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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CT students are keeping busy before break!
4th grade students have started switching it up in Elevate groups for some hands on math. 5th graders are helping their kindergarten buddies to create a surprise for their families in art this week. Students are learning about celebrations that take place around the world in December.
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CHS Celebrates Record Number of Illinois State Scholars
Central High School is proud to announce that 62 seniors have been named Illinois State Scholars by the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) — the highest number ever recognized in a single year at CHS. This prestigious honor is awarded to students across Illinois for exemplary academic performance based on a combination of grade point…
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CHS Service Club Launches Meal Kit Food Drive
Central High School’s Service Club Micro Pantry is launching a Meal Kit Food Drive to support families in our community this winter. From December 1 through December 10, students, staff, and community members are invited to donate items that will be packaged into complete meal kits at the December Service Club meeting. Donations can include…
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Twister Times – December
Twister Times December’s Newsletter
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HBT Celebrates
HBT Students Celebrate The HBT Kindergarten students had a celebration together on Friday, November 21st, with their classmates, teachers, and some parent volunteers. In addition, the 1st graders held a “Balloons Over Broadway” parade for over 100 guests. Their creativity was shining as they displayed their balloon and crown to many familiar faces! Last but…
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CT was full of amazing celebrations today!
What a wonderful day to be a Cougar! Wishing all of Country Trails families and staff a wonderful Thanksgiving! Kindergarten started our day off with fun making butter! They discovered how easy it is to run to the store for a tub of butter! It’s a lot of work to make it by yourself! The…
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Friday Focus – November 21, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week: 🦃 Thanksgiving Fun at CTCT first graders wrote imaginative turkey recipes that brought plenty of laughs, and students wrapped the week with a Thanksgiving feast at lunch with a little roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, celery, and a…
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CHS Art Students Explore The Art Institute
Central High School painting, photography, and AP Art students spent the day at The Art Institute of Chicago, taking part in a hands-on experience designed to deepen their understanding of visual arts. The goal of the field trip was to connect classroom learning with real museum encounters, giving students the chance to see world-renowned artworks…
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PV Friendsgiving !
Prairie View’s Early Childhood program celebrated a heartwarming Friendsgiving this week, bringing our instructional and blended classes together for a morning filled with sharing, laughter, and community. Students gathered to enjoy snacks, spend time with friends, and take part in activities that encouraged connection and kindness. Our EC team created an environment where even the…
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HBT Challenger Trip
HBT 5th Grade Field Trip HBT 5th graders attended their Challenger trip. The entrance fee for this trip was taken care of by the HBT PTO. (Thank you HBT PTO!) As you can see from the pictures, the students had a great time and learned so much.
