Middle School
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Locker Launch Information
Falcon Families, We are excited to open the doors and welcome students and families to our first Locker Launch on Thursday, August 7th. Locker Launch will begin at 8:30 AM and conclude at 3:30 PM. We ask that families please park in the parking lot closest to the football field and enter the building through…
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301 Budget Blueprint: Part 1
📊 Launching 301 Budget Blueprint: A Transparent Look at Our Finances As one of the fastest-growing school districts in Illinois, Central 301 is committed to maintaining high-quality learning environments, responsible fiscal stewardship, and transparency in how we use taxpayer dollars. That’s why we are launching 301 Budget Blueprint — a new series designed to give…
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Principal’s Message – Summer Update
Hello Falcon Families! I hope you all are having a great Summer! I wanted to provide a quick update with a few pieces of information for you all as we begin to prepare for the 25/26 school year! Registration Locker Launch Dates School Supply Lists PKMS Athletics Information
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Superintendent Search Underway
Webpage Launched to Keep Community Up to Date The Central 301 Board of Education has officially begun the search for the next Superintendent of Schools. “We are happy to fully engage the entire Central 301 Community in this important process,” said Ryan Wasson, President of the Central 301 Board of Education. “As we look to…
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PKMS – Locker Launch!
Prairie Knolls Middle School has scheduled two locker set up days before the start of the new school year. We have set our “Locker Launch” dates for Thursday, August 7 from 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM and Wednesday, August 13 from 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM. On both days, students will be able to load…
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PKMS 4th Quarter Student Recognition Breakfast
On Thursday, May 29, 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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In The Loop – Summer 2025
Another school year is in the books, but there’s still plenty to celebrate! 🎓☀️ From classroom campouts to clap outs, the last week of school was packed with celebration — and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Graduation at NIU drew nearly 2,800 proud family and friends, and the Class of 2025 is already in…
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Congratulations Band and Choir!
What a way to wrap up the year! Central Middle School’s Band and Choir students put on a fantastic final show! Throughout the concert many students were recognized for a variety of accomplishments and we also had amazing soloists share their talents.
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Congratulations to Addison Davis and Scarlett LaFleur, Track and Field State Champions!
Congratulations to our Girls’ Track Team, who brought home some hardware at this weekend’s state meet. We had two students that earned State Championships in their events! We are proud of Addison Davis, State Champion in the 800m (and a school record), and Scarlett LaFleur, State Champion in the Discus (and a school record). Overall, the…
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Friday Focus – May 23, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎓 Full Circle Moments with the Class of 2025Before turning the tassels, our seniors took one last walk through the elementary schools that helped shape their journey. From hallway high-fives and playground memories to hugs from former teachers, the Class of…
