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    2025 Scholarship Central

    Scholarship Opportunities and Resources During the spring semester, students ramp up their efforts to seek scholarship money for higher education. Our hope is to support Central 301 students in their quest after graduation. Here is a list of scholarship opportunities that might be of interest to our Central 301 students. This is an ongoing list.…

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  • Congrats Jackson, Coach Iossi & CHS Football!

    Congratulations to Central Rockets Football on an incredible 8-3 season filled with historic achievements! This year, the Rockets reached the playoffs for the first time in a decade, won their first playoff game in 18 years, and went toe-to-toe with the Class 6A State Runner-Up, Geneva, in a hard-fought battle. Adding to these accomplishments, All-State QB Jackson Alcorn, a…

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  • CMS at CHS

    Due to a well failure that’s not expected to be resolved before winter break, Central 301 made the unprecedented decision to move 8th grade students at Central Middle School over to Central High School. It’s a little bit of history, as they become the first students to use the new 20-classroom addition to Central High…

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  • CHS Spanish Feast

    Every year winter break CHS does a Spanish Feast with several classrooms to help celebrate Las Posadas. Staff members brought in a variety of homemade South American food. Special thanks to the fine folks at El Patron restaurant for their food donation. The food was delicious!!

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  • Elgin Community College Entrepreneurship Event

    Congrats to our students in the Incubatoredu and ACCELeratoredu programs who attended the ECC Entrepreneurship event. During the event, students took tours, listened to impressive guest speakers, enjoyed lunch and the opportunity to network with other INC students in other high schools and then competed in a Pitch Competition. Please see the document below for…

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  • Graphics Communications: Hot off the press…

    Take a look! Hot off the press is the first ever screen printed shirt in our new Graphic Communications class.  Francesca Selvaggio is pushing ink through her custom designed screen.  This is a multistep process that spans a couple of days involving: computer design in Photoshop, printing transfers, using UV light exposure, lining up the…

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  • State Seal of Biliteracy Registration Open Now

    Good morning Rockets! We are pleased to be offering the Seal of Biliteracy exams once again. Please read the information below regarding the tests and fill out the sign-up link. This exam is offered to Juniors and Seniors. It is also being sent to all students/parents for informational purposes and to let you know about…

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  • Congratulations to our November Students of the Month.

    Congratulations to our November Students of the Month. We are “thankful” for all that they do and for the positivity and kindness they bring to CHS. This morning, these students were honored with a breakfast, certificate and brief speech from their nominating teacher. English – Mrs. Dwyer (Matt Zapata) Math – Mr. Dave (Gigi Travelino)…

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    Video Production Announcements – 11/15

    Welcome back to CHS Weekly Announcements. The video production team took a break as of a result of SkillsUSA competitions and Fall Conferences. This week is a bit longer, but filled with all the happenings of CHS. Please check out the fall sports wrap up, student interviews and much, much more.

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  • CHS Veteran’s Day Breakfast – November 11th, 2024

    As a thank you to our Veterans, CHS would like to invite them for our annual breakfast on Monday, November 11th. All 301 schools will be honoring those who served with special events. At Central High School, breakfast will be served at 7am and live performances will be provided by the CHS Chorale/Chorus and Big…

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