As a reminder, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 19th and Friday, December 20th.
ICMS Boys’ Basketball
🏀 v. South Pekin Tornadoes
🚨 Regular Season Match-Up
📍Easton
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
The Cares Closet is available all school year to students in need. We have everything from soap and hairbrushes to clothing and coats. Have your student stop by during open hours (listed on flyer) or contact Mrs. Means, Mr. Gonzalez, or Mrs. Smith any other time for access.
On Wednesday, December 11th, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm for staff professional development.
As ICHS Principal Mrs. Annie Baugher rapidly reaches her due date, Illini Central thought we would introduce our district to the gentleman who will be our interim principal during her maternity leave.
We are glad to welcome Mr. Darren Hartry to our district for the last part of December and the 2nd semester of the 2024-2025 school year.
Here is a link to a bio of Mr. Hartry's time in education & information about his personal life: https://5il.co/322ks
Illini Central is thankful to have Mr. Hartry join our family this Winter.
The Class of 2027 will be having a Nelson's Catering Fundraiser in January.
Here are the details:
When: Friday - January 24th
What: Grilled Chicken Dinner w/ Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, and a Roll
Time: Pickup @ IC Cafeteria 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $14.00 per meal (money due at time of order)
Ordering online can be done at the following link until January 17th: https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central
All orders through the students in the Class of 2027 must be done by January 15th.
Thank you in advance for supporting our Sophomores!
As a reminder, Illini Central Schools will not be in session Wednesday, November 26th through Friday, November 28th. We will see you back at school on Monday, December 2nd!
We are grateful for the IC community and thankful for your support!
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
The gym floor is finished, and bleachers are currently being installed! Save the dates: Farewell to Easton on December 19th and the first game in the new gym/Open House on January 10th! I can't wait to see our teams compete on this new gym floor!
Today, Illini Central students gathered in the gym for Meet the Cougars. It was a great way to recognize our fall and winter athletes and inspire the future athletes! Mr. Burks called down all of the bitty ball players, and we are excited for the future of IC sports! #WeAreIC
Miles of Smiles is Back!
This is a free dental service that is provided to our school. If you are interested, please fill out the form that is linked in this post and return it to the school as soon as possible.
Here is the link to the form: https://5il.co/312tj
This does count toward the state required dental exams needed for kindergarten, second, sixth and ninth grades.
The clinic will be held on December 16th & 17th.
Illini Central Schools will be closed on Tuesday, 11/5/2024, for election day per state law.
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 on October 31st for school improvement meetings. PreK students will not be provided transportation; however, morning and afternoon students may attend from 8 to 10:30.
Middle School students will have a field trip to the Arlee Theater. Costumes are not allowed, but students are encouraged to wear Halloween colors and apparel.
As part of Red Ribbon Week, Grade School and High School students may wear their costumes; however, no masks, blood, gore, or weapons are allowed. If you have questions, contact the building principal.
How beautiful is this court?!?! It won't be long until students are playing on it! #WeAreIC
If you would like to donate any of these items, feel free to drop them off during school hours or send them with your student to bring to the main office.
ICMS Dance!
Friday November 1st from 6-8pm
$5 to get in with concessions available for purchase
Students may wear costumes, but no masks, blood or gore will be allowed and the dress code still applies.
#WeAreIC
The new gym floor installation process has begun! #WeAreIC
Just a reminder that tomorrow...Thursday, October 17th is Picture Day for ICHS & ICMS students.
Illini Central Middle School Volleyball Open Gyms
Open to 6th-8th graders interested in volleyball
5:00-6:30
Thursday, Oct 24th
Wednesday Oct 30th
Thursday, Nov 7th
Thursday, Nov 14th
Thursday, Nov 21st
Note- shuttle bus transportation will not be provided.
Consider these opportunities if you're interested in non-teaching positions at Illini Central!
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 p.m. for parent-teacher conferences on Wed, 10/9, and Thurs, 10/10. There will be no school on Friday, 10/11. Pre-K will have early dismissal at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, but no classes on Thurs. or Fri. Pre-K conferences will take place from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on 10/10.
To sign up for Pre-K or grade school conferences, contact the office at 217-482-5180. Parents of middle and high school students can sign up for conferences through Skyward. On the home screen, there is a tab for“conferences.”
Conferences are an important time for teachers to connect with families, so please sign up for a time to meet with your child's teacher.