Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, announced a series of updates for the start of September through its official Twitter account.

On September 1, the district informed families and staff that all buildings would be closed in observance of Labor Day. The post stated: " NO SCHOOL – Monday, September 1 In observance of Labor Day, all Central 301 buildings will be closed on Monday, September 1. We hope you enjoy a safe and restful long weekend with family and friends! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/p45KzleiJE" (posted on September 1, 2025).

The following day, the district highlighted its efforts to promote upcoming back-to-school events at Prairie Knolls Middle School. On September 2, it posted: "WATCH: We went ALL IN on our production to let you know about #BackToSchool Nights at Prairie Knolls! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/dSriTRj2ME" (posted on September 2, 2025).

Later that same day, the district provided information about extracurricular activities scheduled for students. The tweet read: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, we have a boys soccer battle with the Schaumburg Saxons. Don't forget that all home soccer matches are on the field behind HBT on the Central Campus. Plus, 7th grade volleyball action at PK! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/SCNKkFe5hj" (posted on September 2, 2025).

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. The district represents both Kane and DeKalb counties and is characterized by a diverse student population—65.3 percent White, 16.5 percent Hispanic, 12.2 percent Asian, and 2.1 percent Black (source). According to state data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs approximately 280 teachers who earn an average salary of $58,199 per year; most are women (77.7 percent), with no teachers recording more than ten absences annually (source). In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84.9 million (source).