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  • CHS Summer Camps 2025

    Summer Camp Registration Now Open at Central High School! Looking for ways to keep your child active, learning, and engaged this summer? Central High School is excited to offer a variety of summer camps for registered Central 301 students entering grades K – 12! 🟦 Important Note: All camps are for students registered in Central…

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    Prom 2025

    Prom is coming Saturday, April 26, 2025! The countdown to Prom 2025 starts NOW!  Get ready for a night of glamour, dancing, and unforgettable memories.   Full Prom Details:  Prom Website:  (Includes guidelines, ticket info, guest passes, music request form, itinerary, menu, and table reservations.)  Date: April 26, 2025 Tickets: Link  Tiered Pricing: REMEMBER; NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER APRIL 9  Guest Pass…

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  • Congratulations, March Students of the Month!

    Congratulations to our March 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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    College & Career Night – March 19th

    Please save the date for Wednesday, March 19th from 6-8pm for our annual College & Career Night. All are welcome (9th to 12th grade students & parents) as we explore post-secondary options for careers and degrees. Guest speakers from Elgin Community College and University of Illinois-Springfield will be on hand. Additionally, a panel of Senior…

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    CHS Lockdown Response Recap

    This morning at 7:41 AM, the Bluepoint security system was activated at Central High School. In response, our staff and students followed district safety protocols as expected. Their swift and disciplined actions ensured a safe and orderly lockdown while emergency personnel arrived on-site. Law enforcement conducted a thorough sweep of the building and determined there…

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  • CHS Students Recognized For Internships

    On January 29, the Alignment Collaborative for Education and the Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System sponsored the inaugural Internship Recognition Breakfast at Elgin Community College. The event celebrated the business and community partners who hosted high school interns during the summer of 2024 while also welcoming potential new partners interested in hosting interns in…

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  • Dance is off to State…stay tuned!

    Congratulations to our CHS Varsity Dance team. They are officially on the road to State and will be competing Friday and Saturday in Bloomington. We are excited to see what they do. The ladies were sent off in style with a drumline walk around the school. Information regarding IHSA State Dance Competition can be found…

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  • Congrats Dance & Cheer!

    As first semester wrapped up, so did Fox Valley Conference competitions. We are proud of both of our Rocket teams for their high placements at the conference performances. CHS Dance finished third in conference last week and last night CHS Cheer took 1st place. Congratulations to both teams!

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  • Windy City Bulls – Central vs Cary Grove 1/14

    Please join us tomorrow night at the Now Arena, home of the Windy City Bulls. Doors will open at 5:15pm and both Girls and Boys Varsity Basketball will be playing on the same court as the Chicago Bulls G-League affiliate. Ticket information is listed below. We look forward to seeing you there.

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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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