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CHS Senior Earns CISCO Scholarship
Samantha Sieverding recognized for leadership, achievement, and future in business Central High School senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a recipient of a CISCO scholarship, recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to pursuing a career in business. Sieverding is one of a select group of students honored through the program, which awards both two-year
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Friday Focus – May 1, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: $372,000Central High School senior Hazel Anderson earned top honors at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, one of the premier showcases in the country. Her work has already secured scholarship offers from five colleges and universities. Behind the ScenesFrom the first bus
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$372,000 for CHS Senior
Hazel Anderson’s artwork draws college offers at statewide exhibition Central High School senior Hazel Anderson’s work stood out among the top student artists in the state, earning her a spot in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition’s Senior Scholarship Exhibition and drawing scholarship offers from colleges across the country. That recognition translated into $372,000 in
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CHS Success at SkillsUSA
CHS Students Earn Three Bronze Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition Central High School students brought home three bronze medals from the SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition in Peoria, where they competed alongside approximately 5,000 students from across the state. This marked Central’s fourth annual trip to the SkillsUSA state competition. Sixteen CHS students competed in a
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Friday Focus – April 24, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Your Voice MattersCentral 301 Families – take our Communication Feedback Survey for us to better understand how families receive information across Central 301. It will only take a few minutes and help guide how we improve moving forward. FVC Art Show RecognitionCentral
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CHS Artistic Excellence
CHS Artists Earn Top Honors at Fox Valley Conference Art Show Central High School students were recognized with several top awards at the 2026 Fox Valley Conference Art Show, highlighting a strong year of creativity and achievement. Central students earned multiple Best in Show honors across categories: Additional recognition included: The annual conference show brings
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Kinder Glow Party
Lily Lake Kindergartners Celebrate with a Glow Party Kindergartners at Lily Lake Grade School recently turned off the lights and turned up the fun. After filling their classroom star jar through positive behavior and teamwork, students earned a Glow Party to celebrate their accomplishment. The classroom transformed into a bright and colorful space as students
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Friday Focus – April 17, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic weekend! #WeAreCentral
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Buddy Bus Challenge Winners
March Bus Buddy Winners Announced! Central 301 is proud to recognize our March 2026 Bus Buddy winners! Each month, students across the district are recognized for demonstrating positive behavior on the bus, including kindness, responsibility, and respect for others. These students help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Congratulations to our March Bus
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Friday Focus – April 10, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: CHS Blood DriveCentral High School’s Service Club hosts its final blood drive of the school year on April 16. Each donation has the potential to save up to three lives while supporting scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Coyote of the MonthPrairie View continues to recognize
