District 301 News
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And the trophy goes to…
CT students showed their Cougar Pride all year. The students from the Purple House won the trophy by earning 13,523 tickets.
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In The Loop – Summer 2025
Another school year is in the books, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! 🎓☀️ From classroom campouts to clap outs, the last week of school was packed with celebration — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Graduation at NIU drew nearly 2,800 proud family and friends, and the Class of 2025 is already in…
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Level Up Day
HBT Students Level Up On Monday, June 2nd, the HBT students all took 20 minutes and visited a grade level classroom for the grade they will be in next year. This opportunity allows them to meet a teacher from the next grade level, hear a little about what they will be learning, and learn a…
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Friday Focus – May 30, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Class of 2025 GraduationLast Friday, our seniors crossed the stage at NIU surrounded by cheers, memories, and pride. Miss the ceremony? You can watch it here. 🚧 Prairie View ReopensAfter this week’s unexpected closure, full water service has been restored…
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Congratulations Band and Choir!
What a way to wrap up the year! Central Middle School’s Band and Choir students put on a fantastic final show! Throughout the concert many students were recognized for a variety of accomplishments and we also had amazing soloists share their talents.
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Congrats, May Students of the Month!
Congratulations to our May Students of the Month. These students were recognized this morning with a special breakfast. Each student was nominated by one member of each of our academic departments at Central High School. Family members are invited to come as well, where they were greeted by the staff and heard each staff member…
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Central 301 Seeks Applicants for Board Vacancy
The following is a statement from the Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education: “The Central Community Unit School District #301 Board of Education is currently seeking applicants to fill a vacancy existing from the resignation of Board Member Micheline Welch. The individual selected will serve on the School Board from the date…
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Prairie View to Reopen on 5/30
We’re happy to share that Prairie View will reopen for students and staff on Friday, May 30. After experiencing building-wide water service issues earlier this week, our Central 301 Buildings and Grounds team worked closely with local partners to identify and resolve the problem. Full water service and restroom access have now been restored throughout…
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Nature Day
2nd Grade Nature Day On Thursday, May 29th, the HBT 2nd graders participated in a Nature Day. This full day event was a combination of Math & Measurment, Science, Writing, and more. Check out some of the pictures below for a glimpse into the day.
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Prairie View Closed 5/28
Prairie View Grade School will be closed on Wednesday, May 28 due to an ongoing water service issue that impacted operations throughout the day on Tuesday. Restroom facilities were disrupted, and water access in the building remains unavailable. The Central 301 Buildings and Grounds team is actively working alongside external partners to address the problem…
