Illini Central CUSD 189

Good Morning, This Friday, February 9th, 2024 is our High School PBIS incentive trip to SkyZone. Students who are passing all classes and have no referrals or received a "turnaround award" get to attend. Those students who did not qualify were notified today. If your student did not qualify for the trip, then they will stay back at school for a "work day." A SkyZone waiver must have been completed for your student to attend. If it is not complete, then they will stay at school on Friday. Students need to bring money to purchase lunch at SkyZone. Please contact Annie Baugher with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Congratulations to our High School students who made the 1st semester Honor Roll! https://5il.co/2e1il

Congratulations to the following students for making the 2nd Quarter Honor Roll at Illini Central! https://5il.co/2e1ih

Mason County was awarded funding through Climate and Equitable Jobs Act and Just Transition Fund to conduct a broadband feasibility study. The goal is to provide reliable internet access for everyone in Mason County by locating and fixing the broadband gaps within our infrastructure. To do this, they need your help identifying gaps, and you can help by taking the survey. Mason County Surveys: ● Residential: tinyurl.com/a7tawzjw ● Business: tinyurl.com/yampx7a7

Hello 8th grade parents, Jostens met with your students on Tuesday to discuss topics that should help them prepare and get ready for high school next year. They should be bringing a packet home that has information that was covered, along with an order form that they can use to order their class t-shirts and other high school apparel if they choose to. Order forms are due back to the school office no later than next Wednesday, February 7th. You may also use the link below to place your order online. If you have any questions please reach out to our Jostens representative Brock Danko at Brock.danko@jostens.com. https://form.typeform.com/to/YvA0S3zs

Construction is moving right along!

IC schools will dismiss on Wednesday, 1/31/24 at 11:30 am.  A Pre-K activity is planned from 8-10:30 am at the West Campus building for both morning and afternoon students. There is no bus transportation for Pre-K students and parents are welcome to attend. 

On Wednesday, January 31st, student and staff will have an opportunity to “leave a mark” on the new addition at Illini Central. Throughout the day, students will be able to sign their name or place stickers on the beam that will be the main structure for the entrance into the new addition. This will be encapsulated once construction is completed, but the marks will remain forever.

On January 18th, Illini Central held its 2024 Career Fair. They had 18 participants, in which the kids got to talk and communicate with. They got to learn about different colleges and all the different fields to work in. We appreciate all those who attended and hope to see you next year.

Senior Parents and Students, Tonight's scheduled FAFSA night is rescheduled for Tuesday, March 5th, from 6-8 pm.

The FAFSA night that was originally scheduled for tonight will be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 5, from 6-8. Please contact Mrs. Arms with any questions.

Illini Central schools will be closed on 1/23/24

The high school late start schedule in the handbook is incorrect. You can see the correct high school late start schedule in the link provided. https://5il.co/2d262. Ltec students do not need to arrive at school until the 4th hour, which is 11:24.

IC schools will used a delayed start on Tuesday 1/24/24. School will begin at 9:30. Bus routes will run 90 minutes later than normal.

IC schools will be closed Monday, January 22,2024. Tomorrow nights activities TBD.

Illini Central has several employment opportunities available at this time. An updated list can always be found on the Illini Central website under the District Level Info tab on the main page. Here's a link to the updated list as of 1/19/24: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9wrHu6EWHCx_x5-ndq5juDD9dRshmc3BmHaJvKbs70/edit?usp=sharing

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Cooper Thomas with the December Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Cooper receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Cooper is the son of Jeff and Tammy Thomas. Cooper has shown great resolve and excellence this year while taking Fitness PE, Resource Management, American Government and Civics, AP Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Physics, Spanish IV, and Dual Credit English. Cooper is a member of the National Honor Society, Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica, Spanish Club, FFA, Homecoming Committee, and Mu Alpha Theta. Cooper has received the following awards: Illinois State Scholar and IHSA All-State Academic Team nominee. Outside of school, Cooper is a member of the Pleasant Workers 4-H Club. After graduation, Cooper plans to attend a four-year university and major in Biology (Pre-med). Congratulations, Cooper! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

For parents of children who ride Bus 5--we have experienced some mechanical issues with the bus. Your child will be picked up late and by another bus. We are sorry for the inconvenience. Please have patience with us.

Here is the sports schedule for tonight: ICHS Boys' Basketball v. Havana 6 p.m. J.V. game will be 6 minute qtrs. ICHS Girls' Basketball @ North Fulton 6 p.m. J.V. game will be shortened. ICMS Boys' Basketball in Easton 6 p.m. ICMS Volleyball is cancelled. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

IC schools will be closed Tuesday, January 16 due to freezing temperatures. Evening activities TBA.