Due the two week pause at MCHS, we will not be sponsoring this event on Saturday. We hope you receive more treats than tricks on Halloween! Stay safe and we hope to see you next year!
This is a reminder that we have Parent/Teacher Conferences from 3:00 - 7:00 PM tomorrow (Thursday) and 8:00 - 11:00 AM (Friday). Although the calendar shows a 1 hour early dismissal for Thursday, this was under the assumption we were running a normal schedule. Since we're currently running a 1 hour early dismissal everyday, Thursday's dismissal will be at 1:45 for the Middle School, 1:50 for the High School, and 2:00 for the Primary School. I'm sorry for any confusion the calendar may have created for you. Students have no school on Friday. Also, a reminder that next Tuesday has also been declared a state holiday this year and we were unable to waive that day, so students will also be out next Tuesday, November 3rd.
Please reach out to our teaching staff to schedule an in-person or remote conference. They're eager to hear from you.
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Hello Raiders,
We've had our numbers of positive COVID cases and students required to quarantine rise at the high school over the weekend. Because of the large number of students that will be excluded we're moving to remote learning at the high school only until November 9th. High school students with IEPs will continue to attend school in-person unless they're required to quarantine. Both the primary school and middle school will continue with in-person learning as normal. High school students are expected to complete their remote work and grades will be taken on assignments. Teachers will be available to help students virtually between 8:00 AM -3:00 PM each day.
It's important to understand that we're doing this as a precautionary measure to mitigate the threat of further spread at the high school. We've also been able to confirm that we've not had any COVID cases thus far that can be attributed to in-person learning.
Breakfast and lunch will be available via delivery and students have been asked to sign up for delivery. Parent/Teacher conferences at the high school will still be available via phone or technology. Please reach out to your student's teachers to schedule a conference. The primary and middle school conferences will continue as planned.
Our remote instruction will begin tomorrow (Tuesday) and students will return to in-person learning Monday, November 9th.
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Seniors – Josten’s will be back to take your graduation orders on Thursday, October 29th from 11:00 AM to 1:06 PM in the gym. Please make sure you place your order at this time. Any senior who missed the class meeting, please pick up your packet in the office.
On October 8, 2020, twenty-three students were inducted into Midwest Central High School’s chapter of National Honor Society at Memorial Park.
Front Row L-R: Kloe Norris, Riley Jester, Maya Farnam, Abigail Larsen, Samantha Hitteman, Emery Baker, Jaden Watts
Middle Row L-R: Jordan Short, Madison Golden, Olivia Lewis, Michael Bahney, Kylie Klaasen, Hailey Green, Delaney Egan
Back Row L-R: Gaige Murphy, Braden Garman, Alexa Kerley, Karter Richardson, Kyle Uselton
Not pictured: Kami Davis, Mary McCoy, Tori Taylor
Congratulations to all of our 2020 Inductees!
XC Regionals are at PORTA today. Meet starts at 10:00. Good Luck Raiders!
Students - November is National Novel Writing Month! The goal: to write as much as possible. If you are interested in participating or want more information, join Ms Shaffer for a virtual meeting on Monday at 3:15. Scan the QR code on the library door or see Ms Shaffer to get more information.
Midwest Central is appreciative of their amazing staff today... and every day!
Education is important! Parents - here are some tidbits of information around the dangers of substance use.
November Breakfast and Lunch Menus
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Spanish Club will be hosting a Dia de los muertos celebration on Monday, November 2nd, from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM. If you are in Spanish Club and you'd like to attend, please see Ms. Brodbeck this week or email her. It's free, but space is limited due to COVID restrictions.
XC has their last home today at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!!!
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Red Ribbon week is October 19th to October 23rd. The goal of Red Ribbon week is to raise awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse.
Students - We will have the following dress up days and a table set up at lunch where you can stop by each day and earn candy by dressing up and also enter a drawing for a $50 Amazon card. The dress up days are as follows:
Monday – Hang Tough, Don’t Puff – wear some type of animal print
Tuesday – Fight Against Drugs – wear camouflage
Wednesday – Saying No to Drugs is No Sweat – wear your favorite sweats
Thursday – Drugs AREN'T groovy – wear your favorite tie dye
Friday – Show you support for our Red Ribbon campaign – wear red or Raider gear.
XC Tomahawk Conference Meet is today at home. Meet starts at 4:00pm. Good Luck Raiders!
Hope to see you there!
XC team travels to Havana today to compete at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!
Golf Regionals are today at Coyote Creek. Matches start at 8:30am. Good Luck Raiders!
For any student, including seniors, or faculty member who would like to do picture re-takes, they'll be on Thursday, October 15 in the morning. If you did NOT have your picture taken in August, you'll need to have it taken that day.
XC team competes at home today at 4:00 vs Beardstown, Illini Bluffs, Lincoln, and Rushville - Industry. Good Luck Raiders!
Golf team travels to Coyote Creek to compete today at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!
The Mason County Health Department purchased custom Raiders masks for students and staff. THANK YOU MCHD!!!!!
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Hello Raiders,
Midwest Central will again be offering a flu shot clinic this fall. For your convenience, Primary School students will have the necessary papers sent home to fill out. Middle School students can pick up the packet at the nurses office and High School students can pick up the packet at the main office counter. If you have questions, please contact our nurses at either the Primary School or High School, and they'll be happy to assist you.
Very Best,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
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The MCHS Cheerleaders have extended their clothing fundraiser through October 13! In case you missed it, children's sizes are available in items #36 and #37! Plus, there's also chairs, stadium blankets, and hats, too! Great for use at those outdoor games and activities! There are several cheerleader names that have yet to be given in our sharing rotation, so if you need a name or if you have any questions, email Coach Hamblin at hamblin@midwestcentral.org.
Thank you for supporting the MCHS Cheerleaders!
The Midwest Central Golf Team took on Coyote Creek on Thursday.
Reminder - Tomorrow is a 1/2 day for students. Dismissal times are: 11:20 MS dismissal, 11:30 HS dismissal, and 11:40 PS dismissal.
XC travels to Lincoln today for a 4:30 meet. Good Luck Raiders!
Golf team competes today at Coyote Creek. Matches start at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!
Hello Raiders,
This is a reminder that we need to have health records for all students (remote and in-person) by October 15th. As of today we will have to exclude students from school beginning October 16th if we do not have the appropriate records. This is a state law we have to comply with. If you have questions or need to speak with someone, please call your student's school and ask to speak to the nurse.
Primary School 309.968.6464
Middle School 309.352.2300
High School 309.968.6766
Best Regards,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Attention Freshmen! Class Officer Petitions are available for any student wanting to run for President or Student Council Representative for the 2020-2021 school year. Please see Ms. Shaffer if you have any questions.
Students - Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of Midwest Central’s book club! This year we are focusing our reading around the theme of social justice. Our first book is Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You. If you are interested, and still haven’t joined, scan the QR code hanging on the library door, or see Ms. Schaffer, Mr. Hyde, Ms. Sidwell, or Ms. Sundberg for more information. Hope to see you there!
Golf team competes today at North Greens @ 3:30. Good Luck Raiders!
XC competes today on our home course at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders!
Boys golf team finishes 4th and Braden Garman finishes 11th missing all conference by 5 strokes.
The XC meet at IC for today has been cancelled.
