Illini Central High School

Next Tuesday, April 23rd...Mu Alpha Theta will be hosting an after school tutoring session in Mr. Tobolaski's room (58) until 4 p.m. It's one of the last sessions before the end of the school year, so if students need extra help in classes, it's highly suggested to come. If you are not able to make it, you can contact Mr. Tobolaski or Senior Lucia Leamon and we can find a tutor to help you! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

As you probably know, a solar eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8th, 2024. Students and staff at Illini Central Schools will remain indoors during this time, as will all recesses and PE classes. Classroom teachers may choose to watch the live eclipse broadcast online, but out of caution, we will not allow students to go outside to watch it directly. By the time school is dismissed at 3:00 pm, we will be past the eclipse's peak, and we will encourage students to avoid looking directly into the sun as they leave for the day. If a guardian wants to pick up their child early from school to watch the eclipse, please contact the office and follow attendance procedures.

Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Aiden Bradshaw with the February Student of the Month Award.  For demonstrating outstanding character, Aiden receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty. Aiden is the son of Alex and Amilee Bradshaw. Aiden has shown great resolve and excellence this year while taking Algebra, American Government and Civics, The Class III, Psychology, Intro to Python Coding, Literature and Film and Web Design. Aiden is a member of Mu Alpha Theta, Basketball Manager, the Creator and host of Student Feud, and an actor in the spring play. Outside of school, Aiden volunteered at the Arlee Theatre. After graduation, Aiden plans to attend college to work on a major in game development and design while working to pay his debt. Congratulations, Aiden! Thank you for all of your contributions to Illini Central over the years. We wish you nothing but the best in the future. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Reminder: tomorrow is our high school state testing for the PSAT and SAT. Please make sure your student arrives on time, or they will not be admitted to their testing room, and he/she will have to make up the test on an instructional day. Testing will start promptly at 8:00. Below are the tests that each grade will be taking: Freshmen: PSAT 8/9 Sophomores: PSAT 10 Juniors: SAT Seniors will have a Capstone Workday. The Capstone Workday will be at the Mason City Community Chapel. Students will be bussed to the chapel promptly at 8:00. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Seniors will return to the school once testing has concluded. After testing, there will not be any instruction taking place. We will have a study day/free activity day since testing is exhausting and strenuous. We will allow students to leave school early with permission from his/her parent/guardian. Testing will conclude approximately between 12:30 and 1:00. Permission slips to leave early should have already been turned in to the office.

It's been a busy week on the construction site! Roof and walls on the Fitness Barn, floors in the shop, and electrical conduit to the building!

It's been a busy week on the construction site! Roof and walls on the Fitness Barn, floors in the shop, and electrical conduit to the building!

This coming Monday, Sophomores will be taking a field trip to ICC in East Peoria for a campus visit. ICC is providing a pizza buffet lunch for our students. Students will be back at ICHS around 1:30. This coming Tuesday, Juniors will be going to Bradley in Peoria for their Regional College Fair. Students will need to bring lunch money as they will be stopping for lunch on the way back at a variety of fast food options.

Correction from the last message with an incorrect date...this will take place tomorrow March 14th. The date in the previous post was wrong.

On Monday, a tragic bus accident took place involving staff and students from the Rushville-Industry school district. Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of this horrible tragedy and we want to help. Tomorrow, Thursday March 13th, we will be hosting a Hat Day at Illini Central to raise money for the families of those involved in the accident. Students can donate $1 or more to wear a hat to school that day. All of the proceeds will be given to the families of the victims. Middle School and High School students can make their donations in the gym before school and receive a sticker to show they have made a donation. Grade School teachers will collect the money from their students in the morning. Thank you for your support.

Wednesday, March 20th, is our high school state testing for the PSAT and SAT. Please make sure your student arrives on time that day, or they will not be admitted to their testing room, and he/she will have to make up the test on an instructional day. Testing will start promptly at 8:00. Below are the tests that each grade will be taking: Freshmen: PSAT 8/9 Sophomores: PSAT 10 Juniors: SAT Seniors will have a Capstone Workday. The Capstone Workday will be at the Mason City Community Chapel. Students will be bussed to the chapel promptly at 8:00. Lunch and snacks will be provided. Seniors will return to the school once testing has concluded. After testing, there will not be any instruction taking place. We will have a study day/free activity day since testing is exhausting and strenuous. We will allow students to leave school early with permission from his/her parent/guardian. Testing will conclude approximately between 12:30 and 1:00. If you give your child permission to leave after testing is concluded, please complete the permission slip that was given to them today and return it to school by Friday, March 15th.

Here is an updated job openings graphic. We have an immediate Custodian/Grounds worker, bus drivers & kitchen staff positions that need filled as soon as possible. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just posted the March 2024 Breakfast & Lunch menus to the website under the Quick Links dropdown on the district's main page. Weekly menus can also be found on the website or app under Dining. #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Just a Reminder: Illini Central schools will dismiss Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:30 am. Teachers will participate in school improvement planning activities in the afternoon. There is no Pre-K on 2/28.

Illini Central schools will dismiss Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 11:30 am. Teachers will participate in school improvement planning activities in the afternoon. There is no Pre-K on 2/28.

Hello...Class of 2024 & their families, The Illini Central Yearbook Staff has an opportunity for parents, guardians, and families to purchase a 'Senior Spotlight' shout out section in the yearbook! The cost is $25 for 1/4 of a page. You can include 1-2 pictures of your Senior (any age) and a congratulatory statement of up to 4 sentences! Checks can be made out to ICHS Yearbook or you can bring cash to Mrs. Van Tine's room #66. Please email your Senior's pictures and statements for your senior's spotlight to jvantine@illinicentral.org (This is different from your Senior & Baby Picture's which are used in a separate section of the book) Thank you from the 2023-2024 IC Yearbook Team! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Are you interested in a career at Illini Central? Check out our vacancies!

This Friday night, The Illini Central Athletic Boosters will be having their Annual Pork Chop Dinner from 5 to 7 p.m. Please come out & support the boosters and stick around as the Cougars take on the Athens Warriors! #WeAreIC #BeJimmy

Construction is moving right along!

IC schools will dismiss on Wednesday, 1/31/24 at 11:30 am.  A Pre-K activity is planned from 8-10:30 am at the West Campus building for both morning and afternoon students. There is no bus transportation for Pre-K students and parents are welcome to attend. 

On Wednesday, January 31st, student and staff will have an opportunity to “leave a mark” on the new addition at Illini Central. Throughout the day, students will be able to sign their name or place stickers on the beam that will be the main structure for the entrance into the new addition. This will be encapsulated once construction is completed, but the marks will remain forever.