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Everything You Need for the First Day of School

Returning Family? Joining Central 301 for the first time? You’ll find everything you need to prepare for a successful start to the school year on #DayOne301.

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Back to School – 2026-2027

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  • Wednesday, August 12
  • Grades 1-12 (First Day)
  • Thursday, August 13
  • Kindergarten (First Day)
  • Monday, August 16
  • Early Childhood (First Day)

School Supply Lists

Grade Schools

To learn more on Back to the Hill or how to get involved with the 301 Central Education Foundation, click here.
To learn more on Back to the Hill or how to get involved with the 301 Central Education Foundation, click here.

Middle Schools

Central High School

  • High school students should contact their teacher or refer to course information for any required school supplies.

My Student’s Schedule

Classroom assignments and student schedules will be available in Skyward Family Access on the following dates:

  • Grades ECC–5: August 5
  • Grades 6–12: August 3

Please note that classroom assignments and schedules are not final and may continue to be adjusted through the first few days of school as we finalize enrollment and meet student needs.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

ParentSquare

Parents/guardians and staff are automatically added to ParentSquare via Skyward but are encouraged to activate their account to verify their contact information and preferences.

Sign up: http://parentsquare.com/signin

Food Service

In order to provide the safest, contactless transactions for payments, Central 301 Food Service departments district-wide are cashless. Cashiers will not accept cash or checks at the cashier stations. All lunch payments must be updated through our online payment system, MySchoolBucks (Heartland Payment Systems).

Items to Note

Gear Up for Day One!

Whether you’re a student, parent, staff member or proud Central supporter, now’s the perfect time to show your Rocket pride!

🎉 CHS Athletic Boosters Spirit Wear Sale
Save 30% through August 15 with promo code: BACKTOTHEHILL2026

Shop the Booster Store →
https://centralboosters-117585.square.site/

Looking for even more options?
Browse the official Central High School BSN Sideline Store

Stay Connected

The first day of school is just the beginning. Follow Central 301 throughout the year for student stories, celebrations, important updates and a behind-the-scenes look at learning across our district.

Follow us wherever you spend your time and we’ll bring Central 301 to your feed.

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