Giving Tuesday 2025
AACHS News
2025 Turkey Bowl: LANCERS WIN!
Central Lancers are THE 2025 Turkey Bowl winners after securing a 22–14 victory against Northeast. This win marks our school’s first win in more than a decade. For players, coaches, students,
Stephanie Mattei, 249
Stephanie Mattei, 249, is a force. A licensed psychologist, mother, partner to fellow central alumni Angelo, a dedicated AACHS Exec Board Member proud 249er, and member of the Capital Campaign Committee,
Building Bridges to Success at CHS
Support the Bridge Leadership Program On behalf of the Bridge Faculty Co-coordinators and the Associated Alumni of Central High School of Philadelphia (AACHS), we are writing to highlight the ongoing success of the Bridge Leadership
Bring Your Talents to the AACHS Table
Dear Central Alumni and friends, As valued members of the Associated Alumni of Central High School (AACHS), we want you to bring your talent to the table. Every one of you
Cherry Blossoms and Cultural Connection at Central
Thanks to the generous donation from the Shofuso Japanese Cultural Center, cherry trees have found a new home on Central’s campus. Shofuso not only provided the trees but also sent their
AACHS President’s Circle Announcement
The creation of the President’s Circle—a community of like-minded graduates and individuals who believe that our personal and shared experiences at Central High School comes with a responsibility: to ensure future CHS students have access to all educational opportunities available today, as we did as Central students. It’s our time; it’s our turn to give back. Central’s Leading the Way Campus Expansion Campaign will allow us to expand Central’s footprint and build the world class facilities needed to provide a top-quality education worthy of students attending Central High. David Kahn, 220, staunchly believes in Central’s future as strongly as he values its past. It is why he has chosen to invest $500,000—and hopes others will join in leading the way.
Celebrate Charter Day on June 13 by investing in the future of Central High School.
On a summer day in 1836, a group of visionaries placed their signatures on a document that would forever change the course of education in Philadelphia. With quill in hand,
Leading the Way – Campus Expansion Project
The Leading the Way capital campaign video that was unveiled at Central is a short production that powerfully tells the story, demonstrates the need, and challenges all of us to action – to help Lead the Way.
Central High School students earn the support of the Lancer community every day like generations of alumni and supporters have done for us.
Let us recognize this historic initiative and reach as deep as we can within their individual abilities to support the Leading the Way Campaign. Will you lead the way? #leadtheway #centralhighalumni #lancerlove
4 ways to show your CHS spirit this season!
School might be out, but our Central spirit never takes a break. Here are 4 ways to show your Lancer love: Dedicate an auditorium seat Buy custom Central High School swag
Reunions
Class Giving
Class campaigns support various areas that enrich the lives of all Lancers. Gifts made through your class campaign rely on the power of collective giving, increasing the impact that class gifts have on the future of dear High!
