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  • Friday Focus โ€“ December 12, 2025

    ๐ŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS ๐ŸŽ‰ Hereโ€™s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: ๐ŸŽถ Sleigh Bells Ring SaturdayA full day of music from every CHS ensemble, vendors, food, art showcase, crafts, and Santa. We hope to see you tomorrow! ๐ŸŽ„ Holiday Magic at Prairie ViewPV families enjoyed a festive Holiday Shop with a…

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  • CT students showcase their musical talent!

    Country Trails 5th grade band members celebrated their accomplishments with their first band concert of the year. 2nd and 3rd graders presented Country Trails’ first music concert of the year!

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  • Bus Buddy

    Buddy Bus Challenge Winners

    November Bus Buddy Winners Announced! Central 301 is proud to celebrate our November Bus Buddy winners โ€” students who go above and beyond to show kindness, listen to directions, and help create a safe and positive ride to and from school each day. ๐ŸŽ‰ November 2025 Bus Buddy Honorees ๐ŸŽ‰ Our Bus Buddy program recognizes…

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  • PKMS Pentathlon!

    The 2025 Prairie Knolls Middle School Pentathlon is set for Friday, December 19th. The Pentathlon is a school wide event where the four teams (6 Red, 6 Silver, 7 Red, 7 Silver) in the building compete for the pride that goes along with winning the coveted Pentathlon Trophy. Pentathlon began when PKMS opened and teachers…

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  • Robots in school

    HBT Robotics

    HBT Robotics Club On Thursdays throughout the month of November and December HBT has hosted a Robotics & YouTube Creators Club. The students enrolled in the club had a blast racing robots, controlling them as they did fun tricks, and even designing their own future robots. Each week had a different focus. Some pictures are…

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  • STAR Club and Student Council Pantry Wars!

    The PKMS STAR Club and PKMS Student Council are excited to sponsor Pantry Wars, a fun, schoolwide competition to support our community food pantry! Students can earn points for their team by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary contribution. The team that earns the most points will be rewarded with ice cream during…

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    In The Loop โ€“ December 2025

    ๐ŸŽ„ Holiday Spirit and Student Success Across Central 301! ๐Ÿš€ From celebrating aย record number of Illinois State Scholarsย to honoring veterans across our buildings, this month has been full of pride and powerful moments. Our Thanksgiving activities brought creativity and community to classrooms, and the Central Rockets delivered an unforgettable IHSA football season that united fans…

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    1st & 5th Grade Music Concert

    Stick & Stone and Pop! 1st grade did an amazing job performing at their Music Concert inspired by the book, Stick and Stone! 5th Grade brought the book “Pop!” to life during their music concert! Wonderful Job Coyotes! Thank you to Miss Genz for putting together these amazing performances, as well as Ms. Parks for…

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  • Friday Focus โ€“ December 5, 2025

    ๐ŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS ๐ŸŽ‰ Hereโ€™s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week: ๐ŸŽ“ Record Breaking Illinois State ScholarsCongratulations to the 62 CHS seniors honored by ISAC for academic excellence โ€” the most in school history! ๐ŸŽถ Mark your Calendar: Sleigh Bells Ring โ€” December 13A full day of music from every…

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  • Sleigh Bells Ring 2025

    Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza Returns to Central High School December 13 Central High School invites our families and community to the Seventh Annual Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Fine Arts, this all day celebration showcases our student musicians and artists…

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