Elementary 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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A Visit to Remember
WWII Veteran Brings History to Life at Prairie View 100-year-old veteran and grandfather shares a timeless lesson on service and family Students at Prairie View Grade School experienced a moment they’ll never forget this Veterans Day when World War II veteran Herbert Booth, age 100, visited his granddaughter’s kindergarten classroom. Born on May 17, 1925,…
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HBT/Barnes & Nobles
D301 Hosts Barnes & Nobles Bookfair District 301 hosted a bookfair at Barnes & Nobles. HBT staff attended the event to either read a book to students, help families shop for good books, or greet District Families and guests who came to shop! It was a huge success and even TURBO showed up. Thank you…
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HBT Staff
HBT Staff Spirit Week During the week of November 3rd, staff at HBT had a spirit week that was not advertised to the students. It took students until Wednesday to start asking questions and noticing that something seemed off. Below are a few pictures from the week! Monday – Comfy Cozy Day Tuesday – Mismatched/Unusual…
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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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Friday Focus – November 7, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏆 ISBE HonorsCentral 301 schools continue to shine! Every school in the district earned an Exemplary or Commendable designation from the Illinois State Board of Education — placing us among the top-performing schools in the state. 🎨 A Cultural Canvas for CHS Art StudentsAP Art and…
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A Special Visitor at Prairie View…
Chris Fascione visited Prairie View this week! Our Coyotes were thrilled to be engaged in an amazing storytelling by Chris Fascione. Thank you to the PTO for making this opportunity possible for our students! And a BIG thank you to Mrs. Page for coordinating time for our students to be immersed in using their imagination…
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Dia De Los Muertes
HBT & CHS Dia De Los Muertes Collaboration On Tuesday, November 4th, CHS students visited HBT to read to Kindergarten and 1st grade classrooms. The CHS students read stories about Dia De Los Muertes and then did a craft with the HBT classes.
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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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HBT Parade/Party
HBT Costume Parade and Fall Party On Friday, October 31st, 2025 the HBT students and staff held a costume parade for the HBT family and friends. Immediately following the parade, the students returned to their classroom for a celebration. The students had a great time! Get a glimpse inside by viewing some pictures below.
