Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, representing Kane and DeKalb counties, recently shared several updates via their official social media account. The district includes multiple educational institutions such as Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. Their latest communications covered topics ranging from job opportunities to celebratory milestones.

On May 7, 2025, the district announced "WORKIN' ON WEDNESDAYS", highlighting available job openings for the fall season and beyond. The tweet invited individuals seeking new opportunities to join their team in making a difference within the community.

The following day, on May 8, 2025, Central Community Unit School District 301 celebrated its 77th birthday. The district commemorated its establishment date of May 8, 1948, sharing historical insights from a recently discovered 1973 Kane County document that confirmed the timeline of local education history.

Later that same day, the district posted about ongoing sports activities with a "LUNCHTIME LINEUP" update. The boys' lacrosse team was set to play at home against McHenry while the girls' track and field squad prepared for the FVC Invite in Huntley. These events are part of the championship season currently underway.

According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), Central Community Unit School District 301 employs 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199 before pension contributions. Additionally, demographic information indicates that the district is predominantly White at 65.3 percent, with Hispanic students making up 16.5 percent of the population. In terms of truancy rates, they report a relatively low chronic truancy rate of 1.9 percent compared to statewide averages.