Tomorrow, May 13, 2026, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm for staff development.
The Illini Central High School Awards Ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 14th at 1:00 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
Families are invited to attend. Post cards were sent out to those students who will be recognized. The doors will be open at 12:35 p.m. & please enter through Door A1 (this is the door that is normally used for sporting events).
This event will be live streamed on the Illini Central Cougars YouTube Channel at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/0xiBLszjbVk?feature=share
Families are invited to attend. Post cards were sent out to those students who will be recognized. The doors will be open at 12:35 p.m. & please enter through Door A1 (this is the door that is normally used for sporting events).
This event will be live streamed on the Illini Central Cougars YouTube Channel at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/0xiBLszjbVk?feature=share
Step into history with us on May 20th from 9:00–11:00 AM in the ICHS Gym!
Students from Mrs. Yana-White’s 8th grade and Ms. Born’s 6th grade Social Studies classes will be hosting a Wax Museum featuring important people from the past and present who have helped shape our world. Students will be dressed as influential historical figures and modern-day changemakers, bringing history to life through presentations.
Come support our students and enjoy a morning of learning, creativity, and history brought to life!
Students from Mrs. Yana-White’s 8th grade and Ms. Born’s 6th grade Social Studies classes will be hosting a Wax Museum featuring important people from the past and present who have helped shape our world. Students will be dressed as influential historical figures and modern-day changemakers, bringing history to life through presentations.
Come support our students and enjoy a morning of learning, creativity, and history brought to life!
The Class has always reached out to Illini Central's Students of the Month and given them an opportunity to share with us a little bit more about themselves.
April Student of the Month Matalicka Rosa did just that...here is the graphic created by The Class V's Megan Hughes.
Congratulations again to Matalicka!
April Student of the Month Matalicka Rosa did just that...here is the graphic created by The Class V's Megan Hughes.
Congratulations again to Matalicka!
Attention Middle School parents. Your student received an email for a short survey regarding music classes next school year. The deadline for students to pick choir, band or both is due Monday, May 11th. Feel free to contact the counselors with any questions.
The Illini Central PWS Society takes great pride in raising money for Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) research. Our efforts are especially meaningful to us because Esme, the daughter of Mrs. Avart, was born with this rare genetic condition.
PWS is a complex disorder that affects individuals physically, mentally, and behaviorally. The most challenging feature is a constant sense of hunger. Individuals with PWS do not feel full after eating, which leads to a continuous desire for food and requires constant supervision. In addition to food challenges, there are many other symptoms that significantly impact quality of life. Currently, there is no cure for PWS and only 2 medications approved to help with the symptoms.
Next week, ICMS students will have the opportunity to participate in our “Pennies for PWS” fundraiser. Students are invited to donate $1 each day to take part in dress-up days. Each WIN class has set a fundraising goal, and classes that meet their goal will participate in an afternoon of fun competitions on Friday the 15th. There will be prizes awarded each day for the best-dressed student and best-dressed Team,, as well as a prize for the team that raises the most money overall.
Donations can be made in the form of cash, check (made payable to IC), or directly to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research by scanning your student’s team QR code on the back of this letter and selecting “donate.” All funds raised will be donated to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, and donations will be matched by an anonymous donor—doubling the impact of your generosity.
For more information about Prader-Willi Syndrome, please visit www.fpwr.org. Thank you for your support in making a difference.
PWS is a complex disorder that affects individuals physically, mentally, and behaviorally. The most challenging feature is a constant sense of hunger. Individuals with PWS do not feel full after eating, which leads to a continuous desire for food and requires constant supervision. In addition to food challenges, there are many other symptoms that significantly impact quality of life. Currently, there is no cure for PWS and only 2 medications approved to help with the symptoms.
Next week, ICMS students will have the opportunity to participate in our “Pennies for PWS” fundraiser. Students are invited to donate $1 each day to take part in dress-up days. Each WIN class has set a fundraising goal, and classes that meet their goal will participate in an afternoon of fun competitions on Friday the 15th. There will be prizes awarded each day for the best-dressed student and best-dressed Team,, as well as a prize for the team that raises the most money overall.
Donations can be made in the form of cash, check (made payable to IC), or directly to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research by scanning your student’s team QR code on the back of this letter and selecting “donate.” All funds raised will be donated to the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research, and donations will be matched by an anonymous donor—doubling the impact of your generosity.
For more information about Prader-Willi Syndrome, please visit www.fpwr.org. Thank you for your support in making a difference.
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Matalicka Rosa with the April Student of the Month Award. Matalicka receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty for demonstrating outstanding character.
Matalicka is the daughter of Debbie Roberts.
Her classes this year include Human Anatomy, AP Calculus, Government and Civics, Spanish 2, Technical Math, Dual Credit Criminal Justice, Dual Credit Psychology, Dual Credit Art Appreciation, and Dual Credit English.
Matalicka plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and major in Philosophy and minor in Psychology.
Congratulations Matalicka!
Matalicka is the daughter of Debbie Roberts.
Her classes this year include Human Anatomy, AP Calculus, Government and Civics, Spanish 2, Technical Math, Dual Credit Criminal Justice, Dual Credit Psychology, Dual Credit Art Appreciation, and Dual Credit English.
Matalicka plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and major in Philosophy and minor in Psychology.
Congratulations Matalicka!
