyn Haase, Tessa Lund;

back row - Maverik Smith, Blake Engelmeyer, Dereck Pena Romero, Elliot Reeson, Isaac Guenther, Ryder Anderson-Ray, Joe Bracht.

This week's comic strip was designed by Nick Cohee.

The House of Ignatius participated in the annual Adopt-a-Highway project on September 28. Assisting with the clean up of Highway 275 are, from left, Hudson Bramlet, Thomas Toline, Alejandro Perez, Keyden Throener, Dylan Schinstock, Maverik Smith, Blake Engelmeyer, Carter Bramlet, Adyson Luebbert and Jessa Luebbert.

There are extra 2023-2024 yearbooks for sale. The cost is $65. See Mrs. Thoene if you would like to purchase one.

On Tuesday, the eighth graders toured UNL's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CASNR), and participated in a variety of activities.

Seniors will get a monthly email of state and national scholarships they can apply for; while the odds are not as good as they are for our local scholarships, students should still apply. The payoff could be big! Here are a few scholarships due first semester:

• Growing Together Career Scholars Program (Cooperative Education Scholarship): Due Dec. 1
• NHS Scholarship: Due Dec. 1 at 1 p.m.
• Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship: Due Dec. 15
• Hagan Schlorship: Due Jan. 15

Open to all! If you’re considering college in Omaha, or are curious about what the Newman Center has to offer, come stop by our Open House and let us show you! You’ll find a warm welcome and answers to any questions you may have, from staff and current students.

The Open House is a unique opportunity to hear directly from the Newman Center students on why they love being a part of the community. If you would like more information or can't make it on October 13, you can visit jpiiomaha.org to fill out the Get Connected form, or get in touch with Meg Collins directly (402-557-5575, meg.collins@jpiiomaha.org).

Do you like to know how things work? Are you interested in designing and making items? Do you like puzzles? Do you like technology? The manufacturing and engineering technology career field has a variety of in demand, high impact, and technology driven careers that will allow you to utilize all these traits! Join us to learn about career opportunities in the manufacturing and engineering technology field.

Participants will learn side-by-side from SCC students, faculty, and industry partners. See first-hand the use of technology and the wide variety of opportunities available in the manufacturing and engineering technology fields.

Want to visit another day?

Check out all of the ways to visit Southeast Community College!

click the link below to register

Is your junior or senior child considering UNK? Here are some visit days:

• Loper Preview Days - Oct. 4, Oct. 18, Nov. 15
• Educator Explorers Day - Oct. 8 (more details to come)
• Pre-Law Day - Oct. 28
• Criminal Justice Day - Oct. 30
• UNK Science Day - Nov. 26

Application Fee Waiver Aug. 1–Nov.1

Our application for admission is open! First-year students from Nebraska can use the code "HUSKER" to apply for free through November 1. Students who apply for admission by Nov. 1 will be notified of their scholarship awards on Feb. 12. Seniors are encouraged to consider applying to the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for Fall 2025!

Nebraska is test-optional for admission and test-preferred for full scholarship consideration. We encourage students to take the ACT/SAT and submit their test score to maximize their scholarship consideration. Click the link below to apply to UNL.

Expanded Student Visit Opportunities

The best way for students to get a preview of all they can accomplish at Nebraska is to experience it for themselves! During a visit, they will see the spots on campus where they'll spend time studying, living, collaborating, building friendships and making core memories. Plus, they'll learn more about student involvement opportunities and important admission, scholarship and financial aid information.

Husker Weekdays are available Monday-Friday. This option allows students to tour campus with a current Husker and meet with a representative from the college of their choice.

Red Letter Days allow students to tour campus with a current Husker, eat lunch in a dining center, learn about engagement opportunities and explore resources for success.

• October 11
• October 18
• November 1
• November 15

The Cornhusker Connection event on Friday, October 4 is a half-day visit during Nebraska's homecoming week that allows students to visit college open houses, tour the campus, and browse a "Get to Know You" fair featuring various organizations, offices, and college representatives.

Northeast Community College is hosting Hawk Visit Days once a month this year! This year's dates include morning sessions only (9:30 am - 11:15 am/11:45 am if eating in the cafeteria).

Each session will include a tour of campus and our residence halls, a student panel, a Next Steps presentation, and lunch in our Hawks Point dining hall!

Registration is limited to 150 students per day on a first-come, first-served basis.

EducationQuest puts out very informative videos and webinars that can help you understand the process. Plus, lucky viewers will win scholarships for watching.

EducationQuest will host virtual events throughout the fall semester focused on financial aid and college planning. Financial Aid Program webinar attendees will have a chance to win one of six $500 scholarships!

Webinars require advance registration. All times are Central.

October

2 Webinar: Financial Aid Program at 6:30 p.m.

16 YouTube Livestream: Scholarships…How to Score Big! at 7 p.m.

Watch at this link: https://educationquest.org/events/?utm_source=Professionals&utm_campaign=ef71b45fce-counselor_bulletin&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-ef71b45fce-%5BLIST_EMAIL_ID%5D&mc_cid=ef71b45fce&mc_eid=03d02f5b9f

The Walter Scott, Jr. Pathway Scholarship supports students pursuing up to a two-year degree in approved skilled and technical fields of study. This scholarship covers full tuition and fees, plus room and board for up to four consecutive semesters. Download the .pdf below for more information.

As of Sept. 4, we've raised $ 3.4 million (and collected $ 1.2 million of that)! We’ve had 124 unique donors (of 107 contacts made by committee members), including a grant of $100,000. In order to reach our ultimate goal of $9 million by 2028, we desire more widespread participation and hope to eventually have 800 unique donors. The campaign will be successful if all give some, not some give all. Any contribution is appreciated and meaningful!

One hundred percent of the donations go directly to the school, which is a nonprofit 501(c) corporation. Neither the Archdiocese nor any other professional or outside organizations take a part of the money. As you evaluate your end-of-year financial status, and possibly sell grain this harvest season, please remember that your donation toward the campaign could have a significant tax deduction for you, while equally benefitting the school. If you can’t donate, consider helping as a volunteer!

Additional information to know: The campaign is contributing $98,000 toward staff salaries this school year. Bids were approved for the new HVAC system for the elementary and gym buildings, with the work scheduled to be started in the spring 2025 and finished by the start of next school year! GACC continues to grow and has had a net gain of 19 students since May 2024. We are eager to see more financial progress so that we can add more space!

Contact the school administrators or any campaign members with campaign questions. Donations can be sent to the rectory or school, labeled “GACC Capital Campaign.” The school website also has a page with all the campaign information. Beginning this week, GACC alumni will receive a mailing with campaign information. THANK YOU AND GOD BLESS!

Email: justin.wardyn@gaccbluejays.org
Website: www.gaccbluejays.org
Location: 419 East Decatur St., West Point, NE 68788