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.
Please see the included image for information about downloading pictures from "N "Focus Photography before they are gone.
Below is the link to the 2026 Illini Central Foundation Scholarship Application. Applications are due back to Annie Baugher by April 1st, 2026. Applications can be dropped off at the MS/HS office during school hours (7:30 - 3:30). Applications can also be emailed or mailed to Annie Baugher at abaugher@illinicentral.org or 208 North West Ave., Mason City, IL 62664. Please include your most recent transcript (high school or college) with your application.
TRADE & TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IemImOxaZJh3KQudOlN8djM1jdzpue4f/view?usp=drive_link
MEDICAL & EDUCATION (Math & Science) APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIQMeJPFt2q2yEnbfDBtgqxnLZKG66qQ/view?usp=drive_link
TRADE & TECHNICAL SCHOOL APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IemImOxaZJh3KQudOlN8djM1jdzpue4f/view?usp=drive_link
MEDICAL & EDUCATION (Math & Science) APPLICATION: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FIQMeJPFt2q2yEnbfDBtgqxnLZKG66qQ/view?usp=drive_link
This morning, bus 10 struck a deer. All passengers are safe. We are working to get another bus out there to transfer students. Pick-ups may be delayed for those riding bus 10.
The Illini Central Senior Class has only TWO IC blankets left for sale...get them while you can! They are $30 each or 2 for $50. Please let Lynsey Means know if you'd like to make a purchase. Contact her at lmeans@illinicentral.org or 217.482.5180 ext. 1205. Thank you for supporting the class of 2026!
ICGS Spirit Week starts on Monday!
Here are the dress up themes for those days.
Here are the dress up themes for those days.
Last night, the Illini Central Board of Education approved the updated 2025-2026. Both this year's and next year's calendars can be found under General Information: https://www.illinicentral.org/page/info.
The 2025-2026 Calendar was amended to reflect the emergency days that have been used.
February Student of the Month Mallori Thomas sits down with her twin sister, Hillarry to discuss her plans for the future, her favorite class in HS, the advice she would give her Freshman self...and much, much more.
Congratulations again to Mallori!
Here is the link to the episode: https://youtu.be/n9ggnOZe5Bg
Congratulations again to Mallori!
Here is the link to the episode: https://youtu.be/n9ggnOZe5Bg
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.
Dear Illini Central Community,
We are aware of widespread and rampant misinformation and rumors online and in the school community regarding our school and the conduct of various staff members. While we received, early last week, resignations of two staff members, their reasons were personal, and they were not terminated. It is otherwise not district practice to comment on employment matters.
School students have at no time been in danger at Illini Central schools, and there is no conduct anyone with knowledge of District affairs has alleged at this time to have put them in harm’s way – even still, with the ongoing disruption to our learning environment due to widespread misinformation, staff have been subjected to harm outside the schools from false community rumors which have, at times, been damaging to them.
The District has worked with its counsel throughout the matter, and additional investigations spawned due to community reports have had the assistance of professional investigators. School officials will pursue additional measures as become necessary to ensure the safety of staff and students at all times.
Sincerely,
Illini Central Board of Education
We are aware of widespread and rampant misinformation and rumors online and in the school community regarding our school and the conduct of various staff members. While we received, early last week, resignations of two staff members, their reasons were personal, and they were not terminated. It is otherwise not district practice to comment on employment matters.
School students have at no time been in danger at Illini Central schools, and there is no conduct anyone with knowledge of District affairs has alleged at this time to have put them in harm’s way – even still, with the ongoing disruption to our learning environment due to widespread misinformation, staff have been subjected to harm outside the schools from false community rumors which have, at times, been damaging to them.
The District has worked with its counsel throughout the matter, and additional investigations spawned due to community reports have had the assistance of professional investigators. School officials will pursue additional measures as become necessary to ensure the safety of staff and students at all times.
Sincerely,
Illini Central Board of Education
