Friday Focus Newsletter

Spring Sports in Full Swing at Marian Central Catholic!

The spring sports season is heating up at Marian Central Catholic, and our Hurricanes are making waves across every field, court, and course! From dominant performances to thrilling matchups, our student athletes are showcasing their hard work, passion, and competitive spirit.

Girls Soccer is on a hot streak, recently delivering a commanding 7–1 victory over Westminster Christian. The team continues to build momentum as they head into key matchups in the coming weeks.

Softball is battling for a top spot in the conference, showing grit and consistency against some of the toughest teams in the region. Their determination and teamwork are paying off as they climb the standings.

Baseball is taking on one of the most competitive schedules in the Fox Valley area, playing hard and staying focused as they continue to develop throughout the season.

Boys Tennis is off to a strong start, with athletes showing steady improvement and competitive spirit as they prepare for upcoming meets and the postseason.

Track & Field continues to shine with multiple podium finishes at recent events. Both the boys’ and girls’ teams are demonstrating dominance across a range of events and distances.

Bass Fishing is gearing up for another exciting postseason run. The team will compete in the Chain O’ Lakes Regional on Wednesday, May 15th, with their sights set on advancing deep into state competition.

Upcoming Events – Come Support the Hurricanes!

Here’s a look at the upcoming competitions across our spring programs:

Friday, May 2
• 4:00 PM – Boys Varsity Tennis @ Jacobs
• 4:30 PM – Boys Varsity Baseball @ Chicago Christian

Saturday, May 3
• 9:00 AM – Boys Varsity Tennis @ Belvidere North

Monday, May 5
• 4:30 PM – Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Chicago Hope Academy (Home – Thomas Bolger Field)
• 4:30 PM – Girls Varsity Softball @ Aurora Christian
• 4:30 PM – Girls Track & Field Meet (Home – Peter Baker Stadium)
• 4:30 PM – Boys Track & Field Meet (Home – Field of Dreams Track)

Tuesday, May 6
• 4:30 PM – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Bishop McNamara (Home – Peter Baker Stadium)
• 5:00 PM – Boys Varsity Baseball @ Chicago Hope Academy

Wednesday, May 7
• 4:00 PM – Girls Track & Field @ Chicago Christian
• 4:30 PM – Girls Varsity Softball vs. Aurora Christian (Home – Raymond Benoy Field)

Thursday, May 8
• 4:30 PM – Boys JV & Varsity Tennis @ South Elgin

Friday, May 9
• 4:30 PM – Boys Varsity Baseball vs. Westmont (Home – Thomas Bolger Field)

Saturday, May 10
• 10:00 AM – Boys & Girls Track Meet @ Genoa-Kingston High School
• 11:00 AM – Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Crystal Lake South (Home – Peter Baker Stadium)
• 12:00 PM & 2:00 PM – Girls Varsity Softball @ Timothy Christian

Celebrate Our Seniors! 🎓

Please join us in recognizing the outstanding contributions of our senior athletes who have given their all to Marian’s athletic programs:

• Track & Field – Monday, May 5
• Girls Soccer – Tuesday, May 6
• Baseball – Friday, May 9
• Softball – Wednesday, May 14
• Boys Tennis – Wednesday, May 14

Your presence and support mean the world to these athletes and their families. Let’s pack the stands and celebrate the heart, hustle, and leadership of our Class of 2025!

Cody O'Neill
Athletic Director

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

Class of 2025 - Show your pride! Purchase your yard sign by clicking the link below. Orders are due Friday, May 2nd.

Marian Central Graduation Signs 2025 | Sportdecals Inc.

Thank you to the entire Marian Central Catholic community for making this year’s Gala an unforgettable evening of generosity and celebration. Thanks to your incredible support, we raised $165,056 —an achievement that will truly make a lasting impact in the lives of our students. Your presence, enthusiasm, and dedication to our mission are what make Marian Central so special. We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to our school and our future.

ALL students must return their Marian issued laptops at the end of each school year. Every summer, the school performs regularly scheduled updates and maintenance on all student devices. These devices will then be redistributed to all registered 2025-26 students.

Please click the document below for additional details.

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.

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.

This is an invitation-only event. Please DO NOT post about it on social media.

For questions, contact Mrs. Bordeaux at kbordeaux@marian.com.

During May, 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.

Senior students received their caps and gowns today during Graduation rehearsal. Seniors who were absent should see Mrs. DiSilvio in the office to pick theirs up.

Senior Parents & Students - As the school year draws to a close, we are finalizing plans for the celebration of our Class of 2025's high school career. Please click the document below to view details regarding caps and gowns, Graduation and more!

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!!

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!

Click here to register for camps.

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

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