Dear Parents and Students, 
 
The last day to take the Illinois5Essentials Survey is April 2.  Don’t miss out on the opportunity to give your feedback about our schools so that we can improve.   
 
Spring Break 
There is no school March 29 – April 5.  School resumes on Tuesday, April 6.  The schedule for the week of April 6 is below. 

State Testing Information 
The week of April 12 all classes are online due to state testing.  Students attend school remotely unless they are taking an in-person test.  In-person testing includes the April 13 SAT test for all juniors, which is a requirement for graduation, and the Illinois Science Assessment for all juniors on April 15.   More Information 
 
Class of 2021 Information 
New webpages are available to communicate Central and West Class of 2021 information and updates.  Links are listed below or visit the Central/West websites and the pages are located under the “Student” dropdown menu.   
Central: http://bit.ly/2OZD9rG 
West: http://bit.ly/3qYC1lu 

Senior Virtual Graduation Photos Due April 1 
All graduating seniors are included in the Virtual Graduation that premiers on our YouTube channel May 28 at 7 p.m.  When each graduate’s name is read, a slide appears with a picture of the student if it is submitted.  If a picture is not submitted, the student’s name and the school logo will appear on the slide.  The last day to submit a senior photo is April 1.  Submit the photo using this link.   

Summer School Enrollment Closes Today 
Enrollment for Summer School Recovery and Summer School Session 1 closes today.  Visit our website for more information. 
 
District Scholarship Deadline Today 
Over 100,000 is available in district scholarships thanks to our generous donors.  Today is the last day to apply. 
Central Scholarships  
West Scholarships  
 
Free SAT Prep & Online Tutoring 
Free SAT prep classes and online tutoring courses are available through a partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Kappa Mu Omega Chapter and After the Peanut.  View more information on the Community Bulletin Board. 
 
Grandparents Raising Children Support Group 
Grandparents and non-custodial caregivers are invited to the next meeting from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 20 via Facebook Live @Grandparents Raising Children South Suburban or in person at Harmony Community Church, 16925 Rosalind Street in Joliet.  Social distancing mandates followed.  Call Minister Mary E. White at 815-685-6279 for more information.   

Have a great Spring Break! 
 
Dr. Karla Guseman 
Superintendent