School's Out for Summer
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School's Out for Summer
This summer, Central Catholic will be buzzing with a variety of activities, including Leadership & Service Opportunities, Campus Improvements, Academic Summer Term, Summer Fusion Labs, and a wide array of Sports Camps & Clinics! Summer Office Hours begin on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Central Summer of 2026
- Summer Programs: Summer at Central
- Welcome, Class of 2030
- Service & Leadership Trips & Programs
- Summer Reading
- Summer Running Club
- The 2026 Golf Classic
- Summer Community Events
- Campus Improvement Projects
- Summer Office Hours
Summer Programs: Summer at Central
Sports Camps & Clinics
Each summer, we also host a wide range of Sports Camps & Clinics for various ages as part of Summer at Central. We look forward to seeing you on campus this summer!
Summer at Central: Sports Camps & Clinics
Summer Fusion Labs
Summer Fusion Labs for Middle School Students is offered through Summer at Central to current 5th - 8th grade students.
This year's Academy will be held from Monday, July 6, through Thursday, July 9.
Summer Fusion Labs for Middle School Students
Academic Summer Term
Central Catholic offers various academic and enrichment programs through our Summer Term, including:
- Academic Courses
- Accelerated Math & Technology Courses for Credit
- Enrichment Programs & Study Skills for Incoming Students
- The College Essay Workshop for Rising Seniors
Welcome, Class of 2030
Members of the Class of 2030 and transfer students will be participating in a Technology Training Session on campus over the summer as an introduction to Freshman Seminar: Innovation & Inquiry.
Save the date for the New Student & Parent Welcome Night & Ice Cream Party on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
Visit the Class of 2030 Welcome Site
Service & Leadership Trips & Programs
Camp Champagnat Leadership Experience (Camp Marist, NH)
At the close of each academic year, student leaders travel to Camp Marist on Ossipee Lake (NH) for Central Catholic's Camp Champagnat Leadership Institute, aka Camp Champ.
Camp Champ is an overnight, student-organized Marist Leadership experience for rising CCHS sophomores, juniors, and seniors.
This year's theme was Camp Champ - Leadership Island.
Click here to read more and see photos!
Marist Youth Leadership Camp (Esopus, NY)
Rising juniors in the Class of 2028 are invited to participate in this annual leadership program with Marist schools from across the country.
This camp is specifically designed for rising juniors and will include around 150 students from Marist schools around the country.
Email Campus Ministry to find out how to register!
BLUE Missions Service Trip: Water Project (Dominican Republic)
This August, rising seniors in the Class of 2027 will be participating on a BLUE Missions service trip in the Dominican Republic on a Water Project.
Approximately 25 students will serve in a host community for one week led by BLUE Missions and chaperoned by CCHS Faculty members.
BLUE Missions is a non-profit organization with a mission of empowering the youth to advocate for a world where there is water for all, forever. Through service projects and sustainability education, BLUE connects families in Latin America to clean, fresh water for the last 15 years.
Click here to read more and see photos from last year's trip!
Summer Reading
Each year, the Catalano Memorial Library in conjunction with CCHS staff put together a list of books we think Central students would enjoy reading over the summer. The list contains books across multiple genres and writing styles.
Printable list of the Catalano Memorial Library 2026 Suggested Summer Reads.
The five-page digital poster below is embedded with links to read the book's description in the library catalog and access it on Sora. Click the arrows to move between the pages.
2026 CCHS Summer Reading by Sarah Downs
Catalano Memorial Library: Summer Reading Page
Summer Running Club
New this year, Mr. Surrette and Mr. Ford will be starting a summer running club that will meet three mornings a week in July and August.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome!
Interested participants should contact either Mr. Ford or Mr. Surette.
Contacts:
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Mr. Brian Ford '05, Assistant Principal of School & College Counseling, bford@centralcatholic.net
- Mr. Christian Surette, Social Studies Teacher, csurette@centralcatholic.net
The 2026 Golf Classic
Alumni, parents, friends, faculty, & staff come together each year for the annual Golf Classic at the Haverhill Golf & Country Club.
The Golf Classic is a scramble format golf tournament with morning and afternoon flights.
Proceeds from the Golf Classic fund scholarships and Central Catholic's Fulfilling the Promise Program.
Click here to read more and see photos from last year's Golf Classic!
The 2026 Golf Classic: Monday, July 27
Summer Community Events
CCHS is excited to partner with local community events and to host:
- The Lawrence History Center Annual Dengler Award Dinner (June 11)
- The Lawrence Partnership Annual Meeting (June 16) - last year's photo above
- The Lawrence Youth Development Summer Theatre Program (August 3 - 8)
Campus Improvement Projects
Central Catholic is committed to the continuous improvement of our campus, which is a key component of our Strategic Plan 2025-2030: Building Toward 100 Years of Excellence.
Strategic Plan Excerpt
#4 We Are Innovative & Welcoming: Our Campus
Central Catholic will continue to ensure that our campus remains a modern, sustainable, and safe facility that supports a holistic educational experience.
In this spirit, we will create flexible, engaging environments that reflect evolving teaching and learning needs
This year's summer campus improvement projects include:
- Renovation of the World Language Center
- Replacement of the Memorial Gymnasium Classrooms Roof
- Installation of Lighting along the Raider Walkway
Renovation of the World Language Center
This summer, the turf on Raider Field is being replaced this summer and will be ready for the Fall Sports Season!
Replacement of the Memorial Gymnasium Classrooms Roof
The roof over the classrooms in the Memorial Gymnasium Building is being replaced. The Memorial Gymnasium has served the students of CCHS for over 75 years and has undergone several renovations and updates.
Completed in 1950, the Memorial Gymnasium was dedicated in 1951 to the memory of the 14 Central Catholic graduates killed in action during World War II.
Installation of Lighting along the Raider Walkway
Bollard lighting is being installed along the walkway leading up to the Raider Turf Field from the South Wing entrance by the Peterson Student Life Center, overlooking Raider Plaza.
Summer Office Hours
Summer Office Hours begin on Monday, June 22, 2026.
Effective Monday, June 22 and concludes on Monday, September 7 (Labor Day).
- Monday through Thursday
- 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM
- Offices Closed Fridays
- The CCHS Campus is open on designated Fridays for planned programs and activities.
Enter through the Main Entrance near the "Welcome" sign and Courtyard to the left of the Memorial Gymnasium - check in at the Welcome Desk in the Webster Family Lobby.
Before coming in, please confirm that the person or office you would like to see is available and is not on vacation or has another commitment.
Holidays
- Friday, June 19 (in observance of Juneteenth)
- Friday, July 3 (in observance of Independence Day)
- Monday, September 7 (in observance of Labor Day)
Main Office
Email: mainoffice@centralcatholic.net
Phone: 978-682-0260 ext. 699
Welcome & Safety Desk
Email: cchssafety@centralcatholic.net
Phone: 978-682-0260 ext. 613
Office of Admissions
Email: admissions@centralcatholic.net
Phone: 978-682-0260 ext. 612
Office of Advancement & Alumni
Email: tstott@centralcatholic.net
Phone: 978-682-0260 ext. 635
Business Office
Email: businessoffice@centralcatholic.net
Phone: 978-682-0260 ext. 650
Raider Campus Store
The Raider Campus Store is closed for the summer.
We will resume online orders and in person purchases at the start of the new school year.
Gift cards are available via email: campusstore@centralcatholic.net
Should you have a specialty item you would like more information about, please contact us and we will do our best to assist you: campusstore@centralcatholic.net
Have a wonderful summer, Raiders!
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