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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Friday Focus – October 17, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎭 Trunk or Treat Takes the Stage!For the first time ever, Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting a districtwide Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22 from 4–6 PM at CHS. Everyone in the Central 301 community is invited for…

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  • “Trunk or Treat” Coming to CHS

    Student-led event brings Halloween fun for younger Rockets for the first time We’re bringing Halloween fun to Rocket Hill! 🎃Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the CHS parking lot (outside Door 10) — and the entire Central 301 community is invited!…

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  • CT Book Character Pumpkin Decorating

    Country Trails students decorated pumpkins as their favorite book characters for Family Literacy Night. Congratulations to Dog Man with the win!

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  • CT 2nd graders Announce Class Animals

    Congratulations to 2Da Orcas, 2De Bears, 2St Komodo Dragons, and 2Sc Cheetahs!

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  • CT students participate in National Walk & Roll to School Day

    Country Trails students gathered around the neighborhood to participate in National Walk to School Day.

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