Friday Focus Newsletter

Dear Parents/Guardians,

This is a good time for Marian Central to share what our outcomes will always be for our graduates. We will believe that every member of our Marian Central Catholic High School community will practice faith in God, commit to excellence, seek knowledge, live ethically, and promote justice, while acting with a global awareness.

Profile of a Marian Central Catholic High School Graduate

Our goal will be to graduate academically accomplished Christian young men and women who are prepared to commit their lives to Grace, Truth, and Unity and to serve each other, to serve society, and to serve God.

A Marian Central graduate will embody:

Christ, our Center and our Lord

Academics, Athletics, and the Arts

Truth which we seek in Love

Health of Body, Mind, and Spirit

Opportunities to serve others

Life, Protected and Cherished as God’s Gift

Individual giftedness

Curiosity and Creativity to explore God’s Creation

VERITASTRUTH

UNITASUNITY

GRATUSGRACE

Truth – Showing oneself true in deeds and truthful in words.

Unity – Based on a shared life in Christ and is expressed through common love, purpose, and mission.

Grace – A free and underserved help that God gives us with the offer to participate in the life of God.

Marian Central will graduate young men and women who can change the world.

Mike Shukis
Superintendent

We are happy to be able to offer a live stream to our Graduation ceremony. Please use the link below to view this event if you are unable to attend.

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Graduation Live Stream

We are excited to share that the new Mother Mary statue has arrived - the final and most meaningful addition to our renovated front entrance at Marian Central.

Thanks to the generosity of a dedicated donor, our campus has been beautifully transformed with new landscaping, hardscape, and now, this special statue honoring our school’s namesake.

Please join us for a special Blessing Ceremony this Friday, May 23, at 6:30 PM (TONIGHT), just before graduation, as we gather in gratitude and faith to bless the statue and honor the heart of our Marian community.

We know it’s short notice, but the statue’s arrival was perfectly timed, and we couldn’t wait to share this moment with all of you. We hope to see you there!

Since the Yearbook is such a big task, we like to get a head start on it before the school year begins. All students are invited to attend a Yearbook Camp this summer. The camp will be on Wednesday, August 6 from 9 AM-12 PM and Thursday, August 7 from 9 AM-12 PM at Marian.

Students enrolled in the class have received an email about the camp, but for more information, please contact Olivia Arza (oarza@marian.com)

Marian Central Catholic High School is proud to announce that we are moving forward with a renovated, cutting-edge fitness facility, set to open in Fall 2025! Designed with every student's health and wellness in mind, this incredible space will elevate strength, conditioning, and training to a whole new level.

Check Out the Preview Images of Our Future Fitness Hub!

• Custom-branded equipment featuring full multi-rack setups, adjustable benches, cardio stations, and brand-new performance training tools like medicine balls, bands, and dumbbells
• New paint, specialized flooring, and full-length mirrors for a fresh, energized space built for peak performance
• Enhanced HVAC system ensuring optimal climate control and humidity management for safety and comfort
• Spacious, modern layout designed to support team training and individual workouts

This facility isn’t just about lifting weights—it’s about lifting our goals, our teams, and our Hurricane spirit. Whether you're training for competition or building lifelong fitness habits, this center will be the heart of fitness development at Marian for years to come.

We're Almost to the Finish Line!

Thanks to an incredible lead gift from alumnus Bryan Bulaga '07, we’re now inviting our community to help raise the final $75,000 needed to complete this transformative upgrade.

Every gift—no matter the size—moves us closer to our goal. Want to make a lasting impact?

Naming rights for power racks are available for donors contributing $20,000 or more.

Your generosity will fuel strength, growth, and Hurricane pride for generations to come. We’d love for you to be part of it. Donate today: https://marianfitness.givesmart.com

Our National Honor Society will be hosting a Uniform Giveaway and Used Book Sale on Wednesday, June 18th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm in the Cafeteria.

Uniform Giveaway

Donated, gently-used uniform pieces will be available to those interested in building their wardrobe. These items are available at no charge on a first-come, first-served basis to all families.

