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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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    Picnic Tables

    PTO & Eagle Scout Project Over the course of the 24-25 school year a CHS student, Wagner Viebrock, has been meeting with the PTO leaders to develop a collaborative project that Wagner would construct as his Eagle Scout project and the PTO would help fund with the ultimate goal of giving back to the school.…

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    New Staff #2

    The Twister Family is growing This year we are welcoming 5 new staff members due to growth, student needs, and retirements. Each week I will be spotlighting one of the staff members! Please help me welcome Mr. Rainer who will be teaching PE and Health this year due Mr. Wallner retiring!

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  • new staff

    New Staff

    The Twister Family is growing This year we are welcoming 5 new staff members due to growth, student needs, and retirements. Each week I will be spotlighting one of the staff members! Please help me welcome Miss Breda who will be teaching 2nd grade this year due to growth in 2nd grade!

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    Awards

    HBT End of Year Awards Assembly On Wednesday, June 4th, 2025, HBT held an end of year assembly in which multiple students were recognized. Each teacher nominated a Twister of the Year from their class. Below are some pictures from each grade level. In addition, one 5th grader was voted as the student who has…

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  • And the trophy goes to…

    CT students showed their Cougar Pride all year. The students from the Purple House won the trophy by earning 13,523 tickets.

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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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  • Preschoolers

    Level Up Day

    HBT Students Level Up On Monday, June 2nd, the HBT students all took 20 minutes and visited a grade level classroom for the grade they will be in next year. This opportunity allows them to meet a teacher from the next grade level, hear a little about what they will be learning, and learn a…

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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…

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    Nature Day

    2nd Grade Nature Day On Thursday, May 29th, the HBT 2nd graders participated in a Nature Day. This full day event was a combination of Math & Measurment, Science, Writing, and more. Check out some of the pictures below for a glimpse into the day.

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