High School
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Friday Focus – August 22, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📸 #DayOne301 Has Arrived!From our youngest kindergartners holding their signs to our Class of 2026 in overalls marking their last first day, the start of the 2025–26 school year was packed with excitement, smiles, cool signs and plenty of hugs. More…
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BOE Appoints New Co-Interim Superintendent
Kilrea joins Schumacher as Central 301 Co-Interim Superintendents following the resignation of Dr. Griff Powell During its August 18 meeting, the Central 301 Board of Education appointed Dr. Tim Kilrea as Co-Interim Superintendent. Dr. Kilrea will serve alongside Dr. Kyle Schumacher during the district’s ongoing superintendent search. Dr. Kilrea brings more than three decades of…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 3
💵 301 Budget Blueprint: What’s in the Operations & Maintenance Fund? In this third edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re taking a closer look at the Operations & Maintenance Fund — often shortened to O&M — which plays a major role in keeping our buildings safe, clean, and functional. 🏗️ What Is the O&M Fund?…
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In The Loop – August 2025
✨A new school year is here — and the energy on #DayOne301 was contagious! 🚀 From the senior tradition of overalls at CHS to the 108th first day at the iconic Lily Lake, our classrooms and hallways were full of excitement and fresh starts. Did you take your #DayOne301 photo yet? Our community joined in…
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Skyward App Issues? Here’s the Fix
If you can’t log in to the Skyward Mobile App or your student’s information is missing, the most effective fix we’ve found is to delete and reinstall the app. This quick reset ensures the app connects properly to our updated Skyward database. Instructions: iOS Skyward App Reset (iPhone/iPad) Android Skyward App Reset #WeAreCentral
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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…
