Kane County Reporter

Central Community Unit School District 301 highlighted recent activities and updates in a series of posts on November 6, 2025. The district’s social media shared news about new staff members, community engagement opportunities, and educational events across its schools.

On November 6, the district introduced a new teacher at Country Trails Elementary: "New to Country Trails, Alessandra Scola teaches 5th grade and loves helping students who need it most. Outside school, she’s wedding planning, playing pickleball, and enjoying the outdoors."

Later that day, the district encouraged families and community members to stay informed about ongoing events: "Fall is a season of change — and the perfect time to stay connected. Sign up today to get Central 301 updates delivered right to you: https://t.co/3Z6kux45og"

In another post from November 6, Central Community Unit School District 301 showcased an event at Prairie View Grade School: " Storytime Comes to Life at Prairie View! Our littles were all smiles as storyteller Chris Fascione brought books to life through laughter, movement, and imagination! A huge thank you to our PTO for making this experience possible. "

Central Community Unit School District 301 serves Kane and DeKalb counties in Illinois. It includes multiple 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 approximately 280 teachers with an average salary of $58,199 before pension contributions; women comprise nearly four out of five teaching staff members (source). Student demographics show that the district is predominantly White (65.3 percent), with Hispanic (16.5 percent), Asian (12.2 percent), and Black (2.1 percent) representation (source). In fiscal year 2020, per-student spending was $19,244 for a total budget of $84.9 million (source).