Activities

During the remote learning days of Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16, meals will be provided to those students who are currently signed up for the service. Meals may be picked up at the school in west parking lot by Door K between 10:30am and 12:30 pm.

Correction--Closure on Tuesday 9/15 and Wednesday 9/16.

Individuals at Illini Central High School and Middle School have tested positive or are presumed positive for COVID-19. As a result, we will close the building and have remote learning for all students on Wed. 9/15 and Thurs. 9/16. Please see the website for more details regarding remote learning.

Due to this morning's weather...both Sangamo Conference events HS Golf & Cross Country have been postponed. #WeAreIC

Tonight's baseball game in Lincoln has been cancelled and there will be no practice.

The Grade School Remote Learning Attendance Form has been repaired. Sorry for the confusion.

We are experiencing technical difficulties with our phone system. At this time, we are unable to receive incoming calls. We are working to resolve the matter. If you need to contact school, please email illinicentral@illinicentral.org. We apologize for the inconvenience.

To the Illini Central Parents and Families: The first day of school is now in the record books. Thank you all for working with us through the challenges of reopening school. I think I can speak for all of our staff in saying that having students back in the building makes all of the hard work worth it. Your patience and cooperation went a long way in making today a great one. I know that the car drop off and pick up involved some long waits, but that will get better with practice. We are going to make a few changes in our screening process that may reduce the wait time. We will try to screen our walkers and student drivers before 7:45 so that they can enter right when the doors open. This may allow us to get to the car riders more quickly. I am asking that drivers help us out by doing two things: 1. Please line up to enter the east parking lot from the southbound lane of North West Avenue or from Pine Street. Please do not pull onto North West Avenue from Chestnut Street and enter from the northbound lane. I realize that this may mean that some cars have to go a little out of the way, but it will keep traffic flowing more smoothly at the north entrance of the parking lot. 2. When leaving the parking lot, please turn right and pull onto Chestnut. Again, try to avoid going north on North West. During pick up times today, I know we had some cars on Chestnut Street. This happens every year and usually improves with repetition. We will work on dismissing some of our car riders a little earlier so that we can hopefully begin filling cars right at 11:30. The first day usually brings some confusion with bus routes as well. I am happy to report that we had just a few situations today. Again, some of this happens under the best circumstances, and will improve with time. Please keep in mind that we changed some routes and drivers, so allow them a few days to perfect the system. Again, I want to thank everyone for the kind words and support. We will continue to evaluate what is working and what we can do to improve. Have a great evening. We will see you tomorrow.

The Jr. High baseball game and softball practice have been cancelled today.

Welcome Back to School!! You can view a welcome back message from the superintendent at https://youtu.be/rxbjkVLMDGE.

Tonight's Board of Education meeting can be viewed on the Illini Central Sports Network: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtedba77862c OR through Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86051443376?pwd=eUVVRGovVnMvbWxwOHdpUFJ6NDNvQT09

The Illini Central CUSD#189 Board of Education will hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will be held in Modular Building #2. The meeting agenda link can be found on the district webpage under the Board of Education tab. The meeting will be broadcast on the Illini Central Sports Network at this address: https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/illini-central-high-school-mason-city-il/evtedba77862c

ICMS Baseball Practice for today has been cancelled. Practice tomorrow will be from 10-11:30.

We received good news on Friday...the I.E.S.A. made the decision based on the guideline changes from last week to allow Fall sports. Some of the practices will begin on Wednesday August 5th. Baseball will practice from 10:00 - 11:30. Softball will practice from 4:00 - 5:15. Cross Country will practice from 8:00 - 10:00. ICMS & ICHS Golf and ICHS Cross Country will all begin Monday August 10th. Golf will practice from 9-11 for HS and 10-12 for MS. Cross Country will practice from 3:20 - 4:20 Here is a link to more information from the I.E.S.A.: https://5il.co/iz1g #WeAreIC

Well...we took a day to digest the information that was posted by the IHSA on Wednesday afternoon. Here is what we know: High school volleyball has been moved to after the 1st of the year. The start date is scheduled for February 15th & will end on May 1st. High School Golf & Cross Country are a go for August 10. A week ago today, the IESA cancelled the Fall sports...Golf, Softball, Baseball & Cross Country. At the time of their decision...they did not have the guidelines that were shared on Wednesday. Per their own press release..."We (IESA) are reviewing all of this information." So we are waiting to hear from them regarding any changes to what they posted last week. If you would like to read more... Here is the link to the IHSA press release: https://www.ihsa.org/News-Media/Announcements/ihsa-board-announces-modified-schedule-for-2020-21-school-year Here is the link to the IESA page where you can find their press release: https://www.iesa.org/ Have a great weekend & Take care! #WeAreIC

Earlier today...the IESA announced that the Fall middle school sports seasons have been cancelled. The affected sports are boys' baseball, girls' softball, golf & cross country. Girls' basketball is scheduled to begin on August 31st. A decision on their season will be made at an IESA meeting in late August. We are still awaiting guidance from the IHSA regarding the high school Fall sports. We are extremely disappointed that our student athletes will not be able to participate in the activities that play such an important role in their school lives. #WeAreIC

​Illini Central CUSD#189 is seeking a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) for the 2020-2021 school year. The CNA will assist the district's nurse in the administration of the Health Services as described in the Illini Central Board Policy Manual: the Illinois State Board of Education guidelines: and the rules and regulations of the Illinois Department of Public Health. ​Anticipate work hours will follow the school day (approximately 35 hours per week). Candidates must possess at least a valid certified nursing assistant license. Applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Mike Ward, Superintendent mward@illinicentral.org

Here is the 1st video from our Communications Committee regarding where we are in the Reopening Illini Central planning process. The video includes: A couple of Thank you's The make-up of our reopening team Our goals for reopening & the date for releasing our plan Info on ISBE Guidelines & Requirements Presented by two of the faces of Illini Central...one is better than the other. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QX3qIxwKP8 Take care & have a great weekend! #WeAreIC

In the Spring, we were not able to have sign-ups for our Fall sports. Below you will find a link to get signed up for our HS & MS teams. PLEASE note...we DO NOT know if there will be sports in the Fall. We just want to be prepared when that time comes. We will keep you informed when new information is released. Here is the sign-up link: https://forms.gle/3krSpPu9L6abScRs5 We hope that you are healthy & having a great Summer! Take care. #WeAreIC

​The Budget Hearing and Regular June Board Meeting of the Illini Central CUSD189 Board of Education will be conducted using Zoom teleconferencing. The meeting will be Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 pm. The meeting is linked here.​ Anyone interested in providing public comment should contact Mike Ward at 217-482-5180 or at mward@illinicentral.org.