Illini Central Middle School

Visit the "Rooms" website on the Illini Central homepage under "Quick Links" to learn more about rooms and how to use the Illini Central app. (https://www.illinicentral.org/page/illinirooms) Also, the Android app has been updated to fix the glitches, so make sure you're always using the most updated version. If you have questions or cannot find the answer on the website, please email jdurbin@illinicentral.org.

As we continue to do our best to communicate with students and families, we are trying to ensure all parents connect using Rooms and the Illini Central app. Teachers and staff will no longer use Class Dojo or Remind to communicate with students and parents. Parents, you should have received an email with the "magic code" to create accounts and add students. Go to id.edurooms.com and enter the magic code. Do not use an Illini Central account to create parent accounts. Students, you can go to id.edurooms.com, "Log in with Google," and use your Illini Central Google account. Once you have created your account, you can use the website or download the Illini Central app. If you don't see the "Rooms" toggle on the app, you may want to update or reinstall the app. Pay attention to the pop-ups as you sign in because that is how you will receive notifications. If you have difficulties or did not receive your code, please email jdurbin@illinicentral.org.

The Jimmy Newell 5K Memorial Run/Walk will be held Sunday, September 17th at 8 a.m. Make sure to pre-register prior to August 25th to guarantee yourself a t-shirt. Check this flyer out for more information! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/dfr-btba-ahe

We are excited to start the 2023-2024 school year and look forward to having students in the building tomorrow! We have heard the need for streamlined communication from parents and families. In response, parents, guardians, and students will use the Illini Central app for district and school news, events, and more. As part of the Illini Central app, parents and guardians can access “Rooms.” Rooms makes it easier for teachers and staff to communicate with one another through chat, much like Class Dojo did for the grade school in the past. Additionally, parents of middle and high school students will be able to view information from their students’ Google Classrooms and communicate with teachers. Rooms will replace Class Dojo and Remind; Rooms will be the platform staff uses to communicate with parents and students. Later today, parents and guardians will receive an email and/or text message inviting them to join Rooms. Parents will receive a “magic code” for each student in this message. Parents must follow the instructions in the email to set up their account. Invitations will be sent based on information in Skyward, so we must keep this information up-to-date and accurate. If you have changes, please contact the building secretary. While waiting for the invitations, parents can ensure they have the app downloaded on their phones. If you already have the app, you can wait for the invitation later today. It is our hope that by using Rooms we make it easier for parents who have multiple children in the district to keep track of their students’ classroom news and activities. We look forward to a great year! See you at open house tonight.

Just a friendly reminder...6th Grade Orientation is tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium. Freshmen Orientation will take place on Wednesday, August 9th from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the high school gym as well. Have a great week. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just a reminder that Illini Central's In-Person & New Student Registration is tomorrow, August 3rd from 2 to 7 p.m. The middle & high school registration will be in the high school office. PLEASE NOTE: The grade location has changed from the ICGS office to the high school gymnasium due to our air conditioning being turned off in the GS right now. Everyone should enter through the main high school doors (Door A). And...don't forget that the Mason County Health Department will be offering vaccines from 2 to 3 p.m. on a walk in basis. Mason District is offering free Sports Physicals from 2 to 4 p.m. on a walk in basis as well. It is important to note that grades 6 and 9 need full physicals to meet state requirements. Both services will take place in the HS gym, we will be utilizing the locker rooms for the physicals. If you have any questions...please call the school at 217-482-5180 or email us at illinicentral@illinicentral.org #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

We have added a couple of new job opportunities to our list as we head towards the 2023/2024 school year. You can find an updated document at the following link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9wrHu6EWHCx_x5-ndq5juDD9dRshmc3BmHaJvKbs70/edit?pli=1 Have a great day! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Illini Central Cougar Athletic Sports Boosters are kicking off the 2023/2024 sports year with a Fall Sports Apparel Store. Here is the link to the online store: https://illinicentralfallsports23.itemorder.com/ The deadline to order is August 6, 2023. Please help our Boosters who work to support our student athletes! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, July 20 at 7pm at the Mason City Public Library. Google Meet link: meet.google.com/qoy-jccv-nvd

