Friday Focus – September 19, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉
Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week:
🏈 Rocketpalooza! 2025
The 72nd Annual Homecoming Celebration on Rocket Hill is here! With Central taking on the state’s top-ranked team, a big crowd is expected tonight. Review spectator guidelines and parking info before heading out. Can’t make it? Watch the CHS student broadcast LIVE.
🎉Spirit Week Fun
From Twin Day at CT and CMS to Camo Day at HBT and Girls Flag Football at CHS, Spirit Week was a true districtwide celebration. Students and staff across Central 301 showed off their creativity and school pride all week long!
🎨 CHS Named School of Distinction
Central High School is one of five Illinois schools honored by the IAEA for excellence in art, design, and media programs. This recognition runs through 2027.
📚 CMS Happenings ☀️
Learning doesn’t always stay in the classroom at Central Middle School! Students in Ms. McCoy’s YA Café enjoyed books under dim lights with soft music, while Ms. Parisi’s Math 1 class took their scavenger hunt outside to soak up the sunshine.
📸 Student Photo Contest Winners
Congrats to seniors Giancarlo Arroyo-Miranda (A Quartet) and Maddy Folloso (Fabyan Windmill) on their winning shots in the Kane County ROE contest.
🎙️ The 301 Podcast
This week’s episode features Lisa Mathias, 4th grade teacher at HBT, sharing how i-Ready Math is personalizing learning in our elementary schools.
📊 Budget Blueprint Continues
This week’s edition focuses on the IMRF and Social Security Fund, which covers retirement and benefits contributions for many of our staff. Learn how this fund supports long-term stability and ensures Central 301 remains strong for years to come.
🖥️ Digital Bulletin Board
Check out flyers and resources from community organizations all in one convenient place to support our families.
✅ Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic holiday weekend!
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