Need money for college? The VFW gives scholarships to high school students each year through its Voice of Democracy contest. All you need to do is write and record a 3 to 5 minute audio essay. This year’s theme is “Is this the Country the Founders Envisioned?” The top National Prize is a $30,000 scholarship and first-place state winners receive a trip to Washington D.C. Stop by the office ledge for an entry form and more information. The deadline is October 31st.
XC team travels to IC today to compete at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!
The Mason County Health Department will be at all 3 schools on October 22nd for a flu shot clinic. This will be for students and staff. More details about the clinics will be available closer to the date.
Golf team travels to Country Hills to compete in their conference match today at 11:00. Good Luck Raiders!
On this night 19 years ago 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 police officers went to sleep in preparation for morning patrol. 8 paramedics went to sleep in preparation for the morning shift of saving lives. None of them saw past 9:40 AM Sept 11, 2001. In one single moment life may never be the same. Consider taking a moment of silence today to remember and honor the lives we lost 19 years ago.
High School Volleyball Open Gyms will start THIS SATURDAY 9:00 - 11:00 AM at the High School Gym! Participants are required by the IHSA and MC to have a COVID Release Form filled out by a parent or guardian. These can be found in the office. Please BRING THEM to the coaches on Saturday! See you then!
Sophomores – Josten’s will be back to take your class ring orders on Tuesday, September 15th during lunch hours. Please have a $60 down payment with your order form on Tuesday. Any student who missed the meeting may pick up an order form in the office.
Band... COVID style. :-)
If you'd like to pre-order your yearbook for the 2020-2021 school year, please go to Jostens.com. If you order now, it's only $40!!! It will never be that low again. Please order by September 25th to lock in this price.
Hello Raiders,
I just wanted to pass along this information provided by CassComm. Currently, there are free open WiFi access points at the locations listed below on the link. There are 2 in Manito, 2 in Forest City, 1 in Goofy Ridge and 1 at Spring Lake. Please use the link below to find the spot closest to you. Normally these are only available to CassComm customers, but they have generously opened them up for anyone to access the internet during this time of pandemic. We'd like to thank CassComm for their generous donation to our communities.
https://home.casscomm.com/wifi-hotspots/
Thank you,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
The Midwest Central High School Cheerleaders Fall 2020 shop is now open! There is spirit wear available for family and friends. The store is open from Sept 4 - Sep 25, 2020. All orders are taken online and paid with a credit card. Orders are shipped directly to you 3-4 weeks after the shop closes. Email Coach Hamblin at hamblin@midwestcentral.org if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Note - #36 & #37 are kid sizes! :-)
You can shop now: https://fancloth.shop/BNSVT
HS Cross Country travels to Delavan today for their first meet of the year. Meet starts at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders!
MCHS Cheerleaders will be delivering masks this week!! Thank you for your orders and for supporting your Raider Cheerleaders!
September Breakfast/Lunch Menus
It’s Friday....don’t forget to wash your masks this weekend!
Senior pictures will be on Friday, September 4th. No money is needed at picture time. Proofs will be emailed to the email address provided on that day.
Raiders getting ready for the golf match today! Good luck to you all!
Golf will play at Four Willows today at 4:00. Good Luck Raiders!
Midwest Central High School would like to thank the Class of 2020 for their generous gift of mobile charging stations for our student body. These are already being used and enjoyed by all of our students.
Good Morning Raiders,
I've been contacted by the Census Bureau to get the word out about taking the Census. Currently, our district completion numbers are pretty low compared with other areas. I know these types of things are a pain, but the future funding of the district will be greatly impacted by our responses. Please take a couple of minutes to complete this, so we can continue to provide the many great programs we have for our students. Oh, and tell your family, friends, and neighbors to do the same! https://my2020census.gov/
Thank you,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Class of 2020, your yearbooks have arrived! You can pick them up (or send in a parent) to the high school office.
Students who drive – parking stickers must be purchased and displayed by this Friday! You can come to the office to pick up your parking sticker form. Stickers are $20.
It’s time for the 2020-21 Student Council elections. Applications for the following Executive Board offices are available on the bulletin board in the horseshoe: First Vice President Community Service, Second Vice President Student Activities, and Treasurer.
If interested in being the Honor Council Chairperson or the Honor Council Assistant, see Ms Sauder. These are appointed positions, not elected ones. All applications must be turned in to Miss Sauder by Friday.
Speeches will be given digitally and links will be posted in the foyer. Student Council elections will take place on Tuesday Sept 1st by digital ballot. At large applications will be available next week.
Student Council is hosting a Back to School Outdoor Movie Night THIS Friday. Please bring your own blanket/chair to sit on over by the Baseball shed. We will begin the movie at 7:45 PM so please show up at 7:15 PM. We will have spaces marked so we will stay socially distant while enjoying the movie. There is no cost to attend.
Individual pictures for golf and cross country will be taken Wednesday, September 2. Group pictures will not be available due to COVID-19 restrictions.
I can't thank our parents and students enough for their kind cooperation. We're all on edge right now, and the cooperation and kindness shown this morning makes me proud to be a Raider!!
I realize our rules are strict on students coming to school presenting any symptoms. Below you will find a link to yesterday's IDPH guidance on how we must treat students and their siblings if they come to school with COVID-like symptoms. Please keep in mind this has changed at least 2 times this week and we expect further changes.
Again, it's exciting to have our students back. We've heard from many of you about how happy you are about school being mostly in-person. Our community survey reported 93% of respondents wanted in-person instruction and we're listening.
From the Board of Education, Administration, Teachers, and Staff we can't thank you enough for all you do to support our efforts. We'll keep working hard to give our community the best possible experience while trying our best to follow IDPH and CDC guidance.
Raider STRONG!
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/875475/IDPH-School-FAQs.pdf
Welcome back Raiders! Have an awesome 2020-21 school year!!!
Breakfast / Lunch for August 2020
HS Golf at Country Hills on 8/20/20 has been cancelled.
Hello Raiders,
I know you've been flooded with communication, and I thank you for taking the time to read through all of the information we send.
This is just a reminder that our future funding will be tied to the data collected from Census 2020. If you haven't taken the time to fill out your Census, please do so. Here is a link with more information.
https://www.census.gov/content/dam/Census/programs-surveys/sis/resources/2020/sis-take-home-flyer-english.pdf
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
It's almost time for a new school year. :-)
HS Golf plays at Country Hills on 8/20/20 at 4:00.
Hello Raiders,
Since we've moved to an online registration format there have been some questions about how parents will be informed of bus routes and times. Once registration is complete we'll sort through all the relevant information and determine routes and times. All bus riders will get a phone call, email or text before school starts with their bus route information.
Very Best,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Hello,
This is just a reminder that online registration is open. The payment portion is now working as well. We've waived all fees for paying online, and we encourage you to do so if possible. If you've already registered and still need to pay fees you can now do so.
Thank you,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
The Raider family is grieving an awful loss today!
HS Fall Sports Meeting will be held on Monday, August 10th at 6:00 at the HS. All golf and cross country athletes need to attend with a parent.
