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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October Comet Connection
The Latest News and Happenings at CMS
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Curriculum Night / Fall Fest
A Fun Time Was Had By All Families engaged in various math activities around the building, shopped the book fair, decorated pumpkins, ate some cotton candy, and played some carnival-style games. Overall the event was a success! The attendance was high and the energy was even higher! It was great to see all of the
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September Newsletter
PV’s September Newsletter Please click here to view Prairie View’s end of September newsletter, full of information about the exciting things happening at PV this fall!
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Friday Fact 9/27
Why is the proposed referendum higher than before and what does it include? We understand that $224.6 million is a significant investment, and it is not something that we take lightly. The November 2024 referendum will fund the construction of a new high school designed to serve 2,400 students. This includes modern science labs, expanded
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CMS Football Wins NCJC Championship!
Congratulations Comets!
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Tuesday Tidbit 9/24
What are the options if the referendum doesn’t pass? At last night’s Board of Education meeting, Superintendent Esther Mongan shared a presentation addressing questions received from the community: “What would happen if the upcoming referendum does not pass?” This presentation outlines the possible options and their potential impacts on our schools, students, and community if
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Robin Benway to Visit October 4
Author, Robin Benway, to Speak at CMS Central Middle School is excited to host an author visit on Friday, October 4th. On this day, Robin Benway will speak to our students about her career as an author and share insights about her latest book. Students and families interested in purchasing a personalized, autographed copy of
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Principal for the Day Spotlight
Welcome Principal Wahl! We were thrilled to have Principal Madilyn Wahl take on the role of Principal for the Day at HBT! 🎓✨ This exciting opportunity was made possible through the Back to the Hill event in August. From delivering morning announcements with confidence to making important decisions that shaped our school community, Principal Wahl
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Friday Fact 9/20
A Timeline of Enrollment Growth and Expansion This timeline highlights Central 301’s steady enrollment growth over the past 40 years, along with consistent expansions to meet the needs of our students and community. Since 2006, our enrollment has increased by 98%—almost doubling from 2,594 students in 2006 to 5,070 students today. However, despite this growth,
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Tuesday Tidbit 9/17
Why do we need CTE (Career and Technical Education)? Did you know that CTE is an essential part of our curriculum? Under Illinois law, school districts are required to offer CTE programs for middle and high school students to help develop practical skills and prepare “for high-skill, high-wage, in-demand employment that furthers Illinois’ global competitiveness
