Now that a quarter of the school year is behind us, the MCHS Strength and Conditioning classes are measuring student growth. First up, is the 40-yard dash. 67 out of 68 students improved their 40-yard dash times. These students have committed to themselves and the program and their growth is outstanding. Listed here are the top five overall times for boys and girls, as well as the top 5 most improved times. Way to go Raiders!!
Reminder - Today is a 1 hour early dismissal and there is no school tomorrow for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
OPENING NIGHT!
7:00 p.m. Forman Center
Midwest Central will present "Shrek the Musical" on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 23-25 at 7 p.m., at the Forman Center in Manito. Shrek and his pal Donkey are on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona when all sorts of challenges arise. This story is suitable for adults as well as children. Tickets are sold at the door each night.
Pictured are Kamden Garman, Ashe Miles and Sabrina Martin, portraying Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona
7:00 p.m. Forman Center
Midwest Central will present "Shrek the Musical" on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 23-25 at 7 p.m., at the Forman Center in Manito. Shrek and his pal Donkey are on a quest to rescue Princess Fiona when all sorts of challenges arise. This story is suitable for adults as well as children. Tickets are sold at the door each night.
Pictured are Kamden Garman, Ashe Miles and Sabrina Martin, portraying Shrek, Donkey and Princess Fiona
History League had a private tour of the Pettengill-Morron Mansion Museum in Peoria this weekend for their fall field trip! Students got to hear the history of the house, as well as firsthand accounts from the staff of spooky happenings in the mansion! They loved getting to see the attic (usually closed to visitors), the gift shop of vintage items, and the servants' quarters.
Raiders - Next week, October 27th-31st is Red Ribbon Week. We will have the following dress up days along with activities during the lunch periods. Be sure to participate and show your support for our Drug and Alcohol Abuse Awareness campaign.
Lady Raiders HS Volleyball
📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🏐 vs Lewistown
🎴 Senior Night
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📌 Midwest Central High School 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 JV - https://tinyurl.com/94uddta2
🎥 V - https://tinyurl.com/nbyj6zus
📅 Tuesday, October 21, 2025
🏐 vs Lewistown
🎴 Senior Night
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📌 Midwest Central High School 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 JV - https://tinyurl.com/94uddta2
🎥 V - https://tinyurl.com/nbyj6zus
The JV volleyball Lady Raiders brought a home win on the road tonight. They dominated the Elmwood Trojans by a score of 25-17 & 25-13. Our team’s offense took control with the team’s 38 kills. Katie Parkin led with 12 kills, McKenzie Gale had 8 kills and Ava Warner & Alyssa Gauwitz each had 7 kills. Alyssa Gauwitz & Julia Rasmussen both added 5 service points to the scoreboard. Grace Meeks helped our defense with 11 digs. What exciting games tonight! Come watch our last season game tomorrow night at home.
We hope to see you there!
Lady Raiders HS Volleyball
📅 Monday, October 20, 2025
🏐 @ Elmwood
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:00 p.m.
⏰ 5:00 p.m. C match; JV @ 6:00; V to follow
📌 301 W. Butternut St., Elmwood
📅 Monday, October 20, 2025
🏐 @ Elmwood
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:00 p.m.
⏰ 5:00 p.m. C match; JV @ 6:00; V to follow
📌 301 W. Butternut St., Elmwood
The Running Raiders cross country team competed at the Peoria Heights Invitational at Detweiler Park today. Junior Dakota Piro set a new 3 mile personal best time of 18:44.5 for 165th place. Also running a new personal best time was CJ Ballard with a time of 19:28.0 for 190th place. The boys will compete at the IHSA Regional meet hosted Porta High School next Saturday.
Jaina Butler and Reid Sidders represented Midwest Central today at the IESA State Cross Country Meet. Both runners are the first Midwest Central Middle School runners to compete at that level. Jaina and Reid ran respectively and competed with the best in the state. Jaina placed 152nd with a time of 14:37.5. Reid placed 190th with a time of 13:25.2. Congratulations to both on their accomplishments.
Raiders HS Cross Country
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🏃♂️ @ Detweiller Park
🎴 Peoria Heights Invitational
🚌 10:30 a.m.
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📌 Detweiller Park 8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
📅 Saturday, October 18, 2025
🏃♂️ @ Detweiller Park
🎴 Peoria Heights Invitational
🚌 10:30 a.m.
⏰ 1:00 p.m.
📌 Detweiller Park 8327 N Galena Rd, Peoria, IL 61615
Today is the end of our 1st 9 weeks!
The JV volleyball Lady Raiders had a tough loss tonight against Peoria Christian,14-25 and 12-25. Katie Parkin led the team with kills and service points. She had 12 kills and 6 service points. McKenzie Gale had 5 kills. Neveah Cunningham led the team with 6 digs, close behind was Emma Markle had 3 digs. We are on the road Monday heading to Elmwood.