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Hello Raiders,
We've had a huge response to online registration. That's Awesome! Currently our provider is experiencing online payment difficulty. We've shut that feature off for now. You're still able to register, but you'll need to go back in later to pay your fees. We'll get back to you once we know online payments are working again.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
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Kindergarten Screening Information
We have received a couple of questions/comments lately about emails from Dr. Hellrigel that are going out to parents regarding school related things. If you are not receiving your emails, please use these tips.
Reminder - Important Date Changes
Here is a link Mason County Health Department shared with us. We thought our Raider community might find it useful.
Stay healthy Raiders!
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites
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Although no one really likes wearing a mask, we're doing what we can to help keep everyone safe. ;-)
Check this out!
Also, here's a big shout out to the Midwest Central High School Cheerleaders for helping unload food today for Saturday’s give away.
Good morning Raiders. Please remember to register for your HS sports online. Click on the following URL link to get to the registration page. https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CUMWOcaOy0KxKBgbihjfBXNqZPhcbx1GgitYJByQ8nFUOFZIREQ3WjdBNFVMWEVaS01GUVhXSDhSNC4u
Coach Richmond says, “I know the masks seem like a step back. But I’m using this as an opportunity to teach our players to overcome adversity. This will make us better and stronger. We are teaching them how to pivot in life when things don’t go exactly your way. But look at us! Still getting after it!”
Hello Raiders,
I'd like to start by thanking you all for your patience and understanding as we continue to develop our fall plans to return to school. I know you have questions and concerns on many levels. The Board of Education and Administration have been discussing the situation all summer and we continue to be focused on returning 5 days a week to in person instruction. We have the safety of all our students and employees in mind as we look at various options. Naturally, in person learning will look different than it has in the past. We will have to navigate social distancing, face masks, and illness.
I learned this morning that the State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health will be holding a meeting this Friday to discuss the return of students to in person learning. We expect further guidance to come from that meeting next week. Our intention is to provide families a plan towards the end of next week. I realize many area districts are already announcing their plans; however, I feel many of these are premature and will ultimately need to be altered.
I appreciate all those that completed our survey and we're using that information to develop our plans. Please look for our plan to be published towards the end of next week. It will be emailed to all parents and posted on our website www.midwestcentral.org
Thank you again for your support of our district.
Very Best Regards,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
The Midwest Central High School Cheerleaders are doing a face mask fundraiser to raise money for cheerleading camp and cheer gear.
Masks are $15 for 1 or 3 for $39! Any mask pictured is available in adult or kid size.
Please place an order with any high school cheerleader or contact Coach Hamblin at hamblin@midwestcentral.org to order.
Make checks payable to MCHS Cheerleading and we will pick it up. You can also pay using debit or credit cards by texting “ABC “ to 44944. Make sure to select our state/group and name your cheerleader in the online checkout. If you pay online, please let us know your mask choices.
Let Coach Hamblin know if you have any questions. Thank you!!
HS Open Gyms have started for Midwest Central High School for the sports of Volleyball, Wrestling and Boys Basketball. If you are interested in attending please contact the coaches for that sport.
Volleyball – Brittany Richmond coachwithbritt@gmail.com
Wrestling – Cole Stanley stanley@midwestcentral.org
Boys Basketball - Kane Mastin mastin@midwestcentral.org
Wishing all of our Raider families and community a very happy and safe holiday weekend!
The Illinois School Code and ISBE Rule require that public-school students take the state’s final accountability assessment, currently SAT with Essay, in order to receive a regular high school diploma, unless exempt. Because the incoming senior class did not have the opportunity to take the SAT this past spring they will need to take the SAT this fall. ISBE has set the test date for October 14, 2020. Incoming senior students may want to begin reviewing for this test. Resources for test review can be found at https://www.khanacademy.org/sat
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June 30, 2020
Hello Raider Parents,
As my previous email stated we do plan to start school in person this fall. This is the time of year that we would normally inform you of school registration details. To that end, we’d like to provide you with registration information so you can mark dates on your calendars.
This year we’re transitioning to an online registration format. Midwest Central will roll out the online registration format on August 3rd in the afternoon. For those individuals that have poor internet access or have other technical issues we will hold an in person registration on August 11th at Midwest Central Primary School. During the August 11th registration we will have you use one of the school computers to complete the online registration for your student. We will have onsite help available from 7am to 7pm that day. If you are able to complete the online registration in advance of the 11th you will not need to attend the in person registration. If you choose to attend the in person registration, we ask that only one person per household attend in order to limit the number of people. Please do not bring your children to the in person registration.
Although registration is being completed online we will still need to have physical copies of your student’s health documents. Attached to the email is a list of the documents that are needed for individual grade levels. You can drop off necessary documents at any school in the district for your student and they will be routed to the appropriate building. Health records may be dropped off between 8am and 3pm August 3rd through August 11th. Also, if you prefer paying for registration by cash or check, you will be able to drop a check or cash by any building to pay for registration costs.
Finally, in order to prepare for the online registration format I have attached a couple guidance documents with some helpful tips of items that can be done in advance of registration. Please take a moment and review the documents attached. We will send out additional registration instructions August 3rd.
Thank you for your continued patience and support as we navigate the ever changing state mandates. Our goal is to give you and your students the best possible experience we can this fall.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
June 30, 2020
Dear Raiders,
Last week the Illinois State Board of Education released guidance for schools on the 2020-21 school year.
This 63-page document has been much anticipated and will go a long way toward answering critical questions all of us share about what the 2020-21 school year will look like in terms of in-person learning, scheduling, transportation, wearing masks, social distancing and other measures intended to keep everyone safe and healthy, while also re-engaging students in the learning process.
Several area schools have already released statements about what the 2020-21 school year will look like; however, we believe this may be premature and anticipate changes between now and the time school starts. Right now we don’t have all the answers to provide you, but we’d like to communicate to you what we know now.
We plan to return to school this fall for in person instruction 5 days a week following our current published calendar. There will be a couple of calendar changes coming out later this month and we’ll be sure to communicate those changes. Naturally, our instruction days may look different and we’ll most likely have several safety guidelines in place for students, faculty, and staff.
Midwest Central is aware of the urgent need to communicate to families about what to expect next school year and anticipate sharing a more detailed plan later this summer. We plan to release our full transition plan the week of July 27th. We will be releasing a survey later this week to collect some information to help us plan for this coming year. It will be short and sweet, and we would appreciate your participation.
I’m confident our district can put forth a plan that prioritizes the health and safety of our students while maintaining a dynamic learning environment.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Preschool Screening Info
Members of the Midwest Central High School Cheerleading squad assisted with the Family Food Box Giveaway held at Midwest Central Primary School today. They helped distribute 6 pallets of frozen food, dairy, and produce to our community. Watch News 25 at 6 to see more!! It’s a great day to be a Raider!
Is your Raider ready for FY21?
Midwest Central High School 2020 Graduation
Click the link to view the graduates!
Congratulations to you all!!!
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVcd2jvLiKXnbUvNuOzY2u_AsobTok2Vx
Important information about HS Volleyball.
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The kitchen renovation at the High School continues! Concrete floor pour happening today!
Even in times of social distancing, the yearbook signing tradition lives on. Today, Jostens has launched Yearbook Digital Signing Pages, a one-of-a-kind web experience that provides students with a fun and interactive experience that results in a printable permanent keepsake. It's available and free for all students whether they purchased a yearbook or not. Check it out at https://yearbooksigning.jostens.com/home
Once again we encourage everyone in our school district to please complete your 2020 Census. The future of our district funding and programs depends on you taking the time to fill this out. Thank you for your help!
