Central High School

🍂 Fall Break is almost here! 🍂

Here is a quick look at our upcoming schedule:

📋 Thursday, October 8 & Friday, October 9: Parent-Teacher Conferences (No school for students).

🏫 Monday, October 12: All school and administrative buildings will be CLOSED for Fall Holiday.

🍁 October 12–16: FALL BREAK! Enjoy a restful and safe week off.

We look forward to connecting with families during conferences and hope everyone has a wonderful break! See you back in class soon.

6 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

A poster with autumn leaves on a white background announces "Fall Break" from October 12-16.

A flyer announces "Vacaciones de Otoño" from October 12-16, 2023. Parent-teacher meetings on October 8-9, 2023, with no classes. Schools and administrative buildings closed October 12.

A poster shows autumn leaves, nuts, and flowers. It states "Vacances d'automne" with dates "12-16 OCTOBRE" and mentions parent-teacher meetings on October 8 and 9.

This week the annual C-U Marching Band Showcase took place featuring Champaign Central Marching Maroons, the Centennial Marching Chargers and the Urbana Tiger Marching Band! Students performed in front of family, friends and community supporters.

Donations collected during the event will go towards supporting fine arts at each school. We thank everyone for coming out to see our talented band programs!

18 days ago, Unit 4 Schools

Centennial High School marching band performs on a field with blue and white uniforms. They play brass and woodwind instruments.

Central High School drum major wearing a maroon jacket with the words "Champaign Central" on it. Students in front of him are playing a variety of instruments including woodwind and brass.

Students from Champaign Central High School, Champaign Centennial High School and Urbana High School marching bands are playing together with brass instruments.

Champaign Central High School marching band students play drumline instruments.

Champaign Central High School marching band performs on a field. Students play instruments while the color guard wears blue dresses and dance with white props.

A student performing with the Champaign Centennial High School color guard is wearing a white and blue uniform. She is holding a flag on a field, with band members in blue uniforms behind her on a field.

Today’s U4Connect spotlight is on Ms. Kinney at Central High School! Thank you for your care, clear communication, and dedication to helping students transition smoothly.

Together, we can make Unit 4 even stronger. Submit your own celebration at champaignschools.org/u4connect!

about 2 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Ms. Kinney is my son’s guidance counselor at Central and she has been wonderful. We moved to Champaign from Carbondale over the summer and I was extremely anxious about him switching schools his senior year (he could have stayed in Carbondale with my parents). Ms. Jordahl and Mr. Reif convinced him that he would be in great hands at Central and he has been. He has had a great first few days. Ms. Kinney helped him get into the appropriate classes and has been kind and communicative. Big thanks!

The 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is Here!

Unit 4 families: start getting ready for the upcoming school year! Our official 2026–2027 New School Year Guide is now published and packed with essential information to help you and your student prepare.

Inside the guide, you’ll find:
• School calendars & key dates
• Registration & student assignment updates
• School supply lists
• Daily bell schedules & Transportation updates
• Immunizations & Physicals requirements
• And More!

🔗 Access the guide at champaignschools.org/guide

3 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Blue poster for Unit 4 New School Year Guide 2026-2027, with options like calendars, bell schedules, and more.

A blue banner with white text announces the availability of the 2026-2027 school year guide. It includes sections on calendars, sleeping times, registration info, supply lists, and more.

Blue poster with white text: "Guia para el nuevo año escolar 2026-2027." Information on school calendars, class times, and more.

Starting June 15 through July 17, Unit 4 campuses will be open Monday-Thursday from 7:30 AM-4:30 PM. On Fridays, buildings will be open by appointment only. Have a great summer!

All buildings will be closed on Friday, June 19th.

4 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Summer Hours 2026. Dates: June 15 to July 17. Mon-Thurs: 7:30 am-4:30 pm. Fri: By Appointment Only.

Summer hours for 2026 from June 15th to July 17th. Monday to Thursday, 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Fridays are appointment-only.

A poster shows summer schedule for 2026. Dates are 15 June to 17 July. Times are Monday to Thursday, 7:30am to 4:30pm.

Free summer meals for children 18 and younger begin next week through Unit 4’s Summer Food Service Program!

Breakfast and lunch will be available at locations across the community at no cost to families.

See the chart for meal locations and times, and visit https://www.champaignschools.org/page/food-service#SummerMeals for more information.

