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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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Central 301 Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy
The following is a statement from the Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education: “The Central Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy existing from the election of Board Member Ryan Wasson to a 4-year term. The individual selected will serve on the School…
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Friday Focus – April 25, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉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
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎨 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.👏 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
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📚 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. Our middle schoolers took the stage — and wowed the crowd…