MCHS is looking for the 2020-2021 Cheer Team! Coach Hamblin will be conducting informational zoom meetings to talk about the process. If interested, email coach hamblin at (hamblin@midwestcentral.org) to obtain zoom meeting link information for meetings on May 22nd at 4 PM or May 26th at 12 PM.
As a reference, here is the schedule of our graduating seniors. So far, we are on schedule, if not a few minutes ahead: https://5il.co/g1yp
We're just started our high school graduation ceremony! Feel free to watch live here: https://youtu.be/wbO3bsgvFSM
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Baseball players throughout the day!
Calvin Watts is the son of Sam and Minnie Watts. Calvin has played baseball throughout his high school career. Calvin’s 2019 batting average was .302. His speed enabled him to score 25 runs for the Raiders. Calvin also made four appearances on the mound. He was designated as 2nd team Tomahawk all conference in 2019. After graduation he will attend college to study law enforcement. Calvin would like to thank his family and the coaches that helped him become the player he is today.
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Baseball players throughout the day!
Griffin Watts is the son of TJ and Stephanie Watts. Griffin has played baseball for 3 years. Griffin anchored the 2019 outfield with superb defensive play. Griffin is a coaches’ dream. He’s an excellent teammate and is always willing to lend a hand with field maintenance and equipment. Griffin. He’s a great player, but even better person. After graduation, Griffin will join a trade. He would like to thank his coaches and Midwest Central for giving him the opportunity to play. To his fellow athletes, he says “good luck in the future!”
Our faculty and staff are in route for our end of the school year town drive by!! We have rows of cars and smiles! Step outside and wave hello!
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Baseball players throughout the day!
Jake Uselton is the son of Ron and Tonya Uselton. Jake has played baseball throughout his high school career, earning 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Conference, and was named a McDonald’s All-Star. Jake led the 2019 team in the offensive categories of batting average, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, and RBI’s. His pitching performance led the team in ERA and strike outs. In the fall, he will attend University of Missouri-St. Louis to study Mechanical Engineering and play baseball. Jake would like to thank his parents for the unconditional support throughout his entire career, as well as Coach Zach Roberts for sharing his incredible baseball knowledge. To his teammates, Jake says, “go hit the weights.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Baseball players throughout the day!
Wilson Hunter is the son of Jason and Erika Hunter. Wilson has played baseball throughout his high school career. Will solidified the designated hitter position during the 2019 season. Will was working hard on developing defensively to become the full time first baseman. After graduation, he will attend the University of Illinois to study Agri-Business. Wilson would like to thank his parents and brother for coming to all of his games and always supporting him, as well as his coaches for putting up with his shenanigans. To his fellow athletes, Wilson says “Enjoy it while you have it because it will be gone in the blink of an eye.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Baseball players throughout the day!
Noah Farnam is the son of Andrew and Elizabeth Farnam. Noah has played baseball throughout his high school career. Noah provided stability behind the plate with his excellent blocking and throwing skills. Pitching is also part of Noah’s game. The coaching staff was looking forward to Noah’s off-season efforts to improve offensive stats for the upcoming season. In the fall, he plans to attend Columbia College to obtain a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Noah would like to thank his parents for always sacrificing their time to support him and Coach Cihlar and Coach Roberts for always believing in him.
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Jeremiah Omer is the son of Matt and Chris Omer. Jeremiah is a three time varsity award winner for both track and cross country throughout his career. He was a very good all-around athlete as he competed in middle distance events, sprints, jumps, hurdles and throws throughout his time on the track team. In addition, he would always be ready for a relay leg if asked to run. Jeremiah always pushed himself to excel each day at practice and came to meets prepared to compete. He achieved 1st place finishes in his 4x400 relay. In the fall, he will attend ICC and then plans to transfer to Bradley University to study Engineering. Jeremiah would like to thank Colin White, Coach Thompson, and Mr. Burns for pushing him and helping him be a better athlete. He would like to thank to Eva, Logan and most importantly, his parents, for all of the emotional support. To his fellow athletes, Jeremiah says “to all the students that felt discouraged because of missing out this year, I hope it didn’t stop you from trying to better yourself. It is not easy to do things alone but I hope you made it through without regrets. Good luck to all future track athletes.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Zach Fischer is the son of Jack and Tricia Fischer. Zach has run track throughout his high school career, earning Most Improved his 2018/2019 year. Zach is a three time varsity award winner for track and a four time varsity winner for cross country. Zach excelled in the distance events on the track and was always ready to run a leg on a relay team when needed. He was a team leader at practice and always pushed the other runners to give their best each day. Zach has enlisted in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Engineering Machinist Mate. He would like to thank his parents, and team mates. He is most grateful for the support from Coach Thompson, Coach Holt, Coach Fisher and Coach Burns. These coaches pushed him to achieve personal records he never thought he’d be able to achieve. Zach’s message to his fellow athletes is “doubt and disbelief in yourself are about your worst enemy in sports and in life.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Zach Fischer is the son of Jack and Tricia Fischer. Zach has run track throughout his high school career, earning Most Improved his 2018/2019 year. Zach is a three time varsity award winner for track and a four time varsity winner for cross country. Zach excelled in the distance events on the track and was always ready to run a leg on a relay team when needed. He was a team leader at practice and always pushed the other runners to give their best each day. Zach has enlisted in the United States Navy as a Nuclear Engineering Machinist Mate. He would like to thank his parents, and team mates. He is most grateful for the support from Coach Thompson, Coach Holt, Coach Fisher and Coach Burns. These coaches pushed him to achieve personal records he never thought he’d be able to achieve. Zach’s message to his fellow athletes is “doubt and disbelief in yourself are about your worst enemy in sports and in life.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Mandi Pesha is the daughter of Steve Pesha and Lanny and Heather Rhoades. This was Mandi’s first year participating in track and field. She was committed to coming to practice every day and improving her strength in the weight room. Mandi commented on how she loved being part of the track “family”. Her college plans are to attend Virginia Wesleyan University majoring in biology and minoring in marine science. Mandi would like to thank her coaches for encouraging her even though she didn’t get to fully participate this senior year! To her fellow athletes, she says she is thankful for their friendship and encouragement.
Our recognition signs went up yesterday! Thanks to the Villages of Manito and Forest City for helping us facilitate. Thanks to Mitch Miller and Kenyon Jodlowski for the work and for pushing for this improvement! ....and of course, thanks to our award winning students!
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Elizabeth Bridgmon is the daughter of Betty Freed. Elizabeth Bridgmon participated in cross country and track and field all four years at MCHS. She strived to improve her personal records in the 400 meter run and the 100 meter dash. She also strategized to make her relay teams give their best effort. As a senior, Elizabeth stepped up to be a leader with the sprinters during workouts. In the fall, she plans to attend Western Illinois University to major in Fire Science and minor in Criminal Justice and Fire Administration. She would like to thank her teachers, coaches, and family for always believing in her and pushing her to be better. To her fellow athletes, she says “thanks for giving her the best four years ever!”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Track athletes throughout the day!
