ICHS VB 2026 Kick Off Meeting is in the high school gym on April 22nd at 5:30 PM.
Any students who are in 8th grade through junior year and are interested in playing volleyball next fall should attend this meeting.
Both parents and athletes are encouraged to attend.
We will be discussing the program, summer schedule, and plans for the start of the 2026 season.
Any students who are in 8th grade through junior year and are interested in playing volleyball next fall should attend this meeting.
Both parents and athletes are encouraged to attend.
We will be discussing the program, summer schedule, and plans for the start of the 2026 season.
We are still looking for volunteers for the Reverse Career Fair happening on Wednesday, April 29th from 8:30-11:00am. If you are available, please email Mr. Gonzalez or Mrs. Means. We appreciate your help!
Through the district's partnership with the Mason City Police Department for our Resource Officer, we are sharing a message from Chief Sean Kelly to our community.
Spring is here! With the arrival of warmer weather and longer evenings, there is an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic, including skateboards and scooters, both manual and electric. The Mason City Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and kids of some basic rules of the road that apply to the streets and sidewalks in Mason City.
Sidewalks are for feet and roads are for tires! This is especially true in the business district (one block both east and west of Main Street on Pine, Chestnut, and Elm Streets), where we have a city ordinance that will be enforced, prohibiting all bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and any other type of wheeled vehicle from traveling on the sidewalk. Outside of the business district, only bicycles are allowed on sidewalks, and they must give way to pedestrians. Scooters are not allowed on sidewalks or on state highways. Chestnut Street is a state highway, and by state law, scooters, manual or electric, are prohibited from usage on a state highway.
Stop signs and yield signs aren’t just for vehicles; they must be obeyed by cyclists and scooters as well. The same goes for lane usage. Make sure you are on the right side of the road. If you are traveling in a group, do not travel six wide, blocking both lanes. Please respect others on the road and stay in your lane.
If you ride at night, bicycles and scooters must be equipped with an operating headlight with either a red taillight or red reflector. While helmets are not required, they are strongly recommended. Also recommended are side mirrors, which can be attached to handlebars. Parents, please teach your kids the hand signals for turning left, right, and stopping so they can communicate their intentions to motorists.
Summer break is right around the corner, and we want to encourage kids to get out of the house and to have fun! But please do so safely and respectfully.
Spring is here! With the arrival of warmer weather and longer evenings, there is an increase in pedestrian and bicycle traffic, including skateboards and scooters, both manual and electric. The Mason City Police Department would like to take this opportunity to remind parents and kids of some basic rules of the road that apply to the streets and sidewalks in Mason City.
Sidewalks are for feet and roads are for tires! This is especially true in the business district (one block both east and west of Main Street on Pine, Chestnut, and Elm Streets), where we have a city ordinance that will be enforced, prohibiting all bicycles, skateboards, scooters, and any other type of wheeled vehicle from traveling on the sidewalk. Outside of the business district, only bicycles are allowed on sidewalks, and they must give way to pedestrians. Scooters are not allowed on sidewalks or on state highways. Chestnut Street is a state highway, and by state law, scooters, manual or electric, are prohibited from usage on a state highway.
Stop signs and yield signs aren’t just for vehicles; they must be obeyed by cyclists and scooters as well. The same goes for lane usage. Make sure you are on the right side of the road. If you are traveling in a group, do not travel six wide, blocking both lanes. Please respect others on the road and stay in your lane.
If you ride at night, bicycles and scooters must be equipped with an operating headlight with either a red taillight or red reflector. While helmets are not required, they are strongly recommended. Also recommended are side mirrors, which can be attached to handlebars. Parents, please teach your kids the hand signals for turning left, right, and stopping so they can communicate their intentions to motorists.
Summer break is right around the corner, and we want to encourage kids to get out of the house and to have fun! But please do so safely and respectfully.
We are so excited for the dinner theatre for Friday night's showing of "The Wax Museum!" The students and Mrs. Miller have been busy preparing for the delicious meal.
Prom Reminders!
Prom is Saturday, April 25th. Below are the details:
2:00 - Promenade in the High School Gym
7:00 - 10:00 - Prom at Indian Creek Farmstead in Petersburg
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM - Post Prom at Illini Central High School
Students must arrive at prom by 7:30. Students will not be able to leave prom until 9:45.
Students must arrive at post prom by 11:15.
School rules apply at all prom events. Those who have infractions at the dance will be disciplined accordingly.
