Congratulations to MCHS senior Delaney O’Brien, who was sworn into the United States Navy on September 29!
Joining the Navy has been Delaney’s dream since she was 12. Seeing her take this step toward that dream gives her Raider family so much to be proud of. Her determination and commitment to serving our country deserve to be celebrated!
Delaney is scheduled to leave for training in July. Until then—and long after—we’ll be cheering her on.
Delaney, we are so proud we are of you. Wherever this next chapter takes you, you’ll always have a Raider family back home rooting for you!
#MCRaiderNationProud
Joining the Navy has been Delaney’s dream since she was 12. Seeing her take this step toward that dream gives her Raider family so much to be proud of. Her determination and commitment to serving our country deserve to be celebrated!
Delaney is scheduled to leave for training in July. Until then—and long after—we’ll be cheering her on.
Delaney, we are so proud we are of you. Wherever this next chapter takes you, you’ll always have a Raider family back home rooting for you!
#MCRaiderNationProud
Reminder, Raider Nation! There will be no school on Monday, October 12, in observance of Columbus Day. Enjoy the long weekend!
The MCHS Cross-Country team will be competing tomorrow, October 10th, in Pontiac. The race is being held at Rivers Edge Golf Course, 10:00 AM. Good Luck Raiders!
The Varsity Volleyball team will be competing in a tournament at Beardstown on October 10, 2026. Game times: 9:00, 11:00, 12:00, and final game time TBD. Good Luck Raiders!
J.J. Proehl, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by the faculty and staff as the Student of the Month in Math. J.J. is the son of Jason and Amanda Proehl of Manito.
Throughout high school, J.J. has been involved in various activities, including basketball, track, FFA, FCA and Spanish Club. In his free time, J.J. works at Whiskey Taco in Pekin and enjoys college football, basketball, and hanging out with his friends
After graduating, J.J. plans to attend University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Indiana University Bloomington, or Vanderbilt University and major in Finance.
J.J. would like to thank Ms. Sauder, Mr. Welch, and the rest of the Midwest Central School District faculty for this award.
Throughout high school, J.J. has been involved in various activities, including basketball, track, FFA, FCA and Spanish Club. In his free time, J.J. works at Whiskey Taco in Pekin and enjoys college football, basketball, and hanging out with his friends
After graduating, J.J. plans to attend University of Illinois Urbana Champaign, Indiana University Bloomington, or Vanderbilt University and major in Finance.
J.J. would like to thank Ms. Sauder, Mr. Welch, and the rest of the Midwest Central School District faculty for this award.
Volleyball Recap for 10/8
Varsity- Varsity took a 2 set win over Mt. Pulaski winning 25-13. 25-21. Defensively, Addison Friedrich had 8 digs, Amelia Meeker with 5, Mia and Ava Warner both with 4. Amelia Meeker led offensively with 8 kills while Ava Warner and Eliza Kerley both tallied 4 kills each. Eliza Kerley served up 4 aces and 3 solo blocks. Way to go Raiders
JV-The JV Lady Raiders defended their home court once again, taking down Mt. Pulaski in two games!
Final Scores - 26-24, 25-17
Nevaeh Cunningham led the way from the service line with an impressive 14 service points, including 3 aces!The offense was firing on all cylinders with Nevaeh Cunningham, Nora Jockish, McKenzie Gale and Alyssa Gauwitz each contributing 3 kills!
On the defensive side, Emma Markle led the team with 4 digs, while Izzy Friedrich added 3 digs to help keep the Raiders in control!
Another great team effort, another victory! The Lady Raiders battled through a tight first set and finished strong in the second to secure the win. Way to protect home court, Raiders!
Jostens will be back during lunch on Thursday, October 15 to collect graduation orders.
Seniors, please be sure to bring your completed order forms and payment at that time. If you were unable to attend the class meeting, graduation packets are available in the high school office.
