Lily Lake Grade School
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Safety Meets High Energy at Lily Lake
RoadSafe Assembly Brings Bike & Pedestrian Safety to Life at Lily Lake Lily Lake welcomed a high energy RoadSafe Bike & Pedestrian Assembly on Friday, March 27, giving students an engaging and interactive look at how to stay safe while staying active. The presentation featured professional presenters who modeled essential safety skills for navigating busy
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Reading Madness is Odder-ly Insane!
Reading Madness Comes to Life at Lily Lake Lily Lake turned reading into a full school experience this week with its Reading Madness Book Tournament assembly, bringing students together to celebrate a love of books in a fun and engaging way. After weeks of reading and voting, students narrowed the tournament down to two finalists:
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Singing for Spring at Lily Lake
Lily Lake Students Shine in Spring Concert Lily Lake Elementary students took the stage for a joyful celebration of music during their recent Spring Concert. Led by Ms. Augustine, Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade students performed a variety of songs and showcased their growing musical talents through both singing and instruments. The performance highlighted not
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Leprechauns on the Loose!
Lily Lake 2nd Graders Think, Solve, and Create Learning came to life in Lily Lake’s 2nd grade classrooms as students in Mrs. Kollhoff’s and Ms. Way’s classes put their problem-solving skills to the test. Students worked through breakout box challenges that required mathematical thinking, teamwork, and perseverance to unlock. Along the way, they added a
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Kindness at the Lake
Lily Lake Celebrates Kindness and “Read Across America” Week Students at Lily Lake Elementary enjoyed a full week of activities celebrating both Kindness Week and Read Across America Week, creating opportunities to highlight the importance of reading, creativity, and positive connections within the school community. Throughout the week, students participated in dress up days, reading
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100 Days at Lily Lake!
Lily Lake First Graders Celebrate the 100th Day of School The 100th day of school brought plenty of smiles and hands-on learning to Lily Lake Grade School, as first graders celebrated the milestone with a day full of creativity, curiosity, and fun. Mrs. Jennifer Weibler’s class marked the occasion with a series of interactive activities
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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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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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“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”