Please click here for a guide to the Marian Central uniform.

Used Book Sale

A limited supply of used textbooks will be available for purchase. Please note that the available books for purchase are only those that were donated this year; therefore, books might not be available for every class.

If you have books or uniforms to donate, please bring them to the office prior to June 17th so that they can be included in the event.

If you have a sibling attending Marian, the balance will be transferred to your sibling's lunch account.

If you do not have a sibling at Marian, your balance will be refunded and can be found in the envelope you receive at Graduation.

During May and June, Uniform Outlet Inc is offering 10% off the total purchase for Marian Central High School families. The code for online use at checkout is Marian10.

We are officially discontinuing the black fleece as part of the school uniform. Going forward, students now have the option to wear a red or blue fleece, which can be purchased from our new uniform provider: uniformoutletinc.com. Just as a reminder our group login is 60098.

We’re excited about the updated look and confident the new fleece will keep students comfortable while keeping our school style consistent.

Thanks for your support as we make this simple switch!

Sincerely,

Benjamin Winkelman

For the members of the Class of 2025 who will be attending either a two-year or four-year school next year, we will be sending final transcripts in early June. Should your son or daughter change their plans over the summer, please let Mr. Wochner (swochner@marian.com) or Mrs. Diamond (jdiamond@marian.com) know right away so a new final transcript can be sent to where they will be attending.

If you have any questions about final transcripts, please contact Guidance at 815-338-4220 ext. 115.

Registration is now officially open for the Annual Marian Central Golf Outing—our biggest fundraiser supporting Marian Central Catholic Athletics! All proceeds directly support our student-athletes and athletic programs, helping them thrive both on and off the field.

Marian Golf Outing | Powered By GiveSmart

Event Details:

📅 Date: Monday, July 28, 2025
⛳ 18 holes: Bull Valley Golf Club – 11:00am Shotgun
🏌️‍♂️ 9 holes: Woodstock Country Club – 1:30PM Shotgun

Ready to support the Hurricanes? Here’s how:

• Register your foursome today and hit the green!
• Volunteer at the event and be part of the action.
• Sell golf balls for the Helicopter Ball Drop—every sale helps our teams!

Spots fill up fast, so register now and be part of a day filled with fun, community, and support for Marian Central Athletics. Thank you for helping us build strong teams and stronger student-athletes! Go 'Canes!

Get ready for an exciting summer of sports and skill-building! Marian Central’s summer camps are now open for registration. Click here to browse camps and sign up!

Let’s make this summer unforgettable—Go Canes!

Seniors -

Your Marian accounts - Google, Microsoft 365, including Outlook email, will be deactivated as of June 2nd. Please plan to save any documents that you will need after June 2nd to a personal account.

Please click below to view the 2025-26 Marian Central school calendar.

You're invited to an exclusive invite-only concert this summer and it's one you won't want to miss!

Bunker Hill Charities is hosting Rockin' the Hill, a private invitation-only concert in Woodstock, where Joan Jett & the Blackhearts is the opener for headliner Stone Temple Pilots! The event is Saturday, July 26, at Bunker Hill Farms. Never been? See what it's all about here.

Bunker Hill Charities grants proceeds from the concert to local charities, including Marian Central. We are inviting our Marian Central parents to be part of this incredible experience and help us to continue to raise money for our school. Here are 2 ways to participate:

1. Purchase Tickets here! During the checkout process, please make sure you type in Marian Central when you are prompted to answer, "How were you invited to Rockin' The Hill?" so we receive 20% of the proceeds.

2. Volunteer - The Rockin’ the Hill concert is a great opportunity to volunteer while enjoying awesome music and an incredible experience. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete this form by June 13. Marian receives a $75 donation for each volunteer we provide for the concert.

This is an invitation-only event. Please DO NOT post about it on social media. For questions, contact Mrs. Bordeaux at kbordeaux@marian.com

Wednesday, June 18th from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Catalyst Campus - University Center

222 E. Church Street, Woodstock, IL 60098

Click below for additional information