Illini Central CUSD 189

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Belle Kelly with the December Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Belle receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Belle is the daughter of Sean Kelly and Joanna and Don Mustered. Her classes this year include Transitional Math, Yearbook, Welding, PE, Food Science, Literature and Film, Horticulture, Government and Civics, and Small Engines. Belle serves as the President of the National Honor Society, Vice President of the Student Council, Sentinal for FFA, and a Spanish Club and Art Club member. Belle has also started the Fellowship of Christian Athletes while participating in track, cheerleading, and poms. Outside of school, Belle has been involved with the Mason City Christian Church youth group, where she serves as a member of the youth worship team and volunteers in the nursery. After graduation, Belle plans to attend Greenville University to pursue her dream of running track in college. She plans to study either biology or animal science. Here is Belle's Student of the Month interview on The Cougar Connection Podcast: https://youtu.be/z_vBKNvZ6Kg Belle, thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central during your years with us. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Ordering closes at noon tomorrow (Friday, January 13th) The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

This week, students were sent home with a parent letter regarding our Erin's Law presentations that will happen next week. Erin’s Law requires that all public schools in Illinois implement a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program which teaches students in grades pre-k – 12th grade, age-appropriate techniques to recognize child sexual abuse and to tell a trusted adult. More information on Erin’s Law can be found at http://www.erinslaw.org/erins-law/. Brief summaries of what will be presented to students in each grade level are on the back of the letter. Only sign the letter that was sent home, if you do NOT want your student to participate in these presentations. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the school counselors, Andrea Arms aarms@illinicentral.org or Annie Baugher abaugher@illinicentral.org.

Only 3 more days left to order! The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Friday, January 13th is the last day to order online. Sophomore students must turn in their forms and payments by Friday, January 13th. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

The Illini Central High School Cheerleaders are hosting a Sadie Hawkins dance on Saturday, January 7th from 7 to 10 p.m. The theme for the dance is Winter Wonderland & dress is semi-formal. Cost is $10 at the door. Concessions will be available for purchase. Out of school guests will be permitted, however the required paperwork must be completed & turned in by noon on 1/6/2023. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Friday, January 13th is the last day to order online https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

Merry Christmas to our students, families, teachers/staff and all IC alumni! Wishing you a blessed day! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy *Thanks to Elijah Stender for the great graphic.

The IC Interact Club is busy volunteering their time helping others. This year we chose two names from the IC Angel Tree, at Junior’s General Store on Chestnut St. in Mason City. One boy and one girl will receive special gifts this year. The members along with Mrs. Price feel they are making a difference, one volunteer experience at a time. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Illini Central student, Destinee Thomas has made 200 hats by hand and has donated many of them. She donates them to local hospitals. Destinee is a blessing to everyone she knows and to all of the people who benefit from her kindness. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Here is another employment opportunity we need to share. The requirements for this job have been posted to the Illini Central website. Those requirements can be found at the following link: https://5il.co/1mab7 If you are interested, please call the school at 217-482-5180 or email Mr. Ward at mward@illinicentral.org with any further questions. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The Sophomore Class is hosting a Nelson's Fundraising meal on Friday, January 20th, 2023. This event aligns with the Boy's Basketball game versus Porta. It is also the Cheer Clinic night. You have the choice of a 1/2 chicken meal served with green beans, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a roll or meatless lasagna served with green beans and garlic bread. Tickets are $12 per meal. You can pick up your order or dine in and enjoy the basketball game. All meals will be served from the cafeteria. If you pick up your meal, you can park in the back parking lot and enter through the cafeteria doors. Below is the link to order or you can order from a sophomore class student. Thursday, January 12th is the last day to order. https://nelsonscatering.com/illini-central-high-school-sophomores Thank you for your continued support!

Illini Central has a paraprofessional position open in our Pre K facility. The position's salary begins at $13.50/hr minimum with insurance benefits. If you are interested, please call 217-482-5755 or email Mrs. Atwood at satwood@illinicentral.org to learn more about the requirements to be a paraprofessional. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

This is a reminder that Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 20th and Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 2022. The last day of attendance for the first semester is Wednesday, 12/21. School will resume on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Have a Happy Holiday!

Congratulations to our own Mrs. Price for receiving this $1,000 grant! We are thankful to have you as a part of our staff. You are a blessing to all of your students. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/12/15/one-class-time-special-teacher-special-needs/

The IC Board of Education will hold a levy hearing and regular meeting on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 pm in the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is https://meet.google.com/pip-wpqo-ifg?hs=122&authuser=0

We wanted to share some information about the Illini Central shuttle bus that runs after practices in the evening. Here is that shuttle schedule: Shuttle bus will leave front of High School at 5:05 Shuttle bus will then go to Easton to drop off at the post office at 5:13 then Pick up at Easton gym at 5:15. Shuttle bus will drop off back at Mason City at 5:25. Shuttle will then Drop off in San Jose at 5:40. If you have any questions...feel free to call the school at 217-482-5180. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Good morning! The Junior class has fruit items left over from their fundraiser. The items include: -Navel orange, apple, pear gift box- $25 -Toffee and mandarins gift box- $25 -Pecan and mandarin gift box- $25 -Navels and marmalade gift box - $25 -Box of 11 navel oranges- $30 -Box of grapefruit- $30 -Meyer lemon pound cake mix- $20 -Fruity cheesecake duo mix $20 -Holiday cheesecake duo mix $20 -Set of 3 fiesta soup mixes $20 We have a few left of each of these items; If you are interested, please reach out to Ryan Burks rburks@illinicentral.org or Andrea Arms aarms@illinicentral.org.

On December 11th, 2020...we lost the best. So on, Monday December 12th...we are asking you to wear flannel to honor our dear friend & coach...Jimmy Newell. Whether you are here with us at Illini Central or wherever you might be...wear that flannel in remembrance of a person who made a difference in countless lives. He will never be forgotten and remember to always #BeJimmy

Thursday, December 15th is the Middle School Incentive Field Trip to the Peoria Rivermen Hockey Game. Students will be provided a voucher for a free hotdog, chips, and drink. Students can request a sack lunch from the cafeteria if they do not want the hotdog option or want more food. Students can also pack their lunches to take with them. Concessions are available for purchase at the game. Concessions at the game are pricey so keep that in consideration if you are sending money with your student. Only students who qualified for the trip will be allowed to attend. A permission slip will be sent home with these students. Parents of any student who does not qualify will be notified. Students need to have zero missing assignments and zero discipline infractions during the 2nd quarter to qualify for the trip.

December 15th, the class of 2024 will be selling hot chocolate and having a bake sale at the high school boys game starting at 6pm. They will also be selling Santa hats! Email Bailie Krause at bailiekrause442@gmail.com with any questions or concerns #WeAreIC #BeJimmy