Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301, which serves parts of Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois, posted a series of updates on September 18, 2025, informing the community about upcoming events and resources.

In an announcement regarding community engagement, the district stated: " Reminder: Our Community Forum is Tuesday, September 23 at 7:00 PM at the @301_chs Auditorium. You are invited to add your voice to help shape the New Superintendent Profile. More info: https://t.co/wHKY7vfqj1 #Engage301 #WeAreCentral https://t.co/p9kOhHEUtn" (posted September 18, 2025). The forum aims to gather input from families and residents as part of the search for a new superintendent.

Later that day, the district highlighted its extracurricular activities with a post about student athletics: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, we have a boys golf battle against Jacobs at Whisper Creek. Plus, games at both of our middle schools this afternoon! #WeAreCentral https://t.co/kz7P9mWSYK" (posted September 18, 2025).

Additionally, Central Community Unit School District 301 promoted its digital resources for families by posting: "Looking for local happenings? Check out our Digital Bulletin Board, your one-stop hub for flyers and events from trusted community partners supporting Central 301 families. https://t.co/wk67kjbmag #WeAreCentral https://t.co/KWr6SCVPBH" (posted September 18, 2025).

Central Community Unit School District 301 encompasses several schools including Central High School and Prairie Knolls Middle School. According to data from the Illinois State Board of Education, the district has a teaching staff composed of approximately 280 educators earning an average salary of $58,199 before pension contributions; most teachers are women and none reported more than ten absences in a school year. The student population is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) representation as well. In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,244 for a total expenditure exceeding $84 million (source).