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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A Special Visitor at Prairie View…
Chris Fascione visited Prairie View this week! Our Coyotes were thrilled to be engaged in an amazing storytelling by Chris Fascione. Thank you to the PTO for making this opportunity possible for our students! And a BIG thank you to Mrs. Page for coordinating time for our students to be immersed in using their imagination
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Dia De Los Muertes
HBT & CHS Dia De Los Muertes Collaboration On Tuesday, November 4th, CHS students visited HBT to read to Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. The CHS students read stories about Dia De Los Muertes and then did a craft with the HBT classes.
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Central 301 Schools Earn Top State and National Recognition
ISBE Report Card and U.S. News Rankings Highlight Continued Growth, Excellence, and Stability The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and U.S. News & World Report have both released their annual school performance results — and Central Community Unit School District 301 has reason to celebrate. All seven (7) Central 301 schools earned an “Exemplary”
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HBT Parade/Party
HBT Costume Parade and Fall Party On Friday, October 31st, 2025 the HBT students and staff held a costume parade for the HBT family and friends. Immediately following the parade, the students returned to their classroom for a celebration. The students had a great time! Get a glimpse inside by viewing some pictures below.
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A Cultural Canvas for CHS Art Students
Central High School students in AP Art and Ceramics took their creativity on the road this week, visiting the National Museum of Mexican Art in Chicago to experience Día de los Muertos — a cultural tradition rich in art, symbolism, and storytelling. Led by Miss Vasil and Mrs. Rovge, the trip gave students the chance
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IHSA Football – 2nd Round at Rocket Hill
🚀 Central Rockets Host Harlem in IHSA 6A Second Round Matchup The postseason continues on Rocket Hill as Central High School hosts Harlem in the IHSA Class 6A Second Round on Saturday, November 8, with kickoff at 6:00 p.m. and gates opening at 5:00 p.m. With another large crowd expected, fans are encouraged to plan
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IHSA Playoff Parking Enforcement
Parking Enforcement Will Be in Effect for Saturday’s IHSA Class 6A 1st Round Game With a large crowd expected, please plan ahead. Saturday, there will be no parking allowed on Tower Road or on the north side of Plato Road. The Kane County Sheriff’s Office will be enforcing these restrictions. Fans are encouraged to use designated parking
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Friday Focus – October 31, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week. 🎭 Halloween Hijinks Across 301!Halloween brought out the best (and funniest) sides of our staff — and maybe a little too much school spirit. Don’t miss the highlights! 🏐 Rockets Rule the Court!For the second straight year, Central Volleyball claimed the
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Happy Halloween!
Spooky Activities happening at Prairie View… Our Coyotes had a blast celebrating Halloween at Prairie View! Take a look below to see what kind of tricks or treats our student’s and staff got into! Happy Halloween to all that celebrate!
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HBT Pumpkins
HBT Pumpkin Design Contest Students at HBT were asked to design a pumpkin that represented a character from one of their favorite books. The pumpkins were on display around the school during fall conferences and staff were asked to vote on their favorite pumpkin character from each grade level. Below are the winners!
