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Friday Focus – June 5, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Celebrating the Final DayStudents across Central 301 wrapped up the school year with plenty of fun and school spirit. From yard games at Country Trails to a spirited Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game at CMS, the final day was filled with smiles
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Friday Focus – May 29, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Graduation Day is HereThe Central High School Class of 2026 will officially cross the stage tonight at the NIU Convocation Center. Families attending commencement can find ceremony details for parking information, livestream links, and more on our website. A Full Circle MomentEarlier this month,
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Friday Focus – May 22, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: End of School Year ReminderAs a reminder, the final day of attendance for all non graduating students for the 2025–2026 school year will be Wednesday, June 3. This calendar adjustment was made following the district’s emergency closure on January 23 due to
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Reminder: Final Day of School is now June 3
Central 301 would like to remind families that the final day of attendance for all non graduating students for the 2025–2026 school year will be Wednesday, June 3. This calendar adjustment was made following the district’s emergency closure on January 23 due to extreme cold weather. As we approach the end of another successful school
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Friday Focus – May 15, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: 🎨 CHS Fine Arts Art ShowThe CHS Fine Arts Art Show featured student artwork, shirts, stickers, crafts, and more. It followed a major week for senior Hazel Anderson, whose artwork and scholarship success were recently featured in both the Daily Herald and
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Friday Focus – May 8, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Another Path, Same ClassCHS Senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a CISCO scholarship recipient. Following Hazel Anderson’s recent success, it’s another example of the Class of 2026 making its mark. Falcon Fest + Carnival Dance Fun at PKMSPrairie Knolls welcomed current and
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CHS Senior Earns CISCO Scholarship
Samantha Sieverding recognized for leadership, achievement, and future in business Central High School senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a recipient of a CISCO scholarship, recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to pursuing a career in business. Sieverding is one of a select group of students honored through the program, which awards both two-year
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Friday Focus – May 1, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: $372,000Central High School senior Hazel Anderson earned top honors at the Illinois High School Art Exhibition, one of the premier showcases in the country. Her work has already secured scholarship offers from five colleges and universities. Behind the ScenesFrom the first bus
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$372,000 for CHS Senior
Hazel Anderson’s artwork draws college offers at statewide exhibition Central High School senior Hazel Anderson’s work stood out among the top student artists in the state, earning her a spot in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition’s Senior Scholarship Exhibition and drawing scholarship offers from colleges across the country. That recognition translated into $372,000 in
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CHS Success at SkillsUSA
CHS Students Earn Three Bronze Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition Central High School students brought home three bronze medals from the SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition in Peoria, where they competed alongside approximately 5,000 students from across the state. This marked Central’s fourth annual trip to the SkillsUSA state competition. Sixteen CHS students competed in a
