Middle School
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STAR Club and Student Council Pantry Wars!
The PKMS STAR Club and PKMS Student Council are excited to sponsor Pantry Wars, a fun, schoolwide competition to support our community food pantry! Students can earn points for their team by donating non-perishable food items or making a monetary contribution. The team that earns the most points will be rewarded with ice cream during
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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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Sleigh Bells Ring 2025
Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza Returns to Central High School December 13 Central High School invites our families and community to the Seventh Annual Sleigh Bells Ring Extravaganza on Saturday, December 13, 2025 from 11:30 am to 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Friends of the Fine Arts, this all day celebration showcases our student musicians and artists
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Friday Focus – November 21, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the frightful happenings across Central 301 this week: 🦃 Thanksgiving Fun at CTCT first graders wrote imaginative turkey recipes that brought plenty of laughs, and students wrapped the week with a Thanksgiving feast at lunch with a little roast turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, celery, and a
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“Tattoo a Teacher”
CMS Students “Tattoo a Teacher” to Support Illinois Shorthair Rescue Central Middle School’s STAR Club kicked off its first fundraiser of the year with creativity, compassion, and a whole lot of school spirit. Students organized a light-hearted “Tattoo a Teacher” event — featuring temporary tattoos and plenty of laughter — to raise money for Illinois
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PKMS 1st Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast
On Thursday, November 6th, 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 – November 7, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🏆 ISBE HonorsCentral 301 schools continue to shine! Every school in the district earned an Exemplary or Commendable designation from the Illinois State Board of Education — placing us among the top-performing schools in the state. 🎨 A Cultural Canvas for CHS Art StudentsAP Art and
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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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Friday Focus – October 31, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week. 🎭 Halloween Hijinks Across 301!Halloween brought out the best (and funniest) sides of our staff — and maybe a little too much school spirit. Don’t miss the highlights! 🏐 Rockets Rule the Court!For the second straight year, Central Volleyball claimed the
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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
