District 301 News
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2026 Scholarship Central
Scholarship Opportunities and Resources During the spring semester, students ramp up their efforts to seek scholarship money for higher education. Our hope is to support Central 301 students in their quest after graduation. Here is a list of scholarship opportunities that might be of interest to our Central 301 students. This is an ongoing list.
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Friday Focus – March 20, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: CMS Students Share the Luck with Staff Appreciation ProjectCMS students are spreading positivity through their “How Lucky Are We?” STAR project, writing messages of appreciation for staff on shamrocks. The display is a powerful reminder of the relationships that make CMS such a
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Singing for Spring at Lily Lake
Lily Lake Students Shine in Spring Concert Lily Lake Elementary students took the stage for a joyful celebration of music during their recent Spring Concert. Led by Ms. Augustine, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students performed a variety of songs and showcased their growing musical talents through both singing and instruments. The performance highlighted not
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Prairie View’s Got Talent!
Prairie View’s 2026 Talent Show Last week Prairie View put on their annual talent show at the Hemmens Cultural Center! Students came out and showcased their talents, from singing, dancing, playing instruments and more! Our Coyotes performed their hearts out and did a wonderful job! Staff members also put on a surprise dance performance that
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HBT BINGO Night
HBT BINGO Night On Tuesday, March 17th, some HBT students/families had luck on their side during the annual BINGO night! The HBT Twister community came together for a night of fun, laughter, pizza, and good old fashion BINGO! Check out the pictures below for a glimpse inside the night!
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Leprechauns on the Loose!
Lily Lake 2nd Graders Think, Solve, and Create Learning came to life in Lily Lake’s 2nd grade classrooms as students in Mrs. Kollhoff’s and Ms. Way’s classes put their problem-solving skills to the test. Students worked through breakout box challenges that required mathematical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance to unlock. Along the way, they added a
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Kindness at the Lake
Lily Lake Celebrates Kindness and “Read Across America” Week Students at Lily Lake Elementary enjoyed a full week of activities celebrating both Kindness Week and Read Across America Week, creating opportunities to highlight the importance of reading, creativity, and positive connections within the school community. Throughout the week, students participated in dress up days, reading
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How Lucky Are We?
CMS Students Share the Luck with Staff Appreciation Project As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, students at Central Middle School are taking time to recognize the people who help make their school a great place to learn. As part of the school’s March STAR service project, students are participating in an activity called “How Lucky Are
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Friday Focus – March 13, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: 1Unplugged RewindStudents and staff across the district stepped away from screens for the Global Day of Unplugging. Take a look at how Prairie Knolls, Howard B. Thomas, and our elementary librarians helped bring the day to life with hands-on learning and activities. CHS
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CT kindergartners present The Little Red Hen
Mrs. Milnamow’s kindergarten class was so excited to present The Little Red Hen with their handmade puppets!
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CT 3rd graders made indoor recess a stack of fun!
When it’s too cold and wet to play outside, 3rd graders build a stack of fun!
