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Learning Beyond the Classroom
Career and Technical Education students visit local companies to see modern manufacturing in action. Central High School students recently toured several area businesses to gain a first-hand look at today’s modern workforce through the district’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program. As part of Manufacturing Month, students visited McFona International in Geneva, along with Pactiv…
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Friday Focus – October 17, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎭 Trunk or Treat Takes the Stage!For the first time ever, Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting a districtwide Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22 from 4–6 PM at CHS. Everyone in the Central 301 community is invited for…
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“Trunk or Treat” Coming to CHS
Student-led event brings Halloween fun for younger Rockets for the first time We’re bringing Halloween fun to Rocket Hill! 🎃Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the CHS parking lot (outside Door 10) — and the entire Central 301 community is invited!…
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CHS Senior Earns Top 10 Photo Honor
Capturing the Beauty of Flora & Fauna Central High School is proud to celebrate Elinor Eickmeier, a senior whose work was selected as a Top 10 entry in the Kane County Regional Office of Education Student Photography Contest. Elinor’s photo reflected the Week 6 theme: “Flora & Fauna”, standing out for its creativity and composition…
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Central 301 Honored for Communications Excellence
District earns three statewide awards from the Illinois Chapter of NSPRA Central 301 has been recognized by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. At the 2025 INSPRA Communications Awards, Central 301 earned: 🏆 Award of Excellence – Homegrown (Video Series)🎖️ Award of Merit –…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 7
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: A Safety Net for Stability — Working Cash Fund (Fund 70) In this edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re spotlighting the Working Cash Fund — a behind-the-scenes but important tool that helps ensure financial flexibility and stability across Central 301. The Working Cash Fund does not have any direct expenditures. Instead,…
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Friday Focus – October 10, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🚶♀️ Step by Step to School!Families and students laced up their sneakers for a beautiful fall morning walk to Country Trails, celebrating community and healthy habits to start the day. 🎃 Pumpkins, Prizes, and Plenty of Smiles at PVFrom hayrides and…
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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…