Prom is Saturday, April 25th. Below are the details:
2:00 - Promenade in the High School Gym
7:00 - 10:00 - Prom at Indian Creek Farmstead in Petersburg
11:00 PM - 3:00 AM - Post Prom at Illini Central High School
Students must arrive at prom by 7:30. Students will not be able to leave prom until 9:45.
Students must arrive at post prom by 11:15.
School rules apply at all prom events. Those who have infractions at the dance will be disciplined accordingly.
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 today, April 15th.
The Class V's Megan Hughes sat down with Ms. Welsh to discuss the start of her teaching career at Illini Central. The two discussed Ms. Welsh's background, something she is excited for this semester, the favorite thing about her job and much, much more.
Here is the link to the podcast: https://youtu.be/HTHVQI136Xk
Here is the link to the podcast: https://youtu.be/HTHVQI136Xk
ACT Testing is TOMORROW and WEDNESDAY! Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be taking the PreACT or ACT on Tuesday, April 14th, and Wednesday, April 15th. Two-day testing is new this year. We are happy for this change as we feel it is in the best interest of our students.
Please ensure your student is on time for school these days, or they will miss instructional time to make up the exam. Students must have their CHARGED Chromebook and their Chromebook charger for testing. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 each day.
Seniors will have a Capstone Work Day at the Reimagine Building, where they will be working on their Reverse Career Fair projects. The Reverse Career Fair is on Wednesday, April 29th, in the high school gym.
All students can leave after testing is concluded each day, but MUST have a permission slip turned in to the office by Friday, March 27th. Details regarding this are included in the graphic.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Annie Baugher.
Please ensure your student is on time for school these days, or they will miss instructional time to make up the exam. Students must have their CHARGED Chromebook and their Chromebook charger for testing. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 each day.
Seniors will have a Capstone Work Day at the Reimagine Building, where they will be working on their Reverse Career Fair projects. The Reverse Career Fair is on Wednesday, April 29th, in the high school gym.
All students can leave after testing is concluded each day, but MUST have a permission slip turned in to the office by Friday, March 27th. Details regarding this are included in the graphic.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Annie Baugher.
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Kylie Harp with the March Student of the Month Award. Kylie receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty for demonstrating outstanding character.
Kylie is the daughter of Jamey and Angie Harp.
Her classes this year include current events, independent art study, American government and civics, graphic design, environmental science, pre-calculus, and dual credit English.
Kylie is involved in the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta at ICHS. Kylie is involved in the community. She is the secretary of the Peaceful Valley, a member of the 4-H club, and the secretary of the Mason County 4-H Federation Club.
Kylie plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to major in business.
Congratulations Kylie!
Kylie is the daughter of Jamey and Angie Harp.
Her classes this year include current events, independent art study, American government and civics, graphic design, environmental science, pre-calculus, and dual credit English.
Kylie is involved in the National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta at ICHS. Kylie is involved in the community. She is the secretary of the Peaceful Valley, a member of the 4-H club, and the secretary of the Mason County 4-H Federation Club.
Kylie plans to attend Lincoln Land Community College to major in business.
Congratulations Kylie!
Illini Central will be presenting its Spring Play once again this year. We will be performing Night at the Wax Museum on April 17th and 18th at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $5 for students and $10 for everyone else at the door.
Night at the Wax Museum begins with school just getting out for summer, but not for six unlucky teens who haven't done their share of learning in history class. Join the hilarious fun as treasure-hungry outlaws, pirates and royalty mount the greatest siege since Vicksburg!
We are also having our first ever dinner theater this year at Illini Central. Limited tickets will be available. Mrs. Karen Miller's Foods classes will be serving dinner Friday night before the performance.
The cost is $25 for your meal and the show. They will be serving cranberry chicken, twice baked potatoes, a salad, a roll, and dessert.
Tickets are available by emailing Mrs. Bailey at tbailey@illinicentral.org.
Please let me know your name and how many tickets you would like. Then, get your payment to me by dropping off cash or a check at the school office by Friday April 10th.
Please make checks payable to Illini Central.
Night at the Wax Museum begins with school just getting out for summer, but not for six unlucky teens who haven't done their share of learning in history class. Join the hilarious fun as treasure-hungry outlaws, pirates and royalty mount the greatest siege since Vicksburg!
We are also having our first ever dinner theater this year at Illini Central. Limited tickets will be available. Mrs. Karen Miller's Foods classes will be serving dinner Friday night before the performance.
