Analyn Denny was the winner of the ICMS Spelling Bee. Runner-up was Ella Eigenbrod. Students who competed in the spelling bee were (from left to right) Ashlyn Rawden, Analyn Denny, Sophia Montgomery, Corey Douglas, Ella Eigenbrod, Vivian Atwood, Lucia Leamon, and Ben Flatley. Congratulations to Analyn!! She advances to the Official Spelling Bee Competition on... READ MORE >
During the spring semester (January through June) of the 2019-2020 school year, schools within the city of Chicago and throughout the state will have the opportunity to conduct the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) with students in 8th, 10th, or 12th grade. Your child’s school may choose to participate.WHAT IS THE ILLINOIS YOUTH SURVEY?The purpose of the IYS is to better... READ MORE >
The Board of Education for Illini Central CUSD#189 will hold a special meeting on Monday, November 25, 2019. The meeting will begin at 4:30 pm and will be held in the Grade School library. The agenda can be found here. READ MORE >
The Excellence in Education Grants for Teachers Program Awards $36,500 in Grant MoneyThe Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) awards $36,500 in grant money to several public school educators (Pre-K through 12) statewide. IRTAF is affiliated with the Illinois Retired Teachers Association, a lobbying group for retired educators, with a current... READ MORE >
Want to know how your middle schooler or high schooler is doing, but sometimes forget to log in to Skyward to check their grades? Let Skyward email you a progress report on either a daily or weekly routine. Skyward Setup for Grade Notifications READ MORE >
The Illini Central school district was fortunate to have recently been given a copy of the 1931 “Handbook of the Mason City Community School” that was published by that district. The 45-page booklet contains an educational history of school, a directory of graduates, school procedures, and course listings. It provides a fascinating look at how things have changed... READ MORE >
On Tuesday, October 8, 8th grade students took a field trip to Peoria to attend CareerSpark. CareerSpark is an interactive, hands-on expo designed to give students a taste of a variety of career paths. Students got to experience a multitude of different job experiences. The goal of the expo is to help "spark" an interest in students' future career goals. One of... READ MORE >
Dear Parent/Guardian: Fall has arrived, and before we know it, winter will be here as well. With winter, of course, comes the possibility of weather that impacts school. With over 260 square miles, we have road conditions that vary greatly from one side of the district to the other. The decision to cancel classes due to weather is one of the most difficult... READ MORE >
The Illini Central CUSD#189 Board of Education approved the FY20 budget at its latest meeting. This budget demonstrates that the district is in good financial health. The budget includes a small surplus balance in the Education fund. This is the first time since fiscal year 2015 that the district has passed a surplus budget in this fund. In addition, the... READ MORE >