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    HBT Newsletters 24-25

    HBT Newsletters for the 24-25 School Year Each month HBT posts a newsletter. You can return to this post to find the previous newsletters for the school year. June 2025 May 2025 April 2025 March 2025 February 2025 January 2025 December 2024 November 2024 October 2024 September 2024 August 2024

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  • Prairie Knolls Middle School

    PKMS – Locker Launch!

    Prairie Knolls Middle School has scheduled two locker set up days before the start of the new school year. We have set our “Locker Launch” dates for Thursday, August 7 from 8:30 PM – 3:30 PM and Wednesday, August 13 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. On both days, students will be able to load…

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  • PKMS 4th Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast

    On Thursday, May 29, 6th and 7th Grade students from Prairie Knolls were recognized by their teachers at the 4th Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast. A multitude of students meet the requirements for these awards, and after careful consideration, teachers from each team select students to be recognized. Awards include Academic Achievement, Exemplary Effort, Good Character,…

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    Awards

    HBT End of Year Awards Assembly On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, HBT held an end of year assembly in which multiple students were recognized. Each teacher nominated a Twister of the Year from their class. Below are some pictures from each grade level. In addition, one 5th grader was voted as the student who has…

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  • Friday Focus โ€“ June 6, 2025

    ๐ŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS ๐ŸŽ‰Hereโ€™s a look at whatโ€™s happening across Central 301 this week: ๐Ÿ“š Last Day of SchoolThe final bell has rung and another great year is in the books across Central 301. From high-fives to hugs, the last day of school was filled with energy, smiles, and bucket hats. ๐Ÿพ HBT Sent the…

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  • And the trophy goes to…

    CT students showed their Cougar Pride all year. The students from the Purple House won the trophy by earning 13,523 tickets.

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    In The Loop – Summer 2025

    Another school year is in the books, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! ๐ŸŽ“โ˜€๏ธ From classroom campouts to clap outs, the last week of school was packed with celebration โ€” and weโ€™ve got the photos to prove it. Graduation at NIU drew nearly 2,800 proud family and friends, and the Class of 2025 is already in…

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  • Preschoolers

    Level Up Day

    HBT Students Level Up On Monday, June 2nd, the HBT students all took 20 minutes and visited a grade level classroom for the grade they will be in next year. This opportunity allows them to meet a teacher from the next grade level, hear a little about what they will be learning, and learn a…

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  • Friday Focus – May 30, 2025

    ๐ŸŽ‰ FRIDAY FOCUS ๐ŸŽ‰Hereโ€™s a look at whatโ€™s happening across Central 301 this week: ๐ŸŽ“ Class of 2025 GraduationLast Friday, our seniors crossed the stage at NIU surrounded by cheers, memories, and pride. Miss the ceremony? You can watch it here. ๐Ÿšง Prairie View ReopensAfter this weekโ€™s unexpected closure, full water service has been restored…

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  • Congratulations Band and Choir!

    What a way to wrap up the year!ย  Central Middle School’s Band and Choir students put on a fantastic final show! Throughout the concert many students were recognized for a variety of accomplishments and we also had amazing soloists share their talents.

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  • Congrats, May Students of the Month!

    Congratulations to our May Students of the Month. These students were recognized this morning with a special breakfast. Each student was nominated by one member of each of our academic departments at Central High School. Family members are invited to come as well, where they were greeted by the staff and heard each staff member…

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