Our Summer Sports Camps are about to begin, but it's not too late to register! See important deadlines below:
Baseball, Girls Basketball, and Cross Country Camp - Online registration closes tomorrow, Friday, June 5 at 11:59 PM. No t-shirt.
Softball Camp - Online registration closes Friday, June 12 at 11:59 PM. No t-shirt.
Boys Basketball Camp - Online registration closes Friday, June 19 at 11:59 PM. No t-shirt.
Volleyball Camp - Online registration closes Friday, June 26 at 11:59 PM. T-shirt guaranteed for those who register by Monday, June 8.
Click here to register!
Girls and Boys Basketball Open Gyms are happening throughout the summer for incoming 6th through 8th grade Central students!
Boys Basketball Open Gym Schedule
Girls Basketball Open Gym Schedule
Participants explored strategies to:
• Create safe and supportive classrooms
• Provide a clear vision for learners
• Co-create a positive classroom culture with students
• Reinforce desired outcomes and expectations
• Increase student confidence
• Promote healthy risk-taking and academic rigor
• Inspire student motivation and engagement
These powerful practices help build learning environments where students feel connected, challenged, and empowered to achieve success. We are grateful to Shari Murphy and Quantum Learning for sharing practical, research-based strategies that will positively impact our students and classrooms for years to come.
The 4 days of Quantum Learning training brought together a total of 40 Central 51 educators, reflecting the district's ongoing commitment to investing in professional growth and student success.
The Central Care Club raised and donated $380.70 to St. Jude from their annual book sale! Thank you to everyone who participated. You can continue supporting this life-saving cause year-round by dropping off gently used books at the CIS or CPS main offices.
Event & Donation Summary
Total Raised: $380.70
Beneficiary: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Ongoing Cause: Year-round gently used book collection
Drop-off Locations
To continue supporting the cause, drop your gently used books off at either of the following Central School District 51 offices:
Central Intermediate School (CIS): 1301 Eagle Avenue, Washington, IL
Central Primary School (CPS): 1400 Newcastle Road, Washington, IL
Thank you for your continued support!
Joelle Youngman
Eighth Grade Mathematics Teacher
Central Care Club Sponsor
Introduce your child to real-world #STEM concepts this summer through exciting, hands-on challenges at @CampInvention coming to Central Intermediate School!
The all-new adventure begins June 1st and goes until June 5th. Campers (children entering grades 1-6) will team up to solve problems and discover their creative potential! Your child will design a custom paddle boat, team up with robotic capybaras, build a DIY space rocket and more.
Don’t miss out! Only 12 days left until camp starts, register today invent.org/mylocalcamp
Good luck to the following athletes as they head to State today at Eastside!
Nora B. - 1600m
Terren J. - 800m
Bentlee L. - 800m and 1600m
Mallory K., Maisy W., Whitney J., Terren J., Addison F. (alternate), and Brynley G. (alternate) - 1600m Medley Relay
Collins S., Maisy W., Elise M., Cody E., Hazel W. (alternate), and Brynley G. (alternate) - 4x100m Relay
Our theme this year was “Together We Grow,” and this thoughtful activity fit perfectly. We are so grateful for the support from our community and for the amazing staff who help our students bloom every day! 🌱
Reminder: The last day of school is tomorrow, Thursday, May 21.
Half-Day Dismissal Times:
Intermediate 11:05 AM
Primary 11:30 AM
Good Morning! Now that the 25-26 school year is wrapping up, it’s a great time to get a jump on next year by using our Central PTO partnership with 1st Day School Supplies to offer our families a one stop shop for everything on the supply lists!
Here’s how it works… click here to check out the box for your student’s grade level for next year. Each box contains the teacher approved supplies your student needs to start the year. In August, boxes are distributed drive thru style before school starts. That’s it!
ORDER DEADLINE IS JUNE 15, 2026. NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE!
Please feel free to message me with any questions you may have at thfaga@gmail.com.
Thank you for supporting the Central PTO!
Heather Faga
Central PTO
*****Please Note*****
This is an OPTIONAL opportunity and in no way required. In addition, several items requested by teachers such as headphones, 5th grade binders, 8th grade calculators, chrome book covers, etc are OPTIONAL ADD ON ITEMS. Please pay attention to your opt in or out options.
We are excited to celebrate our 8th Grade Class during graduation tomorrow, Thursday, May 14. Doors will open at 5:45 PM and the ceremony will begin promptly at 6:30 PM in the Holford Gym.
Click here to watch the ceremony via our Livestream.
Congratulations, Class of 2026!
Click here and register by 11:59pm TONIGHT to guarantee that your student gets a t-shirt for the following Summer Sports Camps:
Baseball
Softball
Girls Basketball
Boys Basketball
Cross Country
Our 2026 CIS Awards Ceremony will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, May 12 in the Holford Gym. Doors will open at 7:40. Please keep in mind that students will be occupying the front entrance until they are able to head to their homerooms at 7:40, so we kindly ask that you do not crowd our entrance. Thank you!
8th Grade Awards - 7:55 AM
6th Grade Awards - 8:41 AM
5th Grade Awards - 9:27 AM
7th Grade Awards - 10:13 AM
Click here to watch our Awards Ceremony via our Livestream.
Upcoming Events for May 10 through May 16.
Livestream Links:
2026 CIS Awards Ceremony
8th Grade Graduation
***By invite only***
Kinsley D.
Gage E.
Harper E.
Brayden K.
Oliver R.
Jaclyn R.
Audrey R.
Finn S.
Alaina S.
Marie T.
Hosea B.
Mark B.
Carson D.
Emerson G.
Tessa K.
Maria M.
Macie M.
Harper O.
Alexander P.
Savannah W.