Illini Central values sportsmanship for all parents, guardians, and fans. Below you will find our Spectator Code of Conduct. We ask that sportsmanship be displayed at all times. Please remember that interscholastic events are an extension of the classroom. Lessons are best learned when the proper respect is accorded to all, so please, let your good sportsmanship show throughout the contest by refraining from negative cheers, chants, or behaviors. The score of an athletic event is generally forgotten over time, but the actions of contestants, coaches, and fans are remembered. So make the choice to be remembered for good sportsmanship.
Out of an abundance of caution for the road conditions in the morning, Illini Central Schools will have a late start on Tuesday, December 2nd. With over 260 square miles, road conditions vary significantly from one side of the district to the other. Our district is extremely rural, and we need to ensure that our buses can safely transport all students to and from school, and that our staff and students who drive to school can do so safely.
By making this decision tonight, we hope it provides families ample time to plan for the schedule change instead of scrambling in the morning. We are also hopeful that the delayed start will give the road crews time to ensure the roads are clear after tonight's snowfall, so we can safely attend school tomorrow.
Details for the late start procedures were shared last week with this announcement: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ
By making this decision tonight, we hope it provides families ample time to plan for the schedule change instead of scrambling in the morning. We are also hopeful that the delayed start will give the road crews time to ensure the roads are clear after tonight's snowfall, so we can safely attend school tomorrow.
Details for the late start procedures were shared last week with this announcement: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ
Due to the inclement weather, Illini Central Schools will dismiss today, December 1st, at 1:15 pm. Afternoon PreK is canceled for today. Out-of-district students will also be dismissed early. District transportation can be tracked on the Zonar MyView app. All activities for this evening will be rescheduled.
With winter around the corner, please review our procedures for school cancellations and delays: https://aptg.co/qF92pQ
Due to low interest, Miles of Smiles is not able to come as scheduled on December 1st and 2nd.
We are in danger of losing this free service that is available to all grade levels and does count toward the state required exam for grades K,2,6 and 9.
Please continue to send in forms if you are interested and I will try to get us rescheduled after winter break. Thanks!
Mrs. Harris R.N.
Here is the link to the form: https://aptg.co/DJQ3N9
We are in danger of losing this free service that is available to all grade levels and does count toward the state required exam for grades K,2,6 and 9.
Please continue to send in forms if you are interested and I will try to get us rescheduled after winter break. Thanks!
Mrs. Harris R.N.
Here is the link to the form: https://aptg.co/DJQ3N9
We are still trying to work out the bugs of our new phone system.
Currently, we are not able to receive phone calls from outside of the building.
If you need to reach the school, please email one of the following:
Middle School Principal: Mrs. Fancher kfancher@illinicentra.org
HS/MS Secretary: Mrs. Baugher nbaugher@illinicentral.org
GS Secretary: Mrs. Clark jiclark@illinicentral.org
We will post when things are working again.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
Currently, we are not able to receive phone calls from outside of the building.
If you need to reach the school, please email one of the following:
Middle School Principal: Mrs. Fancher kfancher@illinicentra.org
HS/MS Secretary: Mrs. Baugher nbaugher@illinicentral.org
GS Secretary: Mrs. Clark jiclark@illinicentral.org
We will post when things are working again.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
To show our thankfulness as we head into Thanksgiving next week, Illini Central will have a district-wide dress-up week!
Monday - “Orange” You Glad You’re at IC? - Wear Fall Colors or IC Gear
Tuesday - Turkey Trot Tuesday - Wear Athletic Gear or Sports Teams
The Giving Tree - Sponsor a Student
We have several students who need a sponsor this holiday season. If you would like to sponsor a student from ICMS/ICHS, please click sign up, and type your name and phone number.
Please drop off gifts at the school during school hours (8:00-3:00) or reach out to Annie Baugher to arrange a different drop-off time. Gifts need to be dropped off by Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00.
Please leave gifts unwrapped and labeled with the student's number.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAD23AAFDCF8-60483341-icmsichs
Thank you!
We have several students who need a sponsor this holiday season. If you would like to sponsor a student from ICMS/ICHS, please click sign up, and type your name and phone number.
Please drop off gifts at the school during school hours (8:00-3:00) or reach out to Annie Baugher to arrange a different drop-off time. Gifts need to be dropped off by Wednesday, December 10th, at 3:00.
Please leave gifts unwrapped and labeled with the student's number.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0844AAAD23AAFDCF8-60483341-icmsichs
Thank you!
On Wednesday, November 19th, Illini Central will be updating its phone system starting at 10:00 am. Our phones may not be working for up to 90 minutes. If you need to contact someone during this time, please email the building secretaries. The contractors are making the office phones a priority, so we are hopeful the impact is minimal. We will send out a message once the phone lines are back up and running.
The holiday season is just around the corner. We are looking to help out our families in need during this holiday season. If you are a family in need of some assistance, please complete the form below. This information and your needs will remain confidential. Please put down specific needs for your child(ren). If you have any questions, please reach out to Annie Baugher. Forms are due by Tuesday, November 18th at Noon.
https://forms.gle/Rp7bSEoMx5VMiDx78
Thank you!
https://forms.gle/Rp7bSEoMx5VMiDx78
Thank you!
The holiday season is just around the corner. We are looking to help out our families in need during this holiday season. If you are a family in need of some assistance, please complete the form below. This information and your needs will remain confidential. Please put down specific needs for your child(ren). If you have any questions, please reach out to Annie Baugher. Forms are due by Tuesday, November 18th at Noon.
https://forms.gle/Rp7bSEoMx5VMiDx78
Thank you!
https://forms.gle/Rp7bSEoMx5VMiDx78
Thank you!
Miles of Smiles is back!
