District 301 News
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Read Across America
Spirit Week to Celebrate Read Across America Weeek Students at Prairie View are celebrating Read Acrosss America Week with spirit days. From tie dye to Wacky Wednesday to “Read My Shirt Day”, students are having fun celebrating reading and gaining an understanding of how important literacy is!
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Culture Blast
HBT Students Participated in Culture Blast On Saturday, March 1st, some of our HBT students participated in the Culture Blast put on by the CHS student body. Below are a few pictures as they performed their cultural dances on stage for many to see.
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Prairie View and Prodigy
Prairie View Takes Second Place in State of IL Prairie View took second place in January and February in the entire state of Illinois during a Prodigy math competition. All students received stickers and bracelets as a reward. Prodigy combines learning with play so students practice and improve in math. Congrats Prairie View students and…
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Classroom Visits at Lily Lake
High School Students Visit Elementary Classrooms to Read! We were excited to have students from the high school visit several Lily Lake classrooms to read stories and share their love of books with our younger students. It was a wonderful opportunity for our elementary students to connect with older peers and promote the joy of…
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Girls Basketball Takes Home the Conference Championship!
Congratulations to the Central Middle School Girls Basketball Team! The team took home the conference championship after a hard-fought weekend battle. The team finished the season with a 19-1 record. We are proud of you!
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In The Loop – March 2025
Central 301 has new leadership in place. Learn who the Board of Education selected as co-interim superintendents. Plus, it’s registration season! Get all the details for early childhood and open registration. You can learn more about our weekly post to highlight some great job opportunities with Central 301. Also, you have a chance to tell…
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PKMS Girls Basketball – NCJC Champs!
The PKMS 7th grade girls had an outstanding basketball season, finishing with an impressive 19-2 record and claiming the NCJC championship. Their success can be attributed to their relentless work on defense, where they shut down opponents and executed flawless team defense. Offensively, they displayed exceptional ball movement, always finding the open player, and their…
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Central 301 Introduces Interim Co-Superintendents
During the week of February 10, Central 301 Board of Education conducted panel interviews for the interim superintendent position, meeting with candidates from a variety of backgrounds, each bringing extensive knowledge and leadership experience. At a special Board of Education meeting, the Board approved the hiring of Dr. Griff Powell and Dr. Kyle Schumacher as…
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Friday Focus – February 28, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🍋 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!