Annah Miller is the daughter of Dan and JoAnne Miller. Annah has been involved with Track throughout her high school career. She qualified for the State finals in shot-put and disc every year. In shot put, she placed at 8th in state freshman year and 9th in state junior year. She has been invited to the Journal Star Honor Roll Meet every year and qualified for the Top Times meet in her performance at the Jacksonville indoor meet. Her leadership and character in helping young throwers will be missed. After graduation, Annah plans to attend St. Ambrose University to continue her track career. She would like to thank Coach Thompson for his patience and guidance in helping her be the best that she can. To her fellow athletes, Annah says “try your best and you will progress. Go Raiders!”
It's time for GRADUATION! Midwest Central is excited to announce our graduating senior class of 2020. Use the YouTube LIVESTREAM link below, this Sunday, May 17th, from 11AM to 4PM. Share this link as you please:
https://youtu.be/wbO3bsgvFSM
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future, each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Softball players throughout the day!
Taylor Canada is the daughter of Mike and Tracey Canada. Taylor has played softball throughout her high school career, achieved a regional championship in 2019, earned 2nd Team All-Conference honors and Tomahawk All-Conference Academic honors (3.5 gpa or better through high school). Taylor finished her career at the plate with 29 hits and a career average of .218. Taylor was a consistent defensive star in right field and could be counted on in the field to come through with a clutch catch. For her efforts, Taylor earned second team all Tomahawk Conference in 2019. In the fall, she will attend St. Ambrose University to study Exercise Science. She would like to thank her family for always supporting her and her coaches for helping her improve each year. To her fellow athletes, she says “thank you for making the seasons so fun and helping me create memories. I will miss playing softball with each and every one of you.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future, each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Softball players throughout the day!
Josie Woodley is the daughter of James and Marley Woodley. Josie has played softball throughout her high school career, achieved a regional championship in 2019, and earned the Tomahawk All-Conference Academic honors (3.5 gpa or better through high school). Josie was a flexible player in her career at MCHS. She was always counted on to take the ball on the mound as well as to play various positions in the field. Josie was also always a solid choice to get a sacrifice bunt down at the plate. She finished her pitching career with 7 wins. Of note, Josie was an incredible 3 hits for 3 at bats in her freshman year in varsity games! In the fall, she will attend Illinois Valley Community College to play softball and major in Nursing. Josie would like to thank every single one of her coaches for helping her become the player that she is, her teammates for cheering her on, and her family for supporting her. To her fellow athletes, Josie says, “Never take a single moment on and off the field for granted because you never know if the game you just played will be your last. It’s ok to be upset over a loss, but don’t get hung up on it, try to appreciate the fact that you were just able to play.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future, each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Softball players throughout the day!
Gracie Rademacker is the daughter of Kevin and Mindy Rademacker. Gracie has played softball for 3 years, achieved a regional championship in 2019, earned 1st Team All-Conference her junior year, and Tomahawk All-Conference Academic honors (3.5 gpa or better through high school). Gracie finished her career with 42 hits and a batting average of .282. Gracie hit a career high .307 in 2019 and played incredible defense at shortstop. She was by far the defensive captain on the field. Gracie earned the team Gold Glove Award by only making 4 errors all year with a fielding percentage of .967. She will be attending Carl Sandburg College to continue her academic and athletic career. Gracie would like to thank her family, coaches and teammates for always pushing her to do her best and always being there for her. To her fellow athletes, Gracie says, “I love you all and thank you for being like a second family to me. I can’t wait to see what our futures hold.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future, each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Softball players throughout the day!
Alyssa Sondag is the daughter of Mark and Tobi Sondag. Alyssa played softball throughout her high school career, achieved a regional championship in 2019, and earned Tomahawk All-Conference Academic honors (3.5 gpa or better through high school). Alyssa was a solid performer in left field during her career and an even greater cheerleader for the team. She was poised to have a great senior year after working very hard last year and in the preseason this year. As it was, Alyssa finished her career with 10 hits and a very respectable .303 average! In the fall, she will attend St. Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa to study Nursing. She would like to thank her coaches and teammates for making these four years wonderful and for all of the memories. To her fellow teammates, Alyssa says, “don’t take the memories for granted.”
Since we were unable to hold a Senior Night this year for our athletes we’ll be honoring our senior athletes with their accomplishments, thanks, and plans for the future, each day. Thanks to each and every one of our athletes and their families for their commitment MCHS athletics! Today we’ll be honoring our Softball players throughout the day!
Abby Kammeyer is the daughter of Scott and Jamie Kammeyer. Abby has played softball throughout her high school career, achieved a regional championship in 2019, earned 1st Team All-Conference her sophomore and junior year, Highest Batting Average, Most Hits, and Regional Championship her junior year, and Tomahawk All-Conference Academic honors (3.5 gpa or better through high school). Abby played for two seasons due to injury and a pandemic, however, Abby made quite a contribution! She finished with 66 hits and a career batting average of .407, highlighted by a .444 average in 2019. During her pitching career, Abby won 23 games and only lost 13. Abby will be attending Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, Arizona and will major in Graphic Design and Advertising. She would like to thank Coach Reining, Coach Weaver, and Coach Burks for pouring so much time into her development and always believing in her. She would also like to thank Susan Goetze for all the time spent perfecting pitches, laughing, and helping her improve as a player and a person. She would also like to thank her family for supporting her and always allowing her to follow her dreams. She would especially like to thank her Grandpa Pete for always working with her and driving her to try-outs; he is truly the reason she has been so successful. To her teammates, Abby says “thank you so much for all the memories! I had so much fun on the field with all of you and will forever remember all our laughs. Cherish every moment you have left and make it count! Love you all!”
Congratulations to Ms. Sarff for winning the $5,000 Century Link grant. The money will be used for the PE heart rate monitor project!
Thank you CenturyLink!!
Congratulations to Camryn Picken on being selected as the 2nd Vice President of the Illinois Association of Student Councils. She will help plan and coordinate Honor Delegates for the 2021 State Convention. This is a great honor and Midwest Central is proud to support her throughout this next year.
Graduation Coming Soon! Please see the picture below, or in the link to view the high school graduation schedule for Sunday: https://5il.co/g1t3
Congrats to Coach Guenther and the golf team for being awarded a $400 Fore Golf Grant towards range expenses at Sunset Hills Golf Club for the team! The River Cup Foundation works to support youth golf programs in the Tri-County area. Check them out here: http://www.rivercup.com/index.php?grantpage
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Happy National Nurses Day!
To all the nurses out there on the front line, we appreciate you!
Nurse Denise and Nurse Shyla, you ladies are top notch and we are blessed to have you as part of our Raider family!
Midwest Central High School Physical Education Program receives funds from the Forman Valley Community Foundation Grant.
Mrs. Sarff and the physical education department at Midwest Central High School recently applied for funds to help jump start their efforts in promoting fitness education. The project, “Fit for Life”, is aimed at increasing students’ awareness of their own activity levels and teaching them how to monitor their progress and set goals. This project is a new, creative way to educate students on how they can make a positive change in their own life and to also hopefully impact others around them. The grant funds will be used to purchase heart rate monitor technology, which will give students a tool that they can use to monitor their own activity levels and provide them with the ability to increase both their fitness levels and their feeling of control over their physical education performance. The technology provided by the grant funds will give students instant feedback and allow for data collection over time that will give students, their parents, the teaching staff, and our district a look at how our students are improving their fitness levels, and in turn, their health. MCHS would like to thank the Forman Valley Community Foundation for the continued support of programs that help improve the health of our community.