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Summer meal schedule for Champaign Unit 4 Schools. Orange and white background with white text. Includes sites, days, dates, meal types, breakfast and lunch times.

Orange poster with white text. It shows a list of schools and their meal and event times.

A yellow poster with text in black and white. It contains a schedule of events.

Reminder: tonight, we celebrate the Class of 2026!

Join us as Centennial and Central seniors walk across the stage and begin their next chapter.

Centennial Commencement: 4:30 pm
Central Commencement: 7:30 pm

Visit the link below for ceremony details and additional information.
https://www.champaignschools.org/article/2930107

5 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Blue and maroon background with "Class of '26 Graduation" text, a graduation cap, and Central/Centennial High School logos.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be back in person on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All school buildings and District offices will be open. Please make sure your student dresses warmly. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

9 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools is Open Tuesday January 27, 2026 Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be back in person on Tuesday, January 27, 2026. All school buildings and District offices will be open. Please make sure your student dresses warmly. We look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow.

Due to the continued inclement weather, Monday, January 26th will be an E-Learning Day.

Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

9 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

E-Learning Day Monday, January 26 Due to inclement weather, Monday, January 26th will be an E-Learning Day. Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

Journée d'apprentissage en ligne : lundi 26 janvier En raison des intempéries, le lundi 26 janvier sera une journée d'apprentissage en ligne. Familles et personnel, veuillez consulter vos courriels pour plus d'informations.

Jornada de aprendizaje electrónico, lunes 26 de enero Debido al mal tiempo, el lunes 26 de enero será un día de aprendizaje electrónico. Familias y personal, por favor revisen su correo electrónico para obtener más información.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be closed on Monday, January 19, as we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

9 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico que dice “Día de MLK 2026” y “Tengo un sueño,” con el texto “Unit 4 Schools estarán cerradas el lunes 19 de enero en conmemoración del Día de Martin Luther King Jr.,” junto a un retrato ilustrado de Martin Luther King Jr. y el logotipo del distrito escolar Champaign Unit 4.

Calling all incoming Kindergarten families! Join us for Kindergarten Information Night at Stratton Academy on January 15, from 5:30–7:30 pm.

9 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Poster promoting a Kindergarten Information Night at Stratton Academy, located at 902 North Randolph Street in Champaign, on January 15, 2026 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., featuring a smiling kindergarten student seated at a classroom table and a QR code to scan for more registration information.

Cartel que anuncia una sesión informativa sobre kínder en la Academia Stratton, ubicada en 902 North Randolph Street en Champaign, el 15 de enero de 2026 de 5:30 p. m. a 7:30 p. m., con la imagen de una niña sonriente sentada en un salón de clases y un código QR para obtener más información sobre la inscripción.

Affiche annonçant une soirée d’information sur la maternelle à la Stratton Academy, située au 902 North Randolph Street à Champaign, le 15 janvier 2026 de 17 h 30 à 19 h 30, avec une photo d’une jeune élève souriante assise à une table en classe et un code QR à scanner pour plus d’informations sur l’inscription.

Winter Break starts next week! No school for students December 22nd - January 5th. All campuses will be closed from December 22nd - January 2nd, except for scheduled athletic events. Enjoy the holidays!

10 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Unit 4 Schools Winter Break announcement showing a snowman and winter graphics with text stating no school December 22 through January 2 with all campuses closed except scheduled athletic events and Institute Day on January 5 with no school for students.

Anuncio de Vacaciones de Invierno de las Escuelas Unidad 4 con un muñeco de nieve y gráficos invernales que indica que no hay clases del 22 de diciembre al 2 de enero con todos los campus cerrados excepto eventos deportivos programados y Día de Instituto el 5 de enero sin clases para estudiantes.

Annonce des Vacances d’hiver des écoles Unit 4 avec un bonhomme de neige et des éléments hivernaux indiquant qu’il n’y a pas d’école du 22 décembre au 2 janvier avec tous les campus fermés sauf pour les événements sportifs prévus et Journée d’institut le 5 janvier sans cours pour les élèves.

Due to inclement weather, Monday, December 15th will be an E-Learning Day.
Families and staff, please check your email for more information.

10 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico que anuncia el lunes 15 de diciembre como un día de aprendizaje electrónico debido al mal tiempo con una familia usando computadoras y tabletas en casa e instrucciones para que las familias y el personal revisen su correo electrónico para más información con el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Unidad 4 de Champaign.

