As a reminder, Illini Central Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, April 18th. We WILL be in session on Monday, April 21st. Have a great weekend!
Attention 6th and 7th grade students. Your next opportunity to learn more about the upcoming New York City/Washington DC trip will be on Monday, April 21st at 6:30.
The meeting will be held in Room 28.
This meeting is for those that are still thinking about signing up for the trip in March 2026. Those that have already registered do not need to attend.
For more information, please check out this link:
https://myprogram.worldstrides.com/custom/2026-illini-central-dc-218756/
Please read the linked letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c-RrNyIbB_HsI0vGgmir6tvVGHJOe0KF/view?usp=sharing
On Thursday, April 17th, at 6:30 p.m., the Illini Central Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting to reorganize the Board and welcome our new board members. The regular meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the new professional development rooms at ICGS. Please use the old ICGS entrance (Door H3) if you plan to attend the meeting.
As a reminder, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm today, April 9th.
The Illini Central Student Council has decided to Egg Your Yard. The members would come at about 8:00pm on April 19th and set up an Easter Egg Hunt for your kiddos! Each egg will have one piece of candy in it.
This year we have again decided to limit it to Mason City Residents ONLY.
All proceeds for the Egg My Yard fundraiser will be donated to the Mason City to Peoria St. Jude Run!
The form and payment are due by Monday, April 14th.
Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/1cejaqm7rKnSPEpS8
Please return the eggs with your student on the Monday after Easter or as soon as possible.
Finally, if you have pets, please make sure they will not be able to get out while we are in your yard on Saturday night.
Contact Mrs. Davis at her email address (hdavis@illinicentral.org) with any questions.
Mark your calendars for the Illini Central Middle School Commitment to Graduation Ceremony for the Class of 2029!
The ceremony will take place Wednesday, May 21st at 6:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
Here is the link to the live stream of this event: https://youtube.com/live/t885ymLk2FQ?feature=share
We will post about the ceremony again in early May, but we wanted to give families a chance to make plans now.
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 tomorrow for professional development activities.
Students in Grade School are encouraged to participate in the "Vacation Wear" dress-up day tomorrow!
Pre-K will have their Cozy Half Day Event for all morning and afternoon students tomorrow from 8:00-10:30 am. There will be no busing for Pre-K. Students must be brought and picked up from school.
Happy 4th Quarter!
On March 10th, the Illini Central Education Association hosted Meet the Candidates for upcoming school board election. Those vying for a seat on the board were given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and share what motivates them to run. They were also asked an impromptu question.
Pictured are the candidates who were in attendance.
Front row, left to right: Gina Horn, Dennis Hull, Pamela Pherigo, Amilee Bradshaw, Nancy Robertson
Back row, left to right: Antony Newton, Scott Entwistle, Brooke Reece, Chelsey Lemme
Not pictured: Kole Renken
Follow the link below to read the candidates' answers to the question regarding why they are running for Illini Central School Board.
https://5il.co/3bfp0
The election will take place on Tuesday, April 1st.
*Illini Central CUSD #189 does not endorse any particular candidates.
It's not too late to get your student-athlete signed up for the FREE heart-screening event next week! https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-mason
The city made us aware of a tree that is about to fall on Pine Street just east of the school. Students and parents should avoid the area on their way home.
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 12th. Also, Spring Break is next week, March 17-21, 2025.
Regional Championship Apparel Pick-Up!
The apparel that has been ordered can be picked up in the HS/MS using Door A2...look for the sign to buzz in.
Pick-ups will be from 1 to 4:30 this afternoon.
If you have any questions...call the HS/MS office at 217-482-5180.
Get your 2025 Illini Central Cougars Regional Championship Apparel at the following link: https://justicegraphics.net/collections/illini-central-cougars-regional-champions-2025
Your order needs to be in before 2 p.m. tomorrow...Monday March 3rd.
Remember the boys play in Brimfield on Wednesday v. the Peoria Christian Chargers at 7 p.m.
On Monday March 10th, the Illini Central Education Association will be hosting a Meet the Candidates evening in The Cougar Center.
The ICEA will introduce the ten candidates for the upcoming election and allow them to share their visions for the district as a potential Illini Central School Board member.
This event will begin at 6 p.m. Please park on the west side of the building and enter through the new ICGS entrance.
Illini Central has hired a new bus driver!!
In an effort to reduce the number of students on our San Jose buses, we are splitting the afternoon routes into 3 routes instead of 2.
This will help us get students home more efficiently.
Monday, March 3rd will be the start date for this change. Check your Skyward for pickup and drop-off times.
Any questions email Mr. Francis at sfrancis@illinicentral.org or call 217-482-5180 EXT 1404
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 on Wednesday, February 26th.
There will be no Pre-K Wednesday February 26th. Instead Pre-K will be holding free developmental screenings for 3-5 year olds who are not yet enrolled in the program. If you have a 3-5 year old child and would like to get them started in Pre-K please call the Pre-K to get signed up!
The updated 2024-2025 school calendar and the 2025-2026 calendar are available on our website under "District Information."
Due to tonight's forecast (2/15/25), tonight's Parents Night Out fundraiser for the National Honor Society has been canceled. We apologize for any inconvenience. We want to make sure everyone makes it home safely. Don't forget--no school Monday! Have a great weekend!
In this post...you will find the link to our form to be used in signing your child up for this year's track and field season.
Please complete by Friday, February 28th. The first official day of practice is Monday, March 3rd.
Any questions, please contact Coach Darcy Toland - dtoland@illinicentral.org
Events athletes could participate in are the following:
Track: 100m/110m hurdles, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1600m, 4x100m, 4x200m, 4x400m
Field: Discus, Shot Put, High Jump, Long Jump
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScN9PadpCs8eLLpH42LyZOf_0yn3wxKrW031Q-csWae8VSlVg/viewform?usp=header
