We are always working to improve and simplify communication between you and Illini Central Schools. Keeping up with your child’s coursework and their teachers directly impacts their well-being both in the classroom and at home. School communication plays a big part in all of this, but it’s often not set up to be as accessible as it could be.

That’s what we’re working to solve. This year, we’ve made some changes to our website, app, and Rooms based on feedback from parents and staff. Rooms enables you to have two-way parent-teacher conversations and stay informed about classroom announcements. Rooms has streamlined communication and can now be sent directly to your phone via SMS.

Our district app currently offers:
Live feed updates
District and school news
Upcoming events
Breakfast and lunch menus
Push notifications for important and urgent announcements

With Rooms, you’ll have access to even more exciting features like:
Two-way messaging with teachers, staff, and coaches
Classroom announcements, reminders about coursework, and materials
Behavior tracking for celebrating good behavior and academic achievement
Automatic translation

So what does all of this mean for you? This means that you don’t need another app or tool to keep up with your child’s teachers and coursework. You’ll be able to find the vast majority of school and district information in one place: within our Illini Central app. If you don’t already have it, the district app is free, and you can search for it in the Play Store and App Store!

After you’ve created your login, you can access Rooms through the Illini Central app (or the www.illinicentral.org website). Once you’re there, you’ll see a toggle at the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Just touch Rooms to get started. If you have multiple children attending our district, you’ll see them both listed in the menu section of Rooms.

For more information, visit this site: https://info.apptegy.com/for-parents-and-guardians

2 months ago, Jennifer Durbin
Rooms is now available onthe IC app
ICMS Softball practice has begun.

Practice is M-F 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday 9:30-11 a.m. with a mandatory coach/player meeting from 11-11:30 a.m.

Pitchers and catchers are asked to stay M, W, and F from 5:30-6:00. All other players are welcome to stay for this 30 minutes.

If you have any questions, email Coach Zimmerman at tizimmerman@illinicentral.org
2 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS Softball Practice Info
Junior high baseball practice starts today!

Practice will be at the high school field from 3:30–5:30 p.m. for anyone interested in playing this season.

If you can, please bring $30 for your hat.

Coach Wort
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS Baseball Begins Today
Don't forget that ICMS Cross Country practice begins this afternoon at 3 p.m.

Practice will go until 4:30 & the runners should meet Coach Toland by the track shed.

ICMS CC is open to all 5th through 8th graders this Fall.
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS CC Practice Begins Today
Quick reminder that tomorrow...July 30th is the 1st day of IC Cougar Baseball Camp.

Camp Times:
Grades 1–4: 8:00–9:30 AM
Grades 5–8: 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Check-in begins at 7:30 AM

Please remind players to wear cleats or old tennis shoes (it will be wet), baseball pants, and a hat. Walk-ups are welcome! Cost is $30 for all three days and includes a camp t-shirt.
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
IC Cougar Baseball Camp Reminder
ICMS Golf starts soon…here is the important information that you need to know.

The Cougars' first practice will be Thursday, August 7 from 9:00 am to 11:00 a.m. at Four Willows.

Players must have a valid sports physical to participate on this day.

There is a $150.00 fee that needs to be paid to Four Willows at this time as well.

For any questions- please email Coach Theleritis at jtheleritis@illinicentral.org or give the school a call at 217-482-5180.
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
iCMS Golf Information
We are less than a month away from the 2025-2026 school year getting started!

The Illini Central Athletic Boosters have a Sideline Store where you can buy customizable, top brand fanware and accessories at savings you won't want to miss.

All orders are shipped directly to your home! Get some new gear and support IC Athletics all in one place.

All proceeds from sales goes towards enhancing our athletic programs at IC including but not limited to summer camps, team equipment, senior banners, and much more!

Here is the link: https://sideline.bsnsports.com/schools/illinois/masoncity/illini-central-high-school?ct=YTo2OntzOjY6InNvdXJjZSI7YToyOntpOjA7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aToxO2k6MzY2O31zOjU6ImVtYWlsIjtpOjM2NjtzOjQ6InN0YXQiO3M6MjI6IjY4NzUyMzhjMDk1NzU5NzY3OTIzODciO3M6OToic2VudF90aW1lIjtpOjE3NTI1MDcyNzY7czo0OiJsZWFkIjtzOjU6IjQ5MDk4IjtzOjc6ImNoYW5uZWwiO2E6MTp7czo1OiJlbWFpbCI7aTozNjY7fX0%3D&utm_source=Acquia&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=20250714_Advo_Back_to_School_Success_Prep
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
IC Athletic Boosters Sideline Store
Reminder: Illini Central Cougars Baseball Camp is coming up July 30th, 31st, and August 1st.

Walk-ups are welcome.

Session I: 8:00–9:30 AM (Grades 1–4)

Session II: 10:00–12:00 PM (Grades 5–8)

No high school session.