Champaign Unit 4 Schools will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28 for Thanksgiving Break. We hope your holiday is filled with gratitude and good company!

11 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico del Día de Acción de Gracias con ilustraciones otoñales como hojas, un pay, una calabaza, un cupcake y una galleta; el texto dice “Feliz Acción de Gracias. El Distrito Escolar Unidad 4 de Champaign estará cerrado del miércoles 26 de noviembre al viernes 28 de noviembre. Agradecemos a nuestros maravillosos estudiantes y personal. ¡Esperamos que sus vacaciones estén llenas de gratitud y buena compañía!” e incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Unit 4.

Tonight is the final superintendent search community forum. Don’t miss your chance to share your input. Join us at Stratton Academy at 6pm. See the graphic for details. Translators will be on-site.

11 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico del Distrito Escolar Unit 4 que anuncia un foro comunitario de búsqueda de superintendente el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6 de la tarde en la Academia de Artes Stratton ubicada en 902 North Randolph Street en Champaign, Illinois, con diseño en tonos azul y gris y el logotipo de Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

There are two superintendent search community forums left. Don’t miss your chance to share your input. Join us tonight at Barkstall Elementary and tomorrow at Stratton Academy. See the graphic for details. Translators will be on-site.

11 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico titulado “Foros comunitarios de búsqueda de superintendentes.” Se enumeran dos eventos: Foro de la comunidad grande el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Primaria Barkstall, 2201 Hallbeck Drive, Champaign, IL 61822; y Foro de la comunidad grande el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia de Artes Stratton, 902 N Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Champaign Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

Reminder: The first two community forums for the Superintendent Search take place today. See the graphic for details.

Watch the livestream of tonight’s forum starting at 6 p.m. using the link below.
https://youtube.com/live/owcAGzdZuys

We will have interpreters available in French and Spanish for today's 1 p.m. forum. The 6 p.m. forum will have interpreters available in Spanish, French, Arabic, and Chinese.

11 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Gráfico titulado “Foros comunitarios de búsqueda de superintendentes.” Incluye cinco eventos: Foro de la pequeña comunidad el miércoles 12 de noviembre a la 1:00 p. m. en la Biblioteca Pública de Champaign, 200 W Green St, Champaign, IL 61820. Foro de la comunidad grande el miércoles 12 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en el auditorio de la escuela secundaria Centennial, 913 Crescent Drive, Champaign, IL 61821, que se transmitirá en vivo a través del canal de YouTube del distrito. Foro de la comunidad grande el jueves 13 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia Garden Hills, 2001 Garden Hills Drive, Champaign, IL 61821. Foro de la comunidad grande el lunes 17 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Escuela Primaria Barkstall, 2201 Hallbeck Drive, Champaign, IL 61822. Foro de la comunidad grande el martes 18 de noviembre a las 6:00 p. m. en la Academia de Artes Stratton, 902 N Randolph Street, Champaign, IL 61820. Incluye el logotipo del Distrito Escolar Champaign Unit 4 en la esquina inferior derecha.

We are pleased to share that JG Consulting will lead Community Forums for the Unit 4 Superintendent Search. Your voice matters, and we invite you to attend one of the upcoming sessions to share your input. See the graphic for dates and details.

11 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Families of current 8th–11th-grade students are invited to attend one of our upcoming Accelerated Placement Act Informational Sessions. These sessions will help families learn how the Accelerated Placement Act impacts high school course selection and how parents and guardians can support their students in choosing the best courses to meet their college and career goals.

Two in-person sessions will be held at our high schools, followed by a virtual option:

Centennial High School: Thursday, November 6, 5:15–6:00 p.m., Centennial Library
Central High School: Thursday, November 11, 5:15–6:00 p.m., Central Library
Virtual Session: Thursday, November 13, 6:00–7:00 p.m. (Google Meet) https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1ZyqxR0M8TUQaYuIrIw3vLmv3Btt88q41h_I5WzeXgncxwQ/viewform

A link to the virtual session will be sent to families once they sign up.

12 months ago, Unit 4 Schools

Don't forget to fall back, Sunday, November 2, 2025. Daylight saving time will end. Set your clocks back one hour.

12 months ago, Unit 4 Schools