News & Events

We have a lot to be thankful for at CCHS! Come together with the CCHS family for some of our upcoming events, including the Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for Lazarus House, the O'Sullivan Memorial Alumni Race/Walk (11/21), the Thanksgiving Day Football Game (now at 6pm, Wed., 11/21), and Alumni Reunions. 

Central Catholic alumnus and long-time assistant varsity baseball coach Mr. John Sexton '97 has been officially named the new Head Coach of the Varsity Baseball program at CCHS. Since 2003, Mr. Sexton has served as the assistant baseball coach under Mr. Marc Pelletier '79, who recently stepped down from the post as head coach after over 30 highly successful years leading the Raiders.

Four student-athletes signed their National Letters of Intent to compete in athletics at the Division 1 and Division 2 collegiate level. Congratulations to these outstanding young men and women!

On Friday, November 16, Central Catholic will be holding Walk 2018, our annual student fundraising event. The Walkathon has raised over $1.5 million since 2000, funding important initiatives that directly impact the student experience. This year's Walk will help transform the Raider Pub, a gathering spot for generations of students, into the Raider Café. Please consider supporting our students and staff through this important event!

Join Central Catholic President Chris Sullivan '81 and fellow alumni for our 3rd Annual NYC Alumni Reception on Thurs., Nov. 29. Hosted by Albert Aeed '87. 

In the spirit of Veterans Day, CCHS is paying tribute to all those from the Central Catholic community who have served or are serving in the military.

Following an exhilarating win (23-20) on Friday, Nov. 2 over top-ranked football powerhouse Everett, Mr. Chuck Adamopoulos (more widely known as ‘Coach A’) is being deservedly honored as the New England Patriots High School Coach of the Week. Central Catholic’s win over Everett secured a place for the Raiders in the Division 1 North Final against St. John’s Prep at 1:00 PM on Saturday, Nov. 10 at St. John’s.

Seniors enrolled in American City: Rise, Fall, & Rebirth, a course designed and taught by Mr. Matthew Joyal '08, took a driving tour of the historical sites of the City of Lawrence. The students explored various parts of the city, including the mills, original immigrant neighborhoods, the downtown commercial district along Essex Street, and other major sites such as City Hall, the Common, the Ayer Mill Clock Tower, and the Great Stone Dam.

Over 200 high school students from across the region – including 23 students and several faculty members from Central Catholic – recently attended Junior Achievement’s STEM Symposium at Greater Lawrence Technical School in Andover, MA. The symposium offered students the unique opportunity to interact face-to-face with companies and employees currently working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) fields.

On All Saints Day and throughout the month of November, we will be remembering our deceased loved ones in a special way. On behalf of the Marist Brothers and the CCHS Family, we invite you to submit any special intentions you may have, whether for a deceased loved one or for someone who is struggling.