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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 2
📊 A Look at Our Revenue Sources In this edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re diving into a fundamental question: Where does Central 301 get its money? In our first post, we looked at the Education Fund — the heart of school operations. Now we step back to explore the revenue sources that make everything…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 1
📊 Launching 301 Budget Blueprint: A Transparent Look at Our Finances As one of the fastest-growing school districts in Illinois, Central 301 is committed to maintaining high-quality learning environments, responsible fiscal stewardship, and transparency in how we use taxpayer dollars. That’s why we are launching 301 Budget Blueprint — a new series designed to give…
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CHS Theatre Awarded Disney on Broadway Grant
We’re thrilled to announce that Central High School’s Theatre program has been selected as a national recipient of the Disney on Broadway “School of Excellence” Grant—one of the highest honors in educational theatre. CHS is just 1 of 21 schools across America selected for the program. This prestigious award is made possible through a partnership…
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Superintendent Search Underway
Webpage Launched to Keep Community Up to Date The Central 301 Board of Education has officially begun the search for the next Superintendent of Schools. “We are happy to fully engage the entire Central 301 Community in this important process,” said Ryan Wasson, President of the Central 301 Board of Education. “As we look to…
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Skyward Unavailable
Skyward is unavailable due to rollover and conversion to Qmlativ The District is busy preparing for the upcoming school year, and one of our annual tasks is to roll our Skyward system over to the next academic year. This process requires us to limit access to Skyward, resulting in families’ inability to log in to…
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Friday Focus – June 6, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📚 Last Day of SchoolThe final bell has rung and another great year is in the books across Central 301. From high-fives to hugs, the last day of school was filled with energy, smiles, and bucket hats. 🐾 HBT Sent the…
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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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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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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…
