District 301 News
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Friday Focus – October 3, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎃 Fall Fest Fun at Lily LakeGames, STEAM coding, GaGa Ball, a pumpkin decorating contest, and plenty of smiles — Lily Lake families came together for Fall Fest, thanks to the PTC and staff who made the night possible. A perfect…
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Fall Fest Brings Smiles to Lily Lake
Lily Lake Grade School families enjoyed an evening of fun, games, and community at this year’s Fall Fest. From GaGa Ball and STEAM coding stations to a creative pumpkin decorating contest, students had no shortage of activities to enjoy. Families also joined in on classic games, fall-themed fun, and a chance to connect outside the…
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CT Students shower our custodians with appreciation!
Students gave our custodians cards and gifts to show gratitude for all they do to keep our school a clean and safe space every day. Thank you!
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CHS Senior Earns Photo Recognition
Capturing Nostalgia in Focus Central High School is proud to celebrate Erica Marinas, a senior whose work was selected as a winning entry in the Kane County Regional Office of Education Student Photography Contest. Her photograph beautifully reflected the Week 4 theme and stood out among submissions from students across Kane County. Congratulations to Erica…
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CT students have some hands on Science fun!
Fizzy Fun! What soda makes the biggest fountain when a Mentos is added? 4th Graders met with Kane County Forest Preserve Naturalists for some hands on learning about animal adaptations.
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Girls Golf Regional
Exciting Finish for Freshman, Olivia Cavallari In an exciting playoff finish, freshman Olivia Cavallari is moving on! She qualified out of the IHSA Class 2A Girls Golf Regional at Sycamore and will be competing at the Waubonsie Valley Sectional on Monday, October 6th, at Springbrook Golf Course. Good luck, Olivia!
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 6
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: How We Fund Growth — Capital Projects Fund (Fund 60) In this edition of our 301 Budget Blueprint, we highlight the Capital Projects Fund (Fund 60) — a fund designed for long-term facility investments, major renovations, and school construction projects across the district. As Central 301 continues to grow, so do…
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HBT Reaches #7
HBT is ranked #7 in Kane County HBT was recently ranked #7 in Kane County of all elementary and middle schools, according to chicagomag.com. While we’re not yet where we want to be with student attainment, we have seen steady, year-over-year growth in both ELA and Math—progress that contributed to our overall rating. This is…
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Friday Focus – September 26, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🗳️ Final Call: Superintendent SurveyYour last chance to share input in the Board’s superintendent search. The survey closes Sunday night — don’t miss it! 🎤 Voices Heard at CHSCommunity members gathered Tuesday night at Central High School for a forum…
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Back-to-Back FVC Champs!
Boys and Girls Golf Update The Rockets boys golf team clinched their second straight Fox Valley Conference overall title, led by senior Tyler Samaan, who birdied the final hole to win his second consecutive individual FVC championship. Not to be outdone, sophomore Lexi Gibson earned All-Conference honors for girls golf — another big highlight in…