The staff had a blast delivering signs to MC Seniors!
Students, we are so proud of you!!!!
Midwest Central High School will hold a modified graduation ceremony on Sunday, May 17th, between 11 AM and 5 PM. We worked with local health officials to determine a method that would meet social distancing guidelines while providing an opportunity to recognize this great accomplishment. Participating seniors will be assigned a time slot where they'll be able to walk the stage and receive their diploma, in the presence of up to 6 family members of the same household. We will also live stream the event on YouTube (details to follow). Details can be read in the pictures below. It will also be distributed by email and mail. Seniors expecting to participate should contact the school to confirm attendance.
Hello Raiders,
We have received the following correspondence from the State Board of Education that they are releasing additional food benefits for all Midwest Central families. Since Midwest Central is a Community Eligible school every student enrolled in Midwest Central is eligible for this benefit whether they qualify for free lunches or not. In order to receive the additional benefit you must apply (information is below) unless you are currently a SNAP recipient. We have been asked to communicate this to our parents. I have also attached a flyer for more assistance.
Thank you,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Pandemic EBT Application Available
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) launched the Pandemic EBT application for families on May 1 at https://abe.illinois.gov/abe/access/. P-EBT is a new special benefit that can help families buy food for their school age children who would normally receive National School Lunch Program (NSLP) free or reduced-priced meals when schools are in session. All families with school age children who attend schools approved for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) are eligible for the benefits as they receive NSLP meals at no charge.
Families that currently receive SNAP benefits do not need to apply for P-EBT benefits. These additional P-EBT benefits will be loaded into Illinois LINK EBT accounts along with regular SNAP benefits. Families who do not currently receive SNAP benefits but do have children who receive NSLP free or reduced-priced meals will need to apply directly with IDHS. The fastest way for families to receive benefits is to complete the application for P-EBT available online (Click “Apply for Benefits” at the link.) A paper application in English and Spanish is also available and can be submitted by email to DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov. IDHS created a flyer to help families with the application process. We are asking NSLP sponsors to share this flyer with their families.
ISBE is working in partnership with IDHS to ensure that this validation is available for all NSLP sponsors, both public and non-public. Thank you to all the schools that participate in the NSLP for submitting data by the April 17 deadline. We are asking that you please continue to verify that count, so that all families who are eligible can access the additional financial support provided by P-EBT. Instructions for this crucial verification can be found online.
If NSLP sponsors need assistance with the data submission/update, please email the ISBE Nutrition Department at cnp@isbe.net. If families need technical assistance with the application, please direct them to email IDHS at DHS.FCS.PEBT@illinois.gov.
Nutrition Department, Illinois State Board of Education
100 N. First St., Springfield, IL 62777
cnp@isbe.net, www.isbe.net/nutrition
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Hello Raider Parents,
We have been diligently working on high school graduation and 8th grade transition plans for the past couple of weeks. We were trying to develop alternate plans while also staying in the guidelines of social distancing. We received approval yesterday from the Mason County Health Department to move forward with our plans, and we had planned to email out tomorrow what those plans were going to be.
However, as of last night the State Board has banned any kind of graduation ceremony except virtual (online). They have banned any in person type of ceremony including drive up or drive by ceremonies. This is incredibly disheartening for Midwest Central, our seniors, and our 8th grade students. We do not feel a virtual ceremony is appropriate to commemorate these events.
We've had this happen to us multiple times already where we've made plans only to have them taken out of our control by the State Board of Education or the Governor. Midwest Central has the desire to do something special for our seniors and 8th grade students; therefore, we're again putting high school graduation and 8th grade transition on hold until we have some better guidance. Our hope is that by waiting we'll be able to do something in June or July although we can't anticipate to what extent at this point. We realize none of this is ideal, and we're also frustrated with the Chicago machine dictating downstate plans. Unfortunately our hands are legally tied right now. As we receive more information, rest assured we'll update you on how we can honor our senior and 8th grade students. I've attached the State Board's email for your information.
I'm sorry I have to keep sending you unfortunate news. This will eventually pass, and we'll eventually go back to normal. Sunny days are ahead.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
Our PE department has been taking this extra time to remodel our strength training area. We're offering a strength training class next year and will be replacing older equipment. If you're interested, consider donating to help obtain equipment. If you donate before April 29th, using the code LIFTOFF during checkout, your donation will be matched up to $50 shorturl.at/dhlDT
Join our team! We have an opening for Reading Interventionist.
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If you have not already signed up, please contact Coach Brittany at richmond@midwestcentral.org to get the link to the online meeting.
Happy Administrative Professional's Day!
MC is lucky to have an amazing group ladies in this category! Thank you all for your hard work, allowing the students to have a better educational experience and making the day to day operations of the the District run as smoothly as possible. You are truly the best!
Raider Nation - If you get a chance, make sure to thank an Administrative Professional today.
Reminder - Senior quotes and Who's Who responses are due by the end of this week--Friday, 4/24.
Dear Raider Parents and Community Members:
I hope this message finds you and your families safe and well. Friday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker announced that remote learning in Illinois will be extended through the end of the 2019-20 school year.
Although in-person learning has been suspended for the remainder of the year, at Midwest Central, I assure you our entire staff remains committed to learning and engaging with all students through remote learning, as well as continuing with our food distribution program.
Like you, we are saddened by the reality that our school community will not be able to reconvene in person this school year due to this public health crisis. So many of you have worked so hard to learn and grow in both the classroom and in extracurricular activities that today’s announcement may feel like a step back.
I wanted to update you with the current plans for the remainder of the year:
1. We will provide a 3rd learning packet to students next week. We will have a pick up on Wednesday, April 29th from 6am - noon and Thursday from noon - 6pm. These will be due May 13th. We’d ask you to drop off your 2nd learning packet April 29th.
2. We will be using a pass/incomplete grade for the 2nd semester grades. We again ask that you work with your student to do the best they can in completing these packets. I have asked our building principals and teachers to work with those students that were failing 3rd quarter as this is an opportunity for them to bring up their grades.
3. Lockers will be cleaned out by the custodial staff and student items will be bagged for a pick up on the 13th of May. Student items in classrooms will also be bagged up for a pick up on the 13th of May.
4. We ask that you bring both class texts and library books to return when you pick up your packet on the 29th or 30th or when you drop off your packets on May 13th. These are expensive items so we ask that you work hard to get them returned to us.
5. High School Graduation and Middle School Transition are currently on hold. As we get further guidance on social distancing our hope is we can perhaps hold some sort of recognition for these in May. (thinking positive). Unfortunately, we’re at the mercy of our Governor on this. We are committed to trying to do something to recognize the hard work of both our 8th grade students and our seniors who have been robbed of these special moments.
6. We will continue to serve meals through the 22nd of May. Don’t forget to pick up meals M, W, and F if you’re not on a delivery route.
