Illini Central High School

Illini Central schools will return to in-school instruction beginning tomorrow, Thursday, September 17, 2020. All buildings, including Pre-K, will be open for students. Thank you for your cooperation over these past two days.

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.

School Picture Day is next week. Remote Learners should go to the Grade School All Purpose Room on Monday, September 14th between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. to have their picture taken. Forms will be available there. If you would like a form before then, contact the office to pick one up. Students who are attending in-person will have their picture taken on Tuesday, September 15th. Forms will be passed out to you later this week. Contact the office with any questions 217-482-5180 #WeAreIC

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.

Let's try this again... Since we can't have our open houses and orientations in person, here's the information we would like you to know before tomorrow morning! We can't wait to see you, and don't forget your mask and printed schedule! https://sites.google.com/illinicentral.org/open/home

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

This past Thursday, Mr. Ward & Illini Central's Director of Transportation Mr. Elliot Hernan sat down to discuss the transportation portion of our reopening plan. This video includes important information regarding bus & car riders alike. There are some changes to how we have to do things before school & after. Please take a second to listen to this information. Here is the link: https://youtu.be/iqfd1AyZIgY Have a great weekend & take care. #WeAreIC

Earlier this afternoon...we were having issues with a test broadcasting link while checking for tonight's board meeting. If you have any issues with that broadcasting link...try the Zoom instead that was posted earlier. #WeAreIC

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

​This morning, Illini Central Superintendent Mr. Mike Ward & IC School Nurse Mrs. Tonya Harris sat down to discuss some of the main challenges we are preparing for as we begin in-person learning next week. Our hope is that this video helps to explain the IDPH health guidelines that we will be expected to follow. Here is the link to the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OD81aLNOqI​ The document that is seen in the video can also be found at this link: https://5il.co/jtlt #WeAreIC

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

ICHS/ICMS Principal Mrs. Durbin shares some information for high school & middle school students about how the "Black & Gold" block schedules will be working this Fall as well as some class scheduling information. Click on this link: https://youtu.be/Re3gT3zCEoo #WeAreIC

As we approach the start of school on the 25th...we will be releasing videos this week to explain our plan for getting things going in all areas of our reopening. Today's video explains our Technology plan. In this video, Mr. Wherley discusses Chromebook distribution, the Hot Spot sign-up form & how to get tech assistance this school year as well as how to make sure you stay connected to Illini Central. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rT08oIeYo8 Have a great weekend & Take care! #WeAreIC

Included in this post is a form to make sure all students needing meals during our blended learning phase OR in case of school closure (going full remote) get those meals. This will make sure our food service staff is getting enough food ordered and will be prepared to meet those needs in either case. Of course families can call in to the school if they change their minds or opt out. For instance, the ICGS teachers will hand out meals only to those signed up, so it’s important to be on this list to prevent bus delays etc. Here is the link to the form: https://forms.gle/ib1PWwHGN35J8e2E7 If you have any questions, please call the school 217-482-5180 or send an email to illinicentral@illinicentral.org #WeAreIC

Just a reminder...the link for Skyward can be found on our website under EXPLORE on each building page i.e. District, HS, MS, GS & Pre-K. When accessing your family/student Skyward account, you need to click the dropdown & choose Family/Student Access like what you see in this screenshot. #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