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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$372,000 for CHS Senior
Hazel Anderson’s artwork draws college offers at statewide exhibition Central High School senior Hazel Anderson’s work stood out among the top student artists in the state, earning her a spot in the Illinois High School Art Exhibition’s Senior Scholarship Exhibition and drawing scholarship offers from colleges across the country. That recognition translated into $372,000 in
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CHS Success at SkillsUSA
CHS Students Earn Three Bronze Medals at SkillsUSA State Competition Central High School students brought home three bronze medals from the SkillsUSA Illinois State Competition in Peoria, where they competed alongside approximately 5,000 students from across the state. This marked Central’s fourth annual trip to the SkillsUSA state competition. Sixteen CHS students competed in a
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Friday Focus – April 24, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Your Voice MattersCentral 301 Families – take our Communication Feedback Survey for us to better understand how families receive information across Central 301. It will only take a few minutes and help guide how we improve moving forward. FVC Art Show RecognitionCentral
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CT 4th and 5th graders were treated to a musical performance
PKMS Band and Choir performed for our 4th and 5th graders to generate some excitement to join band in 5th grade and choir going into middle school! Music from the Lego movie, the Lorax, and Beauty and the Beast were a big hit!
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HBT Ice Cream, Trucks, & Books
HBT Hosts Ice Cream Social, Touch A Truck, & Bookfair On Thursday, April 23rd, HBT hosted an Ice Cream Social and Touch A Truck event sponsored by the PTO and a Bookfair ran by Mrs. Kim Butler (HBT librarian). The weather was perfect and the smiles were all around! Check out some pictures below.
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Transformation Day at PV!
Travel the USA with Fourth Grade! Our 4th Grade Coyotes and their fabulous flight attendant teachers took us on a trip around the United States Regions during their Transformation Day. Fourth grade went above and beyond to turn their classrooms into the different regions of the USA! Thank you to our students, 4th grade team and
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CHS Artistic Excellence
CHS Artists Earn Top Honors at Fox Valley Conference Art Show Central High School students were recognized with several top awards at the 2026 Fox Valley Conference Art Show, highlighting a strong year of creativity and achievement. Central students earned multiple Best in Show honors across categories: Additional recognition included: The annual conference show brings
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Kinder Glow Party
Lily Lake Kindergartners Celebrate with a Glow Party Kindergartners at Lily Lake Grade School recently turned off the lights and turned up the fun. After filling their classroom star jar through positive behavior and teamwork, students earned a Glow Party to celebrate their accomplishment. The classroom transformed into a bright and colorful space as students
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Friday Focus – April 17, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic weekend! #WeAreCentral
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Buddy Bus Challenge Winners
March Bus Buddy Winners Announced! Central 301 is proud to recognize our March 2026 Bus Buddy winners! Each month, students across the district are recognized for demonstrating positive behavior on the bus, including kindness, responsibility, and respect for others. These students help create a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. Congratulations to our March Bus
