Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 recently shared updates on school events and initiatives through its official Twitter account, including announcements about an upcoming football game, fire safety education at Lily Lake, and opportunities for community event promotion.

On October 9, 2025, the district posted: "WEEK 7 - The 44th meeting between Central and Huntley. Get to Rocket Hill early tomorrow night! TICKETS https://t.co/VaULuJqf1R FAN GUIDELINES https://t.co/5xkHUpPpVq #IHSA #WeAreCentral https://t.co/fD1mftTeTj"

The following day, on October 10, 2025, the district highlighted a fire safety event at Lily Lake Grade School: " Fire Safety Week at Lily Lake! Students learned how to stop, drop, and roll, tested firefighter gear, and took a fun “hot or not” quiz — all thanks to the Elburn & Countryside Fire crew for bringing safety to life! #WeAreCentral #FireSafetyWeek https://t.co/kRX01LLrvN"

Later that same day, the district encouraged local groups to promote their events via the school’s digital platform: "Is your group connected with Central 301? Promote your event with families on our Digital Bulletin Board! Just send your flyer and approval info, and we’ll get it posted. https://t.co/oC6JxSdLde #WeAreCentral https://t.co/L7GyPydyT1"

Central Community Unit School District 301 serves communities in Kane and DeKalb counties, encompassing several schools such as Central High School and Lily Lake Grade School. The district has a diverse student body—65.3 percent White, 2.1 percent Black, 16.5 percent Hispanic, and 12.2 percent Asian—according to the Illinois State Board of Education (source). The district employs 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199; most are women, and none had more than 10 absences in a school year (source). In 2020, per-student spending was $19,244, totaling nearly $85 million for the district (source).