Howard B. Thomas Grade School
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HBT Winter Celebrations
HBT Celebrates Before Winter Break HBT students celebrate the day before winter break with classroom parties. Parent/Guardian volunteers were present to help make these parties a huge success for our Twisters! There were smiling faces all around. The HBT Staff want to wish everyone a safe and memorable winter break! See you in 2026!
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HBT Music Concert
HBT 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Concert On December 16th, HBT second and third grade students had their annual music concert in the HBT gymnasium. The program was directed by Mrs. Maggie Smith, one of HBT’s music teachers. Way to go HBT!
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Friday Focus – December 19, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: ❄️ Winter Fun at Country TrailsCT students embraced the season with Frosty Friends dress up day and Polar Express Day, filling the building with cozy pajamas, snowmen, reindeer, and lots of holiday cheer. But watch out for the mean Grinch…
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HBT Food Drive
HBT Food Drive Hosted by the Twister Club The HBT community brought in a total of 1,072 food items during our food drive that was sponsored by the HBT Twister Club, ran by first grade teacher Mrs. Sewell. This helped provide HBT families with 18 full boxes of food, helped complete meal prep starter kits…
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Buddy Bus Challenge Winners
November Bus Buddy Winners Announced! Central 301 is proud to celebrate our November Bus Buddy winners — students who go above and beyond to show kindness, listen to directions, and help create a safe and positive ride to and from school each day. 🎉 November 2025 Bus Buddy Honorees 🎉 Our Bus Buddy program recognizes…
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HBT Robotics
HBT Robotics Club On Thursdays throughout the month of November and December HBT has hosted a Robotics & YouTube Creators Club. The students enrolled in the club had a blast racing robots, controlling them as they did fun tricks, and even designing their own future robots. Each week had a different focus. Some pictures are…
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In The Loop – December 2025
🎄 Holiday Spirit and Student Success Across Central 301! 🚀 From celebrating a record number of Illinois State Scholars to honoring veterans across our buildings, this month has been full of pride and powerful moments. Our Thanksgiving activities brought creativity and community to classrooms, and the Central Rockets delivered an unforgettable IHSA football season that united fans…
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HBT Penguin Patch
The Penguin Patch came to HBT On the evening of December 4th, the HBT PTO hosted the Penguin Patch for students to come and purchase small items for their loved ones. This is a great opportunity for students to think about others this holiday season all while staying within a budget. A giant thank you…
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Twister Times – December
Twister Times December’s Newsletter
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HBT Celebrates
HBT Students Celebrate The HBT Kindergarten students had a celebration together on Friday, November 21st, with their classmates, teachers, and some parent volunteers. In addition, the 1st graders held a “Balloons Over Broadway” parade for over 100 guests. Their creativity was shining as they displayed their balloon and crown to many familiar faces! Last but…
