Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, representing Kane and DeKalb counties, recently highlighted several events and initiatives via its social media platform. Through a series of tweets, the district provided updates on sports events and student opportunities.

On April 21, 2025, the district tweeted about upcoming baseball and softball games, stating, "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: Baseball and softball games highlight the afternoon on Rocket Hill, including a battle against defending Illinois State Champion Crystal Lake Central!”

The following day, April 22, 2025, the district reminded students to consider scholarships while making prom plans, emphasizing educational funding, “ Prom Plans? Don’t Forget Scholarships Too! While you’re picking out outfits and planning the weekend, don’t forget your future! Check out Scholarship Central and apply for funding that could make a real difference. Start here: https://t.co/UYEzZMzqx1”.

Later in the day, another sports event was highlighted as the district announced a lacrosse match, “LUNCHTIME LINEUP: A lacrosse rivalry in its infancy is the highlight of the evening with the boys team battling Huntley on Rocket Hill.”

Central Community Unit School District 301 comprises Central High School, Central Middle School, and several elementary schools, with the Illinois State Board of Education reporting on various demographic and financial statistics for the district. The district has 280 teachers with a diverse student body, primarily made up of White, Hispanic, Asian, and Black students. Recent statistics show a yearly spending of $19,244 per student, and a truancy rate below the state average.