7. Last official day for seniors is May 8th and for all other students it will be May 15th.
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
The IHSA met today to determine the implications of the updated school closure on spring sports. They determined that all state series events have been cancelled for the spring and summer contact days are suspended. It's unfortunate that all of our athletes, especially our seniors, will not be able to compete this spring. At this time it is unclear if we will be able to offer summer sports camps or open gyms. More information will be posted as it becomes available. Coach Cihlar prepared a message to his athletes, which is included as a picture. Here is a link to the IHSA message: https://www.ihsa.org/default.asp
Hello Raiders,
I hope you're all staying home and staying safe. These are certainly strange times, and I'm sure cabin fever is getting old at this point. We appreciate all you're doing to help your students. We had a great packet pick up turn out and I wanted to thank you all for your efforts.
We've also been asked to share with you food bank locations. Here is a link to area food bank locations.
https://tazewellcounty.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Nearby/index.html?appid=bcaaa73edb8043febd79c83b70c94c26
Thank you for your support in these troubling times. Keep smiling!
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
To improve access to technology at home and assist remote learning, Midwest Central will be selling our older Chromebooks (with soft case) to district families for $15 each. These Chromebooks were purchased by the district approximately 5-6 years ago and are no longer supported by Google; however, they all have been reset to factory settings and work very well. Students will need to use their gmail account to log into them. We will be organizing the sale based on demand and need. Midwest Central will not providing service or support for devices after sale. INTERESTED? Please fill out this form OR call your school between 8-2 on Wednesday.
https://forms.gle/d8ToRbtasTxzMadW8
Ms. Ranallo would like to share the following information from IDHS:
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Mental Health Division has launched a free-of-charge emotional support text line, Call4Calm, for Illinois residents experiencing stress and mental health issues related to COVID-19. Individuals who would like to speak with a mental health professional can text “TALK” to 5-5-2-0-2-0, or for Spanish, “HABLAR” to the same number: 5-5-2-0-2-0.
Call4Calm is free to use, and individuals will remain anonymous. Once a resident sends a text to the hotline, within 24 hours they will receive a call from a counselor employed by a local community mental health center to provide support.
Individuals can also text 5-5-2-0-2-0, with key words such as “unemployment” or “food” or “shelter” and will receive information on how navigate and access supports and services.
https://files.constantcontact.com/f1e178eb701/52334ca1-10cc-4c16-99c3-3ed1099d9f5a.pdf
Seniors, Who's Who voting begins today! Please check your gmidwestcentral email (you'll also get a notification through Ms. Putney's Google Classroom for Seniors) for the voting form.
Also, if you haven't given Ms. Brodbeck your senior quote, you can do that through Ms. Putney's Google Classroom too, or just email Ms. B. at brodbeck@gmidwestcentral.org.
April 3, 2020
Parents and Students,
On March 27th, the Illinois State Board of Education communicated information to all school districts pertaining to the development of Remote Learning plans. Midwest Central values all students as learners. After reviewing the details of this document, please contact your child’s principal if you have any questions.
Remote Learning Rationale
Remote Learning is designed to:
• Maximize student learning in a challenging situation.
• Promote instruction focused on Core Content
• Communicate a commitment to our high educational standards through regular and meaningful contact with each student and/or family.
• Promote independence and responsibility for our students as learners.
• Promote flexible learning in a family-friendly manner.
• Model technology use in the digital age.
Core Content
For the purposes of this document, Core Content refers to the standards that are most significant for student success in subsequent years. Core Content must be aligned to state standards. Teachers will work in collaboration to determine Core Content.
Family-Friendly Instruction
For the purposes of this document, Family-Friendly Instruction means:
• Flexible due dates.
• Flexible ways for students to work on mastering and demonstrating mastery of Core Content .
• Clear, consistent and reliable ways for students and parents to receive support from teachers.
Process
Starting April 13 and continuing through the end of the remote learning period, Midwest Central weekly schedule will be:
• Every two weeks students will be provided learning packets to complete. The first packet pick up will be Monday, April 13th.
• Packets will need to be picked up at your student’s respective school.
• Packets will be available for pick up from 6am – Noon Monday, April 13th and Noon – 6pm on Tuesday, April 14th.
• Please return the 1st packet with completed work when you pick up the 2nd packet.
• Monday, Wednesday, and Friday meals will continue to be provided either by pick up or delivery by bus.
Student Attendance
No formal reporting of attendance is required during this time, but teachers will keep track of which students are engaged in the process and how often each student is involved, based on student responses.
Grading
Teachers will continue to grade student work that is turned in and will assign grades to work as normal.
Regards,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Midwest Central has transitioned to a NEW website and app! It provides better access to content and enables us to keep you more informed. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/3005X4y or iPhone: https://apple.co/35BmKfD.
UPDATED BUS ROUTES for next week! The new schedules reflect additions and subtractions from this week's routes so that we can make deliveries and times more accurate! Phone calls are being made to inform every student/family requesting meals.
Thanks to everyone for being patient as we completed distribution of food and learning packets Wednesday!
We will continue meal deliveries/pickup using bus routes and buildings on Friday -20th, Monday - 23rd, Wednesday -25th, Friday-27th, and Monday -30th.
ROUTES: Buses were running 30-40 minutes faster than the time we distributed. Please be on the lookout for an early arrival, as we expect this trend to continue, and note the arrival time the next drop off.
PICKUP: Buildings will operate pickup from 10 AM to 12 PM (with exceptions as necessary).
Any High School student who is currently taking an online ICC class needs to make sure you are keeping up with what ICC is requiring. The online classes are still continuing so please don’t fall behind in your work.
High School Packets being picked up a the Middle School in Green Valley won't be available until 10:30 today.
Thanks,
Todd Hellrigel
Staff volunteers getting ready for deliveries today!
Seniors: if a scholarship was to be returned to Ms. Putney during the time that we are off, it is due to Ms. Putney the first day of our return.
If it is a scholarship that is due to an organization, then it needs to mailed to that organization by the deadline.
The high school placed an order at Lee’s today for lunch! We encourage you to support all of our local businesses during the closure.
Our teachers and administration coordinating learning packets today! Getting ready for distribution tomorrow.
On specified days, students can receive MEALS and LEARNING PACKETS either by pick up at each of the buildings or by bus route. The amended bus routes (attached) reflect an adjustment for all bus routes to start at 9 AM and conclude by 1:15 PM. For MEALS, routes will run on March 18th, 20th, 23rd, 25th, 27th, & 30th, and for LEARNING PACKETS, routes will run on March 18th and 23rd (includes a pickup of completed learning). The Transportation department will be calling home to confirm times with families on March 17th.
If you are unsure about your arrangement for meals and learning packets, contact the appropriate school before NOON on Tuesday, March 17th.
Midwest Central is planning to provide meals to students during the closure. We need YOU to let us know if we should prepare meals for your student! Please complete the survey link below by NOON on MONDAY. Please share with others. https://forms.gle/ENMZg6gXfoAEYmfS6
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Jake Uselton conducted a Celebratory Signing today to play baseball at the University of Missouri-St. Louis! Congrats to Jake, his family, and his team for this great accomplishment!
Annah Miller earns Honorable Mention All ICAC #LadyRaidersHoops #NoExcuses
Gracie Rademacker earns 2nd team all ICAC #LadyRaidersHoops #NoExcuses
Mady Harper earns 1st team all ICAC #LadyRaidersHoops #NoExcuses
Notice regarding an upcoming asbestos abatement project at the High School.
