Welcome to Central High School – Go Rockets!
About CHS
Administration & Office Staff
Patrick Podgorski – Principal
Sarah Farrington – Assistant Principal of Building Operations
Dan Carpenter – Assistant Principal of Student Behavior and Environment (’25, ’27)
Edgar Pereda – Assistant Principal of Student Behavior and Environment (’26, ’28)
Kris Hixon-Leach – Administrative Assistant
Eliana Toledo – Administrative Assistant
Contact Information & Location
Main Office: (847) 464.6030
Athletics: (847) 464.6038
Attendance: (224) 990.7101
Registrar: (224) 990.7075
Student Services: (847) 464.6034
Fax: (847) 464.6039
44W625 Plato Rd, Burlington, IL 60109
School Hours
Full Day: 7:58 AM – 2:46 PM
Half Day: 7:58 AM – 11:10 AM
Early Release: 7:58 AM – 1:46 PM
Absence Reporting
The parent/guardian is requested to call prior to 7:25am the day of the absence. The attendance clerk’s phone number is 224-990-7101.
Lynette Jastrzebski – Administrative Assistant / Attendance
Teresa McMahon – Registrar
Melissa Baumgartner – School Nurse