Also, there will be a middle school baseball parent meeting on Monday, July 21st at 6:00 PM in the Cougar Center foyer.
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS Baseball Reminders & Info
ICMS Lady Cougar Softball practices will be starting before we know it. If you are interested or have a student athlete who would like to be on the team this year...please fill out the following form as soon as possible.

https://forms.gle/PJAuoUVEGwTFx35E8

This form is for any girl who will be in the 8th, 7th, 6th or 5th grade this Fall.

*Please note that 5th graders will only be playing on the team if numbers warrant their inclusion. This decision will be made before practice starts.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Coach Zimmerman at her email address tzimmerman@illinicentral.org
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS Lady Cougar Softball Sign Up Form
As the Summer continues to fly by...the ICMS Cross Country team will be starting practice before we know it.

The start date is Monday, August 4th.

If you are interested in running this season or have a student athlete who is...please fill out this form before Friday, August 1st.

https://forms.gle/sRZHp85ZjL4mYpSL7

You will find more information about CC in the description at the top of the form.
3 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICMS CC Practice Begins August 4th
Cougar Camp 2025 was a huge success! We had a great week with the future Cougars. Already looking forward to next year! #WeAreIC
4 months ago, Mr. Burks
MS
GS
Fall sports will begin before we know it & the Athens/IC soccer team would love to have you be a part of their program. If you are an Illini Central Freshman through Senior boy and you are interested in playing...please reach out to Coach Ruben at this email address jruben@athens-213.org
4 months ago, Mr. Wherley
Mason District Hospital will be providing no cost sport physicals to students on July 30th from 8:30- 12:00. They will have two providers available and will do them on a walk in basis. A parent/guardian must be present.
4 months ago, Mr. Wherley
No Cost Sports Physical Flyer
Join our team at Illini Central! For a list of all vacancies, visit: https://tinyurl.com/IC189Vacancy
5 months ago, Jennifer Durbin
Illini Central is Hiring
State Bound! This morning...our own Illini Central Middle School student athletes will be heading to East Peoria to compete in the IESA State Meet. 8th Grader Drew Toland will be competing in the hurdles & the 1600. 8th grader Hannah Durbin will be running in the hurdles event. 7th grader Jaci Allen will be throwing in the discus event. The field events begin at 11:00 a.m., so Jaci will throw this morning. Drew will run the 1600 late in the afternoon. Drew will run in the hurdles event starting around 6 p.m. Wishing these great kids well today! We are proud of you.
5 months ago, Mr. Wherley
IESA State Meet Today
Tomorrow May 14, Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 for school improvement meetings.
5 months ago, Jennifer Durbin
The ICHS Girls' Track & Field Sectional Meet will take place this Thursday at Lewistown. Field events will begin at 3:30 with running events starting at 5:30. Below you can find the ticket information that we received today: Lewistown will be using GoFan digital tickets on Thursday. Tickets are $8 on GoFan and $9 at the gate. Please pass the link on to your spectators. They can search Lewistown High School to find the correct Sectional. https://gofan.co/app/school/IHSA?activity=Track%20and%20Field&school=IL21456
5 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICHS Girls' Track & Field Sectional Tickets
ICHS Track & Field 🏃🥇🏆 🚨 The Tremont Invite 📍Tremont ⏰ 4:00 p.m. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy Graphic by The Class IV's Megan Hughes
5 months ago, Mr. Wherley
ICHS Track & Field at The Tremont Invite 4:00 p.m.
In the last week, two of our Illini Central Middle School students have been seriously injured in accidents. Paxton Kelsey, 7th grade, was involved in a go-kart accident, and Parker Swaar, 8th grade, was wounded by a shot put. Both boys required extended hospital stays and extreme medical bills. In addition to Paxton's injury, his family recently lost his mother and had to postpone her services until he was released from the hospital. At Illini Central, we take the phrase, "We Are IC" to heart, and we want to support these two boys on their road to recovery. On Monday, May 12th, ICMS students can wear their pajamas to school for a minimum donation of $1. This week, ICHS students are competing to collect the most money. The teacher who collects the most money will have a bucket of ice water poured on his or her head. If the winning teacher collects $250 or more, the principal, Mrs. Baugher, will also have a bucket of ice water dumped on her head. The money collected from these fundraisers will be divided between the two boys. Anyone wishing to donate may also drop off cash or checks in the Illini Central Middle and High School office. We recently learned that Mason City National Bank has set up an account to support Paxton and his journey to recovery. Please consider donating to support our IC family!
5 months ago, Jennifer Durbin
WE are IC
Forms for this summer's Illlini Central Cougar Baseball Camp at the high school field were sent home yesterday with the ICGS students. ICMS & ICMS students can find the forms outside of the HS/MS office. Students entering grades 1–12 are welcome to participate! Please note that shirts will be ordered at the end of the school day on May 23rd, so forms should be turned in before then. (Extras will be available to purchase.) Completed forms can be returned to the Pre-K mailbox in the GS workroom. The form can also be found at this link on the Illini Central website: https://5il.co/3femb If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at kwort@illinicentral.org.
5 months ago, Mr. Wherley
IC Cougar Baseball Camp