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Catholic Central Back-to-School Info
Here's important information to know before Catholic Central High School returns for a new school year Tuesday.

The following is a list of important dates, times and events to remember for Detroit Catholic Central High School parents. Much of this information comes from the school's website, as well as other district resources. We have compiled this list for convenient access to the information parents need to know.
Dates to remember
- Aug. 15—Freshmen orientation
- Aug. 16—First day of class
- Aug. 23—Photo day
- Aug. 24—Senior parents information night
- Sept. 5—Labor Day-no school
- Sept. 25—Family Festival
- Oct. 2—Homecoming dance
- Oct. 13—Parent/teacher conferences
- Nov. 13—Fall Open House
- Nov. 25-26—Thanksgiving break
- Dec. 3—Parents Christmas Dinner & Dance
- Dec. 4—Christmas Concert & Afterglow
- Dec. 16-21—Semester exams
- Dec. 22-Jan. 3—Christmas vacation-no school
- Jan. 16—MLK Day-no school
- Feb. 24—DRIVE Holiday-no school
- March 1—Winter Open House
- March 15—Parent/teacher conferences
- April 5-13—Easter vacation
- May 7-9—Senior exams
- May 7-16—AP exams
- May 11—Senior Prom
- May 20—Graduation
- May 28—Memorial Day-no school
- May 29-31—Underclassmen exams
1st Semester Calendar [PDF]
2nd Semester Calendar [PDF]
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Early Dismissal Days
- Sept. 1—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- Sept. 30—for Boys' Bowl Assembly at 11:30 a.m.
- Oct. 6—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- Oct. 12—for PSAT/NEDT testing at 11:30 a.m.
- Oct. 13—for parent/teacher conferences at noon
- Nov. 3—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- Nov. 23—for half-day at noon
- Dec. 1—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- Jan. 5—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- Feb. 2—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- March 1—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
- May 2—for faculty meeting at 1:43 p.m.
New Faculty
- Mary Stuart—English teacher
- Erik Nilsen—Catalog and reference librarian, moderator for Mock Trial
- Benjamin Ahronheim—Mathematics and computers teacher
- Nina Fang—Mandarin Chinese teacher
- Oak Chooklin—Mathematics teacher
- Steven Huber—Assistant campus minister, drama teacher and liturgical singing coordinator
Office Directory
Name Title Number Fr. Richard Ranalletti, C.S.B.President
248-596-3833 Fr. John Huber, C.S.B
Principal
248-596-3875 Fr. Gordon Judd, C.S.B.
Chairman, School Board 313-964-4324 Dave Lewis
Vice Principal/Academic Director
248-596-3872 Daniel Anderson
Dean of Students 248-596-3873 Aaron Babicz
Athletic Director 248-596-3828 Shawn Mather
Counseling Director, Guidance Department
248-596-3853 Joyce MacLennan
Librarian 248-596-3882 Donna Bolig
Attendance Secretary 248-596-3810
Athletics tryouts
- Cross-country: See Coach Magni in Room 113 on the first day of school.
- Football: Workouts began Aug. 1. Contact Coach Todd Lackey at ccfroshfootball@yahoo.com with questions.
- Soccer: Tryouts were Aug. 10, 11 and 12. Call Coach Joe Nora at 734-502-7546 with questions.
- Tennis: Tryouts were Aug. 10, 11 and 12. Call Varsity Coach Joe Stafford at 248-978-4015 with questions.
- Intramural Hockey: A meeting will be held the first week of school. Contact Alan Barker in the Guidance Department with questions.
Important Documents
Regular Bell Schedule [PDF}
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Student-Parent Handbook [PDF]
August Lunch Menu [PDF]
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