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  • Friday Focus - June 5, 2026

    Friday Focus – June 5, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Celebrating the Final DayStudents across Central 301 wrapped up the school year with plenty of fun and school spirit. From yard games at Country Trails to a spirited Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game at CMS, the final day was filled with smiles

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  • CMS 2nd Semester Breakfast

    Central Middle School recently took time to recognize students whose hard work, perseverance, and positive contributions stood out throughout the school year. During a special recognition breakfast, students were honored for their commitment to learning, strong character, and the example they set for others each day at CMS. Among the recognitions presented was the Exemplary

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  • Prairie Knolls Middle School

    PKMS Quarter 4 Student Recognition Breakfast

    On Thursday, May 28th, 6th and 7th Grade students from Prairie Knolls were recognized by their teachers at the 4th Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast. A multitude of students meet the requirements for these awards, and after careful consideration, teachers from each team select students to be recognized. Awards include Academic Achievement, Exemplary Effort, Good Character,

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  • Friday Focus - May 29, 2026

    Friday Focus – May 29, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Graduation Day is HereThe Central High School Class of 2026 will officially cross the stage tonight at the NIU Convocation Center. Families attending commencement can find ceremony details for parking information, livestream links, and more on our website. A Full Circle MomentEarlier this month,

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  • Central Middle School 8th Grade Girls Earn Top 10 Finish at IESA State Finals

    CMS Track Athletes Shine at IESA State Finals

    State medals, school records, and a 9th Place team finish highlight memorable weekend in East Peoria It was a memorable weekend in East Peoria for Central Middle School track and field as Rockets athletes delivered an impressive showing at the IESA State Finals. Competing against some of the top middle school athletes in Illinois, Central

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  • PKMS Track & Field – IESA State Meet

    A big congratulations to our incredible Track & Field athletes who competed at the IESA State Meet over the weekend. Prairie Knolls athletes represented Central 301 on the biggest stage, and we could not be more proud of how they performed. The team brought home some hardware and made school history! What an unbelievable weekend

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  • Friday Focus - May 22, 2026

    Friday Focus – May 22, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: End of School Year ReminderAs a reminder, the final day of attendance for all non graduating students for the 2025–2026 school year will be Wednesday, June 3. This calendar adjustment was made following the district’s emergency closure on January 23 due to

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    Reminder: Final Day of School is now June 3

    Central 301 would like to remind families that the final day of attendance for all non graduating students for the 2025–2026 school year will be Wednesday, June 3. This calendar adjustment was made following the district’s emergency closure on January 23 due to extreme cold weather. As we approach the end of another successful school

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  • Friday Focus

    Friday Focus – May 15, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: 🎨 CHS Fine Arts Art ShowThe CHS Fine Arts Art Show featured student artwork, shirts, stickers, crafts, and more. It followed a major week for senior Hazel Anderson, whose artwork and scholarship success were recently featured in both the Daily Herald and

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  • Friday Focus - May 8, 2026

    Friday Focus – May 8, 2026

    FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: Another Path, Same ClassCHS Senior Samantha Sieverding has been named a CISCO scholarship recipient. Following Hazel Anderson’s recent success, it’s another example of the Class of 2026 making its mark. Falcon Fest + Carnival Dance Fun at PKMSPrairie Knolls welcomed current and

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