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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,
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2026 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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In The Loop – December 2025
🎄 Holiday Spirit and Student Success Across Central 301! 🚀 From celebrating a record number of Illinois State Scholars to honoring veterans across our buildings, this month has been full of pride and powerful moments. Our Thanksgiving activities brought creativity and community to classrooms, and the Central Rockets delivered an unforgettable IHSA football season that united fans
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Sleigh Bells Ring 2025
Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza Returns to Central High School December 13 Central High School invites our families and community to the Seventh Annual Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Fine Arts, this all day celebration showcases our student musicians and artists
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CHS Students Shine at Region 110 Internship Event
Rockets rise: Career pathways helping CHS students turn ambition into action Students and community partners gathered on Wednesday, December 4 for the Northern Kane County Region 110 Internship Host Recognition Breakfast, hosted by the Alignment Collaborative for Education. The event celebrates the school–business partnerships that provide meaningful workplace learning experiences for high school students across
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CHS Celebrates Record Number of Illinois State Scholars
Central High School is proud to announce that 62 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) — the highest number ever recognized in a single year at CHS. This prestigious honor is awarded to students across Illinois for exemplary academic performance based on a combination of grade point
