Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 recently highlighted several milestones and events through its official Twitter account, including athletic achievements, community gatherings, and teacher spotlights.

On October 11, 2025, the district announced a significant achievement for its athletic program: "FINAL: First time qualifying for the playoffs in back-to-back seasons since 2006-2007. #WeAreCentral #IHSA https://t.co/rymaQdqK2e".

Later that day, the district shared news of a successful community event at one of its elementary schools: " Family Literacy Night Fun at Country Trails! From hayrides and book fair adventures to pizza, crafts, and even a book character pumpkin contest — families came together for an evening that celebrated reading and community in the best way. #WeAreCentral https://t.co/JYByZq37OM".

On October 12, 2025, the district introduced a member of its teaching staff: " Meet Madison Breda, 2nd grade teacher at Howard B. Thomas! She loves learning right alongside her students and always discovering something new with them. On weekends, you’ll find her with friends, family, and her dogs — or baking a sweet treat. #WeAreCentral #NewCrew25 https://t.co/gSB2uhDQm9".

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. According to the Illinois State Board of Education, the district employs 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199, and maintains a diverse staff with 77.7 percent women and 22.3 percent men; no teachers have more than 10 absences in a school year. The district's student body is composed of 65.3 percent White, 2.1 percent Black, 16.5 percent Hispanic, and 12.2 percent Asian students. In 2020, the district reported spending $19,244 per student for a total expenditure of $84,903,337. Further information about the district can be found on the Illinois State Board of Education's Illinois Report Card website: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/.