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Central School
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Central School is a neighborhood elementary school located in the heart of Des Plaines. We are a diverse learning community committed to rigorous academic standards, family engagement, and student voice.
We have an active and involved parent-teacher organization along with strong community partnerships the library, history center, and park district.
Principal Newsletter
Principal, Erica Cupuro's page where she publishes her weekly Newsletters.
Campus Parent
Campus Parent is our new Student Information System portal for families. You can register your child, see their class information and more.
Breakfast & Lunch Menus
Arbor Food Services provides new lunch menu's monthly, the last week of the current month.
Staff Directory
Central School
Central Eagles Soar
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A Deeper Dive into our School
We invite you to take a few minutes to take a deeper dive into the walls of our school. We are proud to share with you our celebrations, innovations and student engagements happening each and every day.
62 Stories: Leigh Radnitzer
Celebrating and recognizing our recent retiree Leigh Radnitzer and her amazing career of bringing new technology and engaging learning opportunities to the students at Central Elementary.
Supporting the Whole Child
District 62 continues to place an emphasis on supporting the needs of all children especially as it relates to social emotional learning "SEL" and supports.
Video Testimonials
Sharing Our Stories
Celebrating our Success in the Classrooms
We invite you to take a look at the innovation and learning happening inside our school here at Central Elementary.
Ms. Erica Cupuro
Ms. Jennifer Fox
Ms. Louisa Lucas
Ms. Pam Kelso
Dr. Julie Fogarty
central school
By the Numbers
14
Support Staff
20
Languges Spoken
96%
Teacher Retention