Illini Central CUSD 189

Reminder; The IC Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm in Room 27. The Board will be discussing the possibility of a building addition. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85387658386?pwd=cElWRlRLQmYvbTFqYkQvdkxndnU3QT09

Wrapping up the 2021-2022 school year with this post...a week ago today...the ICGS Family had their Field Day. Here is a video with the footage we captured... https://youtu.be/TuC-ptKtq3k Have a great Summer...we'll see you on August 18th! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Officially...the 1st day of Summer for our students & teachers! Have a fun & safe Summer! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Reminder: IC schools will dismiss at 2 pm on Thursday 6/2/22 and Friday 6/3/22

The Illini Central Middle School Class of 2026 Commitment to Graduate Ceremony will take place on Thursday, June 2nd at 6:30 p.m. We will be streaming the event LIVE at the following link on The Illini Central YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/7ed_Dg8bdek #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Today, we celebrate the Class of 2022 reaching a milestone in their lives. Our graduation ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the Illini Central gymnasium. We will be broadcasting the ceremony LIVE on our YouTube Channel at the following link: https://youtu.be/p7lTI_wGLH4 Congratulations to the Class of 2022 & thank you for all of contributions to Illini Central through the years! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Tomorrow, Friday, May 20th...Illini Central will celebrate our high school students at the Annual Awards Ceremonies. The ceremony is open to the public and will begin promptly at 1:30. We will be streaming the event LIVE at the following link: youtu.be/muY2e9cLxWo #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just a reminder that the Illini Central Spring Band & Choir Pop Concert is taking place tonight @ 7:00pm in the High School Gym. This event features the 5th/6th Grade Beginning Band, MS Choir, MS Band, HS Choir, and HS Band. MS and HS groups performing will be playing songs from artists, movies, and musicals like: Aladdin, the Beatles, Bill Withers, Dear Evan Hansen, Panic! at the Disco, and even the game Civilization IV! The concert is free and open to the public, with doors opening at 6:30pm. There will be a short intermission before the HS groups perform to allow people to visit our Fundraising Tables. At the Spring Concert there will be Avanti's Gondolas for sale for $4, a Silent Auction Fundraiser, and an opportunity for Mr. Damann to get pied in the face - all to benefit Illini Central Music Boosters! There will be a bucket you can drop cash into, and if that bucket reaches for $400 by the end of intermission not only will a local business match the donation but Mr. Damann will get a pie thrown in his face at the end of the Spring Concert! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on Thursday, 5/19/22 at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The zoom link is https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85753294108?pwd=02pSuR-sEPGyWURDGmVPYMdRLmqLz0.1

Senior Rory Bunn was named Illini Central Student of the Month for March. The Class' Heaven Williams sat down with her friend & classmate to discuss Rory's favorite teacher, what makes her proud to be from Illini Central, the person she admires the most in life, her advice to the "Freshmen" version of herself, how she's changed in 4 years of high school & much more. Here is the link to that interview on The Cougar Connection Podcast: https://anchor.fm/illini-central/episodes/Rory-Bunn---Illini-Centrals-March-Student-of-the-Month-e1hv4j9 Take a listen & subscribe to our podcast. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

We just posted the May/June 2022 Lunch Menu PDF to the District website. It can be found on the main page under Quick Links or at the following link: https://5il.co/19jjp This information is also under Dining on the website or the Illini Central app. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

This afternoon...our #1 seeded Illini Central Middle School Scholastic Bowl team travels to the IESA Regional in Greenview. Their 1st match will begin at 4 p.m. & the 2nd will start at 6 p.m. The Championship match is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. Wishing our students well as they compete for the Regional Title this evening. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Reminder: IC schools will dismiss on Wednesday, April 27 at 11:30.

Come join us for My Fair Limey tonight and tomorrow night at 7:00 in the high school gym. It's a twist on the classic musical My Fair Lady. Meet Barclay Mellonford {Eli Parr} a fine English gentleman finds himself in the Old West and a little out of place. Not to worry, Dixie Kline {Gwen Reagan} will do her best to help this gentleman find his inner cowboy. My cast and crew have been working very hard to make this performance come to life. The cost is $10 per person and $8 for students. We will also be selling concessions with popcorn and gondolas. 🤠 Come and see us ya'll! Mrs. Bailey #WeAreIC

ATTENTION MIDDLE SCHOOL PARENTS - YEARBOOK ONLINE ORDERING To order online you MUST use the link below, not the HR Imaging Partners site. Online ordering for the Illini Central MS 2021 - 2022 Yearbook. Parents can now go to https://buytheyearbook.com to order Illini Central MS yearbooks. Once there, simply select the state, city, and school, and proceed into the ordering site. Online ordering is available until 5/20/22. The price for a Middle School yearbook is $12.00. If you have placed an order with HR Imaging and paid $40.00, please contact them directly for a refund. Any other questions: email the MS Yearbook staff at: icmsyearbook@illinicentral.org

Good morning, Illini Central families! Here are the Illini Central Middle School students who earned their place on the Honor Roll for the 3rd Quarter of the 2021-2022 school year. Congratulations to these hard working students. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Tomorrow, Friday April 22nd...Illini Central's Junior class & 8th graders will be taking the Illinois Science Assessment Test. This test will be taken on the students' Chromebooks. Please remind your Junior or 8th grader to charge their device tonight as well as reminding them not to forget the device in the morning. Thank you & have a great rest of your day. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Seniors will be presenting their Reverse Career Fair projects next Wednesday, April 27th in the HS gym. The public is welcome to walk-through from 10:30-11:30. Students will present what they have accomplished and what skills and experiences they have to offer future employers.

The Lady Raider Softball team plays host to the Lady Hornets from Heyworth this afternoon in Manito. 1st pitch is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Wishing the girls well this afternoon. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

The IC Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, 4/21 at 7pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Zoom link is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82203481372?pwd=SjU5M1VDQnRWR2tVT0tmRWU3SUJoQT09