High School
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Scholastic Bowl Regional Champs!
CHS Scholastic Bowl Wins IHSA Regional Title The Central High School Varsity Scholastic Bowl team captured the IHSA Regional Championship Monday evening at Kaneland High School, marking the program’s first regional title since the 2022–23 school year. The Rockets delivered a strong performance throughout the competition to claim the regional trophy and advance in the
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Big Results for CHS DECA at State
Central High School DECA Team Qualifies 5 Students for International Competition Students from the Central High School DECA chapter delivered an impressive performance at the Illinois DECA State Career Development Conference, held March 5–7. In the club’s first year as an official organization, 17 Central students qualified for the state competition, joining more than 3,000
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CHS Math Team Wins First-Ever Regional Championship
Central High School Math Team Wins First-Ever Regional Championship The Central High School Math Team delivered a historic performance at the ICTM (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) 3AA Regional competition, earning 1st Place Overall and capturing the first regional championship in program history. With the win, the entire Math Team qualifies for State for the
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CHS Summer School Program
Central 301 is pleased to announce that we are offering summer school classes for credit advancement this summer at CHS! Please note that this is different from our existing credit recovery summer school program, which will continue to be managed through a separate process. Courses offered* (may only take one) Each course option is equivalent
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Friday Focus – February 20, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Meet the New BossThe Board of Education has approved Dr. Amy MacCrindle as Central 301’s next Superintendent of Schools, marking an important leadership transition for the district. She officially takes the reins on July 1, 2026. Celebrating Growth Through ACCESS TestingMore than 100
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Friday Focus – February 13, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: CHS Earns AP School Honor Roll RecognitionCentral High School was named to the AP School Honor Roll for expanding access to Advanced Placement courses and supporting students on the path to college success. This national recognition highlights a strong commitment to opportunity, readiness,
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Central 301 FFA Students Earn Top Honors at State Competitions
Central High School’s FFA students delivered an outstanding performance at last Friday’s Illinois FFA state contests, earning top finishes and individual recognition across multiple Career Development Events (CDEs). In the Veterinary Science CDE, the Central team captured 1st place in the state out of 46 teams. The competition challenges students through breed, parasite, and equipment
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Friday Focus – February 6, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Outside Recess Is Back!Big news! Recess was outside this week! With more tolerable temperatures, students enjoyed fresh air and playtime — and yes, teachers may have been cheering all the way from HBT to Elgin. Dance Makes History, Cheer Up NextAfter a 2nd
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CHS Earns AP School Honor Roll Recognition
Central High School has been named to the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2024–25 school year, a national recognition from the College Board honoring schools that expand access to Advanced Placement coursework while supporting students on the path to college success. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that are committed to welcoming more
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Back to School, Thinking Outside the Box at CHS
What better way to kick off the first week back from winter break than with hands on problem solving and critical thinking? Our Central High School Incubator students jumped right back into learning with a Breakout Box challenge, putting their collaboration, grit, and perseverance to the test. From start to finish, students were fully engaged,
