Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 has announced several updates and achievements through its official Twitter account, including the upcoming homecoming festivities and a significant state-level recognition for Central High School.

On September 13, 2025, the district posted: "FINAL: Who's ready for homecoming at our place next week against the top ranked team in the state?? #WeAreCentral https://t.co/NnvKzwTx18". The announcement highlighted anticipation for an upcoming homecoming game against a leading team.

Two days later, on September 14, 2025, the district shared details about its annual celebration: " Rocketpalooza: Homecoming 2025 is here! Spirit Week, games, fireworks , and the dance — don’t miss a moment at @301_chs Full schedule: https://t.co/J1lkTCFOSx #WeAreCentral https://t.co/OjCIeBVFnk". The post included information about Spirit Week activities, games, fireworks, and a dance event.

On September 15, 2025, Central Community Unit School District 301 announced a major academic distinction for its high school: " Central High School has been named a 2025 School of Distinction by the Illinois Art Education Association — one of only five schools in Illinois to earn this honor. More here: https://t.co/loqfL61MvH #WeAreCentral https://t.co/RluQK1Vdjn".

Central Community Unit School District 301 serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois and includes several schools such as Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School (source). According to the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the district employs approximately 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199. Most teachers are women (77.7 percent), with none exceeding ten absences annually (source). The student body is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) populations represented (source). In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending was $19,244 for a total expenditure of $84.9 million (source).