Central School District 51

Kindergarten screening for students starting kindergarten in August 2025 will take place on May 20-21, 2025. Students must be registered prior to screening. Call the Central Pri...

Online Kindergarten Pre-registration is open! Visit the Registration Information page on our website, www.central51.net . to complete pre-registration for your kindergarte...

On Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 5:00 pm, a meeting will be conducted by Central School District 51 in the Central Intermediate School Conference Room 329 at 1301 Eagle Avenue in Wa...

This month, which starts with World Autism Awareness Day on April 2nd, is dedicated to promoting understanding, acceptance, and support for autistic people. According to the Cent...

Trojan Trot earned $90,581! Thank you to all who supported the Central 51 PTO's Trojan Trot!

Click HERE to schedule a screening appointment or call 309-444-3943 ext. 2411. Appointments are required and must be scheduled by March 17, 2025. Visit the Early Childhoo...

Emily Whitaker is a Board-Certified Behavior Analyst with nearly 7 years of experience working with children on the Autism Spectrum. She grew up in East Peoria, IL and recently mo...

On Saturday, October 7, 2023, the Central Intermediate School pavilion was constructed and dedicated in memory of Brian Faulkner for his unwavering commitment to excellence every ...

Please see the press release announcing Ms. Amanda Venegonia as Principal at Central Primary School for the 2023-2024 school year.

Please see the press release announcing Mrs. Amanda Rogers as Assistant Principal at Central Primary School for the 2023-2024 school year.

At last night’s regularly scheduled board meeting the Central School District 51 Board of Education approved the purchase of the 14.2 acres that is adjacent to Holford Gym parking...

Mr. Heidbreder has joined 18 other superintendents from school districts across the state to partner and participate in the writing of a competitive microgrid grant through the De...

Central Seeking Substitute Teachers Substitutes are needed each day to cover for teachers or paraprofessionals that are away from the classroom due to illness, professional dev...

April is Autism Awareness Month Autism Prevalence In 2021, the CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an autism spectrum dis...

Our lost and found has been moved to Holford entry for easy access to find lost items. There are lunch boxes, water bottles, hats and numerous coats and jackets. Our offices are...

Central Intermediate School Assistant Principal Announced Central School District 51 is pleased to announce that Ms. Kimberly Martin has accepted the position of assistant ...

Central School District 51 is pleased to announce that Mrs. Bush has accepted the position of principal at Central Intermediate School for the 2021-22 school year. She replaces lo...

Our construction project was completed at the beginning of October. We are excited to release our last series of construction videos, showcasing the fantastic new spaces at Centra...

While we had hoped to have an in-person grand opening event to showcase the amazing transformation of our schools, circumstances would not allow that to happen. The improved space...

Over the next few weeks, we will be releasing videos of the new spaces throughout our schools. Construction is coming to a close with the connecting corridor and entry way of our...