Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 has shared several updates on its official Twitter account, inviting community participation and offering guidance as the new school year approaches.

On August 8, 2025, the district reached out to families with a call for stories: " Are you new to Central? Generations deep? Somewhere in between? However your story began — we’d love to feature your family. You could be part of our In The Loop newsletter! Share with us here: https://t.co/Zyvap6m1Cj #WeAreCentral https://t.co/cdP4VD4WB5".

A few days later, on August 11, the district marked the beginning of fall sports practices and the end of summer break. In a tweet posted that morning, it stated: "The countdown is on!! With the first day of fall sports, the final stretch of summer break officially begins with the 1st @ihsa_il practice. Our teams are already back at it; preparing, and setting the tone for an incredible year ahead. #WeAreCentral https://t.co/9mZenJt19m".

Later that day, Central Community Unit School District 301 provided technical assistance for families experiencing issues with student information apps: "Having trouble with the Skyward app or missing student info? The quickest fix is to delete and reinstall the app. We’ve posted step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android. READ MORE: https://t.co/Ws6lico446 #WeAreCentral https://t.co/Csgir3jnXb".

Central Community Unit School District 301 serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois and encompasses several schools including Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. According to state data, the district employs approximately 280 teachers who earn an average salary of $58,199 per year before pension contributions; about three-quarters are women. No teachers in this district have recorded more than ten absences annually (source). The student body is composed primarily of White students (65.3 percent), followed by Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black students (2.1 percent) (source). In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending was $19,244 for a total expenditure exceeding $84 million (source).