Bluejay Bulletin
GACC High School Happenings May 17 - Aug. 14
GACC Class of 2024
Congratulations to the 2024 GACC graduates! Pictured, from left, 1st row: Sydney Hutchinson, Isabel Hass, Jayden Ehrisman, Kiley Pojar, Jocelynn Skoda;
2nd row: Kelsy Steffen, Amber Kreikemeier, Helena Steffensmeier, Emerson Ortmeier;
3rd row: Nickolas Daberkow, Gavin Kreikemeier, Carter Nebuda, Evan Schuetze, James Schuetze;
4th row: Dax Doernemann, Jesse Steffen, Myles Dinslage, Bryce Bailey, Joseph Schwer, Seth Baumert.
2024 Salutatorian and Valedictorian
Congratulations to Helena Steffensmeier (left), the 2024 Salutatorian, and to Sydney Hutchinson, the 2024 Valedictorian.
Graduation Memories
Principal Wardyn congratulates Gavin Kreikemeier.
Faculty Speaker -
Mr. Brad Slaughter
2024 GACC Golf Team
According to GACC Head Golf Coach Bryan Mendklik, this golf season was unique because of the competition for varsity spots within the team. "All of our golfers improved throughout the season, and it showed with many different players earning a chance to compete at the varsity level," said Coach Mendlik.
The team played solid at Districts on Monday, with four out of five golfers shooting on or below their season averages. Konnor Kralik missed out on a state berth by two strokes.
"Overall it was a great year of building good habits, and it is up to the players to continue to practice over the summer to improve," added Coach Mendlik.
Members of the 2024 Guardian Angels Central Catholic boys golf team are, from left, front row: Chase Conant, Ava Karnopp, Addison Doescher, Ava Knobbe, Skylar Kaup, Shelby Perchal, Brayden Rolf;
back row: Gavin Kjolhede, James Schuetze, Konnor Kralik, Seth Baumert and Ben Oligmueller.
Photo courtesy of Mike O'brien/West Point News
iMACs Still Available
GACC still has a FEW gently used iMACs that are available to GACC families for a minimum donation of $35. Please fill out the form below if your family would like one of the iMACs. The computers are available on a first come, first served basis.
Attention 2024-25 Juniors
Workers Needed for GACC After School Program
All GACC 7th - 12th grade students:
Please let Mrs. Peatrowsky know if you are interested in working in the After School Program for 2024-2025. . Student workers will be paid hourly OR gain service hours.
Initial Live Safe Environment Training on June 17
Anyone who wants to volunteer in a Catholic school must be certified in Safe Environment Training. Initial live Safe Environment Training will be held in West Point on Monday, June 17, 4-6 p.m. in the GACC cafeteria. If you would like to volunteer at the GACC elementary or high school, you must complete one initial, in-person Safe Environment training. Pre-registration for the training is required. To pre-register, go to www.archomaha.org and click on the Safe Environment tab.
Upcoming Events
June
17 Initial Live Safe Environment Training, GACC Cafeteria, 4-6 p.m.
August
12 Gr. PS - 12 New Family Parent Night, 5:30 - 6 p.m.
12 Gr. 7-12 Athletics Meeting, 6 - 6:30 p.m.
12 School Cleaning, 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
13 7th Grade Orientation, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m., GACC Cafeteria
14 Gr. 7 - 12 First Day of School, Noon dismissal
14 Gr. 7 - 12 Picture Day
15 NO SCHOOL, Holy Day
A.D. Announcement
All 7th - 12th grade students who compete in an activity/sport must have a sports physical completed before August 12, 2024. Also, grades 9 -12 students and parents must complete an NSAA Consent form. Over the summer, completed Sports Physicals and Consent forms may be dropped off at St. Mary's rectory Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Download the pdfs below for the NSAA sports physical form and NSAA Consent form.
NECC Driver's Education
Northeast Community College has added two new instructors to teach Driver's Education at the NECC- West Point campus. Download the brochures below to register for a Spring or Fall class. Please use the CRN# located on the brochure to ensure you get into the correct class.
Summer Drivers Education Course
West Point- Beemer Public School will be offering Drivers Education this summer. If you are interested, call WP-B for details.
Service Hour Opportunity
Get started on your Fall 2024 Service Hours by helping with the Totus Tuus program June 3-7 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. We are in great need of 7th - 12 grade students to help with the 1st - 6th grade Totus Tuus program. There is a sign-up sheet by the high school office, or contact Jen Kreikemeier for more information.
Campus Ministry
Totus Tuus
Please hand in your Totus Tuus forms to the High School Office
or St. Mary's Rectory as soon as possible.
ATTENTION - Junior Missionaries Needed: 7th - 12 grade students are needed to help with the 1st - 6th grade program! Contact Jen Kreikemeier for more information, or sign up at the high school office. Service Hours will be given.
Totus Tuus Dates:
- Grades 1-6: June 3-7 (Mon-Fri), 9 a.m. - 2:30 pm.
- Grades 7-12: June 2-6 (Sun-Thurs), 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Registration grades are based on entering grades for Fall of 2024 (2024-2025 school year).
Cost: $40 per student
Registration forms and information can be downloaded below, and are also found on Sycamore and gaccbluejays.org.