📣 Midwest Central was blessed with a day full of opportunities for our students!
The University of Illinois admissions counselor visited during the school day to meet with some of our juniors and seniors, sharing valuable information about the admissions process and life at U of I.
Later that evening, our ISAC representative hosted a FAFSA workshop to help a few of our seniors and families take the next step toward college financial aid.
We’re so thankful for these partnerships that help our students plan for their futures!
The University of Illinois admissions counselor visited during the school day to meet with some of our juniors and seniors, sharing valuable information about the admissions process and life at U of I.
Later that evening, our ISAC representative hosted a FAFSA workshop to help a few of our seniors and families take the next step toward college financial aid.
We’re so thankful for these partnerships that help our students plan for their futures!
Students in Miss Sauder's Computer Science class created their first app and are testing them out.
Lady Raiders HS Volleyball
📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025
🏐 @ Peoria Christian
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:00 p.m.
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📌 3506 North California Avenue, Peoria, IL
📅 Thursday, October 16, 2025
🏐 @ Peoria Christian
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:00 p.m.
⏰ 5:00 p.m.
📌 3506 North California Avenue, Peoria, IL
The JV volleyball Lady Raiders battled hard against the Mt Pulaski Hilltoppers last night but did not bring home a win. They lost in two very close games, both 23-25. Neveah Cunningham led the team with 5 kills, with Julia Rasmussen close behind with 4 kills. Maddie Rogers' 8 service points helped the team battle the Hilltoppers. Great hustle! We will meet Peoria Christian on the road tonight.
Dinner Theater Tickets
Midwest Central High School will present “Shrek the Musical” on October 23, 24, and 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Forman Center in Manito. Tickets will be sold at the door. The show is directed by Susan Frank and Heather Burks.
There are also a free remaining dinner theater tickets for Saturday's show on October 25 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner theater is available by advance ticket sale only. Please reserve your tickets through the Midwest Central High School office. Call 309-968-6766 for more information.
Pictured is the cast of “Shrek the Musical” at a recent dance rehearsal.
Front Row, L to R: Sabrina Martin, Hayden Garman, Ashe Miles, Jackson Smith, Kamden Garman
Middle Row, L to R: Liam Frank, Addison Burks, Jovie Page, Maci Coile, Avery Herrin, Cooper Garlisch, Eliza Junkin, Brooklyn Edenburn, Bryar Huff, Harper Gough, Kennedy Prather, Saije Peters, Avery Koontz, Paisley Schmitgall, Charli Byrd
Back Row, L to R: Addi Coffey, Abby Strong, Jodan Kraft, Lilla Simer, Eliya Sansom, Cozette Marte', Dylan Streitmatter, Lillian Danner, Ennea Witt, Trenity Oertle, Leyla Danner, Jaden Flores, Leelinn Danner.
Also in the cast, but not pictured: Madison Hony, Maya Reynolds, Khloe Provence
Midwest Central High School will present “Shrek the Musical” on October 23, 24, and 25, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Forman Center in Manito. Tickets will be sold at the door. The show is directed by Susan Frank and Heather Burks.
There are also a free remaining dinner theater tickets for Saturday's show on October 25 at 5:30 p.m. The dinner theater is available by advance ticket sale only. Please reserve your tickets through the Midwest Central High School office. Call 309-968-6766 for more information.
Pictured is the cast of “Shrek the Musical” at a recent dance rehearsal.
Front Row, L to R: Sabrina Martin, Hayden Garman, Ashe Miles, Jackson Smith, Kamden Garman
Middle Row, L to R: Liam Frank, Addison Burks, Jovie Page, Maci Coile, Avery Herrin, Cooper Garlisch, Eliza Junkin, Brooklyn Edenburn, Bryar Huff, Harper Gough, Kennedy Prather, Saije Peters, Avery Koontz, Paisley Schmitgall, Charli Byrd
Back Row, L to R: Addi Coffey, Abby Strong, Jodan Kraft, Lilla Simer, Eliya Sansom, Cozette Marte', Dylan Streitmatter, Lillian Danner, Ennea Witt, Trenity Oertle, Leyla Danner, Jaden Flores, Leelinn Danner.
Also in the cast, but not pictured: Madison Hony, Maya Reynolds, Khloe Provence
The Winter Sports Parent Meeting for boys basketball, girls basketball, wrestling and cheerleading will be held on Wednesday, October 29th in the HS gym starting at 6:00. The coaches meetings will follow. If you attended the Fall Sports Meeting with Mr. Norris, you only need to attend the coaches meeting. In order to start practice, you need a current sports physical and register online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vQYLKGpmBf94pfuoMBzWzL_amA6IJNYwbX2DRdZggJs/preview.
