It is that time of year again! Mark your calendars for Kindergarten Night in April. If you have a student who will be 5 on or before September 1st of 2023 you have a Kindergarten eligible student. Find out what you need to do to get them registered, meet their teachers, and learn a little bit more about what to expect for next year.
The 2023-2024 School Calendar has been approved by the Regional Office of Education and is now official. The calendar can be found here: https://5il.co/1ptu6
Illini Central Schools will dismiss on Wednesday, 2/22/23, at 11:30 for a school improvement planning day. There will be no Pre-K tomorrow.
The IC Board of Education will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, February 16, 2023 at 7:00 pm at the Mason City Public Library. The Google Meet address is https://meet.google.com/qku-wdod-tmh?hs=122&authuser=0
These two from Mrs. Steel's morning class have reached their goals!! They go to Kindergarten next year and have already read 1,000 books! Great job Harlyn and Leo!!
The IC Board of Education will hold a special meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023 at 5pm in the District Office, 222 North West Avenue, Mason City. The Google Meet link is meet.google.com/ofy-awdq-djx
Bus 5 has experienced a mechanical issue. We are redirecting another bus that will pick up these students. Students will arrive home later than normal. Students were not at risk, and all are safe. We are sorry for the inconvenience.
Pre-K can't forget our afternoon kiddos who have also been doing amazing! From Mrs. Steel's afternoon class we have Bryant who has read 800 books and Cora who has read 400 books! Great job PM Pre-K!
Pre-K's morning classes have been doing some big things since coming back from Christmas break! Ryker from Mrs. Braden's morning class has read 400 books and Sloan from Mrs. Braden's morning class has read 600 books! Leo from Mrs. Steel's morning class is at 900 books! These kids have been working so hard to reach their 1,000 books before Kindergarten goal!
Merry Christmas to our students, families, teachers/staff and all IC alumni!
Wishing you a blessed day!
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
*Thanks to Elijah Stender for the great graphic.
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.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
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.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
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!
Pre-K has some celebrating to do with these awesome readers! Harlyn from Mrs. Steel's morning class has reach 900 books, Leo from Mrs. Steel's morning class has read 800 books, and Jay from Mrs. Braden's afternoon class has read 100 books! I think all of these readers are going to reach their goal of 1,000 books before Kindergarten early!
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.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
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.
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Happy Thanksgiving to all of our students, staff, families & alumni!
Have a great holiday weekend!
#WeAreIC #BeJimmy
Pre-K is ending this Friday on a great note! Sloan from Mrs. Braden's morning class is at 300 books, Bryant from Mrs. Steel's afternoon class is at 700 books, and Harlyn from Mrs. Steel's morning class is at 800 Books! They will reach 1,000 books this year for sure!
