The Finish Line
From Scotus Central Catholic President, Jeff Ohnoutka
May has arrived and we have reached the last lap of the 2020-21 school year. Of course, there are many things to be thankful for and just being in school tops the list. I am thankful though for our senior class.
This group has been an absolute pleasure to work with. I am so proud of the way they have handled adversity and for the positive leadership, they have shown throughout this school year. We wish them all the best in their future endeavors and I am confident that they are prepared to chase their dreams.
Best of luck seniors! You will always have a home at Scotus Central Catholic.
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Scotus Central Catholic Senior Notes |
Scotus Central Catholic seniors will have semester tests Monday, May 3rd and Tuesday, May 4th. The senior breakfast and Mass will be held Wednesday the 5th. Mass will be at 10:10 AM, it will be streamed via STRIV.
Graduation will take place in the Dowd Activity Center Sunday, May 9th at 1:30 PM, the ceremony will also be streamed via STRIV.
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Office Summer Hours: The Scotus Front Office will be open Mondays through Thursdays, 7 AM-2 PM, and closed Fridays June 1-July 29, 2021; and closed Mon., July 5, in recognition of the Independence Day Holiday.
Completed Physical Form: All incoming 7th graders and any other student entering Scotus from another school district are required by law to have a complete physical before entering the new school year, even if they are not participating in a sport. The form MUST be taken to the appointment to be completed by the physician. Forms are provided by Scotus.
Physicals CANNOT be completed before May 1 for the upcoming school year. Physical forms with current immunizations must be returned to the Scotus Central Office by Thurs., July 15, 2021. If you are unable to get your student's physical done before the due date, please contact the Scotus Central Office at 402-564- 7165 ext. 103 with the date of the physical.
Immunization Records: All incoming 7th graders and new students are required to have all state-mandated shots up to date. Updated immunization records must be submitted to the Scotus Central Office WITH the completed physical form by Thurs., July15, 2021. Parents, you must ask your doctor's office to provide this updated record.
Medical Conditions: All student medical conditions MUST be reported to the Scotus Central Office, including allergies, asthma and diabetes. Information will be available to teachers and staff to ensure appropriate care be given when necessary. A “Release and Indemnification Agreement,” available online at scotuscc.org, must be completed for any student that self-medicates, such as the use of inhalers. All prescription drugs (except inhalers which are kept in students' bags) are secured in the Scotus Central Front Office and dispensed and documented per school health regulations. Medications to be dispensed must be in the original bottle. Scotus CANNOT accept any medication not in its original packaging. This does not apply to over-the-counter medications.
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Tuition Assistance Deadline is April 30th
Tuition assistance forms must be turned in by Friday, April 30, 2021 to Sunny Lancaster. For more information click HERE. If you have any questions please contact Sunny at [email protected]
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JC Camp is set for June 18-20 |
JC Camp will be held at Scotus Central Catholic. |
JC camp will be held on June 18th through June 20th, 2021. This year there will only be one camp at Scotus Central Catholic. The Cost of camp is $90.00 and is non-refundable one week prior to camp.
If you have a student who is interested, click HERE.
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More Summer Information
School Supplies: A school supply list will be available on our website later this summer.
School Uniforms and Dress Code: Students must maintain an appropriate level of neatness and cleanliness. All uniform shirts, sweatshirts and jackets MUST be ordered through the Scotus website. July 16, 2021,IS THE DEADLINE FOR ORDERING SCOTUS UNIFORMS to receive them before school starts. Orders are delivered to Scotus for distribution. For information about the dress code, you can find the most current "Student/Parent Handbook" under "Publications" on the Scotus website.
Uniform samples are in the Scotus Front Office. Call 402-564-7165 ext. 103 as trying on uniforms will be by appointment only. Once uniforms are received, mark each item with your student's name as this is helpful with lost-and-found.
Used Uniforms for Sale: Gently-used polos, sweatshirts and miscellaneous items will be available to purchase during Summer Hours in the Front Office.
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We are so close to our SEF goal, help us reach it!
We know you believe in our school and in our service to the Church and we ask you to support Scotus Central Catholic through our SEF 16 campaign, “Stronger Together.” As of 4-12-21 we have raised $1,201,187 which is 94% of our goal! Please click here for more information on SEF16.
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The 40th Annual Gala
Thank you to everyone who played a part in making the 40th annual Gala dinner/auction another success. This is the school’s largest annual fundraiser and all of the general proceeds are used to balance the school’s budget.
Special thanks go to our Gala committee co-chairs: Tim & LeAnn Parker, Bobby & Rachel Pensick, Joe & Amy Wemhoff, Dan & Jill Clarey, Mike & Nicole Fleming and Joe & Shelly Steffensmeier. Kudos to next year’s vice-chairs who also contributed in a big way this year: Tim & Caree Cielocha, Cory & Tricia Faust and Matt & Sharee Jedlicka.
