The Illini Central Senior Class of 2026 will be selling IC blankets and various colors and sizes of heavy-duty trash bags at Reimagine Mason City tonight and tomorrow morning! We'll be located inside vendor spot #1 on your map (the old Cackley building). Blankets are $30 each or 2 for $50 and trash bags are $14 dollars per roll (63 bags per roll). We only have 3 bags of red and white Happy Holidays bags left-these are perfect for larger or hard to wrap presents. All proceeds go toward the IC Class of 2026. We will accept cash, check, or Venmo and hope to see you there! If you have any questions or would like to place an order please contact Lynsey Means at 309.530.4400.
4 days ago, Lynsey Means
IC blanket
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on December 18 & 19, 2025

Winter Break is December 22-January 6th. Have a happy and safe holiday season! See you in 2026!
5 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 on December 18 & 19 Winter Break is December 22-January 6th

The Senior Class will be selling super soft Illini Central Blankets tonight at the boys varsity basketball game against Greenview (Monday 12/15). The blankets are $30 each or 2 for $50. They will make excellent holiday gifts! The class will also be selling garbage bags of various colors and sizes. If you'd like to purchase blankets or garbage bags and are unable to make it to the game please contact Lynsey Means at 217. 482. 3252 ext 1205 to place an order. All items are in stock and ready to take home. Show your Cougar pride and support the Class of 2026!

8 days ago, Lynsey Means
IC Cougars blanket
After some feedback on schedule conflicts, the Winter Concert has been moved to January 14th at 6:00 pm.

The Varsity Basketball game will be in the Cougar Den as originally scheduled on December 15th.
10 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Rescheduled again... Illini Central Winter Concert moved to January 14th @ 6:00 pm
The Illini Central Middle and High School Winter Concert, scheduled for tomorrow, has been rescheduled for Monday, December 15th at 3:30 pm in the Cougar Den. The concert will be recorded so those not available to attend may still watch.

The HS Boys Varsity Basketball game against Greenview, scheduled for the Cougar Den at 6:00 pm, has been moved to the Cougar Center at 6:00 pm.

Stay safe and warm!
10 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
ICMS and ICHS Winter Concert rescheduled for 12/15/26 at 3:30 pm

Out of an abundance of caution due to the morning road conditions, Illini Central Schools will have a late start on Friday, December 12th. With over 260 square miles, road conditions vary significantly from one side of the district to the other. Our district is extremely rural, and we need to ensure that our buses can safely transport all students to and from school, and that our staff and students who drive to school can do so safely.

Additionally, the PreK Field Trip scheduled for tomorrow is cancelled.

By making this decision tonight, we hope it provides families ample time to plan for the schedule change instead of scrambling in the morning. We are also hopeful that the delayed start will give the road crews time to clear the roads after tonight's snowfall, so we can safely attend school tomorrow. We will continue to monitor the situation tonight and early in the morning. If conditions are not safe, we will make a call in the morning.

Details for the late start procedures can be reviewed here: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ

12 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Late start 12/12/25
Next week, the high school and middle school are having a spirit week to bring on the holiday cheer before break. The days are the same except for Friday.
12 days ago, Annie Baugher
High School
Middle School
This is a reminder that Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2 PM today, Wednesday, December 10th.
13 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Below is the link to the 2026 Illini Central Foundation Scholarship Application. Applications are due back to Annie Baugher by April 1st, 2026. Applications can be dropped off at the MS/HS office during school hours (7:30 - 3:30). Applications can also be emailed or mailed to Annie Baugher at abaugher@illinicentral.org or 208 North West Ave., Mason City, IL 62664. Please include your most recent transcript (high school or college) with your application.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZCEzJWXIUhoPxK90QdAbAZtT9ZdvE6ji/view?usp=sharing
14 days ago, Annie Baugher
Just a reminder that the ICGS Christmas Program will be taking place Wednesday night at 6:00 p.m. in The Cougar Center.

*The Cougar Center is our new grade school gymnasium.

