“Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge”
Catholic Central Announces New STEM Center
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The view of the addition from our main entrance off Wixom Rd. will look different in the near future, as you are welcomed with a stunning view into the robotics space. -
The facade of the new addition will provide a visual impact as you drive onto campus. -
The design of the STEM expansion will provide for a striking view from the main entrance to our current building. -
The robotics space will house a full-size FIRST field, with plenty of room for building around the outside. -
From the outside of the robotics space you can catch a glimpse of the engineering lab upstairs and the machine room on the main floor. -
The addition will house eight science labs. Here is a proposed rendering of one of them. -
Another angle of the science lab rendering shows the connection to the dedicated lab prep spaces. Four prep spaces are planned to service the eight labs. -
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We are proud to announce a new STEM addition to our current building. Construction is slated to begin in the summer of 2022 with the goal of opening for students in January of 2024.
This addition will help us continue to offer the best possible academic environment for all of our students and better equip our students to compete in the 21st Century workforce.
The addition, funded by our alumni and benefactors, will include a number of exciting features for our students:
- 57,000 square feet of learning space
- Eight new multi-purpose science labs
- Four dedicated lab prep rooms
- A dedicated engineering lab
- A full-sized FIRST Robotics competition field with additional worker space (5,300 square foot area!)
- A machinery room for fabrication
- A greenhouse
- A 130-seat lecture hall with multi-wall projection
- An observatory tower
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We are grateful for the generosity and vision of our donors and benefactors, who allow us to continually improve our facilities without drawing from tuition or tuition assistance funding.
Main Entrance
Main EntranceCatholic Central made renovations to its main entrance in the 2020-2021 school year, making safety improvements and providing a 'new face' to the campus.
Learning CommonsCatholic Central completed a $1 million upgrade to the school’s Learning Strategies Center and Media Center in 2021. The renovations provide students with increased space for collaborative learning and continues the overall effort to provide state-of-the-art facilities for the school’s more than 900 students.
Future Projects
There are many projects included in the master plan for Catholic Central's campus. These projects are being thoughtfully developed as the school plans for its 100th Anniversary, and looks towards the next 100 years of teaching goodness, discipline, and knowledge.
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List of 5 news stories.
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Hockey Alumni Game, Appreciation Night Welcomes Home Over 60 Alumni
Detroit Catholic Central welcomed home over 60 alumni hockey program players and their families for a fun-filled, competitive day of CC Hockey and camaraderie on Saturday, January 8, at USA Hockey Arena, the home of Catholic Central Hockey. -
Rugby Team Celebrates Athletes’ Successes, Prepares for Season
Catholic Central Rugby players Charles Fitrakis ‘23 and Brogan Maher ‘23 were selected for the USA Rugby South Panther Academy’s 2021 U16 team, competing in the North American Invitational 7s held in Salt Lake City this past July. The tournament is one of the largest rugby tournaments in the world, with well over 1,000 players in attendance from the USA, Caribbean, Pacific Islands, and Canada. -
Teacher Spotlight: Erin Sharkey
Catholic Central Mathematics Department Head Erin Sharkey took a unique journey to finding her career in teaching. Beginning her career as an active-duty Army officer, Mrs. Sharkey joined the military for the opportunity to travel the world. By her last year in the military, however, Mrs. Sharkey’s desire to pursue teaching had become clear. -
Teacher Spotlight: Mark Gagnon
Catholic Central Science Teacher Mark Gagnon lightheartedly says that he fell into the teaching profession, an understatement given his profound dedication to his students. Mr. Gagnon’s teaching journey began like many other undergraduate students’ journeys, looking for a profession with the right fit. -
Five Students Receive Nominations to Service Academies
Congresswoman Haley Stevens announced Wednesday that she has nominated 22 Michigan students for consideration at service academies. Detroit Catholic Central students comprise five of the 22 nominations.
Teach Me Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge” is the motto of the Basilian Fathers and the sacred mission of Catholic Central High School. For more than ninety years, the graduates of Catholic Central have made a positive impact on their communities at a local, national, and global level.