This year’s event offered new challenges because it was conducted as a hybrid fundraiser—with both in person guests and at-home guests participating. Guests who participated through at-home parties were able to view a live stream of the in-person activity which was hosted this year at the new St. Bonaventure Parish Center. Scotus marketing director, Taylor Dahl, was instrumental in coordinating the live and virtual activities and the online auction bidding through our platform host, Qtego.
Contributions to support the Gala special project to enhance the hot water distribution throughout our school currently total:
Gala Lottery Winners were:
$12,000 Grand Prize: Barbara Brakenhoff
$500 each: Richard McPhillips, Gary & Chris Bock, John Hogue and Leonard Kaslon.
Rifle Raffle Winner: Marcus Faltys
Gala Raffle Winners: Ronette Preister
$1,500 in HyVee Gift Cards
$500 Scheels Gift Card
Jewelry Winners: Dr. Michelle Sell and Nicole Fleming
Our estimated net total is $225,000, we also raised $20,792 for the special Fund-A-Need Hot Water Project. Thanks again Shamrock Nation and be sure to reserve April 9, 2022 for next year’s Gala!
Children’s Scholarship Fund
Contributions to the Children’s Scholarship Fund are still needed. To date we have raised $12,467.50 towards our 2021 Columbus three-parish goal of $24,000.
The 2020-21 school year marks the 19th year that the Children’s Scholarship Fund of Omaha has provided tuition assistance to students in our Columbus Catholic schools. Since its inception in 1999, CSF has provided $799,109.65 in scholarship support to students in the Columbus Catholic Schools!
The beauty of the program is that every dollar raised in Columbus is matched and returned! In recent years we’ve raised on average $21,000 in our three parishes and submitted that sum to CSF-Omaha. In return our schools received a combined $50,000 to $65,000 in scholarships helping on average, 70 students attend one of our four Catholic schools, grades K-8. Not a bad investment!
Would you invest $50.00 that will be matched and returned to our Catholic schools as a $125.00 scholarship? Or donate $100.00 that will become a $250.00 scholarship? That’s nearly the return our Columbus supporters have received in recent years.
The Children’s Scholarship Fund (CSF) program is based in New York and locally managed by a private foundation in Omaha. Tuition assistance is provided for parochial school students attending grades K-8 and families must demonstrate financial need through an application in order to qualify for a scholarship. Each family is expected to contribute a minimum of $500 toward tuition expenses.
CSF is a designated 501 (c) 3 and your gift is tax deductible to the extent provided by law. We cannot receive CSF scholarship funding unless local contributions are raised. Please consider making a contribution, (checks payable to: Children’s Scholarship Fund) and send your donation to Scotus in an envelope marked “CSF.”
Remember, every dollar you contribute will be matched and returned to our Columbus Catholic schools!
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The Archdiocese of Omaha is hosting Joy of Giving, a 24-hour Day of Giving set to benefit the schools, parishes, ministries and organizations of the Archdiocese of Omaha. Joy of Giving directly speaks to the archdiocese’s vision of “One Church” by providing a new opportunity to unify and amplify the significance of our Catholic community and its impact across 23 counties of northeast Nebraska.
Joy of Giving will be held Wednesday, May 19 from 12:01a.m. to 11:59 p.m. The Joy of Giving website will be live in the upcoming weeks.
WHAT IS Joy of Giving? Joy of Giving is a 24-hour Day of Giving where the faithful in the Archdiocese of Omaha will unite to give thanks and give back to their favorite Catholic organizations through an online gift. Credit card or ACH donations for Joy of Giving can be made directly on the parish, school, ministry or organization page at omaha.igivecatholictogether.org.
WHO IS COORDINATING THIS? This unique giving day is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Omaha and is coordinated by a planning committee made up of parish and school staff from across the archdiocese. This committee has collaborated to lead the effort to ensure that this is a successful day and is an available resource to participants. In addition, we will be working with the #IGiveCatholic platform to facilitate online gifts.
Scotus Central Catholic has agreed to participate in this event and look for the event updates on social media and in the parish bulletins!
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Notes from the Theology Department |
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Living the Faith Deadline
All Living the Faith hours are due by May 7! This means they must be submitted and verified on x2VOL by that date. If students have questions about this, they should talk to their Religion teacher!
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The Shamrock Open is set for June 5th
The date for the 14th Annual Shamrock Open is set for Saturday, June 5th with a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. The tournament will be held at Tiburon GC in Omaha, and it is open to everyone! Players can count on a tourney known for its excellent flight and flag prizes, good food and exceptional camaraderie!
