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  • 301 Budget Blueprint: Part 8

    📰 301 Budget Blueprint: Guarding Our Schools — Tort Fund (Fund 80) In our final entry of the 301 Budget Blueprint series, we’re highlighting the Tort Fund (Fund 80) — a fund designed to reduce risk and ensure we’re protected when it matters most. This fund doesn’t fund classrooms, books, or buses — but it’s…

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  • Friday Focus – October 24, 2025

    🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week 🗳️ Your Voice, Our FutureNearly 800 participants took part in surveys and forums that helped shape the New Superintendent Profile. The report—highlighting trust, vision, and stability as top priorities—is now available to review. 📚 Books, Cocoa, and CommunityThe Central Education Foundation…

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  • Community Feedback Shapes Superintendent Profile

    Stakeholders highlight trust, vision, and stability as top priorities After weeks of engagement through surveys, focus groups, and open forums, Central 301 has received the Community Engagement Report and Superintendent Profile from School Exec Connect. The document reflects the voices of hundreds of staff, families, and community members who shared what they value most in…

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  • Book Fair at Barnes & Noble

    Shop, read, and give back — Geneva Commons event supports Central 301 school libraries The Central Education Foundation (CEF) is inviting the entire Central 301 community to take part in a Districtwide Book Fair at Barnes & Noble in Geneva Commons on Saturday, November 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The event will feature…

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  • PKMS – Veterans Day Celebration

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  • Parent University #2: Tools for Executive Functioning

    Come join us for our upcoming Parent University session, Tools for Executive Functioning, on Monday, November 3rd at Prairie Knolls Middle School! This interactive workshop is designed for parents and students to attend together and focuses on building essential executive functioning skills – planning, organization, and time management. These skills are critical for academic success…

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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…

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  • “Trunk or Treat” Coming to CHS

    Student-led event brings Halloween fun for younger Rockets for the first time We’re bringing Halloween fun to Rocket Hill! 🎃Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the CHS parking lot (outside Door 10) — and the entire Central 301 community is invited!…

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  • 301 Budget Blueprint: Part 7

    📰 301 Budget Blueprint: A Safety Net for Stability — Working Cash Fund (Fund 70) In this edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re spotlighting the Working Cash Fund — a behind-the-scenes but important tool that helps ensure financial flexibility and stability across Central 301. The Working Cash Fund does not have any direct expenditures. Instead,…

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  • 2025 CMS Cross Country State Qualifiers!

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