Allentown Central Catholic High School

ACCHS National Honor Society Canned Food Drive, November 11-15.
Each grade is asked to bring in certain items:
• Freshman: boxes of Mac and cheese, boxes of all types of pasta, spaghetti sauce
• Sophomores: cereals (hot or cold), peanut butter, jelly, and meals in a can (chili, stews, ravioli)
• Juniors: canned fruit, rice, soups, vegetables, and healthy snacks
• Seniors: canned tuna, chicken, beans, and meals in a can (chili, stews, ravioli)
• Other misc. items: condiments (ketchup, mustard, mayo, oils).
• Tab tops are preferred, no glass containers, no expired items.
Bring in FIVE items and receive a dress down day on Friday, December 6!
The food items will be used to stock the Central City Project Food Pantry.

Congratulations to all rowers who completed the Fall season of Lehigh University Juniors Rowing. Several students from ACCHS and partner schools participated with the guidance of Lehigh University coaches — including our own Bob Michener! Keep an eye out for signups for the Spring season. 💛💚

PIAA 2A Girls Soccer Quarterfinal — ACCHS Vikettes vs. Archbishop Wood, Saturday, November 9, 12pm at Pennridge High School in Perkasie. Tickets: $8 on https://www.piaa.org/sports/tickets.aspx?from=hellobar Let's go, Vikettes! 💚💛🤘⚽

ACCHS Winter Sports Media Day hosted by Scott Johnston, Eastern PA Sports Network! Sunday, November 10, noon - 2pm. Miller's Ale House, 913 Airport Center Road, Allentown. EPASN will be interviewing the coaches and players from each Winter Sports team and discussing the upcoming season! 💚💛🤘
Click here to listen: https://easternpasportsnet1.mixlr.com/events/3806238

We had a great turnout for our ACCHS Viking Basketball Clinic for middle school athletes! Thank you to all who participated in this fun, engaging and informative event. 💛💚🏀

MORE BIG NEWS! Allentown Central Catholic High School is thrilled to announce that we are moving forward with preparations for our upcoming campaign aimed at providing students with outdoor athletic facilities and resources crucial for their academic and personal success! We are building a legacy for future generations!
Learn more at https://www.acchs.info/post/feasibility-study
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More BIG NEWS is on the way — coming Friday, November 8, 2024! Stay tuned for another EXCITING announcement as to how we will be continuing to build a legacy for future generations of Allentown Central Catholic students and families! 💛💚🤘

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Let’s talk about OUR BIG NEWS! Allentown Central Catholic is proud to be voted the 2025 #1 Best Catholic School in the Lehigh Valley by NICHE! Niche rankings are calculated by statistical data, student/parent surveys and factual information. We are to lead the way for Catholic education excellence in the Lehigh Valley — FIVE YEARS IN A ROW! 💚💛🏆🥇🏆🥇🏆🥇

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Want to learn more about our Viking Nation?
VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSE! Sunday, November 17, 2-4pm. Tour our historic school campus, meet our Principal and faculty, talk with current students, learn about our club and activities! Questions? Contact our Admissions Director Mrs. Meskill at [email protected]. 610-437-4601, www.acchs.info, 301 N Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102.

Allentown Central Catholic Alumni News — One of the most distinguished and decorated alumni in the history of the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Albert H. Olivencia-Yurvati, DO, PhD, DFACOS, FICS, FAHA (ACCHS Class of 1973) was bestowed an honorary degree of Doctor of Science by the University of Strathclyde in Scotland. His passion for excellence has been recognized nationally and internationally, as well as at HSC, where he received the 2021 Mary Luibel Distinguished Alumni Award. He received the 2012 Clyde Gallehugh, DO. Memorial Award and the 2011 President’s Award for Clinical Excellence. 💛💚🤘

Read more at https://www.unthsc.edu/newsroom/story/tcoms-dr-albert-yurvati-bestowed-an-honorary-degree-by-the-university-of-strathclyde-in-scotland/

NEW DATE! Free Financial Aid Night for Students and Families, Thursday, November 7 at 6pm. Hosted by Allentown Central Catholic in partnership with PHEAA (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency). Participants will learn about the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application as well as State Aid. To register go to: https://forms.gle/uzKzY9E2Zqbyr9Ck7 💛💚

Our "Vikings On The Road" team had the pleasure to meet with the students of St. Elizabeth Regional School! Our students talked about all the wonderful opportunities offered at ACCHS; and gifted St. Elizabeth's with our Class of 2029 Spirit Boxes! We look forward to seeing everyone in the fall! 💛💚🤘

Allentown Central Catholic has some BIG news to share! Keep following for the exciting announcement! 💛💚

ACCHS Vikette Soccer defeats Wyomissing 2-1 in the PIAA 2A State First Round! Delia McMullen ( #6) and Emma Devers ( #13) each scored in the 2nd half for the win! Way to go, Vikes! 💛💚⚽🤘

Middle School athletes are invited to our ACCHS Youth Basketball Clinic! NEW DATE, Wednesday, November 6, 5:30-7pm in historic Rockne Hall. Open to 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grade students — participants are required to be enrolled at one of our partner schools and participate in CYO basketball. Questions? Contact: Dennis Csensits at [email protected], 610-437-4601 ext 119. 💚💛🏀

Good luck to our Vikette Soccer Team as they compete in the PIAA 2A State First Round against Wyomissing, today, Tuesday, November 5 at 3pm (at Wyomissing HS). Let's go, Vikes! 💚💛⚽️

ACCHS invites our partner school families to our Middle School Sports & Activity Info Session! Wednesday, November 6, 6-7pm, Masson Auditorium. Open to all partner school students from grades 3-8 who want to learn more about our Middle School Programs and ACCHS Athletics! 💚💛

Let’s talk about the future! With nearly a century behind us, we are already looking forward to the next 100 years. ACCHS has consistently grown and adapted over the decades; not by just refurbishing our campus…but revitalizing, renovating and expanding on our mission to provide a Catholic education founded on Faith, Tradition and Excellence. We are excited for all that is yet to come! 💚💛🏆🥇🏆🥇

Want to learn more about our Viking Nation?
VISIT OUR OPEN HOUSE! Sunday, November 17, 2-4pm. Tour our historic school campus, meet our Principal and faculty, talk with current students, learn about our club and activities! Questions? Contact our Admissions Director Mrs. Meskill at [email protected]. 610-437-4601, www.acchs.info, 301 N Fourth Street, Allentown, PA 18102.