The Spanish Club will be making cascarones on Monday, March 16, from 5:30-7:30 PM in the high school cafeteria. If ANY students would like to join us, please bring $1 to Ms. Brodbeck (to help offset supply costs) by Thursday, March 12.
Tomorrow is Colon/Colorectal Awareness Day. There have been employees of our district directly affected by this!
Raider Nation - Please consider showing your support by wearing BLUE tomorrow. This would be encouraging AND help raise awareness! Thank you!
Students - The lost and found in the office is overflowing! Please come check it if you’re missing something – items will be donated to Goodwill next week!
The high school held its annual college night. We had 15 colleges present for students and parents to visit with.
Reminder - Tomorrow, March 6th, is a 1/2 day for students.
Congrats to Karter Richardson and Jake Uselton! Karter was selected for Tomahawk 2nd Team All Conference and Jake was selected as a All Conference Honorable Mention.
Seniors - Jostens will be here to deliver your graduation orders on Tuesday, March 10th.
If you have not made your final payment, please bring it with you on Tuesday so you can pick up your order.
Looking for a prom dress? The Promise of Hope event at the Dream Center in Peoria is this weekend!!
High school students can shop for a dress and accessories all free of charge. See Ms. Sarff or Ms. Hill for more information.
https://www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/promiseofhope
JV Boys won their first game at the JV Hartem Tournament with a close victory of 57-55 over Illini Central. They will play at 6:00 on Thursday, March 5th vs. Cornerstone. Good Luck JV Raiders!
Last week, the Midwest Central High School Agriculture Department got their CNC wood router up and running! The CNC was purchased using the PNC Bank First Grant received by Mr. Jodlowski.
Emily Hilst makes Honorable Mention all Tomahawk conference
Annah Miller makes 2nd team all Tomahawk conference
Mady Harper makes 1st team all Tomahawk conference
Gracie Rademacker makes 2nd team all Tomahawk conference
No school on Monday, March 2 in observance of Casimir Pulaski Day.
Enjoy your long weekend!
Check out 2 Special Education openings in the District for next school year.
Save the Date - Freshman Orientation
All juniors will be taking the required Science assessment on March 6th. This is a mandatory test for all juniors therefore, attendance is mandatory that day.
Reminder - College Night is right around the corner. We hope to see you there!
This is open to families outside of Raider Nation, so please feel free to share and invite all your friends and family that may be interested.
Job Vacancy - Reading Interventionist
FINAL: 57-46, Havana wins- Thanks to our Raider Basketball Team for a great game and season!
6:00 left in the game - Raiders 37 - 42 Havana.
Raider lead at half! 22-20! Let’s go!!
Boys up 10-5 at the end of the 1st vs Havana!
Boys Basketball Regional tip off at 7:30 PM tonight! Our Raiders take on Havana at Havana. Good Luck RAIDERS!
March Breakfast/Lunch Menus
You won't want to miss our District Band & Chorus Concert!
Good Luck to Taylor Smith and Mady Harper - they begin their Sectional 3 Point Showdown at any moment!
Raider families - Help us help our community by donating to the FFA sponsored canned food drive.
Mrs. DeSutter's Physics students are applying their scientific method and engineering skills to find which group can make their car go the furthest AND applying Newton's 3 Laws.
Awards Night and Spring Meeting on Thursday, February 27th: Winter Sports Awards (5:30), New Athlete Meeting (6:15), Coaches' Meeting (6:30). New athletes should attend the meeting at 6:15, all athletes should attend the 6:30 meeting.
Hope to see you there!
Some Lady Raiders high school players traveled to South Pekin to support the future Lady Raiders in their last game of the year! #LadyRaidersHoops
FINAL: MC 40- 50 UH. Great game - and hats off to players and coaches for a fantastic season. Thanks to all our parents and fans supporting our Delavan/Midwest Central team!
The Girls MADE A COMEBACK!! The score is even at 38 at the end of the 4th, with Mady Harper sinking a 3 to tie. The Raiders go into OVERTIME!!
At the end of the 3rd, the Lady Raiders trail by 9: MC 20 - 29 UH. Hang in there Ladies!
The Lady Raiders are down 4 at HALF: MC 15 - 19 UH. The score at the end of the 1ST: MC 7 - 12 UH. GOOD LUCK LADIES!! You can do it!
Tonight, Taylor Smith and Mady Harper advanced to the sectional round of the 3 point shoot next week!! Congrats ladies!! The rest of the team awaits the championship at 7:00!
For anyone who can't get to Kewanee for the regional championship game tonight, you can stream it live on the NFHS network (for a small fee)
There is no school today due to weather conditions. A reminder, there is also no school on Monday for president’s day. The girls basketball regional championship game will proceed as scheduled at 7:00 pm in Kewanee. The HOME boys basketball game will proceed as scheduled starting at 6 pm. Youth cheer will also perform at the game as scheduled.
With a commanding upset victory, The Lady Raiders are going to the Regional Championship!!!! Gracie 25 points, Mady H 14 points, Taylor S 11 points! Congrats!!!
Lady Raider lead at the end of the 3rd!!!
Lady Raider lead at half!
Lady Raider lead at the end of the 1st quarter!!
The Scholastic Bowl Meet has been cancelled for this evening. There will be a re-schedule, but the date is not known at this time.
The Girls Basketball Regional Game has been postponed due to weather conditions. They will play Eureka at 7:30 (original time) on Thursday 2/13/20. Practices have not been cancelled at this time.
Lady Raider Win: FINAL, MCD 53 - 38 PH. They move on to play Eureka HS Wednesday, at 7:00 (CHANGE from original 7:30 time). If the game is cancelled, the girls will play at 7:30 on Thursday.
Girls Basketball Update: HALF, MC 22 - 13 PH, Gracie Leads in points with 16.
The MCHS Cheer Clinic is underway!
Girls Basketball practice has been cancelled for this evening. Boys Basketball practice has been abbreviated to conclude at 4:30 PM.
Our Girls Basketball Senior Night is on Monday, February 3rd at 5:30 PM with our game vs. Illini Central starting at 6:00 PM. Come out to our last HOME game and send our seniors off in style!
It was a night of WINS yesterday for Midwest Central High School Basketball. Our girls notched wins over Beardstown at Home for both JV and Varsity. The boys won both their games at the Beardstown Tournament!
The MCHS Scholastic Bowl team hosted a conference meet tonight. These brainiacs played their best and had a great time!
At the LeRoy invite last Saturday, Griffin placed 5th, he was 4-1 for the day. He has now placed in 3 of the last 4 tournaments this season! Nice work Griffin!
The rescheduled girls basketball game vs North Fulton is tonight at 6PM. Good Luck Lady Raiders!
Beardstown update below. Close games vs Triopia. Back to it on Thursday.
Congrats to our boys basketball team with JV and Varsity wins in the first matchup at the Beardstown tournament! They play Tripoli’s tonight.
Girls basketball tonight is HOME AT DELAVAN, taking on Olympia. Good Luck Lady Raiders!
Mady Harper now is the MC/D all-time leading scorer, passing Jennifer Berg and the 2000 point plateau tonight. #LadyRaidersHoops
Girls Basketball at the Illini West Tournament playing Camp Point Tonight at 5:00! Good Luck Lady Raiders!
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