Illini Central CUSD 189

Picture day for all MS and HS students is next Friday, Oct. 2. Remote learners may come through Door A to get their pictures taken from 12:---2:00 pm. Masks required for entry, but may be removed for pictures only.

The Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The meeting can be viewed through the Illini Central Sports Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtf26ae21213 or through Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84494085266?pwd=S1FXeWRaMEVTc3BjOVR2amt1ZzF4QT09

The Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education meeting will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 7:00 pm. The meeting can be viewed through the Illini Central Sports Network at https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtf26ae21213 or through Zoom meeting at https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84494085266?pwd=S1FXeWRaMEVTc3BjOVR2amt1ZzF4QT09

Illini Central will still be having Parent/Teacher Conferences this Fall. Parents and guardians will be able to make an appointment with each of their student’s teachers, including Electives/Exploratory classes. Due to COVID-19, we are conducting conferences differently than we have in the past. All Conferences will be done via Zoom, a Google Meet session, or over the phone. Conferences will be held during the following times: Wednesday, October 7th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Thursday, October 8th, from 4:00pm to 8:00pm Below you can find a link with instructions on how to sign up for conferences. If you have a ICGS student, you just need to select Homeroom instead of the subject. Here is the link: https://5il.co/laen #WeAreIC

The rescheduled date for ICHS & ICMS school pictures is Friday, October 2nd. If you have questions, contact the HS/MS office at 217-482-5180. #WeAreIC

First of all, we want to thank our families and students for their flexibility as we have worked to create the "new normal" at ICMS and ICHS. We have had a little confusion regarding attendance for middle and high school students, so we wanted to take a minute of your time to clarify expectations. During blended learning, students are in-person from 8:00am-11:30am with either their "black day" or "gold day" classes. In blended learning, students are also expected to be in attendance online for 9th period which is from 1:30pm-3:00pm in which they meet with the opposite day's classes. Students are supposed to log in and take attendance during that time. (The attendance link is on the website once you click on the red bar at the top). Many of the teachers are "live" during this time with students, so we expect all students to be learning and engaging at that time, not later in the evening. If students have opted for remote learning, they need to complete the attendance form at both 8:00 and 1:30 and be engaged with those teachers/classes from 8:00-11:30 and again from 1:30-3:00. If the entire district is in remote learning, students only need to log in for attendance at 8:00 using that same link. On those days, all students will spend from 8:00am-1:00pm (75 minute class periods) with only their “black day” or “gold day” classes. Teachers will also be taking attendance in each class.

Illini Central schools will return to in-school instruction beginning tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2020. All buildings, including Pre-K, will be open for students. Thank you for your cooperation over these past two days.

To clarify: All Illini Central schools Pre-K through high school are in remote learning Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16. All students should log in to Google Classroom both days to find assignments and activities.

During the remote learning days of Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16, meals will be provided to those students who are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in west parking lot by Door K between 10:30am and 12:30 pm.

During the remote learning days of Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16, meals will be provided to those students who are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in west parking lot by Door K between 10:30am and 12:30 pm.

Correction--Closure on Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16.

Individuals at Illini Central High School and Middle School have tested positive or are presumed positive for COVID-19. As a result, we will close the building and have remote learning for all students on Wed. 9/15 and Thurs. 9/16. Please see the website for more details regarding remote learning.

Ok...let's try this again with a little more clarification. School Pictures are next week! ICGS students will get their pictures taken on Monday, September 14th & ICMS/ICHS students getting theirs taken on Tuesday, September 15th. Forms will be passed out this week. All remote learners will be able to get their photos taken on Monday, September 14th from 12 to 3 p.m. in the ICGS All Purpose Room. Forms will be available at that time or can be picked up from the office. Masks will be removed only for pictures. #WeAreIC

As the weekend winds down, here are a few reminders. Please make sure chromebooks are charged. MS & HS need to sign in for attendance in the afternoon & remote learners need to make sure they sign in for attendance in the morning, too. Have a great week!

Tonight's baseball game in Lincoln has been cancelled and there will be no practice.

The Grade School Remote Learning Attendance Form has been repaired. Sorry for the confusion.

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system. At this time, we are unable to receive incoming calls. We are working to resolve the matter. If you need to contact school, please email illinicentral@illinicentral.org. We apologize for the inconvenience.

We apologize for the inconvenience. Bus 8 is running behind schedule but will be picking up at your stop shortly.

Picking Up Materials for Students Who are Completing All Remote Learning! On Monday, August 31 parents need to come pick up the materials for students who opted for all remote learning. Parents should come to door V, which is the main grade school doors between 1:00-5:00.

To the Illini Central Parents and Families: The first day of school is now in the record books. Thank you all for working with us through the challenges of reopening school. I think I can speak for all of our staff in saying that having students back in the building makes all of the hard work worth it. Your patience and cooperation went a long way in making today a great one. I know that the car drop off and pick up involved some long waits, but that will get better with practice. We are going to make a few changes in our screening process that may reduce the wait time. We will try to screen our walkers and student drivers before 7:45 so that they can enter right when the doors open. This may allow us to get to the car riders more quickly. I am asking that drivers help us out by doing two things: 1. Please line up to enter the east parking lot from the southbound lane of North West Avenue or from Pine Street. Please do not pull onto North West Avenue from Chestnut Street and enter from the northbound lane. I realize that this may mean that some cars have to go a little out of the way, but it will keep traffic flowing more smoothly at the north entrance of the parking lot. 2. When leaving the parking lot, please turn right and pull onto Chestnut. Again, try to avoid going north on North West. During pick up times today, I know we had some cars on Chestnut Street. This happens every year and usually improves with repetition. We will work on dismissing some of our car riders a little earlier so that we can hopefully begin filling cars right at 11:30. The first day usually brings some confusion with bus routes as well. I am happy to report that we had just a few situations today. Again, some of this happens under the best circumstances, and will improve with time. Please keep in mind that we changed some routes and drivers, so allow them a few days to perfect the system. Again, I want to thank everyone for the kind words and support. We will continue to evaluate what is working and what we can do to improve. Have a great evening. We will see you tomorrow.