The seniors did a great job at their Reverse Career Fair yesterday. They all have bright futures ahead of them!
Illlini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 on Wednesday, 4/30.
The PreK will have their Transportation Day during the morning hours, and busing is not provided. The Cheesed Out Food Truck will be on site!
The Seniors will present their Reverse Career Fair, showcasing their plans for the future. The fair will be open to the public from 8:30 to 11:00, so stop in and see what our seniors will do with their futures!
Grade School students are encouraged to "Dress for the Future" and dress as their future career.
Last but not least, tomorrow from 4-7 p.m., the first annual Illini Central STEAM Fair will be showcased throughout the building. It is also an open house, so feel free to stop by and see the new addition if you haven't already.
#WeAreIC
Prom is this weekend on Saturday, May 3rd! Promenade is at 3:00 in the high school gym. Prom begins at 7:00 and ends at 11:00. Prom is at Indian Creek Farmstead in Petersburg. Students must arrive by 7:30. Doors will be locked then. Students must remain at the dance until the conclusion of the dance unless they are being picked up by a parent/guardian. Parents/guardians will be called if a student bought tickets and does not arrive by 7:30. Post-prom begins at 11:00 and is held in the high school. Students must arrive by 11:15.
Any questions, please reach out Annie Baugher, high school principal.
The Illini Central High School Awards ceremony will take place on Monday, May 12th, from 1:00 to 3:00 in the high school gym.
Students and parents/guardians will receive notification in the mail and at school if they are receiving an award.
Parents/Guardians are welcome to attend the awards ceremony. Doors will open at 12:45. Please enter through door A1.
The awards ceremony will be live-streamed at the following link if you cannot attend in person.
https://youtube.com/live/eYB45WnAHx0?feature=share
The Seniors are having their Reverse Career Fair next Wednesday, April 30, from 8:30-11:00. We could use a few more volunteers to help judge their presentations. If you are available to help, please email Melissa at msmith@illinicentral.org.
The Class of 2025's graduation ceremony is rapidly approaching. Saturday, May 17th is the day we will honor these kids as they head into the next phase of their lives.
The ceremony will begin at 2 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.
We will be streaming the ceremony LIVE on the Illini Central Cougars YouTube channel.
Here is that link: https://youtube.com/live/BW8oPmbKh_M?feature=share
Graphic created by The Class IV's Madi Brooks.
As a reminder, Illini Central Schools are closed tomorrow, Friday, April 18th. We WILL be in session on Monday, April 21st. Have a great weekend!
Please read the linked letter: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c-RrNyIbB_HsI0vGgmir6tvVGHJOe0KF/view?usp=sharing
On Thursday, April 17th, at 6:30 p.m., the Illini Central Board of Education will hold a Special Meeting to reorganize the Board and welcome our new board members. The regular meeting will follow at 7:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place in the new professional development rooms at ICGS. Please use the old ICGS entrance (Door H3) if you plan to attend the meeting.
Our Reverse Career Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, April 30 from 8:30-11:00. Seniors have been working hard on getting their presentations ready, including work from freshmen to senior years. We would love to have your help with judging their presentations (about 30 minutes of your time). Please email Melissa at msmith@illinicentral.org or contact the office if you are interested.
As a reminder, Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm today, April 9th.
The Illini Central Student Council has decided to Egg Your Yard. The members would come at about 8:00pm on April 19th and set up an Easter Egg Hunt for your kiddos! Each egg will have one piece of candy in it.
This year we have again decided to limit it to Mason City Residents ONLY.
All proceeds for the Egg My Yard fundraiser will be donated to the Mason City to Peoria St. Jude Run!
The form and payment are due by Monday, April 14th.
Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/1cejaqm7rKnSPEpS8
Please return the eggs with your student on the Monday after Easter or as soon as possible.
Finally, if you have pets, please make sure they will not be able to get out while we are in your yard on Saturday night.
Contact Mrs. Davis at her email address (hdavis@illinicentral.org) with any questions.
Our Spring Musical, Amélie: Teen Edition is fast approaching! Our show opens on Friday, April 4th and closes April 6th. Times for Friday (April 4) and Saturday (April 5) shows are 7:00pm, with doors opening at 6:30pm. The time for Sunday(April 6) is 3:00pm, and doors open at 2:30pm. Student Tickets(18 and younger) are $6, and Adult tickets are $10.
Amélie is an extraordinary young woman who lives quietly in the world but loudly in her mind. She covertly improvises small but surprising acts of kindness that bring joy and mayhem. But when a chance at love comes her way, Amélie realizes that to find happiness she’ll have to risk everything and say what’s in her heart. Be inspired by this imaginative dreamer who finds her voice, discovers the power of connection, and sees possibility around every corner.
We hope you can join us!
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 11:30 tomorrow for professional development activities.
Students in Grade School are encouraged to participate in the "Vacation Wear" dress-up day tomorrow!
Pre-K will have their Cozy Half Day Event for all morning and afternoon students tomorrow from 8:00-10:30 am. There will be no busing for Pre-K. Students must be brought and picked up from school.
Happy 4th Quarter!
On March 10th, the Illini Central Education Association hosted Meet the Candidates for upcoming school board election. Those vying for a seat on the board were given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the community and share what motivates them to run. They were also asked an impromptu question.
Pictured are the candidates who were in attendance.
Front row, left to right: Gina Horn, Dennis Hull, Pamela Pherigo, Amilee Bradshaw, Nancy Robertson
Back row, left to right: Antony Newton, Scott Entwistle, Brooke Reece, Chelsey Lemme
Not pictured: Kole Renken
Follow the link below to read the candidates' answers to the question regarding why they are running for Illini Central School Board.
https://5il.co/3bfp0
The election will take place on Tuesday, April 1st.
*Illini Central CUSD #189 does not endorse any particular candidates.
This Friday, March 28, all Juniors will be taking a trip to ISU for a tour and to gather information about the school. This will be an all day trip with lunch provided by ISU. Feel free to reach out the the High School office with any questions.
It's not too late to get your student-athlete signed up for the FREE heart-screening event next week! https://www.whoweplayfor.org/illinois-mason
The city made us aware of a tree that is about to fall on Pine Street just east of the school. Students and parents should avoid the area on their way home.
Illini Central Schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 12th. Also, Spring Break is next week, March 17-21, 2025.
On Friday, March 7th, students from Ms. Hyde's Dual-Credit English class visited Milner Library at Illinois State University. Students learned how to find materials and use the physical holdings of the library. They were also given a tour of the entire library and its Special Collections.
