Illini Central High School

Wednesday, March 20th, is our high school state testing for the PSAT and SAT. Please make sure your student arrives on time that day, or they will not be admitted to their testing room, and he/she will have to make up the test on an instructional day. Testing will start promptly at 8:00. Below are the tests that each grade will be taking: Freshmen: PSAT 8/9 Sophomores: PSAT 10 Juniors: SAT Seniors will have a Capstone Workday. The Capstone Workday will be at the Mason City Community Chapel. Students will be bussed to the chapel promptly at 8:00. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Seniors will return to the school once testing has concluded. After testing, there will not be any instruction taking place. We will have a study day/free activity day since testing is exhausting and strenuous. We will allow students to leave school early with permission from his/her parent/guardian. Testing will conclude approximately between 12:30 and 1:00. If you give your child permission to leave after testing is concluded, please complete the permission slip that was given to them today and return it to school by Friday, March 15th.

Here is an updated job openings graphic. We have an immediate Custodian/Grounds worker, bus drivers & kitchen staff positions that need filled as soon as possible. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just posted the March 2024 Breakfast & Lunch menus to the website under the Quick Links dropdown on the district's main page. Weekly menus can also be found on the website or app under Dining. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just a Reminder: Illini Central schools will dismiss Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:30 am. Teachers will participate in school improvement planning activities in the afternoon. There is no Pre-K on 2/28.

Illini Central schools will dismiss Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:30 am. Teachers will participate in school improvement planning activities in the afternoon. There is no Pre-K on 2/28.

Hello...Class of 2024 & their families, The Illini Central Yearbook Staff has an opportunity for parents, guardians, and families to purchase a 'Senior Spotlight' shout out section in the yearbook! The cost is $25 for 1/4 of a page. You can include 1-2 pictures of your Senior (any age) and a congratulatory statement of up to 4 sentences! Checks can be made out to ICHS Yearbook or you can bring cash to Mrs. Van Tine's room #66. Please email your Senior's pictures and statements for your senior's spotlight to jvantine@illinicentral.org (This is different from your Senior & Baby Picture's which are used in a separate section of the book) Thank you from the 2023-2024 IC Yearbook Team! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Are you interested in a career at Illini Central? Check out our vacancies!

This Friday night, The Illini Central Athletic Boosters will be having their Annual Pork Chop Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come out & support the boosters and stick around as the Cougars take on the Athens Warriors! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Construction is moving right along!

IC schools will dismiss on Wednesday, 1/31/24 at 11:30 am.  A Pre-K activity is planned from 8-10:30 am at the West Campus building for both morning and afternoon students. There is no bus transportation for Pre-K students and parents are welcome to attend. 

On Wednesday, January 31st, student and staff will have an opportunity to “leave a mark” on the new addition at Illini Central. Throughout the day, students will be able to sign their name or place stickers on the beam that will be the main structure for the entrance into the new addition. This will be encapsulated once construction is completed, but the marks will remain forever.

Illini Central schools will be closed on 1/23/24

IC schools will used a delayed start on Tuesday 1/24/24. School will begin at 9:30. Bus routes will run 90 minutes later than normal.

Illini Central has several employment opportunities available at this time. An updated list can always be found on the Illini Central website under the District Level Info tab on the main page. Here's a link to the updated list as of 1/19/24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9wrHu6EWHCx_x5-ndq5juDD9dRshmc3BmHaJvKbs70/edit?usp=sharing

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Cooper Thomas with the December Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Cooper receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Cooper is the son of Jeff and Tammy Thomas. Cooper has shown great resolve and excellence this year while taking Fitness PE, Resource Management, American Government and Civics, AP Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Spanish IV, and Dual Credit English. Cooper is a member of the National Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Spanish Club, FFA, Homecoming Committee, and Mu Alpha Theta. Cooper has received the following awards: Illinois State Scholar and IHSA All-State Academic Team nominee. Outside of school, Cooper is a member of the Pleasant Workers 4-H Club. After graduation, Cooper plans to attend a four-year university and major in Biology (Pre-med). Congratulations, Cooper! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

For parents of children who ride Bus 5--we have experienced some mechanical issues with the bus. Your child will be picked up late and by another bus. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please have patience with us.

Illini Central has a number of employment opportunities available at this time. An updated list can always be found on the Illini Central website under the District Level Info tab on the main page. Here is a link to a PDF file of the current list: https://5il.co/2cbwb #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The sophomore class will be taking pre-orders of Krispy Kreme glazed donuts to help fund the 2025 Prom and their senior trip. All order forms and money are due to Mrs. Price by February 5th. The cost of a dozen donuts will be $14.00. Please write checks to Illini Central (Class of 2026). Orders will be available for pick up on Feb. 9th in the high school by entrance door B from 6:00 -7:30. We plan to have a limited number of Krispy Kreme Donuts for $15.00 a dozen or $1.25 each at the game. We would appreciate your support! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Parents of Seniors! ICHS will be hosting a FAFSA night on Tuesday, January 23 from 6:00-8:00pm. An ISAC representative will be here to answer your questions. Hope to see you there!

Just a reminder that if we experience sever winter weather, IC schools may use a delayed start protocol. Complete information can b found here: https://5il.co/2bvep