Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, recently posted a series of updates on its official Twitter account regarding alumni engagement, the start of the school year, and safety reminders for students and families.

On August 18, 2025, the district reached out to former students, inviting them to share their experiences since graduation. The post read: " Central grads — we want to know where life has taken you! Whether you’re down the road or across the globe, let’s celebrate your journey. Featured alumni will appear in In The Loop. Submit your story: https://t.co/hkhgFK8lko #WeAreCentral https://t.co/eJCIlKhZ5c".

The following day, August 19, 2025, Central Community Unit School District 301 highlighted preparations for the upcoming academic year at Country Trails Elementary School. The district shared: "Supply drop off at Country Trails today was a success — and a little bit of madness, too! Our halls were buzzing with excitement as students and families got ready for the first day of school. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back tomorrow. #WeAreCentral https://t.co/GxraXwnmXL".

On August 20, 2025, as students prepared to return to classes, the district issued a reminder focused on transportation safety: "Reminder: Starting tomorrow... Let’s all slow down, stay alert, and keep our kids safe on the road. #WeAreCentral https://t.co/nDwEZIeEzn".

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School and Country Trails Elementary School. The district serves both Kane and DeKalb counties. According to recent data from the Illinois State Board of Education, there are 280 teachers in the district earning an average salary of $58,199; most are women. Demographically, about two-thirds of students are White; Hispanic and Asian students make up significant portions as well. In terms of finances, spending per student totaled $19,244 in 2020.