Illini Central High School

Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians, Chalk Your Parking Spot! Come have fun with your friends and show your ICHS pride by chalking your personal blacktop canvas on August 11th, 12th, and/or 13th, any time between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. You must be eligible to purchase a parking spot (required paperwork) and pay the yearly parking fee of $25. You must turn in the art approval form before you begin decorating your space. You can turn your art approval form in when you purchase your parking pass and choose your assigned parking spot. Parking spots will be available to purchase for Seniors on Monday, August 4th. You must bring a valid driver’s license, registration, proof of insurance, and pay $25. Art approval forms must be turned in by Thursday, August 7th, by 3:00. This is for Senior students only. No Senior parking spot may be decorated until artwork is approved by Mrs. Baugher. Approved forms will be available for pick up in the front office from 8:00-3:00 on the decorating days. Design forms are at the main office and on the high school website under the “for students” tab. All design forms must be turned in to Mrs. Baugher by Thursday, August 7th, by 3:00, and approved before you can begin decorating. All designs must fall under ICHS rules and regulations. You will purchase all of your supplies. Below is a list of materials and suggestions. Guidelines for your sketch: Think of your parking spot as a t-shirt that you want to wear to school. Your spot must be within the ICHS student code of conduct and rules. No references to drugs, alcohol, smoking, gangs, or inappropriate behavior, etc. Keep it Classy! You can use your name, include your jersey number, instrument you play, reflect your favorite teams, show school spirit, or your favorite hobbies. Your spot should be fun and reflect who you are as a person. Materials Needed and Suggestions: **You are responsible for the cost and for providing all the supplies needed to chalk your spot. ** Broom/Leafblower: To sweep off your spot and start with a clean space. Masking/Painters Tape: You can use this to mark out your spot before you start chalking your spot. Hula Hoop: A hula hoop is a great tool to use if you are having any sort of larger circle incorporated into your design. Trash Bags: You are responsible for keeping our school property clean. Please do not litter. We would like to keep this as a tradition for classes to come. Do not ruin it for everyone else by not being responsible for your mess. Towel: It's not too comfortable sitting on the ground for long periods of time, so bring a towel to sit on. Sidewalk Chalk: There are many varieties of sidewalk chalk that you can use, including spray paint sidewalk chalk and sidewalk chalk paint. Paint Brushes/Paint Rollers: If you are using sidewalk chalk paint, you will need brushes and rollers.

Seniors and Senior Parents/Guardians, Chalk Your Parking Spot! Come have fun with your friends and show your ICHS pride by chalking your personal blacktop canvas on August 11th, 12th, and/or 13th, any time between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. You must be eligible to purchase a parking spot (required paperwork) and pay the yearly parking fee of $25. You must turn in the art approval form before you begin decorating your space. You can turn your art approval form in when you purchase your parking pass and choose your assigned parking spot. Parking spots will be available to purchase for Seniors on Monday, August 4th. You must bring a valid driver’s license, registration, proof of insurance, and pay $25. Art approval forms must be turned in by Thursday, August 7th, by 3:00. This is for Senior students only. No Senior parking spot may be decorated until artwork is approved by Mrs. Baugher. Approved forms will be available for pick up in the front office from 8:00-3:00 on the decorating days. Design forms are at the main office and on the high school website under the “for students” tab. All design forms must be turned in to Mrs. Baugher by Thursday, August 7th, by 3:00, and approved before you can begin decorating. All designs must fall under ICHS rules and regulations. You will purchase all of your supplies. Below is a list of materials and suggestions. Guidelines for your sketch: Think of your parking spot as a t-shirt that you want to wear to school. Your spot must be within the ICHS student code of conduct and rules. No references to drugs, alcohol, smoking, gangs, or inappropriate behavior, etc. Keep it Classy! You can use your name, include your jersey number, instrument you play, reflect your favorite teams, show school spirit, or your favorite hobbies. Your spot should be fun and reflect who you are as a person. Materials Needed and Suggestions: **You are responsible for the cost and for providing all the supplies needed to chalk your spot. ** Broom/Leafblower: To sweep off your spot and start with a clean space. Masking/Painters Tape: You can use this to mark out your spot before you start chalking your spot. Hula Hoop: A hula hoop is a great tool to use if you are having any sort of larger circle incorporated into your design. Trash Bags: You are responsible for keeping our school property clean. Please do not litter. We would like to keep this as a tradition for classes to come. Do not ruin it for everyone else by not being responsible for your mess. Towel: It's not too comfortable sitting on the ground for long periods of time, so bring a towel to sit on. Sidewalk Chalk: There are many varieties of sidewalk chalk that you can use, including spray paint sidewalk chalk and sidewalk chalk paint. Paint Brushes/Paint Rollers: If you are using sidewalk chalk paint, you will need brushes and rollers.

