Prairie View Grade School
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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”
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Happy Halloween!
Spooky Activities happening at Prairie View… Our Coyotes had a blast celebrating Halloween at Prairie View! Take a look below to see what kind of tricks or treats our student’s and staff got into! Happy Halloween to all that celebrate!
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Happy Diwali!
The Festival of Lights This week at Prairie View, students and staff helped bring the spirit of Diwali alive! 3rd grade students put together a presentation to help educate their classmates on Diwali. Staff members brought in treats to share with staff and decorated the lounge beautifully! Happy Diwali to all that celebrate!
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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
