District 301 News
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Friday Focus – October 31, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week. 🎭 Halloween Hijinks Across 301!Halloween brought out the best (and funniest) sides of our staff — and maybe a little too much school spirit. Don’t miss the highlights! 🏐 Rockets Rule the Court!For the second straight year, Central Volleyball claimed the…
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Happy Halloween!
Spooky Activities happening at Prairie View… Our Coyotes had a blast celebrating Halloween at Prairie View! Take a look below to see what kind of tricks or treats our student’s and staff got into! Happy Halloween to all that celebrate!
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HBT Pumpkins
HBT Pumpkin Design Contest Students at HBT were asked to design a pumpkin that represented a character from one of their favorite books. The pumpkins were on display around the school during fall conferences and staff were asked to vote on their favorite pumpkin character from each grade level. Below are the winners!
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CT Kindergartners welcomed into House Colors
Today was an exciting day in Kindergarten — Sorting Day! Our youngest learners were officially welcomed into their House Color and received their t-shirts: 💙 Blue, ❤️ Red, 💚 Green,💜 Purple and 💛 Yellow!
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 8
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: Guarding Our Schools — Tort Fund (Fund 80) In our final entry of the 301 Budget Blueprint series, we’re highlighting the Tort Fund (Fund 80) — a fund designed to reduce risk and ensure we’re protected when it matters most. This fund doesn’t fund classrooms, books, or buses — but it’s…
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HBT Bead Bar
HBT Bead Bar Mrs. Velazquez’s first grade classroom have been trying to earn beads for every lesson they pass on their iReady My Path Lessons. They have really enjoyed being able to earn their beads for the week and it keeps them so motivated to keep working hard.
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Friday Focus – October 24, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week 🗳️ Your Voice, Our FutureNearly 800 participants took part in surveys and forums that helped shape the New Superintendent Profile. The report—highlighting trust, vision, and stability as top priorities—is now available to review. 📚 Books, Cocoa, and CommunityThe Central Education Foundation…
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Community Feedback Shapes Superintendent Profile
Stakeholders highlight trust, vision, and stability as top priorities After weeks of engagement through surveys, focus groups, and open forums, Central 301 has received the Community Engagement Report and Superintendent Profile from School Exec Connect. The document reflects the voices of hundreds of staff, families, and community members who shared what they value most in…
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Happy Diwali!
The Festival of Lights This week at Prairie View, students and staff helped bring the spirit of Diwali alive! 3rd grade students put together a presentation to help educate their classmates on Diwali. Staff members brought in treats to share with staff and decorated the lounge beautifully! Happy Diwali to all that celebrate!
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Book Fair at Barnes & Noble
Shop, read, and give back — Geneva Commons event supports Central 301 school libraries The Central Education Foundation (CEF) is inviting the entire Central 301 community to take part in a Districtwide Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in Geneva Commons on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will feature…
