The IC Board of Education will hold the December meeting tonight at 7:00 pm at the Public Library. The Zoom link is
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86131484524?pwd=THJuRE5rdktwZkhQVXFDczNGQmI1dz09
There are needing to make changes to the lunch menu this week for days 12/14 and 12/16 . Please check the website's dining section for the changes. Thank you!
We have been made aware that an individual who sheltered in place in the high school boys restroom at the basketball game last night has tested positive for COVID-19. If you sheltered in place in the same location, you may want to monitor your symptoms and be aware that you may potentially be a close contact. We apologize for the unfortunate circumstances regarding this event.
Graduates from Illini Central may apply to help fund their college or technical school tuition by utilizing the Illini Central Student Loan Fund. The money made available to graduates from Illini Central High School through the Student Loan Fund is a loan. As such, the committee expects the applicant to make repayment of the money borrowed as soon after leaving school as is feasible. The prompt repayment of this loan will assure future students of Illini Central the same privilege to take advantage of this fund. There is a limit of $500.00 per semester with the total amount granted not to exceed $3000.00.
The Student Loan Fund committee will be meeting to approve student loans for the Spring 2022 semester. Students that are interested in acquiring a loan need to submit an application by January 3, 2022. Applications may be picked up in the high school office or on the school website at www.illinicentral.org under “For Students” on the main page or the high school page. Students must also submit a copy of their class schedule as proof of enrollment in college course. Please contact Jennifer Durbin at Illini Central High School at (217) 482-5180 or jdurbin@illinicentral.org with questions.
All scheduled extracurricular activities for IC will be held tonight.
No school 12/6/21 due to a power disruption.
Last 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/. Please 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 or Annie Baugher.
Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is inviting the Illini Central community to participate in our fundraising efforts.
Currently we are sponsoring a home-delivery Nestle Toll House Cookie Dough fundraiser.
Purchase cookie dough tubs and have them shipped directly to your home.
Contact an SHH member student or use the link below to order by December 5.
https://2105.1cookie.com/buy/Illini+Central+SHH/
The IC Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, 12/2/21 at 5:30 pm in the Mason City Public Library to consider HVAC/Heat Pump bid. The zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81192941777?pwd=VHVNZWRDVEU4MkFwdjZtdGdmS0ljdz09
Happy Thanksgiving to our students, their families, our teachers & staff!
May you all have a blessed holiday!
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2pm on Wednesday November 24, 2021. Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Good afternoon...we are still looking to fill a couple of paraprofessional positions.
Please contact the school if you are interested or help us spread the word.
Have a great rest of your day.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Pictures for ICMS and ICHS will take place on Tuesday. HR Imaging has a "no questions asked" policy for retakes. If for some reason a student or parent is not happy with their pictures, the student may have their photograph retaken. Students must bring the entire package back and give it to the photographer at that time.
Any student who did not get their picture taken on the initial picture day will have an opportunity to do so on Tuesday as well.
All clubs and organizations at ICMS and ICHS will take group pictures for the yearbook on Tuesday after retake pictures are completed.
The Zoom link for tonight's Board of Education meeting is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82148348597?pwd=SUlnelEvdUY5OWlMOWU3eVJUQnREdz09. Meeting begins at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library
This is a reminder that Illini Central schools will dismiss at 11:30 on Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2021. Staff will be participating in school improvement activities in the afternoon. There will be no Pre-K classes on Wednesday. Pre-K screenings will be conducted from 8 am to 2 pm.
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Isabella McKinney with the October Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Isabella receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty.
Isabella is the daughter of Michael and Michele McKinney.
Her classes this year include Zero Hour PE, Advanced Biology, Intro to Computer Applications, Intro to Art, Dual Credit Psychology, Advanced Spanish IV, AP Calculus, and Dual Credit English.
Isabella keeps busy as Secretary of the National Honor Society, President of the Spanish Club, Vice President of Student Council, Vice President of Mu Alpha Theta, Secretary of the Spanish National Honor Society, and President of the FFA. Isabella is also involved in the Peaceful Valley 4H in which she serves as the secretary.
This fall, Isabella plans to attend college to complete her study of either kinesiology or animal science for a potential career as either a physical therapist or veterinarian.
Congratulations, Isabella! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central during your high school career.
#WeAreIC
Parents and staff, we need you! We will be voting for officers for the MS/HS PTO tomorrow night (11/10/21) at 7pm at the high school. We will also be on Google Meet at meet.google.com/sgk-rjaw-oai. In person attendance preferred!
Just a reminder that high school tutoring is available after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:00pm. Middle school tutoring is available Mon-Thurs. until 4:00pm. Transportation not provided.
This year...The Cougar Connection Podcast will be posting interviews with the Illini Central Students of the Month.
The September honoree was Senior Abby Stender.
Mr. Bunner sat down with Abby to discuss her time at Illini Central, advice she would give her Freshmen self, the person she admires the most & her go-to Kreiling's Dairy-Belle order.
Here is the link: https://anchor.fm/illini-central/episodes/Abby-Stender---Illini-Central-September-Student-of-the-Month-e19n9a1
If you have a second...take a listen to this great interview with one of the Illini Central's terrific kids!
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Due to expected rain in the area, the ICGS Halloween parade will be canceled for today!