This is free dental service that is provided to our school. If you are interested, please fill out the form in the link below and return it to the school as soon as possible. This does count toward the state required dental exams needed for Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grades. The clinic will be held on December 1st & 2nd.
Here is the link to the form: https://aptg.co/DJQ3N9
This is free dental service that is provided to our school. If you are interested, please fill out the form in the link below and return it to the school as soon as possible. This does count toward the state required dental exams needed for Kindergarten, 2nd, 6th and 9th grades. The clinic will be held on December 1st & 2nd.
Here is the link to the form: https://aptg.co/DJQ3N9
Be a Part of Something Bigger – Donate Blood Today!
Every time you donate blood, you’re doing more than just giving – you’re becoming part of something bigger.
Your donation has the power to save lives, support patients in need, and strengthen your community. Whether it’s for accident victims, cancer patients, or those with chronic illnesses, your generosity makes a real impact.
Join us in making a difference. One donation can change a life – or even several.
Be a hero. Be a lifesaver. Be a part of something bigger.
Schedule your donation today!
Illini Central High School
Sponsored By: Interact Club
Friday, November 21
9 am - 2 pm
Donor Bus at The Mason City Library
Here is the link to get signed up to donate: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138379
You can also email Leann Price at lprice@illinicentral.org or call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 to schedule your appointment.
Successful donations receive a choice of a $20 gift card for whole blood or a $25 gift card for double red donations, points in the store or donation to charity.
ImpactLife is the exclusive provider of blood and blood products to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, and Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
Every time you donate blood, you’re doing more than just giving – you’re becoming part of something bigger.
Your donation has the power to save lives, support patients in need, and strengthen your community. Whether it’s for accident victims, cancer patients, or those with chronic illnesses, your generosity makes a real impact.
Join us in making a difference. One donation can change a life – or even several.
Be a hero. Be a lifesaver. Be a part of something bigger.
Schedule your donation today!
Illini Central High School
Sponsored By: Interact Club
Friday, November 21
9 am - 2 pm
Donor Bus at The Mason City Library
Here is the link to get signed up to donate: https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/138379
You can also email Leann Price at lprice@illinicentral.org or call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401 to schedule your appointment.
Successful donations receive a choice of a $20 gift card for whole blood or a $25 gift card for double red donations, points in the store or donation to charity.
ImpactLife is the exclusive provider of blood and blood products to Lincoln Memorial Hospital, HSHS St. John’s Hospital, Springfield Memorial Hospital, and Carle Health Pekin Hospital.
ILLINI CENTRAL CUSD189 PUBLIC HEARING
Illini Central CUSD189 will hold a special Board of Education meeting prior to its regular monthly meeting to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the purpose of receiving testimony on the District’s proposed application for waiver of state board rules and/or school code mandates. The hearing will be convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Illini Central Professional Development Room.
Specifically, the district wishes to submit a waiver of section 17-1.5 of the School Code, which limits administrative costs to a maximum of 105% of the previous fiscal year’s expenditure. For Fiscal Year 2026, the district proposes a 12% increase over the FY2025 budget. This expenditure increase is due to the rise in healthcare coverage from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026.
Illini Central CUSD189 will hold a special Board of Education meeting prior to its regular monthly meeting to hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, for the purpose of receiving testimony on the District’s proposed application for waiver of state board rules and/or school code mandates. The hearing will be convened at 5:30 p.m. in the Illini Central Professional Development Room.
Specifically, the district wishes to submit a waiver of section 17-1.5 of the School Code, which limits administrative costs to a maximum of 105% of the previous fiscal year’s expenditure. For Fiscal Year 2026, the district proposes a 12% increase over the FY2025 budget. This expenditure increase is due to the rise in healthcare coverage from fiscal year 2025 to fiscal year 2026.
We had a wonderful Veterans Day Assembly today! A special thanks to Mr. Vilatte and the advanced US History class for leading the assembly. Other special thanks go out to our guest speakers and attendees to include: Mr. Ben Damann, Mr. Jacob Durbin, the Illinois State Police Honor Guard, and the Mason City Community Choir. Thank you to our FFA and Mrs. Miller for preparing and serving a delicious pork chop lunch to our Veterans and their families.
The Veterans Day Assembly is a special annual event that we look forward to hosting every year. Thank you to all our Veterans and their families for the sacrifice and service to our country. All gave some, some gave all.
We will be live streaming today's Veterans Day Assembly at the following link.
The assembly begins at 10:30 a.m.
https://youtube.com/live/SC-eGkotl0U?feature=share
The assembly begins at 10:30 a.m.
https://youtube.com/live/SC-eGkotl0U?feature=share
A few reminders for this week at Illini Central.... Monday, November 10th, at 10:30, Illini Central will host its annual Veterans' Day Assembly--students and staff are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.
Then, on Tuesday, November 11th, Illini Central Schools will be closed to honor Veterans' Day. On Wednesday, November 12th, school will be dismissed at 2:00 pm for teacher in-service meetings.
Then, on Tuesday, November 11th, Illini Central Schools will be closed to honor Veterans' Day. On Wednesday, November 12th, school will be dismissed at 2:00 pm for teacher in-service meetings.
Thank you to Mr. Rick Kehl for the memorial painting of Kevin! He captured him perfectly! We love having Kevin back in our office.
Congratulations for our high school PBIS students of the month for the month of October. The following students are being recognized for the character trait of honesty: Lucas Garrison, Caidy Bailey, Ben Austin, and Landon McGinnis. Keep up the great work!
Pre-K Screenings are being held Wednesday, November 19th from 8am-2pm. Call the Pre-K at 217-482-580 ext. 5 or email Mrs. List at alist@illinicentral.org.
