Join us at Raider Homecoming 2026
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Join us at Raider Homecoming 2026
Join us on Friday, October 9, and Saturday, October 10, for a fun Homecoming Weekend filled with opportunities to reunite with your fellow Raiders!
Festivities include the Homecoming Football Game & Barbecue, the Girls Soccer Match (recognition of the 2016 undefeated state championship team), and the Golden Alumni Brunch for alumni who have celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their graduation.
Festivities for students include the Homecoming Pep Rally on Friday, October 9 and the Hollywood Homecoming Dance on Saturday, October 10.
See below for more details or visit the Raider Homecoming 2026 page.
#ForeverFamily
In addition to graduates of CCHS, we are excited to include graduates of St. Mary High School and graduates of the Presentation of Mary Academy in our Homecoming and Alumni Festivities!
Homecoming Activities
- Raider Girls Volleyball Match
- Football Game & Barbecue
- Golden Alumni Brunch
- Raider Girls Soccer Match
- Homecoming Pep Rally
- Homecoming Golden Gala Dance
- Photos from Raider Homecoming 20254
- Virtual Tour
- Stay Connected
- Beyond Homecoming
Raider Girls Volleyball
5:00 PM, Friday, October 9 - Memorial Gymnasium @ Central Catholic
The Raider Girls Volleyball Team will be playing Billerica Memorial HS.
- Friday, October 9
- 5:00 PM
- Memorial Gymnasium - Central Catholic
Go, Raiders!
The Football Game & Barbecue
Friday Night, October 9
Join us for the Homecoming Football Game & Barbecue, including Pre-Game Festivities beginning at 5:30 PM, and a 7:00 PM kick-off against Methuen High School.
- Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium
- No RSVP Required.
- Game tickets available at gate.
End Zone Activities
- Tailgate food is $1
- Activities for all ages
- Visit our End Zone Raider Campus Store to purchase Raider Spirit Gear.
Class of 1996 Reunion
- 5:30 PM: Class of 1996, 30-Year Reunion
- Class of 1996 Reunion Tent @ Homecoming
Thank You
Thank you to the following alumni, friends, and businesses that have donated food for the Homecoming BBQ!
- Paul Barbagallo '98 & Colony Foods
- Peter Laudani '83 & PJ's Pizza
- Elvin Alarcon '97 & Quality Catering for preparing the food at the barbecue
- Michael Lesofsky P'21, P'22, & P'27 & Prime Time Sports for assisting the Raider Campus Store by driving spirit wear to and from Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium for the Homecoming Game.
Saturday Activities
The Golden Alumni Brunch
10:30 AM, Saturday, October 10
Alumni of Central Catholic, St. Mary High School, and Presentation of Mary Academy who have celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their high school graduation are invited to a reception in their honor.
- Saturday, October 10
- 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM: Tours & Brunch
- Baroni Hall - Central Catholic
Join fellow classmates for a complimentary lunch reception featuring student performers to celebrate your 50+ class anniversary.
Class photos will be taken and alumni celebrating their 55th, 60th, 65th and 75th graduating years will receive special recognition!
Class of 1966 Reunion
The Golden Alumni Brunch will be preceded by the Class of 1966 60-Year Reunion
- 10:30 AM: Class of 1966, 60-Year Reunion
- Catalano Memorial Library - Central Catholic
Raider Girls Soccer
12:00 PM, Saturday, October 10 - Raider Field @ Central Catholic
The Raider Girls Soccer Team will be playing Newton North HS.
- Saturday, October 10
- 12:00 PM
- Raider Field - Central Catholic
Special recognition of the 2016 Undefeated State Championship Girls Soccer Team
Go, Raiders!
Additional Student Homecoming Events
The Homecoming Pep Rally
Friday Afternoon, October 9
The student body will gather in the Memorial Gymnasium for a Homecoming Pep Rally planned by the Student Council.
Celebrate Homecoming with the Golden Gala Dance!
The Student Council Presents the Homecoming Golden Gala
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- The Memorial Gymnasium
- Tickets: $40
- Online ticket sales end on Friday, Oct. 2, at midnight.
- Semi-Formal Dress
- Tickets are limited to CCHS students only.
- Food provided by Quality Catering.
Purchase tickets online by midnight October 2, 2026
Must be logged in to purchase tickets.
Photos from Raider Homecoming 2025
Homecoming 2025 Photo Albums
- Senior Sunrise
- Homecoming Pep Rally
- Homecoming Reception & Barbecue
- Homecoming Football Game
- Post Game Reception at Rapscallion
- Golden Alumni Brunch
- The Hollywood Homecoming Dance
Senior Sunrise
Raider Field - Friday, October 3, 2025
Members of the Class of 2026 gathered with their classmates on Raider Field to watch the sunrise and enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and donuts.
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
The Homecoming Pep Rally
Memorial Gymnasium - Friday, October 3, 2025
The student body gathered in the Memorial Gymnasium for a Homecoming Pep Rally planned by the Student Council.
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
The Homecoming Reception & Barbecue
Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium - Friday, October 3, 2025
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
Thank You
Thank you to the following alumni, friends, and businesses that donated food for the Homecoming BBQ!
- Paul Barbagallo '98 & Colony Foods
- Peter Laudani '83 & PJ's Pizza
- Elvin Alarcon '97 & Quality Catering for preparing the food at the barbecue
- Michael Lesofsky P'21, P'22, & P'27 & Prime Time Sports for assisting the Raider Campus Store by driving spirit wear to and from Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium for the Homecoming Game.
The Homecoming Football Game
Lawrence Veterans Memorial Stadium - Friday, October 3, 2025
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
The Raiders defeated Xaverian Brothers HS 28 - 27.
Read more in the Eagle-Tribune:
Central wins Homecoming thriller; halts two-point conversion to beat Xaverian
Post-Game Reception
Rapscallion Brick Oven Pizza & Brewery - Friday, October 3, 2025
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
Golden Alumni Brunch
Baroni Hall - Saturday, October 4, 2025
Alumni of Central Catholic, St. Mary High School, and Presentation of Mary Academy who have celebrated the 50th Anniversary of their high school graduation were invited to an annual reception in their honor.
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
The Hollywood Homecoming Dance
Memorial Gymnasium - Saturday, October 4, 2025
Click here to view and download photos on Raider SmugMug.
Can't Make Homecoming? Return to Campus Virtually!
Come home to the CCHS campus through our 360 Degree Virtual Tour!
Be sure to click on the Raider Photo Reels (white photo icons) placed in many of the campus locations.
Stay Connected
Update your contact information to receive reunion notices and the latest news from Central Catholic.
Alumni are invited to join us in prayer and to submit special intentions.
Beyond Homecoming
The Coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67 Memorial Alumni Race & Walk
12:30 PM, Wednesday, November 25, 2026: The Lawrence Reservoir
On the day before Thanksgiving, please join us and many other alumni and friends of CCHS in running or walking the 5k around the Reservoir!
Many friends, teachers, alumni, and students participate in this annual race held in memory of beloved teacher and track coach Peter V. O'Sullivan '67.
Locker rooms are open to participants at 11:30 AM.
Post-race pizza will be served back at the school in Baroni Hall following the race/walk.
In the true X-C spirit, the run will happen, rain (snow) or shine!
Registration is donation optional. All proceeds benefit the Peter O'Sullivan Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Raider Reunions 2026
Be sure to visit our Raider Reunions page for details on upcoming reunions.
Go, Raiders!
Raider News
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