Reminder - Tomorrow is a student attendance 1/2 day!
Dismissal times are PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, and HS - 11:30.
Happy Columbus Day!
Hello Raiders,
Our COVID dashboard has been updated to reflect our numbers as of today. You can find our dashboard on our website at www.MidwestCentral.org
Also a reminder that our parent teacher conferences are the evening of October 21st (3:00-7:00 PM) and the morning of October 22nd (8:00-11:00 AM). We'd like to see a larger than normal turn out for this year. Your students, more than ever, need you actively involved in their education.
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Reminder - There is no school on Monday, October 11th in observance of Columbus Day. Enjoy your 3 day weekend!
Congrats to Ms. Shaffer, our librarian, who received a $70,976 grant for a Library Restoration Project!!! Assists go to Ms. Garman and Mr. Lazarz for their help.
This grant will have an impact on all 3 building libraries!!! Wow…that’s a lot of $$$$! Great job Ms. Shaffer!!
Congrats to Ms. Shaffer, our librarian, who received a $70,976 grant for a Library Restoration Project!!! Assists go to Ms. Garman and Mr. Lazarz for their help as well.
This grant will have an impact on all 3 building libraries!!! Wow…that’s a lot of $$$$! Great job Ms. Shaffer!!
Midwest Central is THANKFUL to have a pretty AMAZING custodial staff! A HUGE THANK YOU goes out to each of you for the hard work you put in daily! You are all rock stars!
Today is a student attendance 1/2 day!
Dismissal times are PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, and HS - 11:30.
Have a great weekend Raiders!
Hello Raiders,
I write to you this morning with disturbing news of students finding it "a fun idea" to vandalize bathrooms. I'm attaching a link to an article describing this latest tiktok challenge. Please talk to your students about this topic and help them understand we find no humor in this. Our goal is to raise responsible, caring, hard working citizens that will be successful in life. While I've seen may "school pranks" in my career this one rises to the level of criminal activity. We've already had this happening in our district causing several hundred dollars in damage. When we catch the people responsible please understand that our response will be one of a serious nature.
The people responsible for these types of things do not always carry the discriminatory label of a "troubled kid". They have been anybody, including those that staff and parents might consider "good kids" and it is difficult for parents to believe that their children could do such things. Social media encourages kids to do some pretty silly stuff...whether eating tide pods or causing damage. Please have a quick talk with your students about this inappropriate behavior. I'd rather you be proactive and talk to your students than have to deal with a negative disciplinary situation in the future.
We have a great district doing great things for kids. I want everyone to feel welcome and safe in our district. This couldn't happen without the extraordinary communities that support our school. Thank you for being partners in your students education.
https://foxillinois.com/newsletter-daily/tiktok-challenge-devious-licks-challenges-students-to-vandalize-school-bathrooms
Regards,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
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Save the date: Tuesday, October 5th. Stay tuned for more details in the coming days for the biggest charity event of the season!
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GREAT NEWS - All buildings have working phones and email again!
Thank you for your understanding and patience!
We had a line cut and will likely not have phones until tomorrow around noon.
If you need to contact us:
You can email the middle or primary school as they are still able to receive emails.
You can also call the unit office at 309.968.7916 to reach the superintendent’s office, bus barn, or to get a message to any of our school buildings.
Happy Labor Day!
Reminder - School will be closed on Monday, September 6th for Labor Day. Have a safe and happy 3 day weekend!
The MCHS National Honor Society is co-sponsoring the Manito Community Blood Drive on Thursday, September 9, at the Forman Center! With each pint collected, you help one or more of our Seniors earn a scholarship. Save time and use the Blood Donor app! ONE PINT OF BLOOD CAN SAVE UP TO 3 LIVES! We know you’ve got it in you!
Midwest Central is lucky to have some of the best parents around! THANK YOU to Mr. & Mrs. Kinney for the yummy surprise this morning for bus and building staff!!! #RaiderNationProud
Tuesday night faculty and staff from Midwest Central School District served dinner at Abide Church in Goofy Ridge. An awesome night of food, fun, fellowship, and music was enjoyed by everyone.
