
District 301 News
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Friday Focus – February 7, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎨 3D Artistry in ActionCentral High School’s Sloane Mueller showcased her creativity at the 3D Cardboard Art Throwdown, representing CHS Visual Arts in a fast-paced competition. With just 90 minutes to transform cardboard into art, she delivered an outstanding piece and earned a finalist…
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100th Day of School
1st Graders Celebrating with Fun and Mystery! First graders celebrated the 100th day of school with exciting activities that combined both learning and fun! One specific activity was when each student was asked to put 100 items into a bag, from home, and come up with 3 clues for their classmates to guess what they…
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100th Day of School
Students Celebrate 100th Day of School The 100th day of school was an exciting milestone to celebrate at Prairie View! From dressing up as an 100 year old person, to counting activities and more, students and staff celebrated throughout the day!
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CT Staff Secret Spirit Week
CT staff participated in a secret spirit week leading up to the 100th day of school. Did your child guess our dress up theme for the day? Monday – Black out Tuesday – Anything BUT a water bottle Wednesday – Wear your Cougar Pride House Color Thursday – Pajama Day Friday – Dress like you…
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TURBO House Assembly
First Annual TURBO House Games Assembly Thursday, February 6th, the HBT K-5 student body participated in our first annual TURBO House Games Assembly. The spirit was high as students from each house played various games with members of their TURBO house from other grade levels. Each game earned points for their house and the winning…
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Board Statement Feb. 3, 2025
The following is a statement from the Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education: “The Board of Education and Dr. Mongan have mutually agreed to a leadership transition, and Dr. Mongan will no longer serve as Superintendent, effective February 3, 2025. The Board of Education is striving for transparency, collaboration, and shared decision-making.…
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In The Loop – February 2025
The addition to Central High School is finished and open for business. Students started using the new classrooms to start the 2nd semester of the school year. A Central alum was front and center, playing a prominent role in Washington, DC as the nation honored President Jimmy Carter. You can learn more about our weekly…
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Green House Wins!
CT 1st Grade Green House celebrates earning the most Cougar Pride tickets in January. CT will decorate the halls with Green to celebrate all through the month of February!
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Friday Focus – January 31, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 💃 Central Rockets Dance Team Advances to IHSA State Finals! The Central Rockets Dance Team has qualified for the IHSA State Finals once again! After a spirited send-off on Thursday, they performed earlier today and have advanced to Saturday’s finals. You can watch…
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Kane County Educator of the Year Nominees
Central 301 is proud to share that we have two nominations for the 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year awards. Central High School Library Media Specialist Emily Douglas and Social Studies teacher Gemma Gurney were nominated by their peers to recognize the impact they have on our students and school community. Congratulations to Ms.…










