Friday Focus – November 7, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉
Here’s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week:
🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes Across Central 301
Country Trails, Lily Lake, Central High School, and Central Middle School highlights our schools district-wide celebration as we honor our veterans with moving tributes, performances, and family connections.
🎖️ A Visit to Remember From a 100-Year-Old WWII Veteran
Our Prairie View community welcomed 100 year old WWII veteran Herbert Booth, the grandfather of Amy Iwanski, our PV Kindergarten teacher. The story was featured this week on ABC 7 Chicago and in the D7aily Herald.
🏈 Rocket History in the Making!
The Rockets head to the IHSA Class 6A Quarterfinals for the first time since 2006 — and just the fourth time in school history. Live stream, tickets, student fan bus and game info are linked here.
🎭 Big Brother Takes the Big Stage
Big Brother is watching. CHS Theatre presents 1984 this weekend — a bold, immersive production running through Sunday.
📚 Book Fair Magic at Barnes & Noble
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Barnes & Noble Bookfair! From staff read-alouds to family shopping and a visit from TURBO, it was a huge success. Proceeds help Central 301 students courtesy of the 301 Foundation.
🖥️ Your Digital Bulletin Board Awaits!
Find flyers, community resources, and upcoming events all in one place.
✅ Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic weekend!
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