Prairie Knolls Middle School
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Friday Focus – December 19, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉 Here’s a look at the happenings across Central 301 this week: ❄️ Winter Fun at Country TrailsCT students embraced the season with Frosty Friends dress up day and Polar Express Day, filling the building with cozy pajamas, snowmen, reindeer, and lots of holiday cheer. But watch out for the mean Grinch…
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PKMS Pentathlon!
The 2025 Prairie Knolls Middle School Pentathlon is set for Friday, December 19th. The Pentathlon is a school wide event where the four teams (6 Red, 6 Silver, 7 Red, 7 Silver) in the building compete for the pride that goes along with winning the coveted Pentathlon Trophy. Pentathlon began when PKMS opened and teachers…
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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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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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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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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…
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Friday Focus – October 17, 2025
🎉 FRIDAY FOCUS 🎉Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: 🎭 Trunk or Treat Takes the Stage!For the first time ever, Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting a districtwide Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22 from 4–6 PM at CHS. Everyone in the Central 301 community is invited for…
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“Trunk or Treat” Coming to CHS
Student-led event brings Halloween fun for younger Rockets for the first time We’re bringing Halloween fun to Rocket Hill! 🎃Central High School’s Drama Club is hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00–6:00 PM in the CHS parking lot (outside Door 10) — and the entire Central 301 community is invited!…