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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

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.

While it might only be the second week of summer, the maintenance crews are busy getting ready for next year! This summer, we are making some updates to the PreK playground and the basketball court on the main playground. These areas are closed until the project is completed. The playground portion at the grade school is still accessible, just not the basketball hoops or swings adjacent. Please stay away from the areas marked with caution tape.

Congratulations to all our high school students on a job well done this year! A special shout-out to our students who are being recognized on the honor roll for the second semester.

Part Two: Today, we celebrated our staff's "Workaiersaries". The "Party Golf Cart" brought fun, excitement, and ice cream sandwiches to those celebrating a milestone anniversary! Royce Koeppen - 10 years Katie Allen - 15 years Lori Avart - 15 years Susie Brummell - 15 years Wesley Newton - 15 years Miles Allen - 20 years Val Henning - 20 years Megan Nissan - 20 years We are so thankful to those who have chosen Illini Central as their work home. We appreciate you all! #WeAreIC

Part One: Today, we celebrated our staff's "Workaiersaries". The "Party Golf Cart" brought fun, excitement, and ice cream sandwiches to those celebrating a milestone anniversary! Rachel Bohannan - 5 years Jillian Clark - 5 years Alex Custodio - 5 years Brittany Wrigley - 5 years Rachel Golden - 10 years Amy Gronewald - 10 years Todd Hull - 10 years We are so thankful for those who have chosen Illini Central to be their work home. We appreciate you all! #WeAreIC

Join our team at Illini Central! For a list of all vacancies, visit: https://tinyurl.com/IC189Vacancy

Students will be turning in their Chromebooks and chargers this week for the Summer. Juniors, Sophomores & Freshmen should turn their device & charger in when they are done with Finals or before they leave tomorrow if they do not have to take Finals. 8th graders should turn in their device and charger either today or tomorrow before the end of the day. 5th, 6th & 7th graders should turn in their device & charger on Thursday before the end of the day. This will be coordinated with their teachers. All devices and chargers should be given to Mr. Wherley. Thank you in advance & have a great day.

Tomorrow May 14, Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 for school improvement meetings.

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!

Congratulations to Kaidy Carlin, Kenley Garcia, Caleb Stender, and Aiden Cleary for being our PBIS students of the month for the month of April!

Many have asked how to support the Swaar family after Saturday's accident, and here are a few ways: -A savings account has been set up for Parker Swaar at the Alliance Community Bank in Mason City -A GoFundMe page has been set up here: https://gofund.me/996e4793 -Donations can also be dropped off in the Illini Central Middle and High School office The family appreciates all the support as Parker has a long road to recovery. #WeAreIC

Illini Central is coming together in support of our eighth-grade student, Parker Swaar, who suffered a skull fracture when accidentally struck by a shot put during our recent track meet. He's receiving excellent hospital care, and while his condition remains serious, we're encouraged by the early signs in his recovery journey. Our thoughts and prayers are with Parker and the entire Swaar family during this incredibly difficult time. The district is fully committed to supporting them however we can throughout Parker's recovery. Counselors are available at school for any student needing emotional support. Parents should contact us if their child needs these services. We're conducting a thorough review of all safety protocols for our athletic events. Safety remains our highest priority. We appreciate the community's concern and support for Parker and his family, and ask everyone to respect their privacy during this challenging time.

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