On Thursday, August 3rd...the Mason County Health Department will be offering vaccines from 2 to 3 p.m. on a walk in basis. Mason District is offering free Sports Physicals from 2 to 4 p.m. on a walk in basis as well. It is important to note that grades 6 and 9 need full physicals to meet state requirements. Both services will take place in the HS gym, we will be utilizing the locker rooms for the physicals. This is the same day as New Student & In-Person Registration. If you have any questions...please call the school at 217-416-9410 or email us at illinicentral@illinicentral.org #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Good morning Illini Central families! Here are some important dates regarding Back to School for the upcoming school year: July 20th: Online Registration Begins (If you have forgotten your Skyward password...you can call the school at 217-482-5180 ext. 1105) July 31st & Aug 1st: IC Pre-K Free Screening at 8 a.m. August 3rd: New Student and In-Person Registration from 2 to 7 p.m. in both offices (HS/MS & GS) August 7th: 6th Grade Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. August 9th: Freshmen Orientation from 6 to 8 p.m. (This is different from the original date on the invitation) August 16th: Open House ICGS from 5 to 6 p.m. & ICMS/ICHS from 6 to 7 p.m. August 17th: 1st day of Student Attendance If you have any questions...please call the school at 217-482-5180 or email us at illinicentral@illinicentral.org #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its June meeting on Tuesday, June 20th, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The google meet link is meet.google.com/gov-sgxb-yzo

Free Children's Books! Illini Central has a number of children's books that we would like to find good homes as we begin shuffling spaces prior to the start of our new building project. The school will be open on Wednesday, June 21st from 3:00-4:30 and again from 6:00-7:00. Please enter through Door A (the HS front door) during those times if you are interested. Thank you & have a great weekend! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Illini Central Summer School Program 2023 will include breakfast and is open to the community for children 18 and younger from 7:35 am – 8:00 am in the cafeteria on the following dates ● June 13, 14, 15, 16 (Tues-Fri) ● July 10, 11, 12, 13 (Mon-Thurs) ● June 20, 21, 22, 23 (Tues-Fri) ● July 17, 18, 19, 20 (Mon-Thurs) ● June 27, 28, 29, 30 (Tues-Fri) ● July 24, 25, 26, 27 (Mon-Thurs) Summer School Breakfast menu can be found on the ILLINI CENTRAL web page https://www.illinicentral.org/ Have a Great Summer! The USDA and this institution are an equal opportunity provider.

Tomorrow...Illini Central's Senior class...the Class of 2023 will graduate from high school. Please come out at 2 p.m. to help us honor these terrific students. If you are unable to attend or have family or friends who would like to view the ceremony...we will be broadcasting live from the Illini Central Cougars YouTube Channel at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/6qW9weTKZNQ?feature=share Congratulations, Class of 2023! You will be missed. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Last Thursday, the Illini Central FFA held their annual petting zoo. It was a beautiful day for this event that is loved by all of the IC students. Here is a video with some photos & videos taken by The Class: https://youtu.be/N3ANFlQxxws Thank you to Mr. Allen, Ms. Bohannan & all of the FFA members that make this event happen for the students of Illini Central. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The 8th Grade Commitment to Graduation Ceremony will occur on Wednesday, May 24th at 6:30 pm. All 8th graders should arrive no later than 6:00 and meet in the cafeteria. Students should wear jeans and their Class of 2027 T-shirts that will be given out at practice. Doors will open at 6:00 pm. 8th graders will not be in attendance on Thursday, May 25, 2023.

The IC Board of Education will hold its May meeting Thursday, May 18 at 7 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/niv-qtkm-oqd

IC schools have lifted the soft lockdown. Pre-K transportation will resume, but may be a few minutes late. All other school activity has resumed as normal.