
District 301 News
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Friday Focus – February 28, 2025
π FRIDAY FOCUS π Hereβs a look at whatβs happening across Central 301 this week: π Lemonade CelebrationStudents wrapped up the first-ever HBT Book Club with a Lemonade War Celebration on Wednesday night. After weeks of reading, activities, and prizes, the event featured lemon-themed science experiments, crafts, lemonade stands, and races. A refreshing way to celebrate the love…
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Victory for the Middle School Scholastic Bowl Team! NCJC Champions!
Congratulations to the PKMS/CMS Scholastic Bowl Team on their NCJC Conference Championship! Our students dominated the field last night to pull off a well deserved victory! We are proud of you!
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Kids Heart Challenge Assembly
Bringing Awareness to Heart Health February is heart awareness month. Students participated in an assembly to kick off the Kids Heart Challenge, organized through the American Heart Association. The event was packed with fun, learning, and heart-healthy inspiration! During the assembly, students learned about the importance of heart health and how simple lifestyle choices can…
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Lemonade Celebration
HBT Book Club Celebrates the Completion of The Lemonade War On Wednesday night we had our Lemonade War Celebration to end our first ever HBT Book Club. Students signed up if they wanted to be a part of the book club, they received a book that they read at home, and each week there were…
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Dr. Seuss Day
1st Graders Celebrate Dr. Seuss Day at Prairie View 1st Graders at Prairie View celebrated the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss stories through various activities. Reading books, playing games, dressing up and “Oobleck” slime time helped bring characters to life!
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CHS readers at CT
CHS students visited Country Trails to read to our 2nd and 3rd graders. Some of our readers are former Country Trails students!
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Friday Focus – February 21, 2025
π FRIDAY FOCUS πHereβs a look at whatβs happening across Central 301 this week: π His-Tori!Central Rockets wrestling made history last weekend, and leading the way was Tori Macias. She became the first-ever IHSA Sectional Champion in Girls Wrestling in Central 301 history. A huge accomplishment for Tori and the entire team. πΆ A Week…
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PKMS Play – Beowulf on a Budget!
Get ready for an epic adventure – on a shoestring! This hilarious and action packed PKMS production brings the legendary tale of Beowulf to life with creativity, courage, and just a little bit of duct tape. Will our hero defeat Grendel, impress the king, and stay within budget? Join us in the Falcon’s Nest for…
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BOE Meeting Rescheduled
Board of Education Meeting Rescheduled for March 3 The Central 301 Board of Education meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, was canceled due to a lack of a quorum. The meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, March 3, at 6:00 PM at the Central 301 District Office in Burlington. The agenda for the rescheduled…
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Culture Blast 2025
Culture Blast 2025: A Celebration of Community and Culture! ππ Join us for an unforgettable day as Culture Blast returns for its 3rd celebration at Central High School on Saturday, March 1st, from 10:00 AM β 2:00 PM! π Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025π Time: 10:00 AM β 2:00 PMπ Location: Central High School What…










