Illini Central CUSD 189

Last Thursday, the Illini Central FFA held their annual petting zoo. It was a beautiful day for this event that is loved by all of the IC students. Here is a video with some photos & videos taken by The Class: https://youtu.be/N3ANFlQxxws Thank you to Mr. Allen, Ms. Bohannan & all of the FFA members that make this event happen for the students of Illini Central. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Class of 2027 will be promoted to high school on Wednesday night with our Commitment to Graduation Ceremony that begins at 6:30 p.m. We will be live streaming the event at the following link: https://youtube.com/live/W11jyAnyvZM?feature=share #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Tomorrow afternoon...Illini Central will be hosting their 2023 ICHS Awards Ceremony. We will be streaming this event LIVE at the following link beginning a little before 1:30 p.m. Here is the link to view the ceremony on the Illini Central Cougars YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/live/WeyEaZv7DcU?feature=share #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its May meeting Thursday, May 18 at 7 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/niv-qtkm-oqd

Senior Belle Kelly signed her letter of intent yesterday to attend Greenville College for Track & Field. Head over to the Activities page of the IC website from more: https://www.illinicentral.org/o/activities/article/1119407 #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Earlier this week...we shared that Senior Mireya Francis was named April Student of the Month. Today, we are posting The Class's Cougar Connection Podcast episode from last week when Mireya sat down with Kamber Arthalony to discuss her plans for the future, why Mr. Tobolaski is her favorite teacher & much, much more. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/y7UNXWZStV0 Enjoy! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Mireya Francis with the April Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Mireya receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Mireya is the daughter of Gina Francis. Her classes this year include Transitional Math, Graphic Design, Fitness, Government and Civics, Advanced Spanish IV, Literature and Film, and Independent Art. Mireya serves as the reporter for the Spanish National Honor Society and the treasurer for Student Council. She is also a member of the National Honor Society, Spanish Club, Math Honor Society, and Art Club. Mireya is also involved with golf and cheerleading. In her free time, Mireya volunteers at the nursing home. After graduation, Mireya plans to attend Illinois Central College and then transfer to Illinois State University. She plans to pursue a career in elementary education. Congratulations, Mireya! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We are wishing you nothing but the best. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

IC schools have lifted the soft lockdown. Pre-K transportation will resume, but may be a few minutes late. All other school activity has resumed as normal.

The morning Pre-K dismisses at 10:30. Bus service will be delayed until the soft lockdown is lifted. We will notify parents via text when this occurs.

Illini Central schools are currently in a soft lockdown. There is not a threat to the school, students or staff. This is at the request of the Mason City Police Department in response to actions they are performing in the community.

Just a reminder...Promenade starts at 4 p.m. tomorrow afternoon (Saturday, May 6th). Any students who are walking through the promenade must arrive at the school before 3:45 p.m. The dance begins at 8 p.m. & will be over at 11 p.m. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

A big "Thank You" from the ICGS 2nd Grade to Kreiling's Dari-Belle for a sweet treat as they count down to the end of the school year! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Reminder: IC schools will dismiss Wednesday, April 26 at 11:30 am for school improvement planning activities.

On Tuesday, April 25th, all 8th graders and juniors will complete the Illinois Science Assessment. This will take place first thing in the morning, so it is essential that students bring their Chromebooks to school fully-charged.

A special meeting for the purpose of reorganizing the IC Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/rvw-ppfv-jpk

The Illini Central Board of Education is holding its monthly meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/jtg-qaqh-rbu

Earlier this week, we posted that Senior Mahlea Lusher had been named Student of the Month. Today...The Class wanted to share The Cougar Connection Podcast that Junior Kamber Arthalony recorded with Mahlea on Tuesday. The girls discussed Mahlea's plans for the future, her favorite Illini Central teacher, go-to Dari Belle order, biggest pet peeve & much, much more. Here's the link: https://youtu.be/1-0LBqzzPwg Thank you for sitting down with us, Mahlea! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Mahlea Lusher with the March Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Mahlea receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Mahlea is the daughter of Rod and Tina Lusher. Her classes this year include Transitional Math, Fitness PE, Chemistry, Independent Art, Advanced Spanish IV, Ag Orientation, and Dual Credit English. Mahlea serves as the secretary for the Student Council, Secretary for the Spanish National Honor Society. She is also a member of the National Honor Society and President of the Spanish Club. After graduation, Mahlea plans to attend Illinois Central College for her general education courses to prepare her for flight school. She wants to major in Aviation and plans to rely on Real Estate as a possible backup career. Congratulations, Mahlea & thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central through the years! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Starting tomorrow, we will begin State testing in the GS & MS. The testing will be done on the student Chromebooks. We ask that all students & families try their best to make sure devices are charged each night and brought to school each day. Thank you in advance for helping make this hectic week go as smoothly as possible. Have a great week! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Here is the list of our Illini Central Middle School Honor students for the 3rd quarter of the 2022-2023 school year. The list can also be found at the following link on the IC website: https://5il.co/1s17i Congratulations & keep up the great work! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy