District
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Tuesday Tidbit 10/29
Where can I learn more about how our buildings will be retrofitted if the referendum passes? In September, the District held two Design Dive events that allowed community members the opportunity to review, discuss, and provide feedback about the plans to retrofit our current buildings if the referendum passes. These plans included the retrofitting needed…
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Friday Fact 10/25
Friday Facts: Honoring our past, building our future. Let’s move forward together! WATCH: “As It Was“ Miss any Tuesday Tidbit or Friday Facts? Click here #WeAreCentral
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Tuesday Tidbit 10/22
Have questions about the referendum? Find answers here! We know there may still be questions out there about the referendum. For more information about our November referendum, visit the FAQ page on our Central 301 website. It’s your go-to source for clear, accurate answers to your questions! 🏫✅ FAQ: 🔗 https://central301.net/referendum-november-2024/referendum-2024-faq/
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Bus Safety Week
Central 301 Celebrates National Bus Safety Week This week, we’re proud to recognize National School Bus Safety Week and the vital role school bus safety plays in the daily lives of our students. Our bus drivers and transportation staff work tirelessly to ensure that thousands of students arrive at school and return home safely every…
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Friday Fact 10/18
If the referendum doesn’t pass, what might happen? Central 301’s Board of Education has placed a referendum on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election to meet the District’s projected future population growth. By building a new high school, moving all middle school students together at the current high school building, converting Prairie Knolls…
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Code to the Future Program
New Steam Program Coming to PV and LL Central 301 is excited to bring a new, highly interactive STEAM program to students at Prairie View and Lily Lake Grade Schools this school year in partnership with Code to the Future. This partnership provides age-appropriate instruction through Lead AI, a “coding meets AI” curriculum. This project-based…
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Tuesday Tidbit 10/15
How do I register to vote in the upcoming election? Election Day is three weeks from today and early voting is underway! You can register to vote online through the Illinois State Board of Elections up to 16 days before the election (October 20 – 11:59 PM). If you’d like more information about voter registration,…
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Friday Fact 10/11
How will elementary school boundaries change if the referendum passes? If the referendum passes, Prairie Knolls Middle School will be converted into a fifth elementary school, which will require redrawing the district’s elementary school boundaries. Any boundary map we would create now, based on current information, would likely change in the future as development continues…
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Tuesday Tidbit 10/8
What would it cost to build an elementary school, middle school, and smaller high school instead of one large high school? The District has identified building one larger high school as a solution to address the enrollment challenges across all grade levels. While the cost of this solution is significant, the District has determined that…
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Friday Fact 10/4
Can’t we just change our District boundaries to send students to other districts because of overcrowding? As a public school district, we cannot deny any student who lives within our boundaries from enrolling. While it’s legally possible to change district boundaries, the process is complicated. It would involve getting approval from the Regional Office of Education…
