News Archives

Candace Newland Holley Endowment
The Hail Mary Auction by past Central Catholic parents, Gina and Elliot Hill will help fund the Candace Newland Holley Endowment.

Farewell to Departing Faculty & Staff
Farewell and best wishes to our departing faculty and staff!

Prom Photos
Browse all the photos from Prom!
ASL Mass
On April 21, 2022 we celebrated Easter Mass as a community in American Sign Language.

ConTeam Nationals Recap
Central Catholic's Constitution Team placed 13th overall in the We the People National Competition.
Crowning of Mary Photos
On Friday, April 29, Central Catholic daughters, mothers, and special guests gathered on campus for our annual Crowning of Mary ceremony.

Lenten Reflection Series
We invite you to share in this weekly reflection as a way of entering into the spirit of the Season of Lent.
Courageous Conversations 3.30
On March 30, our community gathered for our third Courageous Conversations series of the school year.

2022 Rose Festival Princess Crowned
Congratulations to Rachelle Hanna for being crowned this year's Rose Festival Princess!

Michael Duarte
Farewell and best wishes to Michael Duarte!

Grace Laskowski '09
Farewell and best wishes to Grace Laskowski!

Bradleigh Cameron-Miller
Farewell and best wishes to Bradleigh!

Fr. David Shaw
Farewell and best wishes to Fr. David Shaw!

Kathleen Gianotti
Farewell and happy retirement to Kathleen!

David Lester '94 - New Director of Christian Service
We are excited to announce David Lester ‘94 as Central Catholic’s new Director of Christian Service.
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2022 Rose Festival Court
Meet your Rose Festival Candidates!
Constitution Team Places 2nd in state
Central Catholic’s Constitution Team placed 2nd in the State Competition on February 5.

27th Annual Presidents' Auction
Central Catholic is celebrating the 27th Annual Presidents’ Auction, Where our Gifts Meet the World, on April 23, 2022.

Central Catholic Brew Tour
New date! Join us for our first-ever Brew Tour on September 17, 2022!

See our current opening!
We are hiring a math teacher!

2022 Graduation Update
Save the date for our Class of 2022 graduation celebrations!

Resource Links: Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships
Join us on January 10 for our Virtual Parent Speaker Night: Supporting Healthy Teen Relationships.

Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas from all of us at Central Catholic!
Courageous Conversations 11.17
On November 17, our community gathered for our second Courageous Conversation series of the school year.

Fall Play Photos
See photos from the fall drama production of: Clue!

Grandparents and Special Friends Day
Join us for Grandparents and Special Friends Day on November 22!

Stark Street Journal
Read the latest issue of the student-run newspaper, The Stark Street Journal!

Information for the 2021-2022 School Year
Welcome letter and information for families and students regarding the 2021-2022 school year.

Faculty Profile - Laura Jaeger
Read about this unprecedented year of Ram Athletics, and the team that helped make it successful.

Welcome New Faculty & Staff!
We welcome new faculty and staff to Central Catholic, and congratulate those who are moving into new roles!

CCA Walk for Joy
Central Catholic is participating in the CCA Walk for Joy on Sunday, September 26.

Cape Horn Estate Mass & BBQ
Join us for the Cape Horn Estate Mass and BBQ on September 19!

2021-2022 Athletic Clearance
Athletic clearance information for the 2021-2022 school year.

Rams Run for Equity
Join the Horne family and the rest of the Central Catholic athletic community as we positively move for change!

One-to-One Learning
Access to technology helps our students learn how to participate ethically and safely as digital citizens in our society.

Class of 2020 Celebration Pictures
We welcomed the Class of 2020 back for their one-year reunion and to celebrate together!

Important Dates for 2021-22
Looking ahead to the 2021-22 school year, here are a few important dates to add to your calendar.

Announcement of New Hires
We are excited to welcome new faculty and staff to our Ramily!

New Hires at Central Catholic
We are excited to announce two new hires for our Central Catholic community!

Purchase Tickets for Senior Prom
Seniors, get your tickets to Central Catholic's Prom: Blinding Lights.
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Register for Father-Daughter Night
Register for Father-Daughter Night on May 2, 2021!

2021 Rose Festival Princess Crowned
Congratulations to Madi Cooper for being crowned this year's Rose Festival Princess!

Classmate Servants
Read about four Rams from the Class of 1962 who all recently celebrated an important milestone: the 50th anniversary of their ordination to the priesthood.

Peggy Kays
Peggy is retiring after working 26 years as Central Catholic's library aid.

Paul Griffith
Paul has made an immense impact on the lives of countless students throughout his 19 years of teaching at Central Catholic

David Hutson '92
For 18 years, David has shared his gifts of creativity, humor, and innovation with the Central Catholic community.

Kathy Frederick
Kathy Frederick has been teaching at Central Catholic since 2010.

Nanette Martin
Nanette has been a part of Central Catholic for 21 years.

Alison Anderson
Alison has been teaching at Central Catholic since the fall of 2016.

Andrew Green '13
Andrew has worked at Central catholic since the fall of 2017.

Service Immersion
2020-2021 Service Immersion Update

Digital Learning Year-End Information
Central Catholic Digital Learning End of Year Information for Parents and Students

Digital Learning Resources
Learn about Central Catholic's short and long-term Digital Learning Day Protocols.
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First Semester Final Exams 2020
Read about changes to the 1st semester final exam schedule.
Teachers attend lecture by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The English department at Central Catholic attended a presentation by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie.

