High School
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 2
📊 A Look at Our Revenue Sources In this edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re diving into a fundamental question: Where does Central 301 get its money? In our first post, we looked at the Education Fund — the heart of school operations. Now we step back to explore the revenue sources that make everything…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 1
📊 Launching 301 Budget Blueprint: A Transparent Look at Our Finances As one of the fastest-growing school districts in Illinois, Central 301 is committed to maintaining high-quality learning environments, responsible fiscal stewardship, and transparency in how we use taxpayer dollars. That’s why we are launching 301 Budget Blueprint — a new series designed to give…
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CHS Theatre Awarded Disney on Broadway Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that Central High School’s Theatre program has been selected as a national recipient of the Disney on Broadway “School of Excellence” Grant—one of the highest honors in educational theatre. CHS is just 1 of 21 schools across America selected for the program. This prestigious award is made possible through a partnership…
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Superintendent Search Underway
Webpage Launched to Keep Community Up to Date The Central 301 Board of Education has officially begun the search for the next Superintendent of Schools. “We are happy to fully engage the entire Central 301 Community in this important process,” said Ryan Wasson, President of the Central 301 Board of Education. “As we look to…
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In The Loop – Summer 2025
Another school year is in the books, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! 🎓☀️ From classroom campouts to clap outs, the last week of school was packed with celebration — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Graduation at NIU drew nearly 2,800 proud family and friends, and the Class of 2025 is already in…
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Congrats, May Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our May Students of the Month. These students were recognized this morning with a special breakfast. Each student was nominated by one member of each of our academic departments at Central High School. Family members are invited to come as well, where they were greeted by the staff and heard each staff member…
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Friday Focus – May 23, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Full Circle Moments with the Class of 2025Before turning the tassels, our seniors took one last walk through the elementary schools that helped shape their journey. From hallway high-fives and playground memories to hugs from former teachers, the Class of…
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CHS Graduation 2025
Congratulations to the Class of 2025! Central High School will celebrate graduation on Friday, May 23, at the NIU Convocation Center. The ceremony will be live streamed and available here. We congratulate all of our graduates on their hard work and accomplishments and wish you well on whatever comes next. Once a Rocket, always a…
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A Pair of CHS Students Earn Perfect ACT Score
Central High School is proud to announce that juniors Caleb Goldenstein and Sanay Gulati have each earned a perfect composite score of 36 on the ACT. It’s an achievement accomplished by 0.2% of students nationwide annually. Gulati, a driven and deeply involved student, serves as Student Council President, National Honor Society President, and Vice President…
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Friday Focus – May 16, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Seniors Return to Their Roots This week, members of the Class of 2025 made special trips back to where it all began—visiting their former elementary schools at HBT and Lily Lake. From old classrooms to the playground, it was a full-circle moment filled…
