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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HBT’s Comic Club
Kaboom! It’s Comics! Kaboom! It’s Comics! is a new mini club offerred at HBT for 4 weeks during the month of November. Monday, November 10th, was the first meeting. There were 24 HBT students who attended and created their own character and began writing a 3 panel comic. A giant thank you to two HBT
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“We Are Forever Grateful”
Lily Lake Students Honor Veterans with Heartfelt Tributes Those four words, written by a fourth grader at Lily Lake Grade School, perfectly captured the spirit of this year’s Veterans Day Celebration — a morning filled with gratitude, pride, and community. Students and staff welcomed local veterans for a special breakfast and assembly, complete with performances
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Central Rockets in the IHSA Class 6A Quarterfinals
Rockets Can Tie a School-Record 11 Wins and Head to the Semifinal Round for the First Time Get ready for another exciting weekend of postseason football! The Central Rockets continue their historic playoff run in the IHSA Class 6A Quarterfinals, taking on Fenwick High School this Saturday afternoon in River Grove. This is the Rockets
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A Visit to Remember
WWII Veteran Brings History to Life at Prairie View 100-year-old veteran and grandfather shares a timeless lesson on service and family Students at Prairie View Grade School experienced a moment they’ll never forget this Veterans Day when World War II veteran Herbert Booth, age 100, visited his granddaughter’s kindergarten classroom. Born on May 17, 1925,
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Honoring Heroes
Honoring Heroes: Central High School Hosts Annual Veterans Day Breakfast A morning of gratitude, pride, and community on Rocket Hill Central High School opened its doors and hearts on Veterans Day, welcoming dozens of local veterans, students, and families for its annual Veterans Day Breakfast — a cherished tradition that continues to grow each year.
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HBT/Barnes & Nobles
D301 Hosts Barnes & Nobles Bookfair District 301 hosted a bookfair at Barnes & Nobles. HBT staff attended the event to either read a book to students, help families shop for good books, or greet District Families and guests who came to shop! It was a huge success and even TURBO showed up. Thank you
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HBT Staff
HBT Staff Spirit Week During the week of November 3rd, staff at HBT had a spirit week that was not advertised to the students. It took students until Wednesday to start asking questions and noticing that something seemed off. Below are a few pictures from the week! Monday – Comfy Cozy Day Tuesday – Mismatched/Unusual
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CT 3rd graders visit Elgin History Museum
CT 3rd graders spent a morning exploring the Elgin History Museum. They connected people from the past with the current community. Did you know Elgin held road races and was home to the Elgin National Watch Company?
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Friday Focus – November 7, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏆 ISBE HonorsCentral 301 schools continue to shine! Every school in the district earned an Exemplary or Commendable designation from the Illinois State Board of Education — placing us among the top-performing schools in the state. 🎨 A Cultural Canvas for CHS Art StudentsAP Art and
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A Special Visitor at Prairie View…
Chris Fascione visited Prairie View this week! Our Coyotes were thrilled to be engaged in an amazing storytelling by Chris Fascione. Thank you to the PTO for making this opportunity possible for our students! And a BIG thank you to Mrs. Page for coordinating time for our students to be immersed in using their imagination
