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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Robots and Ice Cream Activity
Miss Chambers’ 4th Graders Celebrate the End of IAR Testing in Style! After a week of hard work and determination, the 4th grade students in Miss Chambers’ class wrapped up IAR testing with a celebration featuring robots and homemade ice cream! The classroom transformed into a mini makerspace where students got hands-on with some exciting
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PKMS 3rd Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast
On Thursday, April 10, 6th and 7th Grade students from Prairie Knolls were recognized by their teachers at the 3rd Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast. A multitude of students meet the requirements for these awards, and after careful consideration, teachers from each team select students to be recognized. Awards include Academic Achievement, Exemplary Effort, Good Character,
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Friday Focus – April 11, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📚 One Book, One SchoolLily Lake students launched a school-wide reading journey with A Boy Called Bat, a story about empathy and unexpected friendships—all centered around a pet skunk! Any idea who’s in the skunk suit?? 🚌 Bus Buddy ChallengeMarch winners
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Buddy Bus Challenge Winner
Buddy Bus Challenge Winner For The Month of March The transportation department handed out positive bus tickets to students during the month of March to recognize those students who are showing expected behaviors on the bus. At the end of the month students who received these tickets had their name entered into a drawing. This
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Kickstarting the One Book, One School Program
Morning Assembly to Reveal the Book What an exciting way to welcome students back from spring break! Students gathered in the gym for the book reveal: A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold. This book will bring our school community together as we embark on a shared reading experience that celebrates empathy, growth, and
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In The Loop – April 2025
March brought a little madness to our grade schools — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. See how our buildings celebrated right before Spring Break. Registration season is in full swing! Get all the details you need for early childhood and open registration. Our middle schoolers took the stage — and wowed the crowd
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Prom 2025
Prom is coming Saturday, April 26, 2025! The countdown to Prom 2025 starts NOW! Get ready for a night of glamour, dancing, and unforgettable memories. Full Prom Details: Prom Website: (Includes guidelines, ticket info, guest passes, music request form, itinerary, menu, and table reservations.) Date: April 26, 2025 Tickets: Link Tiered Pricing: REMEMBER; NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AFTER APRIL 9 Guest Pass
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Reading Madness
Twister Reading Madness Comes To An End After many weeks of students listening to various children’s books and voting on their favorite one, Twister Reading Madness came to an end on Friday, March 28th. The bracket brought us to the top two books: The Knight Owl and Buffalo Fluffalo. The book that came out on
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Friday Focus – March 28, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 CHS Students of the MonthCongratulations to our March Students of the Month! Each student was nominated by a CHS academic department and celebrated with a breakfast and heartfelt recognition from staff and family. 🐾 See SPOT RunSPOT the Attendance Dog visited Mrs. Linder’s
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HBT Artists
HBT Artists K – 5 Kindergarten We did it! Kindergarten students finally finished their first experience with Kiln Fire Clay. The students used stamping and the sgraffito technique to personalize their clay. Once the clay was fired in the kiln, students glazed their clay with up to six color choices. Mrs. Danz added a little
