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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100 Days at Lily Lake!
Lily Lake First Graders Celebrate the 100th Day of School The 100th day of school brought plenty of smiles and hands-on learning to Lily Lake Grade School, as first graders celebrated the milestone with a day full of creativity, curiosity, and fun. Mrs. Jennifer Weibler’s class marked the occasion with a series of interactive activities
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REWIRED: Mental Health Research
REWIRED: What the Research Says About Mental Health Over the past decade, researchers across the United States and other developed countries have documented significant shifts in adolescent mental health. Large-scale studies show notable increases in reported anxiety, depression, loneliness, and emotional distress among children and teens — particularly beginning around 2010–2012, the same period smartphones
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HBT Neon Night
HBT’s PTO Holds Neon Night On Friday, February 6th, the HBT PTO put on their first ever Neon Night Dance Party. Students and parents had a blast dancing to good music and being entertained all night long. Check out some pictures below to get a glimpse inside.
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HBT Slime
HBT Kindergartener’s Make Slime Mrs. DiPrizio’s Kindergarten classroom conducted a Science experiment today where they made slime. Check out the fun below!
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Friday Focus – February 6, 2026
FRIDAY FOCUSHere’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Outside Recess Is Back!Big news! Recess was outside this week! With more tolerable temperatures, students enjoyed fresh air and playtime — and yes, teachers may have been cheering all the way from HBT to Elgin. Dance Makes History, Cheer Up NextAfter a 2nd
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Coyotes prepare for the Super Bowl!
This week at Prairie View… In honor of the super bowl this weekend, 4Co students worked hard in music class to learn the NFL theme song on their recorders! We also had a huge Seahawks fan stop by as well to listen! Check out the video below to watch our coyotes show off their talent!
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CT Spirit Week
Have your students come home with stories about how the teachers dressed for the wrong holiday or that everyone wore denim? Were they worried that their teachers came to school in the WRONG House Color on Wednesday? CT teachers participated in a secret spirit week leading up to 100 days of school which falls on
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CHS Earns AP School Honor Roll Recognition
Central High School has been named to the AP® School Honor Roll for the 2024–25 school year, a national recognition from the College Board honoring schools that expand access to Advanced Placement coursework while supporting students on the path to college success. The AP School Honor Roll recognizes schools that are committed to welcoming more
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HBT February Newsletter
HBT February 2026 Newsletter The HBT February 2026 Newsletter is now live. Check it out HERE if you missed it or need to refer back for something.
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In The Loop – February 2026
February Feels and Big Moments Across Central 301! From Olympic spirit lighting up our grade schools to our Dance Team making history on the state stage, February has been full of energy, pride, and unforgettable performances. We’re also launching REWIRED, a new series exploring how technology is shaping childhood, learning, and well being — an important
