Middle School
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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
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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