We look forward to seeing you there!
15 days ago, Mr. Wherley
ICGS Christmas Program 12/10/2025 6:00 p.m.
Congratulations to our ICHS Students of the Month for the month of November, Hannah Durbin, Laikyn Miller, Hope Thomas, and Olivia Golden. These students were recognized for showing self-discipline. Keep up the great work!
18 days ago, Annie Baugher
students of the month
This video explains the tax levy process and its impact on school funding. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Superintendent Jennifer Durbin at jdurbin@illinicentral.org or by phone at 217-482-5180.

https://www.loom.com/share/e5a44ee6ecfe43b38cd40ba9066da9ff
21 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
IC189 Tax Levy Presentation 2025
Illini Central values sportsmanship for all parents, guardians, and fans. Below you will find our Spectator Code of Conduct. We ask that sportsmanship be displayed at all times. Please remember that interscholastic events are an extension of the classroom. Lessons are best learned when the proper respect is accorded to all, so please, let your good sportsmanship show throughout the contest by refraining from negative cheers, chants, or behaviors. The score of an athletic event is generally forgotten over time, but the actions of contestants, coaches, and fans are remembered. So make the choice to be remembered for good sportsmanship.
21 days ago, Annie Baugher
Spectator Code of Conduct
Out of an abundance of caution for the road conditions in the morning, Illini Central Schools will have a late start on Tuesday, December 2nd. With over 260 square miles, road conditions vary significantly from one side of the district to the other. Our district is extremely rural, and we need to ensure that our buses can safely transport all students to and from school, and that our staff and students who drive to school can do so safely.

By making this decision tonight, we hope it provides families ample time to plan for the schedule change instead of scrambling in the morning. We are also hopeful that the delayed start will give the road crews time to ensure the roads are clear after tonight's snowfall, so we can safely attend school tomorrow.

Details for the late start procedures were shared last week with this announcement: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ


22 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Late Start 12/2/25
Due to the inclement weather, Illini Central Schools will dismiss today, December 1st, at 1:15 pm. Afternoon PreK is canceled for today. Out-of-district students will also be dismissed early. District transportation can be tracked on the Zonar MyView app. All activities for this evening will be rescheduled.
22 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
early dismissal
With winter around the corner, please review our procedures for school cancellations and delays: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ
28 days ago, Jennifer Durbin
Closing and Delays Info
Due to low interest, Miles of Smiles is not able to come as scheduled on December 1st and 2nd.

We are in danger of losing this free service that is available to all grade levels and does count toward the state required exam for grades K,2,6 and 9.

Please continue to send in forms if you are interested and I will try to get us rescheduled after winter break. Thanks!

Mrs. Harris R.N.

Here is the link to the form: https://aptg.co/DJQ3N9
29 days ago, Mr. Wherley
Miles of Smiles Update
We are still trying to work out the bugs of our new phone system.

Currently, we are not able to receive phone calls from outside of the building.

If you need to reach the school, please email one of the following:

Middle School Principal: Mrs. Fancher kfancher@illinicentra.org
HS/MS Secretary: Mrs. Baugher nbaugher@illinicentral.org
GS Secretary: Mrs. Clark jiclark@illinicentral.org

We will post when things are working again.

We apologize for the inconvenience.
about 1 month ago, Mr. Wherley

To show our thankfulness as we head into Thanksgiving next week, Illini Central will have a district-wide dress-up week!

Monday - “Orange” You Glad You’re at IC? - Wear Fall Colors or IC Gear
Tuesday - Turkey Trot Tuesday - Wear Athletic Gear or Sports Teams

about 1 month ago, Jennifer Durbin
Thanksgiving Theme Week
The Giving Tree - Sponsor a Student

We have several students who need a sponsor this holiday season. If you would like to sponsor a student from ICMS/ICHS, please click sign up, and type your name and phone number.

Please drop off gifts at the school during school hours (8:00-3:00) or reach out to Annie Baugher to arrange a different drop-off time. Gifts need to be dropped off by Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00.

Please leave gifts unwrapped and labeled with the student's number.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAD23AAFDCF8-60483341-icmsichs

Thank you!

about 1 month ago, Annie Baugher