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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
đź“° 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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Friday Focus – September 12, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📸 CHS Senior Earns Photography HonorCongrats to CHS senior Kendall Grigg, whose work was honored this week in the Kane County Regional Office of Education’s Student Photography Contest for the Architecture theme. Way to represent Central 301 with some serious…
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Homecoming 2025
🎉 Homecoming 2025: Rocketpalooza 🎉 September 15 – September 20 Homecoming is here, and Central High School is ready to celebrate Rocketpalooza with a full week of spirit, games, and community fun! Below is your one-stop guide to all events, themes, tickets, and more. đź“… Schedule of Events Friday, September 12 Sunday, September 14 Monday,…
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CHS Senior Honored in Photo Contest
Congratulations to Central High School senior Kendall Grigg, whose work has been selected as one of the Top 10 entries this week for the Kane County Regional Office of Education’s Student Photography Contest. The contest highlights student creativity across Kane County, with each week featuring a new theme. Kendall’s submission for the Week 1 theme,…
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Friday Focus – September 5, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: đź“š Back to School Nights Across Central 301Families turned out in full force to start the year. Prairie View saw a huge turnout, CHS opened its doors for its Open House, and Prairie Knolls went “all in” with their video announcement…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 4
đź’µ 301 Budget Blueprint: What Keeps Us Moving? The Transportation Fund. In this week’s edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re taking a closer look at how Central 301 keeps thousands of students moving every day — safely and efficiently — thanks to the Transportation Fund. 🚌 What Is the Transportation Fund? This fund is dedicated…
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Friday Focus – August 29, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: đź“š #DayOne301 for Early ChildhoodOur youngest students began their school journey this week, full of smiles, excitement, and new beginnings. 🎂 School AnniversariesPrairie View marked 25 years of serving students and families, while HBT celebrated 29 years this week. 🎡 Rocketpalooza:…
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Friday Focus – August 22, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📸 #DayOne301 Has Arrived!From our youngest kindergartners holding their signs to our Class of 2026 in overalls marking their last first day, the start of the 2025–26 school year was packed with excitement, smiles, cool signs and plenty of hugs. More…
