GACC will hold our all-school Grandparents' Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 27. Following the Mass, there will be refreshments in the Activity Center. Students will dismiss following the event for Thanksgiving Break.

Congratulations to Peri Guenther who placed 3rd in math in the Scholastic Division for Academic Decathlon!

Thank you to everyone who donated blood Wednesday! Results for the House competition are: Ignatius received 1 point, Wolfgang 2 points, and (drum roll please) it was a tight race for first, with only one donor separating Max and Rocco, but Rocco came out on top.

GACC high schoolers teamed up with Mrs. Batenhorst's and Mrs. Ulrich's 6th grade classes to pack 58 boxes for Samaritan's Purse "Operation Christmas Child."

The boxes will go to impoverished nations around the world. The kiddos were so generous, bringing balls and barbies, school supplies and shoes, sewing kits and play-doh.

They also included an all about me page so the child from far away can learn a little about life in West Point, Nebraska.

* Please note - the $50 early bird price is good until January 15, 2025.

The winter concession stand shifts have ALL been filled - AWESOME job!

Parents and students - click the link below to see the time slot(s) for which you or your student have signed up to work.

November

16 SPA Paper Trailer

20 Edge, 7-8:30 p.m., enter through the WEST cafeteria doors

27 Grandparents Mass, 10:30 a.m.

27 Noon Dismissal

28 Thanksgiving - NO SCHOOL

29 Thanksgiving Break - NO SCHOOL

December

13 Staff Professional Development/School of Faith - NO SCHOOL

18 Christmas Program, 6:30 p.m.

19 Finals - Noon Dismissal

20 Finals - Noon Dismissal

21 SPA Paper Trailer

23 - 31 Christmas Break - NO SCHOOL

Quest brings freshmen and sophomores together and invites them to "search for" and "seek out" a deeper understanding and appreciation of themselves, others and God. Quest is given by a team of youths and adults. It is an exciting mixture of fun and faith in a climate where they can learn and thrive in their Christian faith. Download the brochure below for more information.

Who: High School Freshmen and Sophomores

When: November 23-24, 2024

Where: Tintern Retreat & Resource Center, Oakdale, NE

Cost: $50 ($10 non-refundable fee)

To apply, download below the Application, Parental Consent, Medical Matters and Code of Behavior forms below. Send the completed forms and $50 fee to: Quest, c/o Chelsea Preister, 45349 Ann Street, Cornlea, NE 68642.

Congratulations to our latest Winners:

• Aliza Brunsing - $500 GACC Tuition Credit
• Laura Ritter - $150 The Good Earth Company
• Jolene Peatrowsky - Christmas Spirit(s) Package
• Melissa Knobbe - $250 Scheels Gift Card
• Jeff McGill - Holiday Bundle
• Marietta Otte - $500 Target Gift Card

The GACC Fine Arts Fundraising Festival of Virtual Games is back and LIVE on Facebook! Last year, the Festival of Virtual Games raised more than $4,000 for our Fine Arts programs.

To get in on the fun, and play to win some great prizes, go to Facebook and search "GACC Fine Arts Fundraising," then click the button to "Join Group."

• Anyone age 18 and older in the United States can participate in the fundraiser. You can conveniently invite ALL your family and friends - no matter where they live in the U.S. - to play fun virtual games that benefit our school and give them a chance to win great prizes!

• Each virtual game offers a limited number of bids to win the specific prize for that game. The bid price is different for each game. Each virtual game is open until all the bids are purchased (details for each game are posted with that game).

• All proceeds benefit the GACC Fine Arts programs, including Band, Speech, One Act, Musical, and Art. If you have any questions, or want to donate a prize for the fundraiser, contact Charissa Steffensmeier at 402-380-9871.

• The 2025-26 FAFSA will open on Dec. 1. Students and parents prepare NOW by creating accounts at StudentAid.gov.

The freshmen continue to delve into Friendzy, a social-emotional program brought to us by the Omaha Archdiocese, and Career Exploration. On Thursday, we talked about managing our emotions, and they journaled about their strengths. Then they researched careers for their strengths.

Hudson's strengths shine in PE class, so he looked into physical therapy. Emma likes to bake, so she explored what a baker might make for a salary and how she will train. Emerson is good at helping others, so she inquired into different careers in healthcare. The rest of us tried to convince her eight to ten years of college will be worth it!

