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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
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CHS Service Club Launches Meal Kit Food Drive
Central High School’s Service Club Micro Pantry is launching a Meal Kit Food Drive to support families in our community this winter. From December 1 through December 10, students, staff, and community members are invited to donate items that will be packaged into complete meal kits at the December Service Club meeting. Donations can include
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Friday Focus – November 21, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week: 🦃 Thanksgiving Fun at CTCT first graders wrote imaginative turkey recipes that brought plenty of laughs, and students wrapped the week with a Thanksgiving feast at lunch with a little roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, celery, and a
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CHS Art Students Explore The Art Institute
Central High School painting, photography, and AP Art students spent the day at The Art Institute of Chicago, taking part in a hands-on experience designed to deepen their understanding of visual arts. The goal of the field trip was to connect classroom learning with real museum encounters, giving students the chance to see world-renowned artworks
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Comforting Visit at CHS
Central High School welcomed a special visitor this week. Abednego, a trained LCC K-9 Comfort Dog from Immanuel Lutheran Church and School in Crystal Lake. Abednego spent the day greeting students and staff throughout the building at CHS, offering calming support, a friendly presence, and a moment of connection during a busy school day. His
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Witness the Warning: 1984 at CHS
A bold, high-school stage journey into a world where Big Brother watches and truth is powerless. Prepare to enter the world of Oceania as Central High’s theatre department presents 1984 from November 13–16, with the final performance at 2:00 PM on November 16. The classic dystopian tale—adapted for the stage—explores themes of surveillance, control, and
