Central School District 301

08/31/2026

Central 301 Community...let’s show our Football Rockets some love! 🏈

Central 301 is in the running for the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week, and we need our entire community behind them! Cast your vote and help recognize the hard work of our student-athletes and coaches.

Vote for our Rockets here:
https://ow.ly/GbzT50ZH8qG

⏰ Submit your vote by 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 31!

Please vote and share! Together, We Are Central! 🚀

Vote today!

08/27/2026

History made! 🏈

Congratulations to our inaugural JV and Varsity Girls Flag Football teams on earning their first wins in program history!

🏈 JV defeated Geneva on August 25
🏈 Varsity defeated Larkin on August 26

We are so proud of our student-athletes and coaches for the energy, determination, and Rocket pride they are bringing to this exciting first season. What an incredible way to launch girls flag football at Central High School!

Together, We Are Central. 💙🚀

08/21/2026

Back to the Hill brought our Central 301 community together for an afternoon filled with fun, activities, performances, and plenty of Rocket spirit as we kicked off another school year.

A big thank-you to the Central Education Foundation, our volunteers, community partners, staff, students, vendors, and everyone who joined us and helped make the day possible.

What a great way to begin the 2026–27 school year!

Together, We Are Central. 💙🚀

08/17/2026

Our youngest Rockets are ready for a big beginning!

To our Early Childhood students & families: Welcome to Central 301! We know starting school is an exciting milestone for the entire family, and we are so happy to begin this journey with you. We can’t wait to see our students learn, play, grow, and discover all that school has to offer.

Together, We Are Central. 💙🚀

08/13/2026

Today is a BIG day for some of our littlest future Rockets…their very first day of kindergarten!

We hope that our Kindergarteners, have fun, be curious, be kind, and know that there are so many people across Central 301 cheering you on!

Here’s to a wonderful first day and the beginning of an amazing journey in Central 301.

Together, We Are Central. 💙

08/12/2026

Welcome Back, Central 301!

The hallways are full. The classrooms are ready. And most importantly, our 1st-12th grade students are back!

There’s nothing quite like the energy of the first day of school. From first-day smiles and reunions with friends to new classrooms, new teachers, and new possibilities, we are so excited to begin the 2026–2027 school year.

To our students: We’re glad you’re here. We believe in you. And we can’t wait to see where this year takes you.

Here’s to a great year, Central 301. Let’s move Forward Together.

Together, We Are Central. 💙

08/11/2026

The classrooms are ready. The buses are ready. Our team is ready.

There’s just one thing missing… YOU! 💙

See you tomorrow, Central 301 1st-12th graders!

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08/11/2026

Last week, we had the opportunity to welcome our new staff members as they came together for training, learning, connection, and preparation for the year ahead.

There is something special about the energy that comes with a new beginning, and we are excited for the talents, experiences, and perspectives each of these educators and staff members brings to our Central 301 team.

We’re so glad you’re here. Welcome to Central 301! Together, We Are Central! 💙

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08/10/2026

Welcome Back Central 301 Staff! Today, we welcomed our incredible Central 301 staff back as we officially kicked off the 2026–2027 school year!

Our message for the year is simple: Forward Together.

Today was about reconnecting, celebrating our people, hearing from our students, and remembering what brings us together, the students and families we are fortunate to serve.

We are excited for what’s ahead and grateful for every educator, staff member, student, family, and community member who makes Central 301 such a special place.

Here’s to a great year ahead. Forward Together because Together, We Are Central! 💙

08/09/2026

💙 Ready to represent Central?

Whether you're a student, parent, staff member or proud supporter, now's the perfect time to refresh your Rocket gear before the first day of school.

🛍️ 30% off spirit wear through August 15
🎟️ Promo Code: BACKTOTHEHILL2026

Visit the page for shopping links and all your back-to-school resources.

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