It's so fun hearing about their hopes and dreams which range from being an economist to a veterinarian. An economist! Amazing!!! Who knew freshmen in high school dreamed such big and varied aspirations.

Don't miss out on these scholarship opportunities:

• Growing Together Career Scholars Program (Cooperative Education Scholarship): Due -Dec. 1
• NHS Scholarship: Due - Dec. 1 at 1:00 p.m.
• Nebraska Poultry Education Scholarship: Due - Dec. 15
• Hagan Scholarship: Due - Jan. 15

The Louis and Abby Faye Dinklage Foundation of Wisner will make available 44 $1000 scholarships for ALUMNI of Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School who are full-time college students. An application form is required for this scholarship, even if you have received it in previous years.

These scholarships may be applied to vocational training programs or a bachelor degree program where you are enrolled full-time. They are not applicable for a second bachelor degree or master degree programs. Also, if you have received four previous awards, you are no longer eligible.

Additionally, if you are a non-traditional student and working on your first degree, you may be eligible for an alumni scholarship. If you have just started post-secondary education and do not have a transcript yet, please provide current grades for the fall semester and proof of enrollment for the spring semester or a copy of your spring semester schedule.

Application forms are available at the high school counselor’s offices, or on the school websites. To get an application, go to gaccbluejays.org --> Academics --> School Counselor --> Alumni Scholarships.

The completed application form must be submitted to the school counselor’s office on or before December 6, 2024. You must provide current grades (DO NOT wait for final grades) and proof of enrollment for the spring semester or your spring semester schedule.

* Please note the applicant or parents must be a resident of Cuming County in order to qualify for this scholarship.

Scholarship funds will be distributed in January/February upon verification of successful completion of fall semester and enrollment of second semester. This year, checks will be issued to the college or university instead of the student. Anyone desiring further information may contact the School Counselor at 402-372-5326.

Return completed form and a copy of your current grades and spring schedule to:

Guardian Angels Central Catholic High School

Attn: School Counselor

419 E. Decatur Street

West Point, NE 68788

Applications are open now for the U.S. Department of State's FULL scholarships for U.S. high school students to study abroad!

Is your child considering enrolling in the John Deere Technician Program at Southeast Community College, Milford, Nebraska OR Lake Area Technician College, Watertown, South Dakota, and seeking sponsorship from Platte Valley Equipment? If so, they should consider applying for the Sam Christensen Legacy Memorial Scholarship. Click the link below for more information and to apply by November 30, 2024.

Dates for 9-12th Grade Students: Feb. 12, Apr. 23

Dates for 7-8th Grade Students: Nov. 20, Mar. 12, Apr. 16

Students are invited to join a camp at the University of Nebraska at Kearney from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. to learn about health sciences, professions in healthcare, UNK scholarships, and other opportunities. There is no cost to attend. Students may come with their school or health science club. Camps will have no more than 50 students.

Learn About Careers

It’s an exciting day for students to learn about health sciences and careers in healthcare.

First-hand Look

Participate in hands-on activities and interactive sessions all designed to help students learn about healthcare professions.

UNK Opportunities

Students learn how UNK is helping them to become successful through scholarships and other opportunities.

Click the link below to register

For questions, reach out to Sara Bruner at 308-865-8144 or bruners@unk.edu.

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

• UNK Science Day - Nov. 26

Share your idea for making a difference and earn a $1,000 scholarship. This is your chance to tackle a challenge and make your mark! Submit your 2-minute video to share your idea - big or small - and earn a $1,000 scholarship.

This competition is open to students in grades 6-11.

Eight winners will be selected to:

• Recieve a "Change Maker" $1,000 Scholarship to be applied when you come to UNL
• Personalized campus visit (in-person or remote)
• Lunch with the Dean of CASNR
• CASNR Team will visit your classroom (in-person or remote) to regonize the Change Maker Winner
• CASNR media feature of the Change Maker

The video needs to address one or more of the following Grand Challenges:

• Feeding the World
• Water for the Future
• New Energy
• Climate and the Future
• Biodiversity, Sustainability and Environment
• Health
• Engaging Diverse Communities
• Developing Tomorrow's Leaders

Contest opens December 1, 2024 -- Deadline is noon on February 1, 2025.

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).

• Thursday, November 21, 2024

• Tuesday, February 20, 2025

• Wednesday, March 5, 2025

• Thursday, April 1, 2025

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.

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.

Learning and Leading Through Christ

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