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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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  • 301 Budget Blueprint: Part 8

    đź“° 301 Budget Blueprint: Guarding Our Schools — Tort Fund (Fund 80) In our final entry of the 301 Budget Blueprint series, we’re highlighting the Tort Fund (Fund 80) — a fund designed to reduce risk and ensure we’re protected when it matters most. This fund doesn’t fund classrooms, books, or buses — but it’s…

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  • Girl @ Bead Bar

    HBT Bead Bar

    HBT Bead Bar Mrs. Velazquez’s first grade classroom have been trying to earn beads for every lesson they pass on their iReady My Path Lessons. They have really enjoyed being able to earn their beads for the week and it keeps them so motivated to keep working hard. 

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  • Friday Focus – October 24, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week 🗳️ Your Voice, Our FutureNearly 800 participants took part in surveys and forums that helped shape the New Superintendent Profile. The report—highlighting trust, vision, and stability as top priorities—is now available to review. 📚 Books, Cocoa, and CommunityThe Central Education Foundation…

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  • Community Feedback Shapes Superintendent Profile

    Stakeholders highlight trust, vision, and stability as top priorities After weeks of engagement through surveys, focus groups, and open forums, Central 301 has received the Community Engagement Report and Superintendent Profile from School Exec Connect. The document reflects the voices of hundreds of staff, families, and community members who shared what they value most in…

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  • Students giving a presentation on Diwali

    Happy Diwali!

    The Festival of Lights This week at Prairie View, students and staff helped bring the spirit of Diwali alive! 3rd grade students put together a presentation to help educate their classmates on Diwali. Staff members brought in treats to share with staff and decorated the lounge beautifully! Happy Diwali to all that celebrate!

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  • Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

    Shop, read, and give back — Geneva Commons event supports Central 301 school libraries The Central Education Foundation (CEF) is inviting the entire Central 301 community to take part in a Districtwide Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in Geneva Commons on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will feature…

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  • Staff from HBT at McDonalds

    HBT PTO Event

    HBT Staff & Students Come Together At McDonald’s On the evening of October 21st, the HBT PTO hosted a McTeacher Night at the McDonald’s in Elgin. The HBT community showed up fully to support this fundraiser! It was great to see everyone connecting with eachother and having a good time. We are so lucky to…

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  • CT 5th graders join Cougar Club

    Country Trails 5th graders in Cougar Club had their first meeting this week! They participated in introductory activities, organized the Lost and Found items for parents to peruse at Parent Teacher Conferences, and organized materials to kick off the Butter Braid Fundraiser. Cougar Club members made a quick visit to classrooms to explain Butter Braid…

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  • CT kindergartners learn about 3D shapes and weight

    Kindergartners have fun with math learning about which items are heavier and which are lighter. They identified which 3D shapes roll, stack, and/or slide!

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