Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 has announced a series of updates and opportunities for its community through posts on its official Twitter account. The district, which serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, shared information about job openings, community events, and an invitation for families to share their stories.

On August 13, 2025, the district posted: " Workin’ on Wednesday

We’re looking for great people to join the Central 301 team! Check out this week’s featured openings:

LINK: https://t.co/IJWxbAQ6hP

Apply today and be part of the team that makes Central 301 great!

#WeAreCentral https://t.co/msAJ3XwglF"

The following day, August 14, Central Community Unit School District 301 highlighted local activities and encouraged residents to stay informed about upcoming events. The tweet read: "From youth sports to local events, there’s always something new to discover.

Check out our Digital Bulletin Board for community updates: https://t.co/Due06KxDYn

#WeAreCentral https://t.co/h7JoqMoIOJ"

Later that same day, the district invited families to share their experiences within the school system. According to the post from August 14: " Every family has a story — we want to hear yours! Tell us what makes your Central 301 experience unique. Selected stories will be featured in In The Loop.

Submit your story here: https://t.co/hrVbR4jfVm

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

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. The district represents communities across Kane and DeKalb counties (source). It employs approximately 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199 before pension contributions; most teachers are women (77.7 percent), with no reported cases of more than ten absences per teacher in a year (source). Demographically, the student body is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) students also represented (source). In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84,903,337 (source).