District 301 News
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Newsletter (Sept)
HBT September Newsletter Click HERE to read the September 2025 Newsletter for HBT.
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Picture Day
Student Picture Day On Wednesday, September 3rd, HBT hosted Interstate Studios for picture day. Everyone, including our smallest learners, took their picture. The smiles were big and the outfits were adorable! If you missed out on picture day, don’t worry! Picture Make Up Day is already scheduled for October 28th.
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 4
💵 301 Budget Blueprint: What Keeps Us Moving? The Transportation Fund. In this week’s edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re taking a closer look at how Central 301 keeps thousands of students moving every day — safely and efficiently — thanks to the Transportation Fund. 🚌 What Is the Transportation Fund? This fund is dedicated…
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Friday Focus – August 29, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📚 #DayOne301 for Early ChildhoodOur youngest students began their school journey this week, full of smiles, excitement, and new beginnings. 🎂 School AnniversariesPrairie View marked 25 years of serving students and families, while HBT celebrated 29 years this week. 🎡 Rocketpalooza:…
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Shining Bright at PV
And… We’re off to a great start! Our Coyotes are learning and practicing the 3 Bs, be respectful, be responsible, be safe! And we are ready to shine bright for the 2025-2026 school year! #WeAreCentral
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5th Grade
Critical Thinking In 5th Grade This week in 5th grade, students were given various assignments that focused on team building, communication, discovery, and more. One example was an activity involving a “worm” named Fred that tipped over his boat. Students had limited supplies to get Fred back in the boat.
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First Day Fun
HBT First Day Fun August 20th, we welcomed our 1st – 5th grade students to HBT for the 2025 – 2026 school year. On August 21st, we welcomed our Kindergarten students. Finally, on August 25th, we welcomed our youngest learners in Early Childhood to HBT. We are excited for a great school year!
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Friday Focus – August 22, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📸 #DayOne301 Has Arrived!From our youngest kindergartners holding their signs to our Class of 2026 in overalls marking their last first day, the start of the 2025–26 school year was packed with excitement, smiles, cool signs and plenty of hugs. More…
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Road Resurfacing Near CT
Construction Update: Traffic Impacts Near Country Trails We want to make you aware of a road construction project that will directly affect travel in and out of Country Trails Elementary School. On behalf of the City of Elgin, Schroeder Asphalt Services, Inc. and their subcontractors are scheduled to begin resurfacing work in the Highland Woods…
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BOE Appoints New Co-Interim Superintendent
Kilrea joins Schumacher as Central 301 Co-Interim Superintendents following the resignation of Dr. Griff Powell During its August 18 meeting, the Central 301 Board of Education appointed Dr. Tim Kilrea as Co-Interim Superintendent. Dr. Kilrea will serve alongside Dr. Kyle Schumacher during the district’s ongoing superintendent search. Dr. Kilrea brings more than three decades of…
