Friday Focus Newsletter

Celebrating a Year of Success—Thanks to You!

As we approach the summer months, I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude for your unwavering support and commitment to our beloved Marian Central Catholic High School. As an alumna, I have witnessed firsthand the incredible spirit of this community, and this year has been nothing short of remarkable — thanks to all of you.

Your generosity and dedication have helped make this school year a true success. From volunteering your time at events to encouraging your children’s participation in school initiatives, your involvement has made a profound impact. One shining example of this collective effort is the tremendous growth of the Fund for Marian, which expanded from $40,045 to $258,242 last year—and now stands at an incredible $307,351 and counting! This vital unrestricted operating fund strengthens every aspect of our school, ensuring we can continue to provide a high-quality, Catholic education for all our students.

This achievement, along with many others, is a testament to the power of our community. Whether it was your child making calls at the Phonathon, your presence at the gala, serving on committees, or your continued encouragement of Marian’s mission, every effort—big and small—contributed to our collective success. Your support has helped Marian grow in meaningful ways—enhancing our programs, enriching student experiences, and ensuring we continue to offer exceptional opportunities for all.

As we head into summer, let’s celebrate what we’ve achieved together and look forward to even more great things ahead as we continue to move Marian forward. Thank you for being an integral part of Marian Central’s mission and for making a difference in the lives of our students.

To our senior parents, this is a particularly special moment. As your children prepare to graduate, I want to extend my deepest appreciation for the time, dedication, and love you have poured into Marian Central. Thank you for entrusting us with their education over the past four years and for investing in a Marian Central Catholic experience that will stay with them for a lifetime. You have given them the most special gift—an education rooted in faith, excellence, and community. Your family will always be a part of Marian Central. Once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane.

Wishing you and your family a joyful, restful and blessed summer!

Kaitlin Bordeaux

Traditionally, each graduating class creates a Senior Video as a keepsake of photos from your cherished years as a Hurricane. To create this, WE NEED PHOTOS. Please add photos of you and your friends attending Marian events (athletics, dances, classes, plays, etc) to the google drive that is linked below no later than Monday, May 12th. Thank you!

Click here to upload photos for the Senior Video

To view these photos, go to www.higherfocusphotography.gotphoto.com with access code MCPROM25.

Print orders placed by 5/11 can ship to the school for free and will be sent home with students.

We are happy to be able to offer a live stream to our upcoming Honors Day and Graduation events. Please use the links below to view these events if you are unable to attend.

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 9:00 am

Honors Day Live Stream

Friday, May 23, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Graduation Live Stream

Marian Central Golf Outing – Monday, July 28, 2025

Get ready for Marian Central’s Golf Outing—the biggest fundraiser for our athletic programs! Whether you’re teeing off for 18 holes at Bull Valley Golf Club or taking on 9 holes at Woodstock Country Club, this event promises a fantastic day in support of our student-athletes.

Not a golfer? You can still join the excitement by volunteering or helping sell golf balls for the helicopter ball drop.

Registration is opening soon—stay tuned for details on how you can participate. Let’s come together to support our Hurricanes and make this event a huge success!

Mark your calendar & make a difference!

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!

The National Honor Society will be hosting a uniform giveway and book sale in June (details to come). As the school year comes to a close, please consider donating any textbooks or uniforms you no longer have need for. Seniors who may never wear their uniforms or use their high school books again, we especially ask that you recycle your Marian attire so that incoming families can benefit from your generosity. Collections are open starting now in the Marian main office. Thank you for your consideration in supporting our Marian family.

If you have any questions, please contact the office. Thank you for your donations. Hope to see you there!

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.

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. 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

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 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!!

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