The drama club at Allentown Central Catholic High School would like to thank all those who attended “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” Dec. 2 and 3. It was the final winter play for 16 seniors in the cast and crew.

The annual 40 hours school-wide retreat will be held Dec. 15 and 16. The two days will include a keynote speaker, small group sessions, Eucharistic adoration and a mass with Bishop Barres. Students will be dismissed 1 p.m. Dec. 16 following the close of the retreat.

Any parents of eighth grade or transfer students wanting to take advantage of Central Catholic’s reduced registration fee for the 2017-2018 school year must submit an application by Dec. 17. Applications can be found on the school’s website.

An in-school Christmas concert will be held Dec. 22, featuring performances by the concert band, chorus and dance team. ACCHS will then dismiss for Christmas break until Jan. 3, 2017.