Illini Central CUSD 189

Want to help support ICMS & ICHS? Join a virtual informational PTO meeting on Wed. 10/20 at 7:00pm on Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/ujb-bhou-skd.

For clarification on the FAFSA Night tonight, the meeting is NOT mandatory for parents and students. Tonight is an opportunity to receive more information and help on completing the FAFSA. However, completing the FAFSA is a requirement in order for students to graduate. The earlier the FAFSA is completed, the better the opportunity is for students to receive financial aid/grants for college.

Check out our New Teacher Spotlights! Today...we are highlighting Ms. Rogers & Mrs. Patton. Ms. Rogers teaches 4th grade and was highlighted by Sophomore Lucas Power: https://www.illinicentral.org/o/grade-school/article/559371 Mrs. Patton teaches 4th grade and was highlighted by Sophomore Kaleb Flores: https://www.illinicentral.org/o/grade-school/article/559366 The spotlights can be found on the Illini Central website. They are in two places: district page and the building page that the highlighted teacher works in (i.e the Grade School for Ms. Rogers & Mrs. Patton) The Class wants to thank Ms. Rogers & Mrs. Patton for helping us let the IC community learn more about them. We are thankful to have you here a Illini Central with us! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Attention seniors and parents of seniors: We will be hosting a FAFSA night tomorrow, October 13 from 6-8 pm. The Free Application for Assistance and Federal Aid (FAFSA) allows students to qualify for federal grants and loans. The FAFSA is also a requirement for graduation. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be joining us for any questions that students and/or parents have. Parents should bring their W2s, 2020 taxes, and student's social security number. Please feel free to reach out to the school counselors, Mrs. Arms and Mrs. Baugher, with any questions.

This school year...we started a class that we really didn’t have a name that perfectly describes what our students would be doing. We just knew the things we wanted to learn together. So...we have grown accustomed to calling it “The Class.” Tomorrow...we will begin posting some of the great work being done by Seniors Abby Stender & Heaven Williams and Sophomores Kaleb Flores & Lucas Power. Illini Central has a number of new teachers this year, so we decided to put together New Teacher Spotlights to allow our community learn more about these great new staff members. Some of them will be in written interview form while others will be posted to our new podcast called the Cougar Connection. We are excited to share our hard work with you. The Class #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Attention seniors and parents of seniors: We will be hosting a FAFSA night on October 13 from 6-8 pm. The Free Application for Assistance and Federal Aid (FAFSA) allows students to qualify for federal grants and loans. The FAFSA is also a requirement for graduation. A representative from the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) will be joining us for any questions that students and/or parents have. Parents should bring their W2s, 2020 taxes, and student's social security number. Please feel free to reach out to the school counselors, Mrs. Arms and Mrs. Baugher, with any questions.

On Wednesday, October 13, Seniors will be taking the SAT as our school did not test last spring. Juniors who chose to take the PSAT-NMSQT will also be testing on this day. Testing will begin at 8 am, please make sure students are here on time.

The MS/HS PTO informational meeting scheduled for tonight has been postponed to October 20th at 7:00pm.

If you ordered a Prep, Cook, Freeze meal through the MS DC/NYC trip fundraiser, please pick up your order tomorrow at 5:45pm out in front of the school.

Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 for Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday, October 6 and Thursday October 7, 2021. This early dismissal will allow time for our teachers to prepare for the conferences which run from 4 to 8pm.

Reminder: 11:30 dismissal today, Wednesday 9/29 for school improvement activities.

A menu change for Tuesday 9/28 has been posted. Please check the dining section on the Illini Central webpage. Thank you.

Miles of Smiles is back! This is a free dental service that is provided to our school. If you are interested, please fill out the attached form and return it as soon as possible. This does count toward the state required dental exams needed for Kindergarten, 2nd grade, 6th grade & 9th grade. The clinic will be held on Tuesday, October 12th, 2021. Use this link to download or print the form: https://5il.co/za18 #WeAreIC

CPAC is hosting an event to make parents aware of common places where their children could be hiding substances, and how to indicate if their child is using. Free Casey's or Subway for those who attend, and a chance at a $100 gift card!

Menu Announcement

The IC189 Board of Ed will hold the September meeting on Thursday, 9/16 at 7:00 pm in the APR. The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87632224266?pwd=UTJTOUtuSFpMNzA1ZXMvZGRPdE55dz09

There are menu changes for Wednesday 9-15-21 and Friday 9-17-21. Please check the website's dining section for the changes. Thank you!

The MS and HS PTO is bringing the Dish Pitch to the Fall Festival! We need dishes! Please bring any dishes, cups, vases, glasses, plates, etc. to the high school. Thank you!

Every day during advisory student tutors will be available to assist with English, math, & science. Students wishing to use the tutor room will check in with their advisory teacher & obtain a pass for tutoring. We hope this provides additional support to IC students!

IC189 has openings in multiple support staff categories. Please see the "News" section of the district website for more details.