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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ML Celebration
HBT Celebrates the Multilingual Learner “Graduates” On May 15th, the HBT Multilingual Learner teachers had a special celebration for the 24 students who “graduated” from services! They have all worked so hard and their work finally paid off. Congratulations to this fantastic group of HBT students. We are all so proud!
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Author Visit
HBT Welcomes Author Candace Fleming On May 13th, 2026, HBT welcomed children’s author Candace Fleming. She put on two assemblies. One assembly was geared towards K-2 students and the other towards 3-5 students. The students were engaged and learned all about the creative writing process. This experience would not be possible without the support of
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Friday Focus – May 15, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: 🎨 CHS Fine Arts Art ShowThe CHS Fine Arts Art Show featured student artwork, shirts, stickers, crafts, and more. It followed a major week for senior Hazel Anderson, whose artwork and scholarship success were recently featured in both the Daily Herald and
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CT students make some colorful memories!
Students from Kindergarten through 5th grade took part in a massive tie-dye project, bringing their school spirit to life. Every student had the chance to create their own masterpiece by tie-dyeing a shirt in their specific House Color. The students were excited to create art in a new way, leaving everyone with a wearable reminder
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Friday Focus – May 8, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Another Path, Same ClassCHS Senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a CISCO scholarship recipient. Following Hazel Anderson’s recent success, it’s another example of the Class of 2026 making its mark. Falcon Fest + Carnival Dance Fun at PKMSPrairie Knolls welcomed current and
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Día de las Madres
HBT Celebrates Día de las Madres On Friday, May 8th, HBT multilingual learners got to spend some time with their moms inside their learning environment. Students got to explore concepts from their ELA text that have to do with flowers and plants in honor of Día de las Madres. Students and moms had a great
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7th Grade Dance!
The Prairie Knolls Middle School Student Council will be hosting a 7th Grade Dance on Friday, May 8 from 3:00–4:30 PM.Presale tickets are available during student lunches for $4.00. Tickets will also be sold the day of the dance for $5.00. Food vouchers will be available for $5.00. We look forward to a fun and
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2026 Falcon Fest – Success!
The 5th Annual Prairie Knolls Middle School Falcon Fest was a huge success! It was great opportunity to connect with so many current and future Falcons. This is truly one of our favorite nights of the year, and the evening did not disappoint. The energy, excitement, and sense of community on display made it a
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CT 3rd graders living the dream!
Students who mastered their multiplication and division math facts were rewarded with the ultimate “golden ticket”: the chance to pie their teachers and principals in the face. 1 lucky student had the chance to pie Mr Speiden. 1 lucky student had the chance to pie Mrs. Kolkebeck!
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CHS Senior Earns CISCO Scholarship
Samantha Sieverding recognized for leadership, achievement, and future in business Central High School senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a recipient of a CISCO scholarship, recognizing her academic achievement, leadership, and commitment to pursuing a career in business. Sieverding is one of a select group of students honored through the program, which awards both two-year
