Here is the link for the middle school elective course descriptions. Please use this to help you guide choosing middle school electives.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Jjz16t4V3T79zzTyYLeonDK2sYKZpTzQlEtU7ZwtL6Y/edit?usp=sharing
Juniors and 8th grade students will take the Illinois Science Assessment on Wednesday, April 17th. Please ensure, as much as possible, that your student is present and on time for school this day.
Make sure Chromebooks are charged for testing.
Thank you!
Friday, April 19th is our transition day for 8th grade students. Eighth-grade students will follow a high school schedule to help expose them to life as a high schoolers. We look forward to helping ease the transition from middle to high school.
A Monday morning update on the building progress... Concrete in the classroom and wall construction of team and storage rooms. They are almost done with the gym roof!
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Lilly Anderson with the February Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Lilly receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty.
Lilly is the daughter of Nate and Erin Anderson.
Lilly has shown great resolve and excellence this year while taking Chemistry, American Government and Civics, Web Design, Probability and Statistics, Duel Credit Psychology, Duel Credit Communications, Basic Ag. Science, Independent Art Study, Duel Credit English Composition.
Lilly is the FFA President, National Honors Society Vice President, a member of the Spanish Club, Art Club, Kindness Club, November/December Respectful Student of the Month, FFA Greenhand Degree, FFA Chapter degree, FFA State Degree, Varsity Volleyball.
Outside of school, Lilly is involved in Peaceful Valley 4H, Velocity Club Volleyball, Mason County Jr. Fair Board, Swim Team, and the 2023 Fall Festival Queen.
After graduation, Lilly plans to attend Illinois Community College or Lincoln Land Community College and then transfer to a university.
Congratulations, Lilly! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Attention Middle School Parents,
Tomorrow begins IAR testing for middle school students. IAR testing is on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of this week (April 9th - 11th). All middle school students are required to take these tests. Please ensure, as much as possible, that your student is present and on time on these days of school, otherwise they will have to make up these tests during instructional times.
Make sure Chromebooks are charged for testing.
Thank you!
As you probably know, a solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Students and staff at Illini Central Schools will remain indoors during this time, as will all recesses and PE classes. Classroom teachers may choose to watch the live eclipse broadcast online, but out of caution, we will not allow students to go outside to watch it directly. By the time school is dismissed at 3:00 pm, we will be past the eclipse's peak, and we will encourage students to avoid looking directly into the sun as they leave for the day.
If a guardian wants to pick up their child early from school to watch the eclipse, please contact the office and follow attendance procedures.
The 8th-grade Commitment to Graduation ceremony will be on Friday, May 24th at 6:30.
Attention Middle School Parents,
IAR testing will be on April 9th - 11th. All middle school students are required to take these tests. Please ensure, as much as possible, that your student is present and on time on these days of school, otherwise they will have to make up these tests during instructional times.
Thank you!
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Aiden Bradshaw with the February Student of the Month Award.
For demonstrating outstanding character, Aiden receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty.
Aiden is the son of Alex and Amilee Bradshaw.
Aiden has shown great resolve and excellence this year while taking Algebra, American Government and Civics, The Class III, Psychology, Intro to Python Coding, Literature and Film and Web Design.
Aiden is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Basketball Manager, the Creator and host of Student Feud, and an actor in the spring play.
Outside of school, Aiden volunteered at the Arlee Theatre.
After graduation, Aiden plans to attend college to work on a major in game development and design while working to pay his debt.
Congratulations, Aiden! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
ICMS at Times Square last night!
A quick stop at the White House before this crew is off to New York City!
The Cougar Baseball game and the ICMS Track & Field meet scheduled for today have been cancelled.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
These Illini Central Cougars are having a blast in our nation's capital!
Attention Middle School Parents,
IAR testing will be on April 9th - 11th. All middle school students are required to take these tests. Please ensure, as much as possible, that your student is present and on time on these days of school, otherwise they will have to make up these tests during instructional times.
Thank you!
Tomorrow, Friday, March 22nd, is our Middle School PBIS incentive trip to SkyZone. Students who are passing all classes and have no referrals or received a "turnaround award" get to attend. Those students who did not qualify will stay back at school for a "work day." A SkyZone waiver must be completed for your student to attend. If it is not completed, then they will stay at school in the workroom. Students who did not qualify were notified and messages were sent to parents on Rooms. Students need to bring a lunch and can bring money to purchase concessions at SkyZone. Contact Annie Baugher with any questions or concerns.
Because Illini Central participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and/or School Breakfast Program (SBP), we must establish a Local School Wellness Policy
Local Wellness Policies are valuable tools in promoting student health and wellness. Schools play an essential role in preparing students for successful futures, and proper nutrition and physical activity are key to creating constructive learning environments. Local Wellness Policies support the school's efforts to provide students with a successful and healthy future. As we look to update Illini Central's Wellness Policy, please contact Jennifer Durbin (jdurbin@illinicentral.org).
Tomorrow morning Thursday March 21st, Mr. Burks' 8th grade students will be presenting the annual Wax Museum in the ICHS gymnasium.
The museum is open to the public from 8:30 until 10:00 a.m.
Come to the school & check out all of our 8th graders' hard work!
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
This Friday, March 22nd, is our Middle School PBIS incentive trip to SkyZone. Students who are passing all classes and have no referrals or received a "turnaround award" get to attend. Those students who do not qualify will stay back at school for a "work day." A SkyZone waiver must be completed for your student to attend. If it is not completed, then they will stay at school in the workroom. Students who did not qualify were notified and messages were sent to parents on Rooms. Students need to bring a lunch and can bring money to purchase concessions at SkyZone. Contact Annie Baugher with any questions or concerns.
It's been a busy week on the construction site! Roof and walls on the Fitness Barn, floors in the shop, and electrical conduit to the building!
