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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Global Day of Unplugging at PKMS!
On Friday, March 6, Prairie Knolls recognized the Global Day of Unplugging by incorporating a theme or mini-lesson into each class throughout the day. It was an opportunity for students to reflect on their relationship with technology, the importance of balance, and the benefits of being present and engaged without digital distractions. Students visited the
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Celebrating our exemplary Coyotes this month!
This week at Prairie View we celebrated our coyotes of the month! Each month Prairie View staff nominate students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating the 3 B’s- Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe. Below are the awesome coyotes who were nominated for February! Congratulations to our wonderful coyote’s this month, keep
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HBT Reads
HBT Celebrates Read Across America Week On Thursday, March 5th, the HBT students and staff welcomed Mr. Chris Fascione to the school in honor of Read Across America Week. Mr. Chris is an imaginative story teller. The students all attended to his stories, participated in the noises, call-backs, hand gestures, and so much more. Check
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HBT Music Concert
HBT Kindergarten & 1st Grade Music Concert On the evening of March 4th, the HBT Kindergarten and 1st grade students performed in front of an audience of loved ones. They sang, they danced, and they played some instruments to highlight all that they have been working on this school year. The students were amazing and
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HBT WatchDOGS
HBT Welcomes the WatchDOGS (Dads of Great Students) On Monday, March 2nd, HBT welcomed the first set of WatchDOGS. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday throughout the rest of the school year there will be HBT fathers and father-figures coming to HBT to interact with students and bring another layer of supervision, safety, and a positive
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REWIRED: Unplugging Together
REWIRED: Unplugging Together The Global Day of Unplugging is an international invitation for individuals, families, and communities to intentionally step away from screens and reconnect with the people and activities around them. Observed worldwide, the day encourages a pause — not as a rejection of technology, but as a reminder that balance matters. Research from
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CHS Math Team Wins First-Ever Regional Championship
Central High School Math Team Wins First-Ever Regional Championship The Central High School Math Team delivered a historic performance at the ICTM (Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics) 3AA Regional competition, earning 1st Place Overall and capturing the first regional championship in program history. With the win, the entire Math Team qualifies for State for the
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Masters At Play!
On Thursday, February 26, students had a blast at our “Masters at Play” celebration, recognizing students’ growth on the Winter MAP assessment while building momentum heading into spring testing, including IAR and Spring MAP. We had a great time during our grade level assemblies. 7th Grade held their annual pickleball tournament, while 6th Grade’s Red
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Friday Focus – February 27, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Rocket Hill ReadyThe Chicago Sun-Times said the atmosphere at Rocket Hill was “tingling with postseason electricity.” The Rockets host undefeated 31-0 Kaneland tonight, looking for their first home postseason win over our neighbors since 1975. Tickets are still available. Get there early. Dr. Seuss Day at PVPrairie
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Dr. Seuss Day at PV!
Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s Birthday! First grade students and staff at Prairie View celebrated Dr. Seuss day! In honor of this, our coyotes played games, made crafts and ooey gooey slime, and took pictures in the photo booth together. Thank you to our generous PV community for volunteering their time and donations to help make this
