The Mason County Health Department, in cooperation with the Illini Central School District, will offer flu vaccinations to students at school on Thursday, October 1st, 2026.
Below is a link to more information & the request form that must be filled out and returned to the school before 9/22/26.
https://aptg.co/P4n9kb
Below is a link to more information & the request form that must be filled out and returned to the school before 9/22/26.
https://aptg.co/P4n9kb
Picture Day is Tuesday, September 15th.
Families who have provided the school with an email address should have received an email from Geskus Photography. This email includes a reminder about Picture Day, as well as information on how to access your child’s photos once they are available. (Each student has a special code.)
If the parent/guardian did not receive an email from Geskus Photography, please check your spam or junk folder.
Parents can also call the GS or HS/MS office to make sure the school has your correct and current email address on file.
Retake Day will be Tuesday, October 20th.
*Graphic created by The Class 6's Maddie Lowers
Families who have provided the school with an email address should have received an email from Geskus Photography. This email includes a reminder about Picture Day, as well as information on how to access your child’s photos once they are available. (Each student has a special code.)
If the parent/guardian did not receive an email from Geskus Photography, please check your spam or junk folder.
Parents can also call the GS or HS/MS office to make sure the school has your correct and current email address on file.
Retake Day will be Tuesday, October 20th.
*Graphic created by The Class 6's Maddie Lowers
Friendly Reminder: The junior class will be attending a campus visit to ISU next Thursday, September 10th. Different from years past, students will have to pay $12.50 for lunch on ISU's campus. The price includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. All students need to bring in money by tomorrow, September 9th to Nancy in the main office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gonzalez.
Attention parents of the class of 2028: The junior class will be attending a campus visit to ISU next Thursday, September 10th. Different from years past, students will have to pay $12.50 for lunch on ISU's campus. The price includes an all-you-can-eat buffet. All students need to bring in money by Wednesday, September 9th to Nancy in the main office. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Gonzalez.
The Grade School PTO supports the students and staff at Illini Central Grade School. Through fundraising, it provides meals to teachers during Parent-Teacher Conferences and a Classroom Grant opportunity. It also provides students with various fun activities throughout the year such as field trips, the PTO Carnival, and Field Day.
The Grade School PTO is its own entity that supports the school (similar to the Athletic and Music Boosters). The Grade School PTO has its own bylaws and officers. We have been informed that the current Grade School PTO leadership is stepping down, and replacements will need to be selected. The district does not fill the positions; members who attend meetings (grade school parents and teachers) vote on them.
In the past, parent participation has been low, but we encourage parents interested in learning how they can get involved and potentially serve as an officer on the PTO to reach out to the current PTO leadership at icgspto@illinicentral.org.
The Grade School PTO is its own entity that supports the school (similar to the Athletic and Music Boosters). The Grade School PTO has its own bylaws and officers. We have been informed that the current Grade School PTO leadership is stepping down, and replacements will need to be selected. The district does not fill the positions; members who attend meetings (grade school parents and teachers) vote on them.
In the past, parent participation has been low, but we encourage parents interested in learning how they can get involved and potentially serve as an officer on the PTO to reach out to the current PTO leadership at icgspto@illinicentral.org.
"Rooms" is up and running! Never miss an update from Illini Central CUSD 189- download the Illini Central app to your device!
See class updates, reminders, menus, celebrations, and messages with the educators in your child’s life —all in one trusted place. Guardians (listed in Skyward) will have access to accounts associated with their children. They can see their child's teachers, classroom announcements, and even message teachers and staff directly.
For more information, visit the Parents page on our website to find documents on Rooms Overview, Quick Start Guide for Rooms, and Guardian Messaging in Rooms.
See class updates, reminders, menus, celebrations, and messages with the educators in your child’s life —all in one trusted place. Guardians (listed in Skyward) will have access to accounts associated with their children. They can see their child's teachers, classroom announcements, and even message teachers and staff directly.
For more information, visit the Parents page on our website to find documents on Rooms Overview, Quick Start Guide for Rooms, and Guardian Messaging in Rooms.
At the last board meeting, the Board approved the sale of surplus items: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hl3mnZVGoW5DUODsUcDCH_nPRJGvXCIrHJ0tMhL8ndU/edit?usp=sharing
If interested, contact Abby Rabbe at the district office. 217-482-5180 ex. 1802
If interested, contact Abby Rabbe at the district office. 217-482-5180 ex. 1802
Tomorrow, Thursday, August 27th, is a field trip day for all high school students. We will attend the Ag Safety Showcase for Roadway Safety at the Mason County Fairgrounds. We will leave school around 9:20 and will return to school around 1:00. Lunch is provided. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Baugher.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but we are working through some struggles with our Rooms communication platform. With the Skyward transition this summer, it has reset how it communicates information to Rooms. We will send out another message once we have it figured out. We are hopeful to have it up and going by the end of the week.
