Merry Christmas to our students, families, teachers/staff and all IC alumni!
Wishing you a blessed day!
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*Thanks to Elijah Stender for the great graphic.
The IC Interact Club is busy volunteering their time helping others. This year we chose two names from the IC Angel Tree, at Junior’s General Store on Chestnut St. in Mason City. One boy and one girl will receive special gifts this year.
The members along with Mrs. Price feel they are making a difference, one volunteer experience at a time.
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Illini Central student, Destinee Thomas has made 200 hats by hand and has donated many of them. She donates them to local hospitals.
Destinee is a blessing to everyone she knows and to all of the people who benefit from her kindness.
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Here is another employment opportunity we need to share. The requirements for this job have been posted to the Illini Central website. Those requirements can be found at the following link:
https://5il.co/1mab7
If you are interested, please call the school at 217-482-5180 or email Mr. Ward at mward@illinicentral.org with any further questions.
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This is a reminder that Illini Central schools will dismiss at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Dec. 20th and Wednesday, Dec. 21st, 2002.
The last day of attendance for the first semester is Wednesday, 12/21. School will resume on Thursday, January 5, 2023.
Have a Happy Holiday!
Congratulations to our own Mrs. Price for receiving this $1,000 grant! We are thankful to have you as a part of our staff.
You are a blessing to all of your students.
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https://www.25newsnow.com/2022/12/15/one-class-time-special-teacher-special-needs/
The IC Board of Education will hold a levy hearing and regular meeting on Thursday, December 15 at 7:00 pm in the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet link is https://meet.google.com/pip-wpqo-ifg?hs=122&authuser=0
We wanted to share some information about the Illini Central shuttle bus that runs after practices in the evening.
Here is that shuttle schedule:
Shuttle bus will leave front of High School at 5:05
Shuttle bus will then go to Easton to drop off at the post office at 5:13 then Pick up at Easton gym at 5:15.
Shuttle bus will drop off back at Mason City at 5:25.
Shuttle will then Drop off in San Jose at 5:40.
If you have any questions...feel free to call the school at 217-482-5180.
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Here's The Class Part II's next 15 Questions with...
In the spotlight for this one...Senior Kyleigh Keihn.
This is a good one!
https://youtu.be/6r5Fdjp4SD8
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On December 11th, 2020...we lost the best.
So on, Monday December 12th...we are asking you to wear flannel to honor our dear friend & coach...Jimmy Newell.
Whether you are here with us at Illini Central or wherever you might be...wear that flannel in remembrance of a person who made a difference in countless lives.
He will never be forgotten and remember to always #BeJimmy
Illini Central Superintendent Mr. Mike Ward & HS/MS Principal Mrs. Jennifer Durbin use this short video to explain the 2022 Tax Levy process and the impact of the Glacier Sands wind farm.
https://youtu.be/RLVjYBWrhSs
If you have any questions, please call the school at 217-482-5180.
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Graduates from Illini Central may apply to help fund their college or technical school tuition by utilizing the Illini Central Student Loan Fund. The money made available to graduates from Illini Central High School through the Student Loan Fund is a loan. As such, the committee expects the applicant to make repayment of the money borrowed as soon after leaving school as feasible. The prompt repayment of this loan will assure future students of Illini Central the same privilege to take advantage of this fund. There is a limit of $500.00 per semester, with the total amount granted not to exceed $3000.00.
The Student Loan Fund committee will meet to approve student loans for the Spring 2023 semester. Students interested in acquiring a loan must apply by January 4, 2023. Applications may be picked up in the high school office or on the school website at www.illinicentral.org under “For Students” on the main or high school page. Students must also submit a copy of their class schedule as proof of enrollment in college or trade school course. Please contact Jennifer Durbin at Illini Central High School at (217) 482-5180 or jdurbin@illinicentral.org with questions.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our students, staff, families & alumni!
Have a great holiday weekend!
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On Friday, November 11th at 10 a.m....Illini Central will be honoring our Veterans with our Veteran's Day Ceremony in the high school gymnasium.
Mr. Olson's Advanced U.S. History class has been organizing this event.
The FFA & ICHS office staff will be preparing lunch for our veterans in attendance.
Our ceremony is open to the public.
Please join us in honoring those who have served our great country.
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Reminder: There is no school on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 for Illini Central Schools in observance of Election Day. School will resume on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Illini Central's Class of 2026 is sponsoring a Blood Drive on Friday, November 18th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Mason City Public Library.
Masks are optional. Appointments are required. To schedule an appointment, please call ImpactLife at (800) 747-5401, email Mrs. Price, Freshmen Class Sponsor lprice@illinicentral.org or scan the QR code below.
Alliance Community Bank of Mason City and Illini Central High School are pleased to present Zachary Entwistle with the October Student of the Month Award. For demonstrating outstanding character, Zachary receives an Amazon gift card from Alliance Community Bank and an Amazon gift card from the Illini Central High School faculty.
Zachary is the son of Kimberly Renken and Scott Entwistle.
His classes this year include Physics, Government, AP Calculus, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Spanish IV, Dual Credit Psychology, and Dual Credit English.
Zachary is the president of the Student Council, Prescient of the Math Honor Society, Co-President of the Spanish Honor Society, Vice President of the FFA, Secretary of the National Honor Society, and member of the Spanish Club.
Additionally, Zachary participates in basketball and track and field at Illini Central High School.
Outside of school, Zachary stays busy assisting with Mason City Park District Biddy Ball and he is an active member of the Mason City Community Chapel.
Next year, Zachary plans on attending a university to pursue a degree in pre-medicine biology.
Congratulations, Zachary and thank you for everything you have done for Illini Central through your high school years!
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