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Friday Focus – October 3, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎃 Fall Fest Fun at Lily LakeGames, STEAM coding, GaGa Ball, a pumpkin decorating contest, and plenty of smiles — Lily Lake families came together for Fall Fest, thanks to the PTC and staff who made the night possible. A perfect…
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CHS Senior Earns Photo Recognition
Capturing Nostalgia in Focus Central High School is proud to celebrate Erica Marinas, a senior whose work was selected as a winning entry in the Kane County Regional Office of Education Student Photography Contest. Her photograph beautifully reflected the Week 4 theme and stood out among submissions from students across Kane County. Congratulations to Erica…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 6
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: How We Fund Growth — Capital Projects Fund (Fund 60) In this edition of our 301 Budget Blueprint, we highlight the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 60) — a fund designed for long-term facility investments, major renovations, and school construction projects across the district. As Central 301 continues to grow, so do…
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Friday Focus – September 26, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🗳️ Final Call: Superintendent SurveyYour last chance to share input in the Board’s superintendent search. The survey closes Sunday night — don’t miss it! 🎤 Voices Heard at CHSCommunity members gathered Tuesday night at Central High School for a forum…
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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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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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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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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…