Robotics Club takes fifth at competition
Our Robotics Club, Rotorrampage, recently competed in the annual First Technology Challenge Qualifying Tournament.

Constitution Team Finishes Third at State Competition
Congratulations to the Central Catholic Constitution Team who finished third in the We the People State Competition on Saturday, January 26.

Constitution Team Places Third at Regional Competition
Congratulations to our Constitution Team as they finished third at the We the People regional competition and will now head to State on Saturday, January 19.
U.S. Government Classes: 2018 Voter Forum Report
The seniors of the Central Catholic High School U.S. Government classes are excited to share the results of our Voter Forums with you.

Class Visits Columbia River Gorge
Seniors taking Environmental Science headed out to the Gorge on a class field trip to learn about its formation, human history, and enjoy the great outdoors!

Aric Ward to receive an Inspirational Teacher Award
Aric Ward to receive an Inspirational Teacher Award from Eastern Oregon University

ASL Program Update
Last fall, students in the American Sign Language (ASL) program raised funds to upholster a chair used by the Catholic Deaf Community at St. Peters Catholic Church.

2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards Announced
It was a fantastic year for Central Catholic students who entered the regional Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Ceramics II Set Projects
We talked with Ceramics teacher Jared Jaffe about his Ceramics II student’s work on a class favorite assignment: the “set” project.

First Semester Final Exam Schedule 2018
First Semester Final Exam Schedule

Constitution Team earns third at State Competition
Congratulations to the Central Catholic Constitution Team who earned third place in the We the People State Competition.

Christian Service Fall Deadline
The deadline for students to complete their Fall Hours of Christian Service is approaching!

Constitution Team Finishes Second in Regional Competition
Students on the Central Catholic Constitution Team will once again advance to the We the People State Competition following a very strong second place finish in their division.

Democracy In Action 2017
Democracy In Action provides a meaningful, authentic learning experience about what it means to be active, engaged citizens.

Practice Digital Learning Day - Nov. 22
In anticipation of winter and potential inclement weather, the Faculty and Administration at Central Catholic are now re-scheduling November 22 as a Digital Learning Practice Day.

Math Fest
Central Catholic hosted over 140 seventh and eighth grade students from fifteen different schools in the greater Portland metro area on Saturday, November 18 for the school’s annual MathFest.

Robotics Team Update
On Friday, November 17, the Robotics Team participated in their second tournament of the year!

Parent Association Grants Awarded
Parents Association is proud to award grants to faculty, staff, and student clubs to enrich the student learning experience at Central Catholic during the 2017-2018 academic year.

Students Recognized in National Art Competition
Congratulations to two of our students who were nationally recognized by the 2017 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards.

Student Art Featured at Case Study Coffee
Though out the rest of the month, student work will be on display at Case Study Coffee on Sandy Blvd. The digital art focuses on themes of social justic and self-awareness.

Student Art Show at Crema Coffee
Central Catholic student artwork will be on display at Crema Coffee & Bakery on Thursday, January 7 from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

Central Catholic Names New Strength and Conditioning Coach
Central Catholic Names New Strength and Conditioning Coach

Ram TV Schedule
Join us virtually this week from home and watch Central Catholic games, matches, and meets as they're streamed live.

Students attend Latinx Youth Conference
Over the weekend, Director of Diversity David Blue took nearly a dozen of our students on an inspirational and empowering trip to the Latinx Youth Conference at Bellarmine Prep in San Jose.

Spread the Word to End the Word
We pledge respect in our words and actions as we spread the word to end the word.

Rams Attend Student Diversity Leadership Conference
In February, students and staff headed to Tacoma to attend a Student Diversity Leadership Conference.

2018 Diversity and Inclusion Assembly
At today's Diversity and Inclusion Assembly, we welcomed Michael Benitez Jr. to campus.

Black Girl In Suburbia Documentary Screening
Black Girl In Suburbia is a 55 minute feature documentary that looks into the experiences of black girls growing up in predominately White communities.

Courageous Conversations with our Community
Students are encouraged to join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a Courageous Conversation in the New Gym during lunch on Thursday. Come dialogue in a safe and respectful environment. The topic will be “the intersection of sports and justice”.

Students Attend Asian American Summit
Over a dozen Central Catholic students made the trip north to take part in the 2017 Asian American Summit hosted by Seattle Prep High School.

Students Meet Writer and Social Activist, Kevin Powell
On Tuesday, February 7, students from Central Catholic visited Portland Community College to hear noted writer, poet, and social activist Kevin Powell.

Career & College Conversations
Central Catholic's Alumni Association and College Counseling is launching a series of live conversations between our alumni and our current student body.

Alumni Profile - Kara Shea '15
As we focus on our four guiding virtues this year, we are showcasing our alumni teachers who exemplify these virtues.
Oktoberfest Marketplace Photos
Thank you for joining us at our inaugural Alumni Oktoberfest Marketplace!

Ram Open and Reunions Update
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, and because your health and safety are our top priorities, we have made the decision to cancel the Ram Open and all 2020 Reunions.

Alumni Profile – Grace Laskowski '09
As we focus on our four guiding virtues this year, we are showcasing our alumni teachers who exemplify these virtues.

Alumni Profile - Mary (Wilson) Mauldin '10
We sat down with Mary (Wilson) Mauldin '10 for our alumni spotlight.