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🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉

Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week:


📸 CHS Senior Earns Photography Honor
Congrats to CHS senior Kendall Grigg, whose work was honored this week in the Kane County Regional Office of Education’s Student Photography Contest for the Architecture theme. Way to represent Central 301 with some serious creativity!

🏫 CT 4th Graders Move In
After a delayed start, 4th graders at Country Trails are now in their new mobile classrooms. Students are excited to settle into their fresh space.

📚 Back to School Nights
Families filled the halls of our middle schools for Back to School Night. A strong turnout at PK to launch the year and connect with staff. Plus a chance for our 8th grade families to meet our new CMS Principal.

🎨 Kindergarten HOUSE Reveal at HBT
Our Kindergarteners learned their HOUSE assignments for their time at HBT with scratch-off cards and a science lesson from Ms. Rourke. A fun start to building community!

🤘Rocketpalooza: Homecoming 2025 🏈
Homecoming Week is here! 🎉 Spirit Week, tournaments, and the community assembly all build the excitement for Friday night’s big game 🏈 capped off with fireworks 🎆. The celebration wraps up with Saturday’s Homecoming Dance. Full schedule and details.

📘 Coming Soon: Engage 301
The week of September 22 we launch Engage 301: Community Input Days. This is your chance to share your voice as part of the superintendent search. Stay tuned for details!

🖥️ Digital Bulletin Board
Check out flyers and resources from community organizations all in one convenient place to support our families.


✅ Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic holiday weekend!

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