We hope to see you there!
Hello All,
1. Thursday (evening) and Friday (morning) we will hold parent/teacher conferences. Thursday will be a 1 hour early dismissal, and Friday there is no school for students. We're hoping for a record turn out this year! Please help us out with that goal.
2. I have attached a link to our district calendar on the website below.
https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/district-calendar
Have a good day,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Midwest Central staff got the opportunity to spend the second half of Friday doing some pretty cool professional training exercises... after being treated to a most delicious lunch!
A HUGE Thank You to everyone that helped make this possible!!!!
Hello Raiders,
We've had quite a few questions surrounding the P-EBT program. The district doesn't have any control over the program. We've been directed to have people call 1.800.678.5465(LINK) or going to the website for Illinois Link Cardholder (www.link.illinois.gov). The link below takes you to an FAQ for additional information. I hope this helps.
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=137078
Enjoy your weekend,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Hello Raiders,
Two quick items:
1. Tomorrow, Friday, October 14th is 1/2 day early dismissal.
2. Summer P-EBT benefits for students enrolled in public school will be issued between October 11th and 21st, 2022. Summer 2022 P-EBT issuance will be $391 per eligible student. Because Midwest Central has the Community Eligibility Option all students enrolled last May will receive this benefit. This benefit is not something you or the district has applied for. It is a program we automatically qualify for based upon our participation in the National School Lunch Program. Benefits will be loaded to your existing P-EBT card.
Thank you,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Happy Columbus Day!
Hello Raiders,
I wanted to communicate 2 reminders for next week:
1. Monday (October 10) is Columbus Day, so there will be no school.
2. Next Friday (October 14) is ½ day early dismissal. The Middle School dismisses at 11:20, the High School dismisses at 11:30, and the Primary School at 11:40. There is no preschool Thursday or Friday (October 13 and 14).
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Flu Shot Clinic for Students - Thursday, October 20, 2022
MCPS students will ALL have forms sent home. MCMS and MCHS students will need to request sing up forms from the student's respective school if they would like to participate.
Registered nurses from the Mason County Health Department (MCHD) will come to each of the schools and administer the flu vaccine injection to students who have turned in their completed forms. A list of insurances that can be billed are listed below, otherwise cost will be $40.00. If paying for your child’s vaccination please send cash or check payable to MCHD.
The Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html
List of insurances that MCHD will accept:
• AETNA/CIGNA
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Coventry
• HFN
• Health Alliance
• Healthlink
• Humana
• Meridian
• United Healthcare
• Medicare
• Illinois Medicaid
• Managed Care Organizations:
Molina, Harmony, Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plans
Please have your child wear a short-sleeved shirt or dress in layers on October 20th, since the injection will be given in the upper arm. If you have any questions feel free to call the Mason County Health Department at 309.210.0110.
A couple of quick reminders for our Raider Community about bus safety.
Please make sure you are aware and alert when driving around school buses on and off of school property.
Passing a stopped school bus with the stop arm out and lights flashing is illegal at any location.
THANK YOU for helping us keep our students safe!
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MC has some pretty amazing custodial/maintenance staff! THANK YOU ALL for the hard work you put in every day. You are appreciated!
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Reminder - Today is a student attendance 1/2 day!
Dismissal times are PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, and HS - 11:30.
We were made aware of a threat against the school around midnight. There is a lot of inaccurate information out on social media regarding this matter. Please know that the school and our law enforcement agencies jumped into immediate action.
Law enforcement in Manito, Mason County, and Tazewell County have been involved and have investigated the claim. Law enforcement agencies have informed us that there is no credible evidence to support the accusations. However, we have asked the parents of the accused student to keep said student home today and tomorrow for their safety.
In addition, Tazewell County police department has provided us a large police presence today to offer additional safety and security to our students.
Please join us for a blood drive co-sponsored by the MCHS National Honor Society and the Forman Center on Thursday, September 8, 2022, from 1:00 to 5:30 PM Visit RedCrossBlood.org to schedule an appointment!
With each pint donated, our NHS members have an opportunity to earn scholarship money! Give the gift of life...DONATE BLOOD!
This just in:
Tazewell County will be doing road work on Toboggan Road between Route 29 and Jacobs Road (Tazewell/Mason County Line) beginning tomorrow morning (Friday 8/26) through next Wednesday (8/31/2022). The road will be down to one lane during business hours most days and slight delays should be expected. Please plan your trips to work and school accordingly. Extra time should be factored into your trips.
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Incorrect Picture Day Info...
In the August 23rd Manito Review, it mentions Midwest Central School pictures are Thursday, 8/25 for ALL students.
That is incorrect. The Primary and Middle School will have a picture day announced at a later time. ONLY MCHS pictures are Thursday, 8/25 for ALL high school students, including seniors.
Next week, August 29-September 2, it may be possible that buses are running a bit late for pick up and/or drop off.
We were made aware of road construction happening in the district next week that could impact travel times. If you have questions/concerns about this, please contact the transportation department at 309.968.3020.
