
Central Middle School
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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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“Tattoo a Teacher”
CMS Students “Tattoo a Teacher” to Support Illinois Shorthair Rescue Central Middle School’s STAR Club kicked off its first fundraiser of the year with creativity, compassion, and a whole lot of school spirit. Students organized a light-hearted “Tattoo a Teacher” event — featuring temporary tattoos and plenty of laughter — to raise money for Illinois…
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Central 301 Schools Earn Top State and National Recognition
ISBE Report Card and U.S. News Rankings Highlight Continued Growth, Excellence, and Stability The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and U.S. News & World Report have both released their annual school performance results — and Central Community Unit School District 301 has reason to celebrate. All seven (7) Central 301 schools earned an “Exemplary”…
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Friday Focus – October 17, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎭 Trunk or Treat Takes the Stage!For the first time ever, Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting a districtwide Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22 from 4–6 PM at CHS. Everyone in the Central 301 community is invited for…
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“Trunk or Treat” Coming to CHS
Student-led event brings Halloween fun for younger Rockets for the first time We’re bringing Halloween fun to Rocket Hill! 🎃Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the CHS parking lot (outside Door 10) — and the entire Central 301 community is invited!…
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2025 CMS Cross Country State Qualifiers!
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CMS Artists Shine in Chicagoland 4×5 Art Exhibition
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From around the hallways at CMS…
All sorts of flyers are popping up around the CMS hallways…clubs, activities, events…oh my! Encourage your child to get involved, go to an event, or even dress up for a Spirit Week day! You won’t get all the info you need from the pictures below, but they can certainly serve as a jumping off point…
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CMS Happenings
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Congratulations Band and Choir!
What a way to wrap up the year! Central Middle School’s Band and Choir students put on a fantastic final show! Throughout the concert many students were recognized for a variety of accomplishments and we also had amazing soloists share their talents.








