District 301 News
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Friday Focus – December 5, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Record Breaking Illinois State ScholarsCongratulations to the 62 CHS seniors honored by ISAC for academic excellence — the most in school history! 🎶 Mark your Calendar: Sleigh Bells Ring — 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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HBT Penguin Patch
The Penguin Patch came to HBT On the evening of December 4th, the HBT PTO hosted the Penguin Patch for students to come and purchase small items for their loved ones. This is a great opportunity for students to think about others this holiday season all while staying within a budget. A giant thank you…
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CHS Students Shine at Region 110 Internship Event
Rockets rise: Career pathways helping CHS students turn ambition into action Students and community partners gathered on Wednesday, December 4 for the Northern Kane County Region 110 Internship Host Recognition Breakfast, hosted by the Alignment Collaborative for Education. The event celebrates the school–business partnerships that provide meaningful workplace learning experiences for high school students across…
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CT students are keeping busy before break!
4th grade students have started switching it up in Elevate groups for some hands on math. 5th graders are helping their kindergarten buddies to create a surprise for their families in art this week. Students are learning about celebrations that take place around the world in December.
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CHS Celebrates Record Number of Illinois State Scholars
Central High School is proud to announce that 62 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) — the highest number ever recognized in a single year at CHS. This prestigious honor is awarded to students across Illinois for exemplary academic performance based on a combination of grade point…
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CHS Service Club Launches Meal Kit Food Drive
Central High School’s Service Club Micro Pantry is launching a Meal Kit Food Drive to support families in our community this winter. From December 1 through December 10, students, staff, and community members are invited to donate items that will be packaged into complete meal kits at the December Service Club meeting. Donations can include…
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Twister Times – December
Twister Times December’s Newsletter
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HBT Celebrates
HBT Students Celebrate The HBT Kindergarten students had a celebration together on Friday, November 21st, with their classmates, teachers, and some parent volunteers. In addition, the 1st graders held a “Balloons Over Broadway” parade for over 100 guests. Their creativity was shining as they displayed their balloon and crown to many familiar faces! Last but…
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CT was full of amazing celebrations today!
What a wonderful day to be a Cougar! Wishing all of Country Trails families and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving! Kindergarten started our day off with fun making butter! They discovered how easy it is to run to the store for a tub of butter! It’s a lot of work to make it by yourself! The…
