Middle School
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PKMS – Pediatric Cancer Awareness
On Friday, September 19, Prairie Knolls students and staff closed out District 301’s Homecoming Spirit Week by joining together in recognition of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. Students who chose to participate wore gold shirts, creating a powerful “sea of gold” throughout classrooms and hallways. The display served as a meaningful reminder of the strength, courage,…
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From around the hallways at CMS…
All sorts of flyers are popping up around the CMS hallways…clubs, activities, events…oh my! Encourage your child to get involved, go to an event, or even dress up for a Spirit Week day! You won’t get all the info you need from the pictures below, but they can certainly serve as a jumping off point…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 5
📰 301 Budget Blueprint: Understanding the IMRF/Social Security Fund (Fund 50) As part of our ongoing 301 Budget Blueprint series, we’re taking a closer look at the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Social Security Fund, known in our budget as Fund 50. This fund plays a critical role in making sure the employees who…
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CMS Happenings
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Homecoming Spirit Week at PK!
Prairie Knolls is excited to celebrate Homecoming Spirit Week! This is a special time for our school community to come together, show our school pride, and build lasting memories. Throughout the week, students and staff are encouraged to participate in themed dress up days that highlight the energy and spirit of our school. Homecoming is…
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Friday Focus – September 12, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📸 CHS Senior Earns Photography HonorCongrats to CHS senior Kendall Grigg, whose work was honored this week in the Kane County Regional Office of Education’s Student Photography Contest for the Architecture theme. Way to represent Central 301 with some serious…
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Homecoming 2025
🎉 Homecoming 2025: Rocketpalooza 🎉 September 15 – September 20 Homecoming is here, and Central High School is ready to celebrate Rocketpalooza with a full week of spirit, games, and community fun! Below is your one-stop guide to all events, themes, tickets, and more. 📅 Schedule of Events Friday, September 12 Sunday, September 14 Monday,…
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6th Grade Parent Back to School Night – A Great Start!
What an incredible evening! Thank you to all of our 6th grade parents and guardians who joined us for Back to School Night. The energy in the building was fantastic, and it was inspiring to see so many families connecting with teachers and staff, exploring classrooms, and learning more about the exciting year ahead. Your…
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Friday Focus – September 5, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 📚 Back to School Nights Across Central 301Families turned out in full force to start the year. Prairie View saw a huge turnout, CHS opened its doors for its Open House, and Prairie Knolls went “all in” with their video announcement…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 4
💵 301 Budget Blueprint: What Keeps Us Moving? The Transportation Fund. In this week’s edition of 301 Budget Blueprint, we’re taking a closer look at how Central 301 keeps thousands of students moving every day — safely and efficiently — thanks to the Transportation Fund. 🚌 What Is the Transportation Fund? This fund is dedicated…