If you need to communicate with your child's teacher, you can email them directly or call the office.
We have immediate openings for paraprofessionals. Currently, paraprofessionals can obtain a provisional license with no testing or college requirements. Paraprofessionals must be 19 years old and have a high school diploma or a GED. If you have any questions, please reach out to Lori Avart at lavart@illinicentral.org.
If interested, please complete the application and submit it to jdurbin@illinicentral.org or drop it off at the district office.
Applications can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgdESf4hOZjI2u1xKPfc__zoXf7uzs_H/view?usp=sharing
If interested, please complete the application and submit it to jdurbin@illinicentral.org or drop it off at the district office.
Applications can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgdESf4hOZjI2u1xKPfc__zoXf7uzs_H/view?usp=sharing
The Illini Central Board of Education will meet on Thursday, August 20th at 6:30 pm in the Illini Central Professional Development Room. The agenda can be found here: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/701?meeting=756686
Students and their families are invited to the District Open House tomorrow, August 18th. Doors open at 6 pm, and the event will conclude at 7 pm. This is a great opportunity to meet the staff, drop off school supplies, walk the student's schedule, and more! Grade school families can also sign up for conferences and other classroom involvement activities at this time. If anyone has any outstanding paperwork such as physicals, shot records, birth certificates, school fees, etc., this is the perfect time to bring those to the office!
School starts at 8:00 am on Wednesday, August 19th, and school will dismiss at 2:00 pm this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We can't wait to have students back in the building!
School starts at 8:00 am on Wednesday, August 19th, and school will dismiss at 2:00 pm this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. We can't wait to have students back in the building!
High school students will participate in Advisory Sessions during the first several days of school. The students will have sessions that cover a variety of transitional and organizational topics to help them start the school year on the right foot. Wednesday's session will focus on the school's handbook and emergency procedures. This session will not include a drill; rather, be informative so the students know how to respond in any form of emergency. The school district utilizes verbiage from the "I Love You Guys" Foundation and ALICE. If you have any questions or concerns. Please reach out to Annie Baugher, high school principal.
Calling all Dual Credit and LTEC students. ICC online classes and LTEC in-person classes begin Monday, August 17th. Please check your school email for instructions on what time to arrive for the LTEC bus or for ICC online class instructions. Please reach out to the counselors with any questions.
School starts next Wednesday, and we wanted to share some important information with our students and families!
Please check out the Back to School newsletter: https://illinicentral.edurooms.com/newsletters/illini-central-cusd-189/newsletters/back-to-school-information
Please check out the Back to School newsletter: https://illinicentral.edurooms.com/newsletters/illini-central-cusd-189/newsletters/back-to-school-information
High School Students and Families -- Be sure to mark your calendars for these important dates!
Illini Central has some immediate openings for the 2026-2027 school year!
For information on applying, visit: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1h9wrHu6EWHCx_x5-ndq5juDD9dRshmc3BmHaJvKbs70/edit?usp=sharing
This week Illini Central's first and second year teaching staff participated in a new teacher bootcamp with Todd Fox, Angie Ruebush, and Clint Weir.
Teachers engaged in a variety of activities that focused on strategies great teachers use to successfully manage a learning-centered classroom where all students thrive. One message resonated throughout the day: Love First, Teach Second.
With these new tools in their teacher toolboxes, these teachers are ready to begin the school year strong! We are excited to have these new teachers on staff at IC!
The school year is drawing closer, and we are excited to welcome your students back! It is important to start the transition from the summer schedule to the school schedule so your student can start with their best foot forward. Consistent student attendance is a direct reflection of school success. We often get many questions about attendance. Attached is a Handbook Highlight of the attendance policies at Illini Central High School and Illini Central Middle School.
Due to some recent changes we will not be having MS/HS Band Camp this upcoming week. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause. Any HS student interested in helping with the Beginning Band Camp on the 11th, 12th, or 13th please feel free to email Mr. Damann at kdamann@illincentral.org
We hope you are having a great summer, and look forward to another great year of music at Illini Central.
We hope you are having a great summer, and look forward to another great year of music at Illini Central.