Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 has recently used its social media platforms to encourage community engagement and provide updates on school activities and events.

On September 22, 2025, the district posted: "Your voice. Your schools. Your updates. Central 301 is creating a stronger connection with our community — and that starts with YOU. Fill out our survey to get the news and updates you want most. https://t.co/SA4k9pMBNG #WeAreCentral https://t.co/YGuePdqcsp"

The following day, on September 23, the district announced an opportunity for public participation in its superintendent search process: " Tonight’s the night! Our Community Forum starts at 7:00 PM in the @301_chs Auditorium. We invite you to make your voice heard in the superintendent search. Details: https://t.co/IpPJEicHSo #Engage301 #WeAreCentral https://t.co/msZk4BSSe7"

Later that same day, Central Community Unit School District 301 highlighted extracurricular activities taking place across its campuses: "LUNCHTIME LINEUP: On today's menu, we have another busy Super Tuesday on Rocket Hill. Boys soccer, boys golf and girls volleyball all in action this afternoon. Plus we have volleyball right next door at CMS! TICKETS https://t.co/k8MBrdx1eQ #WeAreCentral https://t.co/Isvv2PC0pH"

Central Community Unit School District 301 serves Kane and DeKalb counties and includes several schools such as Central High School, Central Middle School, Country Trails Elementary School, Howard B. Thomas Grade School, Lily Lake Grade School, Prairie Knolls Middle School, and Prairie View Grade School (source). The district employs 280 teachers who earn an average salary of $58,199 before pension contributions; women comprise nearly 78 percent of the teaching staff (source). According to state data, no teacher in the district has more than ten absences per year (source).

Demographically, the student body is composed of approximately 65 percent White students, with Hispanic students making up over 16 percent and Asian students accounting for just over 12 percent (source). In fiscal year 2020, spending per student was $19,244 for a total expenditure of nearly $85 million (source).