District 301 News
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Tuesday Tidbit 9/24
What are the options if the referendum doesn’t pass? At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Esther Mongan shared a presentation addressing questions received from the community: “What would happen if the upcoming referendum does not pass?” This presentation outlines the possible options and their potential impacts on our schools, students, and community if…
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Robin Benway to Visit October 4
Author, Robin Benway, to Speak at CMS Central Middle School is excited to host an author visit on Friday, October 4th. On this day, Robin Benway will speak to our students about her career as an author and share insights about her latest book. Students and families interested in purchasing a personalized, autographed copy of…
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Principal for the Day Spotlight
Welcome Principal Wahl! We were thrilled to have Principal Madilyn Wahl take on the role of Principal for the Day at HBT! 🎓✨ This exciting opportunity was made possible through the Back to the Hill event in August. From delivering morning announcements with confidence to making important decisions that shaped our school community, Principal Wahl…
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Friday Fact 9/20
A Timeline of Enrollment Growth and Expansion This timeline highlights Central 301’s steady enrollment growth over the past 40 years, along with consistent expansions to meet the needs of our students and community. Since 2006, our enrollment has increased by 98%—almost doubling from 2,594 students in 2006 to 5,070 students today. However, despite this growth,…
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Tuesday Tidbit 9/17
Why do we need CTE (Career and Technical Education)? Did you know that CTE is an essential part of our curriculum? Under Illinois law, school districts are required to offer CTE programs for middle and high school students to help develop practical skills and prepare “for high-skill, high-wage, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness…
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Principal for the Day Spotlight!
Welcome Principal Gordon Today, we had the incredible pleasure of having Principal Gordon step into the role of Principal for the Day! 🎓✨ This opportunity was possible through the Back to the Hill Event in August. From leading morning announcements with a smile, to making thoughtful decisions that impacted our school community, Principal Gordon showed…
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Comfort Dogs at CMS
Comfort Dogs Back for 24-25 Four times a year, Central Middle School welcomes the beloved Comfort Dogs from the Kane County area. These specially trained dogs help people feel calmer and reduce stress. Students can sign up to spend time with the Comfort Dogs on the designated days.
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Friday Fact 9/13
If the referendum is approved, when would the new high school and newly renovated buildings be ready? If the referendum is approved, the new high school would take approximately 2.5 years to complete. The project would begin in the spring of 2025 and we would expect most of the site work, particularly related to sports…
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Meet Our New Staff
Welcome to the Lily Lake Family! Meet Ms. Madeline Brown Hello Lily Lake families! My name is Madeline Brown and I will be teaching third grade this year. I am very excited to begin teaching in this wonderful community and to get to know many of the students and families. I grew up in St.…
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Tuesday Tidbit 9/10
Will we need another referendum to pay for staff? If the building referendum is approved, will the District need to pass a second referendum to pay for additional staff? No, the District plans to pay for additional staff without any need for a second referendum. If the building referendum is approved, the District will move existing…
