From the Desk of Mr. Benji Winkelman
Dear Families,
As we journey deeper into this beautiful spring season, we find ourselves approaching the sacred celebration of Easter. In this season of renewal and hope, we are reminded of the incredible gift of Christ’s resurrection and the many blessings we enjoy each day within our school community. From a Catholic perspective, it’s a time to reflect, give thanks, and rejoice in the promise of new life.
"He is not here; He has risen, just as He said." – Matthew 28:6
We truly have so much to be grateful for—our students, our staff, and all of you, our supportive families.
As the school year begins to wind down, there’s still plenty of excitement and activity around our campus. The prom is right around the corner, and we’re thrilled for our students to enjoy a fun and memorable evening. We kindly remind everyone to celebrate responsibly and to look out for one another—it’s a time for joy, not risk.
Our spring sports teams are also in full swing, and we’re incredibly proud of their performances so far. Whether on the track, the field, the courts or the diamond, our student athletes continue to represent our school with dedication, discipline, and good sportsmanship.
Lastly, as we are near the end of the academic year, please keep an eye on important dates, times, and event details. From final exams to graduation ceremonies and everything in between, staying informed will help ensure a smooth and successful finish to the year.
Thank you for your continued prayers and partnership. May this season bring peace, joy, and many blessings to your family.
Sincerely,
Benjamin Winkelman
Marian App
Nearly two years ago, we introduced the Marian App—a tool designed to help parents, students, faculty, and staff stay connected and up to date with all that’s happening at Marian Central Catholic High School. Understanding how busy our families are, we created this app to centralize important information related to academic and extracurricular activities, making communication more convenient and accessible for everyone.
I am asking you to help us gather data by answering this brief survey regarding the Marian app. This information will help us shape the content of the Marian app and ultimately decide whether we will continue using it.
Thank you
Benji Winkelman
All School Retreat - April 24th
Our annual All School Retreat will take place on Thursday, April 24th during the regular school hours.
Attendance at retreats is important for the spiritual life and growth of the students and is required for graduation.
Attire
Students are welcome to dress in comfortable, appropriate attire for the day. Uniforms are not required.
Schedule
Students will attend shortened versions of all classes beginning at 8:00 am as usual. The retreat will begin at 10:40 am and end at 2:40 pm.
Lunch
Lunch will be provided at no cost to all students and staff, and will consist of a chicken sandwich, fries, cookie and water. Please note that the cafeteria will be serving only the items mentioned on the retreat day. Students will not be able to purchase additional items during lunch. However, the cafeteria will be open from 7:30 am to 8:00 am for breakfast as usual. Students are welcome to bring lunch from home if they prefer.
We are looking forward to this year's retreat. Thank you!
Class of 2025 Yard Signs - Orders Due May 2nd
Class of 2025 - Show your pride! Purchase your yard sign by clicking the link below. Orders are due Friday, May 2nd.
THE SHIRT
Hurricane Warning!! Attention all Hurricane Fans - It's been a couple of years, but THE SHIRT is back! As Mrs. Littner prepares to retire in 2026 she has decided to do one last spirit shirt. These are the perfect shirt for students (and family members) to wear to sporting events or even to school on spirit dress down days. Each shirt will only be $10 and if you order 2 or more you get 10% off! If you are interested, click here to fill out the form and send your payment (checks made out to Marian Central) to the school via mail (please put Attn: Mrs. Littner on the envelope) or send your student to her room 125 before Friday, May 16th. No shirts can be ordered after that date.
If you have a member of the class of 2026 do NOT order their shirt here. You should have received a separate email about their shirt. All shirts will be delivered to the students during the first week of school next year. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Littner @ llittner@marian.com. Go Canes!!
Summer Camps 2025
We are excited to be offering summer camps again this year for both grade school and high school students! Click on the document below to view the listing of camps. We hope to see you there!
Exam Exemptions
Seniors
Seniors who would like to be exempt from Semester 2 exams, the process starts now. Please review the form below to make sure you understand what you will need to accomplish regarding academics, discipline and attendance over the next 2 quarters in order to be exempt from your second semester exams. Senior Exam Exemption Form 2024-25
AP Classes
All students (grades 9-12) who are enrolled in, paid the fee for, and eventually take the College Board test for any AP class have the option to be exempt from taking their end of semester 2 final exam for that class. Students qualify by earning at least an 87% in the class by May 17 AND have taken the AP College Board test. Please use the form below to submit your request to the main office no later than end of day Monday, May 16. AP Exam Exemption Form 2024-25
Calendar
Fri, Apr 18 - Good Friday; No Classes; office closed
Mon, Apr 21 - Easter Monday; No Classes; office closed
Fri, Apr 25 - Prom; Noon dismissal for freshmen and sophomores; no school for juniors and seniors
Fri, May 2 - Noon dismissal for juniors and seniors; no school for freshmen and sophomores; seniors Graduation rehearsal
Fri, May 16 - No school for seniors
Mon, May 19 - Honors Day; No school for freshmen, sophomores, juniors
Tues, May 20 - Exams - Periods 1, 3; 10:40 am dismissal
Wed, May 21 - Exams - Periods 4, 567, 8; noon dismissal
Thu, May 22 - Exams - Periods 9,10; 10:40 am dismissal
