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  • CHS Senior Scholarship Award for the Arts

    $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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  • SkillsUSA in Peoria

    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

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  • Friday Focus – April 24, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Your Voice MattersCentral 301 Families – take our Communication Feedback Survey for us to better understand how families receive information across Central 301. It will only take a few minutes and help guide how we improve moving forward. FVC Art Show RecognitionCentral

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  • CHS Art Show Winners

    CHS Artistic Excellence

    CHS Artists Earn Top Honors at Fox Valley Conference Art Show Central High School students were recognized with several top awards at the 2026 Fox Valley Conference Art Show, highlighting a strong year of creativity and achievement. Central students earned multiple Best in Show honors across categories: Additional recognition included: The annual conference show brings

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  • Friday Focus – April 17, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic weekend! #WeAreCentral

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  • Field Day Picture

    Friday Focus – April 10, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: CHS Blood DriveCentral High School’s Service Club hosts its final blood drive of the school year on April 16. Each donation has the potential to save up to three lives while supporting scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. Coyote of the MonthPrairie View continues to recognize

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    CHS 2026 Summer Camp Registration Now Open

    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 301

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  • Friday Focus

    Friday Focus – March 27, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Reading MadnessLily Lake had an “Odder”ly insane time for their wrap up assembly on Thursday. HBT and CT got in the act on Friday and you can look for photos of those wild gatherings over break. CHS Drama, HOSA Earns HonorCentral High

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  • CHS Sectional Honors for Drama

    CHS Drama Students Earn Sectional Awards at IHSA Group Interpretation Central High School students earned special recognition this weekend at the IHSA Drama Group Interpretation Sectional, highlighting the strength of the program and the talent of its performers. Four students were honored for their performances during the sectional competition. Keziah Holmes and Nathan James were

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  • Central High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) program made an impressive debut at the state level in its first year as an official club.

    State Success for HOSA

    CHS HOSA Students Excel at State Competition in First Year Central High School’s HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) program made an impressive debut at the state level in its first year as an official club. Nineteen (19) students qualified for the state academic competition, with sixteen (16) traveling to Springfield to compete in a

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