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  • German Exchange Students Arrive at CHS

    Guten Tag, Central Rockets! For the 28th year, Central High School is proud to welcome students and teachers from our partner school in Großröhrsdorf, Germany, through the German American Partnership Program (GAPP). From September 22 to October 5, 2025, ten German students and two of their teachers will join our school community. During their stay,…

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  • Boys in camo

    HBT Spirit Week #2

    HBT Celebrates Homecoming Week With A Spirit Week HBT continued to celebrate homecoming week with a Camo Day, TURBO-palooza day, and a Blue & White Day! Check out some of the fun we had showing our school spirit.

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  • Friday Focus – September 19, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏈 Rocketpalooza! 2025The 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…

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  • CT halls are full of Spirit for Central Rockets Homecoming!

    Tuesday we were seeing double! Can You Spot Us? Students and Staff Rocked Camo Gear on Thursday!

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  • CHS Students Earn Contest Honors

    Two CHS Seniors Recognized in Kane County Student Photography Contest Central High School is proud to celebrate Giancarlo Arroyo-Miranda and Maddy Folloso, whose work was selected as winning entries this week in the Kane County Regional Office of Education Student Photography Contest. Their photos captured unique perspectives of our community and stood out among submissions…

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  • Homecoming: What You Need to Know Before Kickoff

    Friday marks the 72nd Homecoming football game at Rocket Hill – one of the most anticipated in years. With the Rockets off to a strong start and facing the top-ranked team in Illinois, we are preparing for one of the largest crowds in recent memory. To ensure a safe and enjoyable evening for all, please…

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  • Kinder Students on the park

    HBT Spirit Week

    HBT Celebrates Homecoming with a Spirit Week During the week of September 15th, HBT celebrated homecoming with a school wide spirit week. Monday was Disney Day and Tuesday was Sports Day! See pictures below from our two days so far! More to come on Wednesday’s Camo Day, Thursday’s TURBOpalooza, and Friday’s Blue & White Day.…

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  • From around the hallways at CMS…

    All sorts of flyers are popping up around the CMS hallways…clubs, activities, events…oh my! Encourage your child to get involved, go to an event, or even dress up for a Spirit Week day! You won’t get all the info you need from the pictures below, but they can certainly serve as a jumping off point…

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  • 301 Budget Blueprint: Part 5

    📰 301 Budget Blueprint: Understanding the IMRF/Social Security Fund (Fund 50) As part of our ongoing 301 Budget Blueprint series, we’re taking a closer look at the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Social Security Fund, known in our budget as Fund 50. This fund plays a critical role in making sure the employees who…

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  • CHS Named IAEA School of Distinction

    Central High School has been recognized by the Illinois Art Education Association (IAEA) as a 2025 School of Distinction — one of only five schools in Illinois to receive this prestigious award. This honor celebrates schools with rigorous art, design, and media education programs. To earn the distinction, Central High School demonstrated practices that align…

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