Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day! Today we recognize and celebrate our incredible paraprofessionals who go above and beyond every day to support our students, teachers, and school community. Your patience, dedication, and hard work do not go unnoticed. Thank you for all that you do to make a difference—you are truly appreciated!
Spring Break is here! 🎉From March 30 – April 6, we hope everyone enjoys a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved break. Take time to unwind, have fun, and make some great memories—we can’t wait to see everyone back soon!
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Looking to be part of something meaningful? Come join a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our students.
Check out our latest opening!
View all current opportunities here: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/employment
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Kindergarten Screening Time!
Midwest Central Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you have a child entering kindergarten, be sure to sign up for a screening appointment.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Raiders!
Midwest Central Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you have a child entering kindergarten, be sure to sign up for a screening appointment.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Raiders!
Updated Last Day of School
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
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🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Midwest Central! 🌈💚
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
⚠️ School Cancellation Notice ⚠️
Due to weather/road conditions, Midwest Central Schools will be closed today.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Today is the end of our 3rd 9 weeks!
School Cancellation Reminder – Wednesday 3/11
Due to a power outage at the Middle School, Midwest Central schools are closed today. An automated call was sent earlier this morning, but we wanted to share this as a reminder for our families.
Because of today’s cancellation, the last day of school will now be Friday, May 29 (pending no additional emergency days needed).
We hope everyone in Raider Nation is safe and that your families experienced minimal to no damage from last night’s storms. Please take care, and thank you for your understanding.
Due to a power outage at the Middle School, Midwest Central schools are closed today. An automated call was sent earlier this morning, but we wanted to share this as a reminder for our families.
Because of today’s cancellation, the last day of school will now be Friday, May 29 (pending no additional emergency days needed).
We hope everyone in Raider Nation is safe and that your families experienced minimal to no damage from last night’s storms. Please take care, and thank you for your understanding.
Reminder - Today is a 1/2 day for students! Buildings will dismiss as follows: PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, HS - 11:30
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We’ve made a small change to the March lunch schedule so everyone can enjoy a special meal together!
Wednesday, March 25 will now feature our Easter Dinner: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Dinner Roll, and Vanilla Pudding with Oreo Crumbles
On Friday, March 27, we will serve our regular Friday menu options instead.
Here are the updated options for Friday, March 27:
Pre-K
• Chicken Patty
Primary School (PS)
• Chicken Patty
• Rectangle Cheese Pizza
• Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
Middle School & High School (MS & HS)
• Chicken Patty or Spicy Patty
• Big Daddy’s Cheese Pizza
• Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your flexibility — we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the ham dinner together!
Wednesday, March 25 will now feature our Easter Dinner: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Dinner Roll, and Vanilla Pudding with Oreo Crumbles
On Friday, March 27, we will serve our regular Friday menu options instead.
Here are the updated options for Friday, March 27:
Pre-K
• Chicken Patty
Primary School (PS)
• Chicken Patty
• Rectangle Cheese Pizza
• Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
Middle School & High School (MS & HS)
• Chicken Patty or Spicy Patty
• Big Daddy’s Cheese Pizza
• Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your flexibility — we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the ham dinner together!
Happy World Social Work Day! Midwest Central is incredibly lucky to have some of the very best social workers around. Your compassion, dedication, and tireless advocacy make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, families, and staff every single day. Thank you for the care, support, and heart you bring to our school community—we truly appreciate all that you do!
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
We’ve had parents and staff members asking as they begin planning summer activities and vacations, so we wanted to share that our current last day of school is scheduled for May 28, 2026.
As always, this date is based on our approved school calendar and could change if additional emergency/snow days are needed — but as of now, May 28th is our official last day.
We hope this helps as you start making those summer plans!
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Happy Presidents’ Day! Today we honor the leaders who have served as President of the United States and reflect on the history and values they helped shape. Presidents’ Day originally began as a celebration of George Washington’s birthday and now recognizes all U.S. presidents, past and present. Enjoy the day as we celebrate our nation’s history!
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today is all about spreading love, kindness, and a little extra sweetness. Whether it’s friends, family, teachers, or classmates—let’s celebrate the people who make our hearts smile!
Just a reminder! There will be no school on Monday, February 16th as we observe Presidents Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
