Illini Central CUSD #189 is looking to fill vacancies for the 2026-2027 school year for the following positions:
Speech Language Pathologist
HS Boys Assistant Basketball Coach
MS Scholastic Bowl Coach
MS Speech/Literary Coach
HS Science Club Sponsor
MS Boys Asst. Track Coach
Special Olympics Coach
Information on how to apply is available at https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9wrHu6EWHCx_x5-ndq5juDD9dRshmc3BmHaJvKbs70/edit?usp=sharing
Here are the links to the PDF files:
ICMS: https://aptg.co/bqrrTT
ICGS: https://aptg.co/FD73S5
Student athletes must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Walk-ins Only.
The visits are provided at no cost.
The clinic can be reached at 217-482-3400.
The Student Loan Fund committee will meet to approve student loans for the Fall 2026 semester. Students interested in acquiring a loan must apply by July 1st, 2026. Applications can be accessed here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1K1sBzlpCe0DyJztlFyS3nymOmXOjfStc5D4m5wQwSyw/edit?usp=sharing
Students must also submit a copy of their class schedule as proof of enrollment in college or trade school courses. Please contact Annie Baugher Illini Central High School at (217) 482-5180 or abaugher@illinicentral.org with questions.
We are proud of you and all of your hard work at the end of the school year.
This document can also be found on the Illini Central website at the following link:
https://aptg.co/FQBR3G
A variety of past uniforms, to include but not limited to the following Cheer, Poms, Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Track, Volleyball & Cross Country.
Over time, uniforms have been misplaced, come up missing or damaged, so a full team set might not be available.
Most jerseys/tops will be $2 & shorts will be $1. Some special pricing will be listed on specific items.
New Hats $5
Cougar Country Signs $2
New T-Shirts $2
ICMS Track & Field Record Plates - Free to those who are listed. The record plates have been removed from the plywood. (We are working on a plan to display the track & field records for both middle & high school near the outdoor concession stand of The Cougar Center.)
All funds raised will be returned to the Illini Central General Fund for future uniform purchases.
Please enter through Door A…the normal entrance for sporting events. All of the items are in the high school gymnasium.
* The two banners that are pictured have been remade and hung on the wall in The Cougar Center due to the condition of the originals, but we thought someone might still want them.
**Not all items are pictured in this post.
"I’m so proud of the hard work they did! Teaching ukuleles is one of the units I look forward to the most!"
Here is the link to the 5th graders' performances:
https://youtu.be/jJyISNzWkWs?feature=shared
The ceremony will begin at 6:30 p.m. with the doors opening at 6.
The event will be live streamed on the Illini Central Cougars YouTube channel at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/6FId0eg3gZ8?feature=share
Your ICHS Yearbook can be bought online for $35.
The following link and QR code takes customers to our online site where they can order their yearbook:
Link: http://gpi.portraitpics.co/?key=YB7477
HS Code: YB7477
Your ICMS Yearbook can be bought online for $11.
The following link and QR code takes customers to our online site where they can order their yearbook:
Link: http://gpi.portraitpics.co/?key=YB7478
MS Code:YB7478
QR codes for each can be found in the graphics.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. VanTine at jvantine@illinicentral.org
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And, in case you were wondering what the "Party Golf Cart Crew" looked like celebrating our workaversaries, here ya go!
Post #2 of 3: At Illini Central, we like to celebrate our staff's "Workaversaries". The "Party Golf Cart Crew" brought fun, excitement, and ice cream sandwiches to those celebrating a milestone anniversary! This post includes photos celebrating Dana Simmers (5 years), Suzette Atwood (10 years), Kisha Allen (20 years), Madelyn Thomas (5 years), Patti Trabue (25 years), Julie Toland (20 years), Kent Gardner (10 years), Scott Francis (15 years), Charles Aversa (5 years), Jessica Langley (5 years), Kenny Leonard (5 years), and Morgan Harper (5 years).
Post #1 of 3: At Illini Central, we like to celebrate our staff's "Workaversaries". The "Party Golf Cart Crew" brought fun, excitement, and ice cream sandwiches to those celebrating a milestone anniversary! This post includes photos celebrating Wendy Harman (5 years), Lisa Bell (5 years), Kristi Andrews (15 years), Kelly Damann (5 years), Leann Price (20 years), Jamie Droge (10 years), Annie Baugher (5 years), Sydney Argo (5 years), Carrie Yana-White (10 years), Becky Johnson (20 years), Michelle Hellman (25 years), and Katrina Ford (5 years)
We would also like to recognize Lauren Bartolazzi on her 5 years of service at IC! We thank her for her dedication as well!
