District 301 News
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100th Day of School
Students Celebrate 100th Day of School The 100th day of school was an exciting milestone to celebrate at Prairie View! From dressing up as an 100 year old person, to counting activities and more, students and staff celebrated throughout the day!
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CT Staff Secret Spirit Week
CT staff participated in a secret spirit week leading up to the 100th day of school. Did your child guess our dress up theme for the day? Monday – Black out Tuesday – Anything BUT a water bottle Wednesday – Wear your Cougar Pride House Color Thursday – Pajama Day Friday – Dress like you…
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TURBO House Assembly
First Annual TURBO House Games Assembly Thursday, February 6th, the HBT K-5 student body participated in our first annual TURBO House Games Assembly. The spirit was high as students from each house played various games with members of their TURBO house from other grade levels. Each game earned points for their house and the winning…
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Board Statement Feb. 3, 2025
The following is a statement from the Central Community Unit School District 301 Board of Education: “The Board of Education and Dr. Mongan have mutually agreed to a leadership transition, and Dr. Mongan will no longer serve as Superintendent, effective February 3, 2025. The Board of Education is striving for transparency, collaboration, and shared decision-making.…
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In The Loop – February 2025
The addition to Central High School is finished and open for business. Students started using the new classrooms to start the 2nd semester of the school year. A Central alum was front and center, playing a prominent role in Washington, DC as the nation honored President Jimmy Carter. You can learn more about our weekly…
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Green House Wins!
CT 1st Grade Green House celebrates earning the most Cougar Pride tickets in January. CT will decorate the halls with Green to celebrate all through the month of February!
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Friday Focus – January 31, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 💃 Central Rockets Dance Team Advances to IHSA State Finals! The Central Rockets Dance Team has qualified for the IHSA State Finals once again! After a spirited send-off on Thursday, they performed earlier today and have advanced to Saturday’s finals. You can watch…
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Kane County Educator of the Year Nominees
Central 301 is proud to share that we have two nominations for the 2025 Kane County Educator of the Year awards. Central High School Library Media Specialist Emily Douglas and Social Studies teacher Gemma Gurney were nominated by their peers to recognize the impact they have on our students and school community. Congratulations to Ms.…
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Chinese New Year: The Year of the Snake
Celebrating Chinese New Year with Culture Club Culture Club is thrilled to celebrate Chinese New Year with the school! As part of our celebration, students have researched and shared fascinating facts about the significance of Chinese New Year, including the Year of the Snake. One key tradition is the giving of red envelopes (hóngbāo), typically…
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CHS Students Recognized For Internships
On January 29, the Alignment Collaborative for Education and the Northern Kane County Regional Vocational System sponsored the inaugural Internship Recognition Breakfast at Elgin Community College. The event celebrated the business and community partners who hosted high school interns during the summer of 2024 while also welcoming potential new partners interested in hosting interns in…
