Celebrate the Season at Gross Catholic!
Gross Catholic invites you to a joyful evening of free holiday fun, community spirit, and exciting Cougar basketball! This festive event—Christmas with the Cougars—brings together students, families, alumni, and friends for a warm, memorable celebration.
Free Pictures with Santa in the Commons
First and foremost, families can enjoy complimentary photos with Santa in the Gross Catholic Commons. Even better, professional digital images will be provided by alumna Kailey (Bowen) Jackson (‘17), ensuring you walk away with keepsake-quality memories.
Enjoy Pizza, Cookies & Holiday Cheer
But that’s not all. Guests can look forward to free pizza and cookies, making it the perfect after-school stop or early-evening family activity. The Commons will be bustling with energy, treats, and Christmas spirit—an ideal environment to kick off the holiday season.
Event Details
📅 Date: December 11
⏰ Time: 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Location: Gross Catholic High School, Commons
This portion of the evening is entirely free, so bring your family, invite your neighbors, and spread the word!
Stick Around for Cougar Basketball
After the holiday festivities, transition seamlessly into an exciting night of Cougar basketball. Cheer on your Gross Catholic Cougars as they take on Brownell Talbot in a thrilling double-header.
- Girls Varsity: 5:45 p.m.
- Boys Varsity: 7:15 p.m.
Affordable Game Admission
To make the night even more accessible, basketball admission pricing remains family-friendly:
- Adults: $7
- Students & Seniors: $5
- Children under 5: Free
Join Us for an Unforgettable Night
From Santa photos and sweet treats to competitive basketball and community connection, Christmas with the Cougars is the perfect way to celebrate the season at Gross Catholic. Bring your holiday spirit—and Go Cougars!
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About Gross Catholic High School
Gross Catholic, a co-educational, college preparatory high school, began its proud heritage of academic excellence rooted in the Marianist tradition in 1968. We consider ourselves one of the best Catholic schools in Omaha, Bellevue, and Papillion. The school motto Dux Esto (“Be a Leader”) is at the core of its extraordinary mission, innovative spirit, and fundamental values. The school offers a challenging environment and outstanding quality of life, both in academics and co-curricular activities, with a strong focus on STREAM (Science, Technology, Religion, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) education. The spirit of Christian service and giving back is part of everything the school does. Gross Catholic’s top-tier status is reflected in its talented faculty, staff, and coaches who take great pride in seeing virtually every graduate head to college, often to the most prestigious domestic and international universities and service academies. Together with families and alumni, Gross Catholic forges relationships for a lifetime, helping to ready the next generation to be exemplary, principled leaders of the world.
To discover the Gross Catholic difference, contact us at 402.734.2000 or visit our Admissions page.