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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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  • Girls Golf Regional

    Exciting Finish for Freshman, Olivia Cavallari In an exciting playoff finish, freshman Olivia Cavallari is moving on! She qualified out of the IHSA Class 2A Girls Golf Regional at Sycamore and will be competing at the Waubonsie Valley Sectional on Monday, October 6th, at Springbrook Golf Course. Good luck, Olivia!   

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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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  • Back-to-Back FVC Champs!

    Boys and Girls Golf Update The Rockets boys golf team clinched their second straight Fox Valley Conference overall title, led by senior Tyler Samaan, who birdied the final hole to win his second consecutive individual FVC championship. Not to be outdone, sophomore Lexi Gibson earned All-Conference honors for girls golf — another big highlight in…

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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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  • 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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  • 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…

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