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  • Prairie View Staff dressed up as 100 year olds for the 100th day of school

    Prairie View’s 100th Day of School!

    100 days later… Students and staff at Prairie View celebrated the 100th day of school this week by dressing up as 100 year olds!

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  • students in music practicing the recorder

    Coyotes prepare for the Super Bowl!

    This week at Prairie View… In honor of the super bowl this weekend, 4Co students worked hard in music class to learn the NFL theme song on their recorders! We also had a huge Seahawks fan stop by as well to listen! Check out the video below to watch our coyotes show off their talent!

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  • Prairie Views' Coyotes of the Month for January

    Coyote of the Month!

    Celebrating our exemplary Coyotes this month! Last week Prairie View held its first Coyote of the Month ceremony of 2026! Each month Prairie View staff nominate students who have gone above and beyond in demonstrating the 3 B’s- Being Respectful, Being Responsible, and Being Safe. Below are the awesome coyotes who were nominated for January!

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  • Principal Mattei with students working on their ML construction project

    ML Students at Work

    Laying the Foundation for WIDA ACCESS This week, students in our Multilingual Learner (ML) program are preparing for the WIDA ACCESS assessment through an engaging construction-themed unit. The WIDA ACCESS test measures students’ growth in reading, writing, speaking, and listening. As part of their preparation, students are strengthening their writing and speaking skills. In writing,

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  • Giving mall sign

    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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  • Bus Buddy

    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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  • An adult sits on a bench, holding a newspaper in front of their face to block their face from view.

    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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  • 5th Grade Concert Banner

    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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  • Students rendition of American Flag

    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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