Visit & Events

The Catholic Central brotherhood is best experienced in person. We invite you to visit and encounter the Basilian teachings of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge firsthand.

We try to offer as many opportunities for families to visit us as we can, while respecting the environment our students and teachers need to uphold expectations for current families.

Visit Options

Shadow Days

Shadow Days are a fantastic way for students to get a taste of what life is like for a Shamrock. We look to welcome about 400 “shadows” a year, and will end up enrolling approximately 75% of the 8th grade students who spend a day with us!

Our Shadow Days run from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. After a tour of our facilities (parents are encouraged to join) students attend class with a host, eat lunch (provided), and conclude the day with an Admissions Office interview.

Space is limited, and registration is required. You will receive an email confirmation with all instructions for the day.

Family Tour

In addition to Shadow Days, we offer the chance for families to take an individual tour during most school days starting between 9 AM and 2:15 PM. Registration is required.

Walkabout Wednesdays are also available to accommodate families outside of school hours. These group tours are typically held the second Wednesday of each month from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Registration is required.

We also offer scheduled phone calls to go over any general questions you might have, transfer consultations, and financial aid reads.

schedule a tour

Walkabout Wednesday

Virtual Presentations

We know you are busy, and might not be able to make it to campus! We do our best to bring the information to you through a series of online presentations.

Admissions 101 was held on October 4 and introduced an overview of the entire admissions process for current 8th grade families.

A series of Lunch & Learns during October and November will also cover a variety of topics, including:

10/11 - Student Academic Resources
- Counseling Department
- Learning Strategies Center/Intervention and Accommodations Program)
10/12 - Student Activities
10/13 - Financial Aid & Scholarships
10/18 - Music Program
10/19 - Campus Ministry
10/20 - Fine Arts
10/25 - George and Mary Turek Hall of Science and STEM
10/26 - Business
10/27 - Athletics
11/1 - Foreign Language
11/3 - Computer Science

These will be 15 minute presentations followed by 15 minutes of Q&A.

We also hosted a Transfer Process overview on Thursday, Nov 17 from 11:30 AM - Noon

Don’t worry if you are unable to make the presentations live. We will post links to the recordings within a few days of the presentation.

Admissions 101

Past Lunch & Learn Webinars

Upcoming Admissions Events

In Case You Missed It...

Kairos Retreat Fosters Brotherhood, Love of Christ

Named after the Greek word meaning “God’s time”, Kairos invites students to step back from the challenges of teenage life as they examine their relationships with God, family, friends, and sel

Chris Okoye '14 speaks to students during World Mental Health Day

Assemblies Honor World Mental Health Day, Highlight Student Wellness

In honor of World Mental Health Day on October 10, guest speaker Mr. Chris Okoye ‘14, Social Studies Teacher and Freshman Moderator Mr. Ben Herman ‘98, and Athletic Director Mr. Aaron Babicz ‘93 spoke to students during homeroom assemblies on their personal journeys in mental wellness.

Jacob McKee '23 smiling in front of his Eagle Scout project, a bridge to a parish prayer garden

Shamrock Spotlight: Eagle Scout Jacob McKee '23

The road to Eagle Scout within the Boy Scouts of America is no easy process. In fact, only four percent of scouts have earned the rank since the organization’s inception in 1911. Catholic Central is proud to recognize countless student and alumni Eagle Scouts, including Jacob McKee ‘23.

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