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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CT 2nd graders Announce Class Animals
Congratulations to 2Da Orcas, 2De Bears, 2St Komodo Dragons, and 2Sc Cheetahs!
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Central 301 Honored for Communications Excellence
District earns three statewide awards from the Illinois Chapter of NSPRA Central 301 has been recognized by the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association (INSPRA) for outstanding work in school communications. At the 2025 INSPRA Communications Awards, Central 301 earned: 🏆 Award of Excellence – Homegrown (Video Series)🎖️ Award of Merit –
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 7
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: A Safety Net for Stability — Working Cash Fund (Fund 70) In this edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re spotlighting the Working Cash Fund — a behind-the-scenes but important tool that helps ensure financial flexibility and stability across Central 301. The Working Cash Fund does not have any direct expenditures. Instead,
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2025 CMS Cross Country State Qualifiers!
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Friday Focus – October 10, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🚶♀️ Step by Step to School!Families and students laced up their sneakers for a beautiful fall morning walk to Country Trails, celebrating community and healthy habits to start the day. 🎃 Pumpkins, Prizes, and Plenty of Smiles at PVFrom hayrides and
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CMS Artists Shine in Chicagoland 4×5 Art Exhibition
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CT students participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day
Country Trails students gathered around the neighborhood to participate in National Walk to School Day.
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CT 4th graders code elephants for survival
During science, Country Trails 4th graders build and code LEGO elephants, complete with survival structures — including moving trunks!
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HBT Fire Safety
HBT Fire Safety Week 2025 During the week of October 6th, the Burlington Fire Department is partnering with HBT to host various fire prevention and fire safety discussions. Students got to see a fire truck, visit a smoke house, or have a fireman/firewoman visit their classroom. In addition, some of the older students participated in
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PKMS Girls Volleyball – NCJC Champs!
Congratulations to the PKMS 7th Grade Girls volleyball team as they put an exclamation point on an outstanding season as they took home the NCJC tournament championship Saturday, October 4th at Belvidere Central Middle School. The girls entered the tournament as the #3 seed and took down Kaneland, Sycamore, and #1 overall seed and host
