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    In The Loop – May 2025

    Our record-setting prom was full of glitz and glamour! (check out the photos inside!!) Now it’s on to graduation season. A brand new board took their seats for the first time and they still have one more seat to fill. Learn how you can jump on board. (pun intended) Several Central High School students qualified…

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  • Spring MAP Testing May 1st and May 6th

    Our final round of MAP Testing for this school year will take place during Math and ELA classes on May 1st and May 6th.  MAP assessments provide us with the opportunity to efficiently gather performance data, set personalized student growth goals, and track student’s growth over time. MAP assessments are computer-adaptive tests designed to adjust to…

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  • Mark Your Calendars for the Spring Showcase!

    The Spring Showcase is only weeks away! We hope to see our families on Thursday, May 8th from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.  Throughout the night we will be showcasing a variety of curricular and fine arts works from our students!  This school year we are inviting both our seventh and eighth grade families! Mark…

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    Educational Summer Camps!

    Central 301 is thrilled to announce two brand new summer camp opportunities for students entering grades 6-8 this fall! Registration is now open! Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to learn, create, and have fun this summer!

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  • CHS Summer Camps 2025

    Summer Camp Registration Now Open at Central High School! Looking for ways to keep your child active, learning, and engaged this summer? Central High School is excited to offer a variety of summer camps for registered Central 301 students entering grades K – 12! 🟦 Important Note: All camps are for students registered in Central…

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    PKMS 3rd Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast

    On Thursday, April 10, 6th and 7th Grade students from Prairie Knolls were recognized by their teachers at the 3rd 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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  • Beowulf on a Budget – Recap

    This past Thursday and Friday, the Central 301 community was treated to a wonderful performance of “Beowulf on a Budget” by our PKMS Drama Club. Our talented students brought the epic tale of Beowulf to life with creativity, humor, and heart – all while proving that a big story can be told on a budget.…

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  • Central Wrestling Finishes Fifth at the State Meet!

    CMS Student, Brock Almgren, Comes Home with a Fifth Place Finish! Way to go team! We are proud of all of the hard work you put into this season!

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  • PKMS/CMS Wrestling at State!

    Congratulations to Prairie Knolls students Gideon Ayers, Damon Llanuza, Liam Morris, and Raylan LaSage as they qualified for the IESA State Wrestling Tournament held at Northern Illinois University. The boys wrestled well with Damon Llanuza placing 2nd and Gideon Ayers bringing home a state title! Congratulations and well done!

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  • Girls Basketball Takes Home the Conference Championship!

    Congratulations to the Central Middle School Girls Basketball Team! The team took home the conference championship after a hard-fought weekend battle. The team finished the season with a 19-1 record. We are proud of you!

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