Lily Lake Grade School
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“We Are Forever Grateful”
Lily Lake Students Honor Veterans with Heartfelt Tributes Those four words, written by a fourth grader at Lily Lake Grade School, perfectly captured the spirit of this year’s Veterans Day Celebration — a morning filled with gratitude, pride, and community. Students and staff welcomed local veterans for a special breakfast and assembly, complete with performances…
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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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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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Fall Fest Brings Smiles to Lily Lake
Lily Lake Grade School families enjoyed an evening of fun, games, and community at this year’s Fall Fest. From GaGa Ball and STEAM coding stations to a creative pumpkin decorating contest, students had no shortage of activities to enjoy. Families also joined in on classic games, fall-themed fun, and a chance to connect outside the…
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Musical Milestone
A Musical Milestone: 5th Grade Band Concert Brings Students Together Central 301’s 5th grade band students from across the district this week came together for a memorable performance at Prairie Knolls Middle School celebrating their musical growth this year. Under the direction of Sharon Walker (HBT and Lily Lake) and Brittany LaGambina (Country Trails and…
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Anderson Humane Charity Drive
Students Raise Money for Local Animal Organization We are incredibly proud of Caitlynn Koffenberger and Mabel Rusiniak from Mrs. Tinsley’s 5th grade class, and Cassidy Koffenberger from Mrs. Weibler’s class, for going above and beyond outside of school. These students took the initiative to organize a fundraising stand in their neighborhood, thoughtfully planning every detail…
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One Book, One School Assembly
PTC Sponsored Event: Anderson Humane Wildlife Last week students at Lily Lake had an exciting and inspiring assembly as part of our One Book, One School program featuring “A Boy Called Bat.” We welcomed Anderson Humane Wildlife for a special assembly where students learned about caring for injured and orphaned wild animals. The assembly was…
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Robots and Ice Cream Activity
Miss Chambers’ 4th Graders Celebrate the End of IAR Testing in Style! After a week of hard work and determination, the 4th grade students in Miss Chambers’ class wrapped up IAR testing with a celebration featuring robots and homemade ice cream! The classroom transformed into a mini makerspace where students got hands-on with some exciting…
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Kickstarting the One Book, One School Program
Morning Assembly to Reveal the Book What an exciting way to welcome students back from spring break! Students gathered in the gym for the book reveal: A Boy Called Bat by Elana K. Arnold. This book will bring our school community together as we embark on a shared reading experience that celebrates empathy, growth, and…