From the Guidance Counselor
- 2024-2025 Schedules: All the students, grades 6-11, have registered for classes for next year. Mrs. Gentrup and I are trying our hardest to get the master schedule done, but we depend on receiving information from other locations before we can finish. If the schedule isn't completed by the end of the year, a Beacon will be sent this summer telling students when they can see their classes for next year.
FREE SUMMER EXPO
Norfolk: June 11
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Northeast is hosting a Summer Expo (camp) to help high school students explore a few of the many different health career paths they can take by getting a degree from Northeast Community College. This day camp will give students the opportunity to learn from faculty and work in the College facilities with hands-on activities. This camp is FREE to attend*.
Health & Public Services
Working in health and public services related fields is rewarding! Explore these fields and take the next steps to discovering a successful and fulfilling career.
- Hands-on activities will be led by instructors and health and public services professionals.
- Students can question and learn from professionals in various fields of health and public services.
- Students will visit one-on-one with faculty about the college application process, admission requirements and student experience.
- Students will participate in sessions with Nursing, Physical Therapist Assistant, Health Information Management, and Paramedic programs.
- Students will have the opportunity to receive training in Basic Life Support and receive BLS certification.
- Lunch will be provided.
Register Today by clicking the link below
Limited to the first 30 students in grades 9-12
For more information, call 402-844-7325
IT summer camps are back for another season of fun, learning, and adventure! IT camps are tailored to students from 8th grade to 12th grade age groups. Registration is now open, and spots are filling up fast! To secure your child’s place, please visit our website and complete the registration form by June 1. It is also a great opportunity to meet our faculties and learn more about our programs. You can also take a tour of our IT labs and classrooms.
Details for all the camps are given below:
SkyPi Camp: Coding Adventures
Norfolk: June 19, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Echtenkamp Building, Norfolk Campus
Instructor: Trevor Bailey
Register by clicking the link below
SkyPi Camp: Coding Adventures - O'Neil Extended Campus
O'Neill: July 16, 2024
9 a.m. - 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: O'Neill Extended Campus
Instructor: Trevor Bailey
Register by clicking the link below
Build and secure your PC
Norfolk: July 31, 2024
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: Echtenkamp Building, NECC, Norfolk
Instructor: Lucas Reichlinger
Register by clicking the link below
SOUTH SIOUX CITY: MAY 28, 2024
Tech Workshop: Building and Securing Your PC
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Raspberry Pi Workshop: Exploring IoT with Python Flask
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Location: College Center, South Sioux City
Kansas State
Click the link below to find out more about Summer Camps at K-State.
Toolmaker and Machining Summer Camp for High School Students
If you are a high school junior or senior, come learn from the best! Join SCC's instructors on May 29-30 for a two day camp where youwill learn how to run various metal cutting machines, such as manual lathes, Bridgeport Mills, CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
Camp Highlights
- Learn in one of the largest precision-machining facilities in the nation.
- Build your own 2-1/2 pound dead blow hammer.
- Work with various types of metals and metal cutting machines.
- Learn to operate the CNC Mills and CNC Lathes.
- Tour an industry-leading machine shop.
Turn your interests into real-world skills. Reserve your spot today!
Register by clicking the link below
Application Requirements
● Apply to compete: www.missomahamao.org/register-to-compete
● Submit all required paperwork by the July 24, 2024 deadline:
○ Resume
○ Community Service Initiative
○ Candidate Contract
● Compete in the Miss Omaha & Miss Douglas County Scholarship Competition this Fall 2024
Natural Resources High School Program
The Department of Natural Resource Management at South Dakota State University is hosting a Natural Resources High School Program, July 22-26 at Oak Lake Field Station in Astoria, SD. Space is limited and admission is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lodging and meals are included in the registration. Registration is $300 and closes on May 31, 2024.
The Natural Resources High School Program is a great way to gain exposure to the world of natural resources, including fish, plants, wildlife, soils, invertebrates, and water. The program offers opportunities to gain hands-on experiences in natural resource ecology and management.
The program is intended for high school students entering grades 9, 10, 11 and 12, who have a strong desire to learn more about the natural world or who have an interest in pursuing a career related to natural resources. Permission of parent or guardian is required.
Possible activities the camp offers include Bird Banding, Lake Ecology, Pollinator Diversity, Camera Trapping, Archery, Radio Telemetry, Small Mammal Trapping, Reptile Trapping & Ecology, and Careers in Natural Resources.
More information can be found by clicking the link below, or emailing SDSU.NRM@sdstate.edu, or call 605-688-6121.
Ag Internships available
- Kaup’s has two summer internships available that we are open to seniors getting ready to enter an ag program next fall.
- Kaup's is also interested in sponsoring someone to enter the apprenticeship program at Northeast Community College. This new program allows someone to be employed and attend classes for diesel tech or applicator certification.
- Contact Mrs. Kreikemeier for more information.
Investing in GACC's Future
Investing in GACC means providing for great educators, a great environment, and great facilities in order to offer our students a rich Catholic education. Your gift will have an immediate and future impact for our school. We are so grateful for your gifts - donations, time, and prayers. Find more information about the capital campaign at:
Cuming County Extension will host a two-day Tractor and Equipment Safety Training event in West Point on Tuesday, May 28 and Wednesday, May 29. The event is for youths ages 14-15.