Central Community Unit School District 301 highlights news updates and job opportunities in July tweets

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By Kane County Reporter

Jul 23, 2025

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves areas in Kane and DeKalb counties, has recently highlighted district activities and updates through a series of posts on its official Twitter account.

On July 21, the district promoted its newsletter with the message: " From alumni making headlines to students making memories — our In The Loop newsletter brings Central 301 stories to life. Stay informed. Stay involved.

#WeAreCentral https://t.co/UoyVPUpj1R".

Two days later, on July 23, the district posted an update about summer maintenance at one of its schools: "Welcome to Prairie View in mid-July — where the carpets are getting pampered, and the furniture’s on vacation.

We’ll be ready before you know it.

#WeAreCentral https://t.co/yWfTULu0KA".

Later that same day, Central 301 shared employment opportunities within the district: " WORKIN’ ON WEDNESDAYS

Looking for your next career move? Central 301 is hiring, and we’d love to have you on our team! Check out this week’s featured openings:

https://t.co/Cuoc2yJeff

Join us and make a difference in the lives of our students!

#WeAreCentral https://t.co/stWGtHQrC7".

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School, Central Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School, Howard B. Thomas Grade School, Lily Lake Grade School, Prairie Knolls Middle School, and Prairie View Grade School (Illinois Report Card). According to state education data, the district employs 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199; women comprise nearly 78 percent of faculty members (Illinois Report Card). The student population is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) representation (Illinois Report Card). Per-pupil spending was reported at $19,244 for a total expenditure exceeding $84 million in 2020 (Illinois Report Card). The chronic truancy rate stood at 1.9 percent—significantly lower than the statewide average—according to recent state figures (Illinois Report Card).