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  • CT 3rd graders visit Elgin History Museum

    CT 3rd graders spent a morning exploring the Elgin History Museum. They connected people from the past with the current community. Did you know Elgin held road races and was home to the Elgin National Watch Company?

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  • Friday Focus – November 7, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏆 ISBE HonorsCentral 301 schools continue to shine! Every school in the district earned an Exemplary or Commendable designation from the Illinois State Board of Education — placing us among the top-performing schools in the state. 🎨 A Cultural Canvas for CHS Art StudentsAP Art and…

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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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  • HS and 1st graders work on craft

    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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  • Costume Parade

    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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  • 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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  • Early Childhood Student Dressed up for Halloween

    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!

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  • CT Kindergartners welcomed into House Colors

    Today was an exciting day in Kindergarten — Sorting Day! Our youngest learners were officially welcomed into their House Color and received their t-shirts: 💙 Blue, ❤️ Red, 💚 Green,💜 Purple and 💛 Yellow!

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