Don't miss this opportunity to place your graduation order! 🎓
Seniors, please be sure to bring your completed order forms and payment at that time. If you were unable to attend the class meeting, graduation packets are available in the high school office.
Don't miss this opportunity to place your graduation order! 🎓
Students in the MCHS Careers classes had the opportunity to assist the Forman Jr. Women's Club with preparations for their annual Pumpkin Patch at Veterans Park.
Students helped unload pumpkins and straw bales and assisted with decorating for this beloved community event. It was a beautiful day to be outside, lend a helping hand, and support an event that brings so much enjoyment to our communities.
Thank you to the Forman Jr. Women's Club for allowing our students to be part of the preparations. We appreciate the opportunity for our students to give back and get involved in the community!
Students helped unload pumpkins and straw bales and assisted with decorating for this beloved community event. It was a beautiful day to be outside, lend a helping hand, and support an event that brings so much enjoyment to our communities.
Thank you to the Forman Jr. Women's Club for allowing our students to be part of the preparations. We appreciate the opportunity for our students to give back and get involved in the community!
Trunk-or-Treat is almost here! Join us for a frightfully fun night on Saturday, October 31, at Midwest Central High School! Trick out your costumes and stroll through a row of decorated cars. Community members are welcome to join in the fun! Inside, there will be games, photo ops, and devilishly delicious treats. Celebrate with us on Halloween night! 🎃👻🕷️
Game Day Alert! JV & V Volleyball teams are at home tonight, starting at 6:00 PM. Come out and support the RAIDERS!
Emma Junkin, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by the faculty and staff as the Student of the Month in English. Emma is the daughter of Jayne and Dan Wood of Green Valley, as well as Drew Junkin and Jessica Hutchison of Mahomet.
Throughout high school, Emma has been involved in various organizations, including volleyball, basketball, softball, National Honor Society, where she serves as Co-President, FCCLA, where she serves as President, Student Council, FFA, Interact Club, and CDA.
After graduating, Emma plans to attend Illinois State University to study Elementary Education and hopes to return to Midwest Central to begin her teaching career.
Emma would like to personally thank Mrs. Picken, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Weaver and the rest of the Midwest Central School District faculty for this opportunity.
Throughout high school, Emma has been involved in various organizations, including volleyball, basketball, softball, National Honor Society, where she serves as Co-President, FCCLA, where she serves as President, Student Council, FFA, Interact Club, and CDA.
After graduating, Emma plans to attend Illinois State University to study Elementary Education and hopes to return to Midwest Central to begin her teaching career.
Emma would like to personally thank Mrs. Picken, Mrs. Palmer, Mr. Weaver and the rest of the Midwest Central School District faculty for this opportunity.
Calling all young basketball players! MIDWEST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL is teaming up with the 21st Annual Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions for a youth basketball clinic that is about more than improving your game. It is about using the game we love to help defeat glioblastoma. 🖤
📅 OCTOBER 18TH
⏰ 4:00-5:30 PM
📍 MIDWEST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Players will hit the court for a fun, high-energy clinic filled with skill development, drills, competition, and plenty of basketball. Even better, every registration helps support KBSTRONG and glioblastoma research.
BONUS: Every participant receives a clinic T-shirt that is also a FREE PASS to the Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions! Wear your shirt to the tournament in November and get in FREE!
🏀 Clinic Registration: $40
If the registration fee is holding you back from registering, please Mr. Ty Goss at Midwest Central High School or email him at goss@midwestcentral.org.
🖤 All profits support glioblastoma research through KBSTRONG
👕 Clinic T-shirt + FREE Tournament of Champions admission included
🔥 Spots are limited, so register early!
Come work on your game, have some fun, and be part of something much bigger than basketball.
PLAY HARD. HAVE FUN. FIGHT GLIOBLASTOMA. 🏀🖤
📅 OCTOBER 18TH
⏰ 4:00-5:30 PM
📍 MIDWEST CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
Players will hit the court for a fun, high-energy clinic filled with skill development, drills, competition, and plenty of basketball. Even better, every registration helps support KBSTRONG and glioblastoma research.
