Prairie View Grade School
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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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Prairie View’s Giving Mall
Together we can! Prairie View’ Families came together to donate to the annual Giving Mall! Together we raised a total of… 23 Blankets 40 Pairs of PJs 16 Stuffed animals 5 Nightlights 73 Coats 75 Pairs of hats/gloves 60 Pet supply items 289 Cans of food 233 Boxes of food Thank you so much to…
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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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1st & 5th Grade Music Concert
Stick & Stone and Pop! 1st grade did an amazing job performing at their Music Concert inspired by the book, Stick and Stone! 5th Grade brought the book “Pop!” to life during their music concert! Wonderful Job Coyotes! Thank you to Miss Genz for putting together these amazing performances, as well as Ms. Parks for…
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PV Friendsgiving !
Prairie View’s Early Childhood program celebrated a heartwarming Friendsgiving this week, bringing our instructional and blended classes together for a morning filled with sharing, laughter, and community. Students gathered to enjoy snacks, spend time with friends, and take part in activities that encouraged connection and kindness. Our EC team created an environment where even the…
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Veteran’s Day at Prairie View
Prairie View’s patriotic students helped honor our Veterans’ this week! Our students, staff and PTO helped host our local veterans for a breakfast and assembly filled with performances dedicated to our Veterans! The students recited poems and chants, as well as the pledge of allegiance in sign language, and all sung “This is America” beautifully!…
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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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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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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”…
