Illini Central CUSD 189

The IC Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at 5pm in the District Office, 222 North West Avenue, Mason City. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/ofy-awdq-djx

Just a reminder that all juniors will be taking a field trip to Illinois State University on Wednesday, February 1. We will leave around 9:15am and return tentatively around 2:45pm. Students will need money for lunch. If there are any issues with students not having money for lunch, please contact one of the counselors. We look forward to a fun trip!

Bus 5 has experienced a mechanical issue. We are redirecting another bus that will pick up these students. Students will arrive home later than normal. Students were not at risk, and all are safe. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

Here are the Illini Central High School students who earned honors in the 1st semester & the Middle School students who did so for the 2nd quarter. View a PDF of these lists at the following links: HS: https://5il.co/1nt2m MS: https://5il.co/1nt2o Congratulations to all of these students for their hard work! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Illini Central Schools will dismiss on Wednesday, 1/25/23 at 11:30 for a school improvement planning day. There will be no Pre-K tomorrow. The district will only run the activity shuttle at 5 pm departing from the Easton Gym.

The Illini Central Board of Education will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7pm at the Mason City Public Library. The meeting link is https://meet.google.com/ssv-ohcd-mph?hs=122&authuser=0

Reminder: Tomorrow is the Sophomore Class Nelson's meal fundraiser. Meals will be served from the cafeteria starting at 4:30 and ending at 7:00. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Any meals not claimed by 7:00 will be resold. Thank you for your continued support of ICHS!

Before Christmas Break...Mr. Tobolaski's Algebra II students were challenged to share their tips & tricks for studying by creating either a poster or a multimedia presentation. Here are the results of that challenge. Some of the students created posters...while others put together videos or rap songs. Here are the links to the multi-media projects: Math Rap by Kaleb Flores, Hunter Snyder & Avery Higdon https://youtu.be/DYeVFgTQ__U Math Skit by Zoey Thomas & Vivian Atwood https://youtu.be/xBSNwY5XJoo Math Skit by Bailie Krause & Lilly Anderson https://youtu.be/iG_QQx-5J3g Math Song by Lily Utsinger, Shelby Heyen & Vincente Custodio https://youtu.be/WaXd21GC2RE The students who created posters were Caden Doyle, Kaiden Bowersock, Avery Baskett, Peyton Hellman, Lucas Power, Trenton Dietrich, Miranda Walters, Corey Douglas, Taylor Keihn, Lannah Shaffer, Lacy Utsinger, Lauren Harms, Macy McLaughlin & Lilli Szawlosky. Take a second to check out all of the great work completed by Mr. Tobolaski’s students. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Here's The Class Part II's next 15 Questions with... In the spotlight for this one...Senior Caden Stanberry. Check it out! https://youtu.be/bZ4Kn_eVHnA #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Belle Kelly with the December Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Belle receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Belle is the daughter of Sean Kelly and Joanna and Don Mustered. Her classes this year include Transitional Math, Yearbook, Welding, PE, Food Science, Literature and Film, Horticulture, Government and Civics, and Small Engines. Belle serves as the President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Student Council, Sentinal for FFA, and a Spanish Club and Art Club member. Belle has also started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while participating in track, cheerleading, and poms. Outside of school, Belle has been involved with the Mason City Christian Church youth group, where she serves as a member of the youth worship team and volunteers in the nursery. After graduation, Belle plans to attend Greenville University to pursue her dream of running track in college. She plans to study either biology or animal science. Here is Belle's Student of the Month interview on The Cougar Connection Podcast: https://youtu.be/z_vBKNvZ6Kg Belle, thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central during your years with us. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Ordering closes at noon tomorrow (Friday, January 13th) The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

This week, students were sent home with a parent letter regarding our Erin's Law presentations that will happen next week. Erin’s Law requires that all public schools in Illinois implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches students in grades pre-k – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and to tell a trusted adult. More information on Erin’s Law can be found at http://www.erinslaw.org/erins-law/. Brief summaries of what will be presented to students in each grade level are on the back of the letter. Only sign the letter that was sent home, if you do NOT want your student to participate in these presentations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the school counselors, Andrea Arms aarms@illinicentral.org or Annie Baugher abaugher@illinicentral.org.

Only 3 more days left to order! The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Friday, January 13th is the last day to order online. Sophomore students must turn in their forms and payments by Friday, January 13th. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

The Illini Central High School Cheerleaders are hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance on Saturday, January 7th from 7 to 10 p.m. The theme for the dance is Winter Wonderland & dress is semi-formal. Cost is $10 at the door. Concessions will be available for purchase. Out of school guests will be permitted, however the required paperwork must be completed & turned in by noon on 1/6/2023. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Friday, January 13th is the last day to order online https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

Merry Christmas to our students, families, teachers/staff and all IC alumni! Wishing you a blessed day! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy *Thanks to Elijah Stender for the great graphic.

The IC Interact Club is busy volunteering their time helping others. This year we chose two names from the IC Angel Tree, at Junior’s General Store on Chestnut St. in Mason City. One boy and one girl will receive special gifts this year. The members along with Mrs. Price feel they are making a difference, one volunteer experience at a time. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Illini Central student, Destinee Thomas has made 200 hats by hand and has donated many of them. She donates them to local hospitals. Destinee is a blessing to everyone she knows and to all of the people who benefit from her kindness. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Here is another employment opportunity we need to share. The requirements for this job have been posted to the Illini Central website. Those requirements can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1mab7 If you are interested, please call the school at 217-482-5180 or email Mr. Ward at mward@illinicentral.org with any further questions. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Thursday, January 12th is the last day to order. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!