Sponsorships are available and especially encouraged from class years and Shamrock business owners. Funds raised through the event are used to support the Shamrock athletic program. See the forms below.
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Scotus Journalism Photos For Sale
Do you want to support our awesome Journalism students and get a photo of your son or daughter during a school day? How about an action shot from a volleyball game or a pep rally? All Fall and many winter activity photos have been updated online. Click HERE to see the albums.
If you would like to support Scotus Journalism and purchase photos, you can use the order form HERE. Let Mrs. Rusher know if you have any questions! [email protected]
Your support is greatly appreciated and helps fund our journalism department to purchase new cameras, software and more.
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Summer Camp Schedule
Summer camps are right around the corner! Here is a list of our camps so you can start planning those summer vacations. These dates are subject to change.
2021 SUMMER CAMPS/ACTIVITIES
*Girls Basketball Camp
Tuesday-Friday, June 1-4 (gr 2-12)
*Boys Basketball Camp
Monday-Thursday, June 7-10 (gr 2-12)
Tuesday-Friday, July 20-23 (gr 2-8)
*Soccer Camp
Monday-Thursday, June 14-17
*JC Camp
June 18-20
*Volleyball Camp
Tuesday-Friday, June 22-25 (gr. 3-12)
*UNL Cheer Camp
Saturday-Tuesday, June 26-29
*Speech Camp
Monday-Friday, June 28-July 2 (gr 7-12)
*Football Camps
Monday-Friday, July 5-9 & July 12-16 (High School)
Monday-Thursday, July 5-8 (Elementary/JH gr 3-8)
*Steubenville Conference
Friday-Sunday, July 9-11
*Flag Corps Choreography Camp
Monday-Friday, July 12-16
*Drumline Camp
Monday-Friday, July 19-23
*Wrestling Camp
Tuesday-Thursday, July 27-29 (gr 3-12)
*Marching Band (Grades 9-12)
Monday-Friday, July 27-31
Monday-Friday, August 3-7
*First Day Fall Sport Practices (Grades 9-12)
Monday, August 9
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Mark Your Calendars
· Senior Semester Tests - Mon.-Tues., May, 3-4
· STUCO Meeting - Wed., May. 5, Room 126, 7:40 AM
· Senior Mass - Wed., May. 5, Activity Center 10:10 AM
· Achievement Night - Wed., May, 5, Activity Center, 7:00 PM
· DRESS DOWN DAY - Fri., May. 7
· GRADUATION - Sun., May. 9, Activity Center, 1:30 PM
· TEAM SCOTUS, Tues., May. 11
· HOSA Meeting - Wed., May. 12, Little Theater, 7:30 AM
· Ascension Mass - Thur., May. 13, St. Bonaventure Church
· NHS Officiers Meeting- Fri., May. 14, Room 127, 7:40 AM
· SEMESTER TESTS- Tues.-Wed, May. 18-19
· Last Day of School - Wed., May. 19
· Activity Center Closed For Floor Refinishing - Thurs., May. 20 - Mon. May 31
To see the calendar of Shamrock events for May click HERE
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Guidance Updates:
Junior High
UNL Big Red Stars
Congratulations Jacob Rother, son of John and Stephany Rother, and Jessica Jackson, daughter of John and Eldesta Jackson. Both eighth grade students were nominated for UNL’s Big Red Honors. Way to go Jacob and Jessica!
Senior Announcements
- Students will receive copies of their 2021-2022 schedules at orientation in the fall.
High School
CCC Courses
- Juniors wanting to take a summer or fall online CCC course should stop in to see Mrs. McPhillips.
- Students having successfully completed 12 CCC college credits by the end of their senior year will be eligible for a CCC scholarship paying for 12 credits between a student’s first and second semester of attendance at any of the Central Community College campuses.
Transcripts
- Final senior transcripts need to be sent to each other's final college choice. Seniors, log into your Parchment account, choose your college, request a final transcript and select HOLD FOR GRADES.
- Keep in mind that final grades for every student (7-12) need to be recorded prior to the release of transcripts, which most likely be at the end of May or early June.
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Ordering your college (dual) credit transcripts us a separate request to the college. It is mandatory the student makes the request. The college will not allow a representative from the high school to make the request on the student's behalf. There is a $2.75 charge per transcript fee. The link to make the request can be found HERE.
- Athletes planning to play on the collegiate level need to request a final transcript to NCAA or NAIA. You can make the request using Parchment or contact the guidance office.
Summer ACT Test Dates
Summer Jobs
Job Shadowing
- Students interested in job shadowing over the summer months should contact Mrs. McPhillips to set up. [email protected].
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