Illini Central Middle School

Welcome Back to School!! You can view a welcome back message from the superintendent at https://youtu.be/rxbjkVLMDGE.

This past Thursday, Mr. Ward & Illini Central's Director of Transportation Mr. Elliot Hernan sat down to discuss the transportation portion of our reopening plan. This video includes important information regarding bus & car riders alike. There are some changes to how we have to do things before school & after. Please take a second to listen to this information. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/iqfd1AyZIgY Have a great weekend & take care. #WeAreIC

Earlier this afternoon...we were having issues with a test broadcasting link while checking for tonight's board meeting. If you have any issues with that broadcasting link...try the Zoom instead that was posted earlier. #WeAreIC

Tonight's Board of Education meeting can be viewed on the Illini Central Sports Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtedba77862c OR through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051443376?pwd=eUVVRGovVnMvbWxwOHdpUFJ6NDNvQT09

​This morning, Illini Central Superintendent Mr. Mike Ward & IC School Nurse Mrs. Tonya Harris sat down to discuss some of the main challenges we are preparing for as we begin in-person learning next week. Our hope is that this video helps to explain the IDPH health guidelines that we will be expected to follow. Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OD81aLNOqI​ The document that is seen in the video can also be found at this link: https://5il.co/jtlt #WeAreIC

The Illini Central CUSD#189 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Modular Building #2. The meeting agenda link can be found on the district webpage under the Board of Education tab. The meeting will be broadcast on the Illini Central Sports Network at this address: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtedba77862c

ICHS/ICMS Principal Mrs. Durbin shares some information for high school & middle school students about how the "Black & Gold" block schedules will be working this Fall as well as some class scheduling information. Click on this link: https://youtu.be/Re3gT3zCEoo #WeAreIC

As we approach the start of school on the 25th...we will be releasing videos this week to explain our plan for getting things going in all areas of our reopening. Today's video explains our Technology plan. In this video, Mr. Wherley discusses Chromebook distribution, the Hot Spot sign-up form & how to get tech assistance this school year as well as how to make sure you stay connected to Illini Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rT08oIeYo8 Have a great weekend & Take care! #WeAreIC

Included in this post is a form to make sure all students needing meals during our blended learning phase OR in case of school closure (going full remote) get those meals. This will make sure our food service staff is getting enough food ordered and will be prepared to meet those needs in either case. Of course families can call in to the school if they change their minds or opt out. For instance, the ICGS teachers will hand out meals only to those signed up, so it’s important to be on this list to prevent bus delays etc. Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/ib1PWwHGN35J8e2E7 If you have any questions, please call the school 217-482-5180 or send an email to illinicentral@illinicentral.org #WeAreIC

Just a reminder...the link for Skyward can be found on our website under EXPLORE on each building page i.e. District, HS, MS, GS & Pre-K. When accessing your family/student Skyward account, you need to click the dropdown & choose Family/Student Access like what you see in this screenshot. #WeAreIC

Good morning, here are the links to the 2020-2021 Grade School & Middle School supply lists. Grade School: https://5il.co/imqu Middle School: https://5il.co/imqk If you have any questions, please email illinicentral@illinicentral.org Note: Today, July 27th...no staff will be in the school due to the annual Summer bug spraying. Have a great week & Take care. #WeAreIC

​Illini Central CUSD#189 is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the 2020-2021 school year. The CNA will assist the district's nurse in the administration of the Health Services as described in the Illini Central Board Policy Manual: the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines: and the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health. ​Anticipate work hours will follow the school day (approximately 35 hours per week). Candidates must possess at least a valid certified nursing assistant license. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Mike Ward, Superintendent mward@illinicentral.org

Here is the 1st video from our Communications Committee regarding where we are in the Reopening Illini Central planning process. The video includes: A couple of Thank you's The make-up of our reopening team Our goals for reopening & the date for releasing our plan Info on ISBE Guidelines & Requirements Presented by two of the faces of Illini Central...one is better than the other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QX3qIxwKP8 Take care & have a great weekend! #WeAreIC

​The Budget Hearing and Regular June Board Meeting of the Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education will be conducted using Zoom teleconferencing. The meeting will be Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is linked here.​ Anyone interested in providing public comment should contact Mike Ward at 217-482-5180 or at mward@illinicentral.org.

A big thank you to everyone who dropped off Chromebooks, hotspots & text and library books yesterday. We have heard from a number of people who couldn't make it during the day yesterday and we completely understand. To offer a weekend day & time, I will be at the school this Saturday, May 30th from 9 to Noon for anyone who still has items to drop-off. Since it will just be me, I will not be able to get personal student items for people who drop by. We are working on a plan to deliver those items in the near future. Thank you. Mr. Wherley #WeAreIC

Reminder: Chromebook drop off tomorrow at the high school entrance. 8am-4pm. Please bring any school property and technology devices. Please label the Chromebook with your student's first and last name.

Please take a second to read through our NEWS story about the Device Drop-Off day next Wednesday, May 27th. Thank you & Take care. https://www.illinicentral.org/article/250360?org=illini-central-cusd-189 #WeAreIC

The Illini Central Board of Education will hold its May 18, 2020 meeting using video conferencing technology. The public can log into Zoom to view the meeting. Instructions for logging on to the meeting can be found at the district website "News" section.

Attention middle and high school students: Today is the last day you will receive paper copies delivered. Any middle or high school student who has work to turn in to be graded, may do so in the homework return bin located outside door B by the high school entrance. Please return work inside the envelope and make sure the student’s name on it. All work must be received by Friday, May 22. Thank you!

Illini Central Schools will observe a remote learning planning day on Tuesday, May 26th. The last day of student instruction will be Friday, May 22nd. Teachers will participate in staff development activities on May 26th that focus on planning for the 2020-2021 school year.