Patrick Podgorski Principal | Official Website
Patrick Podgorski Principal | Official Website
Central Community Unit School District 301 shared updates on athletic events and community engagement through a series of social media posts on September 9 and 10, 2025.
On September 9, the district posted about upcoming sports matches: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, we have a boys soccer rivalry matchup with Kaneland. Don't forget that all home matches are held on the fields behind HBT on the Central Campus. Plus, we have 7th grade volleyball at PK!" The post highlighted both a boys soccer rivalry and a seventh-grade volleyball match.
Later that day, the district encouraged families to stay informed: "Stay connected with Central 301 Sign up for our newsletter + updates tailored to you. (Already done it? You're all set!) https://t.co/eeWZNJdFhm #WeAreCentral "
On September 10, another sports update was shared: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, we have a girls golf duel with the 'other' Central in our conference."
Central Community Unit School District 301 serves Kane and DeKalb counties and includes several schools such as Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School (source). According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs around 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199; nearly four out of five teachers are women (source). The student body is predominantly White at just over 65 percent but also includes Hispanic, Asian, and Black students (source). In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending reached $19,244 for a total expenditure of nearly $85 million (source).