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  • Friday Focus – April 25, 2025

    šŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS šŸŽ‰Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: Calling All Central Softball Alumni!The Central Rockets Softball program is bringing the past and present together for an Alumni Day celebration on May 14. Former players are invited back to reconnect, celebrate the program’s growth, and enjoy some time on the…

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    Central 301 Board of Education Welcomes New Members

    On Monday, the Central 301 Board of Education seated its newly elected members following the April 2025 Consolidated Election. Ryan Wasson, who was appointed to the board last month, was officially elected and has now been selected to serve as Board President—a role most recently held by Dornetria Hemphill. Morgan Pappas will continue as Vice…

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    2026-2027 School Calendar

    Board Approved 2026-2027 School Calendar At the April 21, 2025 Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the school calendar for the 2026-2027 school year. The calendar can be viewed by clicking here. The 2026-2027 school year will begin for teachers and staff on Monday, August 10, 2026, with students in grades 1 through 12…

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    Friday Focus – April 18, 2025

    šŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS šŸŽ‰Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: šŸŽØ Art Stars Shine in ChicagoFour CHS art students were selected to exhibit at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition at the Bridgeport Art Center! Ella Habib and Marcin Placzek also competed in a live Art Throwdown event.šŸ‘ Featured artists: Sarah…

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  • CHS Summer Camps 2025

    Summer Camp Registration Now Open at Central High School! Looking for ways to keep your child active, learning, and engaged this summer? Central High School is excited to offer a variety of summer camps for registered Central 301 students entering grades K – 12! 🟦 Important Note: All camps are for students registered in Central…

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  • Friday Focus – April 11, 2025

    šŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS šŸŽ‰Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: šŸ“š One Book, One SchoolLily Lake students launched a school-wide reading journey with A Boy Called Bat, a story about empathy and unexpected friendships—all centered around a pet skunk! Any idea who’s in the skunk suit?? 🚌 Bus Buddy ChallengeMarch winners…

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    Buddy Bus Challenge Winner

    Buddy Bus Challenge Winner For The Month of March The transportation department handed out positive bus tickets to students during the month of March to recognize those students who are showing expected behaviors on the bus. At the end of the month students who received these tickets had their name entered into a drawing. This…

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    In The Loop – April 2025

    March brought a little madness to our grade schools — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. See how our buildings celebrated right before Spring Break. Registration season is in full swing! Get all the details you need for early childhood and open registration.Ā Our middle schoolers took the stage — and wowed the crowd…

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  • Friday Focus – March 28, 2025

    šŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS šŸŽ‰Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: šŸŽ“Ā CHS Students of the MonthCongratulations to our MarchĀ Students of the Month! Each student was nominated by a CHS academic department and celebrated with a breakfast and heartfelt recognition from staff and family. 🐾 See SPOT RunSPOT the Attendance Dog visited Mrs. Linder’s…

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  • Friday Focus – March 21, 2025

    šŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS šŸŽ‰Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: šŸ“ Registration is OpenParents and guardians, it’s time to register for the 2025-26 school year! Log into your Skyward Parent Portal to complete the online registration process by Friday, April 18. Get started here. šŸŽ“ College & Career NightOn Wednesday, CHS hosted College & Career Night, welcoming…

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