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🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉

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


🗳️ Final Call: Superintendent Survey
Your last chance to share input in the Board’s superintendent search. The survey closes Sunday night — don’t miss it!

🎤 Voices Heard at CHS
Community members gathered Tuesday night at Central High School for a forum on the superintendent search, adding their voices to the process.

🇩🇪 Willkommen, Rockets!
For the 28th year, CHS welcomes 10 students and two teachers from our German partner school, Ferdinand-Sauerbruch Gymnasium.

🍂 Math Meets Fall Fest
Families at HBT enjoyed a night of fall fun and hands-on learning during Math Curriculum Night, thanks to both staff and PTO.

🚒 Fire Safety Sparks Learning
K, 1st, and 4th graders at Country Trails learned key fire safety lessons with a special visit from the Elgin Fire Department.

💛 Falcons Go Gold
PKMS closed out Spirit Week with a powerful “sea of gold,” uniting students and staff for Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.

🎙️ “Is This Thing On?”
This week’s episode features Lisa Mathias, 4th grade teacher at HBT, sharing how i-Ready Math is personalizing learning in our elementary schools.

🖥️ 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 weekend!

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