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  • Prairie View Closed 5/28

    Prairie View Grade School will be closed on Wednesday, May 28 due to an ongoing water service issue that impacted operations throughout the day on Tuesday. Restroom facilities were disrupted, and water access in the building remains unavailable. The Central 301 Buildings and Grounds team is actively working alongside external partners to address the problem…

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  • Central Seniors Stroll through CT Halls again!

    Graduating seniors who attended CT returned for a congratulatory stroll through their former elementary building. Seniors were welcomed with cheers and applause! They connected with former teachers and even some family members!

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  • Friday Focus – May 23, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Full Circle Moments with the Class of 2025Before turning the tassels, our seniors took one last walk through the elementary schools that helped shape their journey. From hallway high-fives and playground memories to hugs from former teachers, the Class of…

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    CHS Graduation 2025

    Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Central High School will celebrate graduation on Friday, May 23, at the NIU Convocation Center. The ceremony will be live streamed and available here. We congratulate all of our graduates on their hard work and accomplishments and wish you well on whatever comes next. Once a Rocket, always a…

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  • Goldenstein (left) and Gulati (right)

    A Pair of CHS Students Earn Perfect ACT Score

    Central High School is proud to announce that juniors Caleb Goldenstein and Sanay Gulati have each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT. It’s an achievement accomplished by 0.2% of students nationwide annually. Gulati, a driven and deeply involved student, serves as Student Council President, National Honor Society President, and Vice President…

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  • Friday Focus – May 16, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Seniors Return to Their Roots This week, members of the Class of 2025 made special trips back to where it all began—visiting their former elementary schools at HBT and Lily Lake. From old classrooms to the playground, it was a full-circle moment filled…

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  • Friday Focus – May 9, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏅 Kane County Educator of the YearCongratulations to CHS’s Gemma Gurney, named the 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year! She becomes the third Central 301 educator to earn this prestigious honor. Watch her acceptance speech. 🎉 Special Olympics State WalkThe…

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  • CHS teacher named 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year

    Among the nearly 50 nominees, Gemma Gurney of Central High School was named the 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year. Ms. Gurney, a second-year teacher in Central 301, accepted the award among friends, family, and colleagues as she spoke about her profound dedication to her students and community. Gurney becomes the third Central 301…

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  • Friday Focus – May 2, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎨 Foundation Auction Is LiveBidding is now open on one-of-a-kind, autographed team photos in the Central Education Foundation’s online silent auction! Learn more on how to support a great cause and grab a piece of Central 301 history. 📚 SkillsUSA Qualifies…

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    In The Loop – May 2025

    Our record-setting prom was full of glitz and glamour! (check out the photos inside!!) Now it’s on to graduation season. A brand new board took their seats for the first time and they still have one more seat to fill. Learn how you can jump on board. (pun intended) Several Central High School students qualified…

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