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Celebrate Central
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Since 2017, the Washington Community Foundation, through its Central 51 Fund, has issued grants to Central District 51 totaling $109,596.
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We work closely with the Washington Police Department (WPD) to update our safety protocols. We have incorporated the CrisisGo app for greater communication during a crisis.
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Central activities feature Cookie Coders, CIS Knitters, E-Sports, and Central Care Club which hosts community days with acts of service both on and off campus.
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Central has a new, state-of-the-art playground for all students to enjoy. This project was made possible by a generous $70,000 donation from PTO.
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STEM program for K-8 that is helping us meet the science standards in more depth at the younger grade levels. We look for ways to offer more to our students and expand the program
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Central District 51 has committed to have Art K-8 and our students are now receiving a full Art experience in our flourishing Art Program.
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We offer multiple opportunities for students to compete in sports throughout the year. We continue to expand the programs to allow for more ways for kids to participate.
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The application for a $50,000 ROE-approved grant has been accepted by the ISBE to provide ceiling tile throughout CIS – the last areas not tiled in the district.
Trojan Talk
![Julie Faulkner](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/1891/file/2418865/0501df41-c881-450c-ba29-38e4e10a637c.png)
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![Wesley Lane](https://cmsv2-assets.apptegy.net/uploads/1891/file/2418950/971705c9-87a7-4dd3-b747-9df29345cdec.jpeg)
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