Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves students in Kane and DeKalb counties, recently shared updates and reminders with its community through a series of social media posts.

On August 28, 2025, the district posted about local events: " Need weekend plans? Local happenings are posted weekly on our Digital Bulletin Board. Check it out anytime: https://t.co/fZYygNx6sL #WeAreCentral https://t.co/YZNlzwNOct".

The following day, August 29, 2025, the district issued a reminder regarding a schedule change: " REMINDER: No School - Today There will be no student attendance on due to a Central 301 Institute Day. Our staff will be engaged in professional learning as we continue to grow together for the benefit of all students. Have a great weekend! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/DhZ7mD3zGy".

Later that same day, the district highlighted recent activities: " FRIDAY FOCUS Here’s a look at what’s happening across Central 301 this week: https://t.co/75iYAmUA8T Thanks for staying connected to all the great things happening in Central 301. Have a fantastic holiday weekend! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/AQKTALUrb6".

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. The district is characterized by its diverse student body—65.3 percent White, 16.5 percent Hispanic, 12.2 percent Asian, and 2.1 percent Black—and employs approximately 280 teachers who earn an average salary of $58,199 according to the Illinois State Board of Education (source). In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84,903,337 (source). Teacher attendance remains high with no educators recording more than ten absences in a school year (source).