The cost is $25 for your meal and the show. They will be serving cranberry chicken, twice baked potatoes, a salad, a roll, and dessert.
Tickets are available by emailing Mrs. Bailey at tbailey@illinicentral.org.
Please let me know your name and how many tickets you would like. Then, get your payment to me by dropping off cash or a check at the school office by Friday April 10th.
Please make checks payable to Illini Central.
Congratulations to our high school PBIS students of the month for the month of March. Kaci, Cody, Jauni, and Alaina were recognized for showing positivity. Keep up the great work!
The Seniors are having their Reverse Career Fair on Wednesday, April 29th from 8:30-11:00am. We need volunteers to help judge their presentations. If you are available, please email Mr. Gonzalez or Mrs. Means. We appreciate your help!
In speaking with some community members over the last week, I was informed that many community members have not yet seen the new upgrades to the school facilities. We are inviting all who would like to tour the new addition to a Community Open House on April 19th from 2-4 pm.
Enjoy a guided tour and admire the new upgrades to the campus. This is a walking tour; wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids are welcome! Enter through the new Grade School Entrance or the Middle/High School Entrance.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Jennifer Durbin, jdurbin@illinicentral.org or (217) 482-5180.
Enjoy a guided tour and admire the new upgrades to the campus. This is a walking tour; wheelchairs, walkers, and other mobility aids are welcome! Enter through the new Grade School Entrance or the Middle/High School Entrance.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Dr. Jennifer Durbin, jdurbin@illinicentral.org or (217) 482-5180.
ACT Testing is right around the corner! Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors will be taking the PreACT or ACT on Tuesday, April 14th, and Wednesday, April 15th. Two-day testing is new this year. We are happy for this change as we feel it is in the best interest of our students.
Please ensure your student is on time for school these days, or they will miss instructional time to make up the exam. Students must have their CHARGED Chromebook and their Chromebook charger for testing. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 each day.
Seniors will have a Capstone Work Day at the Reimagine Building, where they will be working on their Reverse Career Fair projects. The Reverse Career Fair is on Wednesday, April 29th, in the high school gym.
All students can leave after testing is concluded each day, but MUST have a permission slip turned in to the office by Friday, March 27th. Details regarding this are included in the graphic.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Annie Baugher.
Please ensure your student is on time for school these days, or they will miss instructional time to make up the exam. Students must have their CHARGED Chromebook and their Chromebook charger for testing. Testing will begin promptly at 8:00 each day.
Seniors will have a Capstone Work Day at the Reimagine Building, where they will be working on their Reverse Career Fair projects. The Reverse Career Fair is on Wednesday, April 29th, in the high school gym.
All students can leave after testing is concluded each day, but MUST have a permission slip turned in to the office by Friday, March 27th. Details regarding this are included in the graphic.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Annie Baugher.
The Illini Central National Honor Society Sponsors Parents Night Out this coming Saturday, April 11th. The forms are due back Thursday, April 9th.
Forms have been sent home with students or can be found at this link: https://aptg.co/PZzF46
Forms have been sent home with students or can be found at this link: https://aptg.co/PZzF46
Illini Central Schools will be closed the week of March 30-April 3rd for Spring Break. Please enjoy your time off, and we will see you back at school on Monday, April 6th!
Save the Date for the Kindergarten Welcome Party that will take place on April 22nd.
More information can be found at the following link: https://www.illinicentral.org/article/2790091
More information can be found at the following link: https://www.illinicentral.org/article/2790091
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 am, today, March 25th.
Congratulations to our ICMS 3rd Quarter Honor Roll students!
The list of honorees can be found at the following link on our website: https://aptg.co/sn_TVK
We are proud of you!
The list of honorees can be found at the following link on our website: https://aptg.co/sn_TVK
We are proud of you!
Illini Central CUSD #189 has been made aware of a situation involving the handling of Music Boosters funds by an individual associated with the organization. Upon becoming aware of the situation, the Music Boosters leadership promptly addressed the matter and reported it to law enforcement. An investigation is currently underway.
The Music Boosters is an independent organization that operates separately from the school district. While the District does not manage or oversee Music Booster funds, we are cooperating as appropriate. The Music Boosters organization exists to support the music program and provide opportunities for student musicians.
Student fundraising accounts are managed by the school district and are not affiliated with the Music Boosters organization. These funds have not been impacted.
