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After months of rehearsals, choreography and preparation, Naperville Central’s Orchesis dance team took the stage on March 6 and 7 for their annual showcase, highlighting student-created pieces and the dedication behind the program. Learn more at centraltimes.org.

In the middle of a typical class period at NCHS, a familiar black-and-white chat window glows across dozens of chromebook screens. For many students, ChatGPT has become as routine as opening Google Docs. Read more about the effects of AI and solutions at centraltimes.org.

After hours of public comment from students, parents and educators, the District 203 Board of Education voted Monday night to reject a proposal that would have laid off 38 teachers. Read more at centraltimes.org. 📝: Marina Micic 📸: Tianyao He

🚨 BREAKING NEWS 🚨 After a four hour long public comment and deliberation period at the March 16 board meeting, all seven members of the Board of Education have voted to not approve the resolution authorizing the proposed honorable dismissal of teachers.

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is proposing to cut about 97 certified staff positions for the 2026-27 school year as it works to close a projected $12.4 million budget deficit. Learn more at centraltimes.org.

Students for Humanity, a new student group focused on human rights activism, held its initial meeting on February 10. Read more about the club at centraltimes.org. 📝: Noah Byrne

Opinion by Alisa Cheung: Naperville Central promotes healthy eating, but cafeteria options often include sodas, chips and other unhealthy choices that raise questions about whether school food reflects the health standards schools promote. Read more at centraltimes.org.

Social studies teacher Seth Brady was named Far Western Suburbs Teacher of the Year, but it was not about the personal recognition, rather the community that shaped him. Read more at centraltimes.org.

Most students at Naperville Central go to parties to dance, sing, and enjoy music. Sophomore Anish Shah sees it differently: through the lens of the DJ, after running a successful DJing business for years. Read more at the link in our bio.

The February edition of the e-newspaper is out! To read this month's issue of the Central Times, head to centraltimes.org/e-newspaper/ or visit the link in bio.

Central’s boys JV track team brought home a win at Wheaton Warrenville South High School’s Invitational meet, with a score of 70 points to defeat Wheaton Warrenville South, Wheaton North and St. Charles East. (1/2)

During the Tuesday, Feb. 17 board meeting, the Naperville Community Unit School District 203 Board of Education voted 5-1 to approve updates to FACS and PLTW classrooms at both Kennedy Junior High School and Washington Junior High School. Read more at centraltimes.org

Students at Naperville Central high school walked out of class Friday, Feb. 13, during fourth, fifth and sixth hour lunch periods to protest policies enforced by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Read more at centraltimes.org

For the first time in more than a decade, Naperville Central brought its entire student body together in a single space during HAWKS Week, reviving a long-lost tradition of an all-school assembly while redefining school spirit. Read more at centraltimes.org.

The January edition of the Central Times is available online now. Head to centraltimes.org/e-newspaper/ to access the e-newspaper.

District 203 leadership has called an E-Learning day for Friday, January 23rd due to dangerously cold weather. For more information, read the story below: centraltimes.org/uncategorized/…

Read more: centraltimes.org/showcase/2025/… (2/2)

Opinion by Marina Micic: Serbian students filled Belgrade’s streets throughout the summer of 2025, demanding accountability after the 2024 train station collapse and years of democratic backsliding. Their protests offered a stark reminder of how fragile democracy can be. (1/2)

This sparked concern and backlash from community members, along with support and reassurance by others. The latest story covers the events that took place at the School Board meeting on May 19, at centraltimes.org

Over two hours of public comments were shared by the community of Naperville at the School Board meeting on May 19. A trans athlete participated in a track meet with fellow students at Jefferson Junior High School. (1/2)