Thank you to Mr. Rick Kehl for the memorial painting of Kevin! He captured him perfectly! We love having Kevin back in our office.
3 days ago, Annie Baugher
Congratulations for our high school PBIS students of the month for the month of October. The following students are being recognized for the character trait of honesty: Lucas Garrison, Caidy Bailey, Ben Austin, and Landon McGinnis. Keep up the great work!
3 days ago, Annie Baugher
Pre-K Screenings are being held Wednesday, November 19th from 8am-2pm. Call the Pre-K at 217-482-580 ext. 5 or email Mrs. List at alist@illinicentral.org.
4 days ago, Allisa List
On Monday, Nov. 3rd, a representative from ISAC (Illinois Student Assistance Commission) will be at the High School to help any parents that missed the Parent FAFSA workshop last week. Our rep will be at the school from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Any families that have students that are not pursing further education past high school can also visit to receive assistance in completing the opt-out waiver for the state of Illinois.
Completing the FAFSA application or the opt-out waiver are graduation requirements for all students.
9 days ago, Adrian Gonzalez
Tomorrow 10/31, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30. Students may wear their costumes to school, but all costumes must be family-friendly (no blood, gore, weapons, or masks).
Pre-K will be having their Halloween Half Day tomorrow. All students, morning and afternoon, are welcome to join us from 8-10:30am. Remember there will be no busing. Students will need a ride to and from school.
9 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
We have our winner from our Premier Parking Spot for the 2025-2026 school year. Now, we are selling Premier Parking Raffle Tickets for the 2026-2027 school year. Raffle tickets will be sold at most home games at/near the concession stand. Tickets will be available tonight at the final volleyball game for the season.
The drawing for the premier parking spot will take place on Monday, February 23rd, following our last home game. The winner does not need to be present to win. The winner will be contacted by the high school office. The winner will win a front row, reserved parking spot outside of the MS/HS entrance for the 2026-2027 school year.
18 days ago, Annie Baugher
ICHS is looking for volunteers to interview Sophomores for their mock interviews! If you're interested, please sign up via the Google doc here:
Interviews can be done in person or via Google Meet and will take about 30 minutes per student. You can sign up for multiple slots. Interviews will take place in the second and third week of November.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the counselors.
19 days ago, Adrian Gonzalez
REMINDER!
Tonight is our FAFSA workshop from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m..
This is your friendly reminder that completing a FAFSA application is a state requirement for graduation.
If you cannot attend our workshop, please contact the counselors to find a different time.
19 days ago, Adrian Gonzalez
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved therapy dog, Kevin. He was a cherished member of our school family who brought comfort, joy, and calm to students and staff alike. He also had a well-known weakness for snacks — if you ever ate lunch anywhere near him, you probably remember his hopeful eyes and gentle “begging” for a bite.
From greeting students in the hallways to sitting quietly beside those who needed a moment of reassurance, Kevin made a lasting impact on our school. His gentle presence reminded us all of the power of kindness and connection.
We are deeply grateful to Mrs. Annie Baugher for sharing Kevin with us and for the many ways they both enriched our community. Though Kevin will be greatly missed, his spirit will always remain part of our school’s heart.
22 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
This morning we had a fire alarm go off accidentally, so the building was evacuated. This was unplanned, and our students and staff followed procedures to ensure students were safe. The fire department came and cleared the building, and students are now back in class.
23 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
ICGS Red Ribbon Week will take place during the week of October 27th through 31st.
The dress up day themes can be found in this flyer.
24 days ago, Mr. Wherley
Seniors and parents!
Our FAFSA workshop is next Monday, October 20th from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m..
This is your friendly reminder that completing a FAFSA application is a state requirement for graduation.
If you cannot attend our workshop, please contact the counselors to find a different time.
25 days ago, Mr. Wherley
Tonight's a busy night at Illini Central! We have parent-teacher conferences from 4-8 pm, and the MS girls' basketball team competes against Tremont at 5:30 in the Cougar Center. Meanwhile, the HS volleyball team takes on Pleasant Plains at 6:00 in the Cougar Den. We are not charging admissions fees for either game, so come cheer on our Lady Cougars! We anticipate full parking lots due to parent-teacher conferences and the two games, but more doors will be unlocked, allowing you to park on either side of the building.
30 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
We are seeking professionals in a variety of career fields, including, but not limited to, medical, trade, agriculture, education, criminal justice, business, etc.
Participants will present to high school students about their career field in two 25-minute sessions.
ICMS Fall Dance Friday, November 7th 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In the IC Cafeteria $5 Admission Concessions will be available to purchase.
about 1 month ago, Mr. Wherley
REMINDER: Tomorrow, October 8th, the Junior and Senior classes will participate in a field trip to the State Fair Grounds for the ROE #51 Capital Area Education Fair.
Students will need to bring their own money to purchase lunch. If your student needs assistance in purchasing lunch, please contact Mr. Gonzalez or Mrs. Means.
about 1 month ago, Adrian Gonzalez
It's not too late to sign up for Parent-Teacher Conferences! Conferences are held on Wednesday and Thursday nights from 4-8 pm. If you need assistance with signing up for conferences, please contact the building secretary.
School will dismiss at 2:00 on October 8 and 9. There is no school on Friday, October 10, or Monday, October 13. Enjoy the look weekend!
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Durbin
Congratulations to our students of the month for the month of September. The following students were recognized for showing respect: Kallie Woods, Tatum Bruce, Parker Umbach, and Caleb Stender.
about 1 month ago, Annie Baugher
ILLINI CENTRAL CUSD189 PUBLIC HEARING
Illini Central CUSD189 will hold a special Board of Education meeting prior to its regular monthly meeting to hold a public hearing on Thursday, October 16, 2025, for the purpose of receiving testimony on the District’s proposed application for waiver of state board rules and/or school code mandates. The hearing will be convened at 6:30 p.m. in the Illini Central Professional Development Room. The regular meeting will follow the hearing.
Specifically, the district wishes to submit a waiver of section 17-1.5 of the School Code, which limits administrative costs to a maximum of 105% of the previous fiscal year’s expenditure. For Fiscal Year 2026, the district proposes a 12% increase over the FY2025 budget. This expenditure increase is due to the rise in healthcare coverage from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026.
about 1 month ago, Jennifer Durbin
Illini Central Class of 2019 graduate Isabel Strube shared with Mrs. Brock's classes about her path to her becoming a Doctor of Pharmacy. Isabel led students in activities related to her career. We are always excited when graduates return to IC! #WeAreIC