We want to extend our appreciation to Alliance Bank of Mason City for providing corndogs and lemonade shake-ups to kick off our Teacher Appreciation Week!
Congratulations to our high school PBIS students of the month for the month of April. Hank, Jordyn, Lily, and Addi were recognized for showing compassion. Keep up the great work!
May is here, which means the school year is almost over. This time of year can be challenging—nice weather, excited students, and staff looking forward to a break all make for a busy, tiring month.
This week is also Teacher Appreciation Week. We encourage anyone in our community—past or present students, families, or supporters—to reach out to a staff member (not necessarily a teacher) and thank them. Let them know how they’ve made a difference in your life or someone else’s. Even a small message or shared memory can mean a lot.
You can find staff email addresses here: https://www.illinicentral.org/staff
This week is also Teacher Appreciation Week. We encourage anyone in our community—past or present students, families, or supporters—to reach out to a staff member (not necessarily a teacher) and thank them. Let them know how they’ve made a difference in your life or someone else’s. Even a small message or shared memory can mean a lot.
You can find staff email addresses here: https://www.illinicentral.org/staff
Tomorrow afternoon, Wednesday April 29th is Illini Central's 2nd Annual Fine Arts & STEAM Fair for grades K-12. This event runs from 4 to 7 p.m. throughout the Illini Central campus.
The FFA will be serving free pork chops and FACS classes baked cookies for the event.
I have included two graphics…one showing all of the activities & where they will be taking place as well as the other that includes the times of musical performances.
The Yearbook Staff will be selling leftover copies that were never purchased. Below you will find the information regarding the purchase of those yearbooks. If you are interested, please plan on paying cash or writing a check to ICHS or IC Yearbook.
High school Books
2024-2025: $40
2023-2024: $30 or Misprinted Copies $20
Older Copies (2022-earlier): $10
All Middle School Books
All: $10
We had a lot of fun at last year’s inaugural event & cannot wait for tomorrow night. Hope to see you there!
The FFA will be serving free pork chops and FACS classes baked cookies for the event.
I have included two graphics…one showing all of the activities & where they will be taking place as well as the other that includes the times of musical performances.
The Yearbook Staff will be selling leftover copies that were never purchased. Below you will find the information regarding the purchase of those yearbooks. If you are interested, please plan on paying cash or writing a check to ICHS or IC Yearbook.
High school Books
2024-2025: $40
2023-2024: $30 or Misprinted Copies $20
Older Copies (2022-earlier): $10
All Middle School Books
All: $10
We had a lot of fun at last year’s inaugural event & cannot wait for tomorrow night. Hope to see you there!
We are looking for a District Administrative Assistant at Illini Central! Knowledge of accounts payable and school accounting preferred. If interested, please send an application, a letter of interest, a resume, and references to Superintendent Jennifer Durbin (jdurbin@illinicentral.org).
Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgdESf4hOZjI2u1xKPfc__zoXf7uzs_H/view?usp=sharing
Link to job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w49Kn9_36YWt5P9rVRWJ2hlsHuMja3cTaoVsRObuOeQ/edit?usp=sharing
Summary of district and employee benefits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eieV3kl_0XGV-aDonfZkNmfxybbh0HIr/view?usp=sharing
Link to application: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RgdESf4hOZjI2u1xKPfc__zoXf7uzs_H/view?usp=sharing
Link to job description: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w49Kn9_36YWt5P9rVRWJ2hlsHuMja3cTaoVsRObuOeQ/edit?usp=sharing
Summary of district and employee benefits: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eieV3kl_0XGV-aDonfZkNmfxybbh0HIr/view?usp=sharing
Tomorrow, April 29th, Illini Central will dismiss at 11:30 am.
The seniors will host their Reverse Career Fair, and visitors may come starting at 8:30 am in the HS Gym.
The PreK is having its Transportation Day. There is no district-provided PreK transportation, but all students are welcome to attend from 8:00-10:30.
The Illini Central National Honor Society is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 28th from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Impact Life donor bus will be set up in the Mason City Public Library parking lot.
All the information needed to sign up can be found on this flyer.
All the information needed to sign up can be found on this flyer.
There will be a middle school dance on Friday, May 1st from 6 to 8 p.m. in the cafeteria.
Admission is $5 and concessions will be available.
Admission is $5 and concessions will be available.
We are closely watching the weather today, and as of 6:30 am, all events are continuing as scheduled. As the day unfolds, we will update you on any changes. Stay safe!
Learning how to make pies from one of the best! Thank you Mrs. Miller for keeping our hallways smelling delicious!
We are fortunate to get to collaborate with CPAC Mentoring to help support our sophomore class. The sophomores got to enjoy a day at Malibu Jacks this week because of a grant through CPAC. Thank you to all the mentors and to CPAC for all you do for our students!
The Class has always reached out to Illini Central's Students of the Month and given them an opportunity to share with us a little bit more about themselves.
March Student of the Month Kylie Harp did just that...here is the graphic created by The Class V's Megan Hughes.
Congratulations again to Kylie!
March Student of the Month Kylie Harp did just that...here is the graphic created by The Class V's Megan Hughes.
Congratulations again to Kylie!
Kylie Harp and Mrs. VanTine collaborated with Darling to make a "Welcome Sign." Yesterday, Kylie and Mrs. VanTine got to see their hard work on display. Thank you to Darling for the opportunity to show off our students' talents.