BONUS: Every participant receives a clinic T-shirt that is also a FREE PASS to the Kevin Brown Memorial Tournament of Champions! Wear your shirt to the tournament in November and get in FREE!
🏀 Clinic Registration: $40
If the registration fee is holding you back from registering, please Mr. Ty Goss at Midwest Central High School or email him at goss@midwestcentral.org.
🖤 All profits support glioblastoma research through KBSTRONG
👕 Clinic T-shirt + FREE Tournament of Champions admission included
🔥 Spots are limited, so register early!
Come work on your game, have some fun, and be part of something much bigger than basketball.
PLAY HARD. HAVE FUN. FIGHT GLIOBLASTOMA. 🏀🖤
Help brighten the holidays for families in our Raider community!
Snow Buddies supports children and families in need within Midwest Central School District.
You can help in two ways:
• Donate now: Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Midwest Central school office to help purchase gifts.
• Shop for a family: Beginning November 9, pick up a tag at Midwest Central Primary School with a participating family’s gift wishes and use it to guide your shopping.
Questions? Contact Megan McMullen at mcmullen@midwestcentral.org or 309.968.6464.
Thank you for helping bring holiday joy to local families!
Snow Buddies supports children and families in need within Midwest Central School District.
You can help in two ways:
• Donate now: Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Midwest Central school office to help purchase gifts.
• Shop for a family: Beginning November 9, pick up a tag at Midwest Central Primary School with a participating family’s gift wishes and use it to guide your shopping.
Questions? Contact Megan McMullen at mcmullen@midwestcentral.org or 309.968.6464.
Thank you for helping bring holiday joy to local families!
Girls' Basketball Open Gym Announcement - If you are thinking about playing basketball this year, you are welcome to attend open gym this evening (Oct. 6th) at the high school from 5:00 - 6:00 PM. Hope to see you there!
Transportation Spotlight: Jessica Herndon
Meet Jessica Herndon, driver of Bus #3! Jessica first joined Midwest Central as a school bus monitor, serving in that role for four years before deciding to take the next step and train to become a school bus driver. She is now in her second year behind the wheel and enjoys the opportunity to serve students and families each day.
When asked what she enjoys most about being a bus driver, Jessica shared that she loves hearing the stories from both students and co-workers.
Like many drivers, one of Jessica's biggest challenges is dealing with traffic and distracted drivers. This year, she's looking forward to a year filled with safe rides, happy faces, good mornings, and lots of smiles.
Thank you, Jessica, for your dedication to our students and for helping make every bus ride a safe and positive experience!
Meet Jessica Herndon, driver of Bus #3! Jessica first joined Midwest Central as a school bus monitor, serving in that role for four years before deciding to take the next step and train to become a school bus driver. She is now in her second year behind the wheel and enjoys the opportunity to serve students and families each day.
When asked what she enjoys most about being a bus driver, Jessica shared that she loves hearing the stories from both students and co-workers.
Like many drivers, one of Jessica's biggest challenges is dealing with traffic and distracted drivers. This year, she's looking forward to a year filled with safe rides, happy faces, good mornings, and lots of smiles.
Thank you, Jessica, for your dedication to our students and for helping make every bus ride a safe and positive experience!
The National Honor Society Chapter at Midwest Central High School will be inducting new members on Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 PM. Family and friends are invited to attend!
Dinner theater tickets for “Anything Goes” will go on sale on Wednesday, October 7, at 7:00 AM, in the high school lobby. The dinner theater will be held at 6:00 PM, October 24, before the Saturday night’s performance. The tickets are $30 each and include the dinner and the show. Tickets for the dinner theater must be purchased in advance. Please make checks payable to MCHS. The remaining tickets will be available for purchase in the HS office.
Pictured are cast members of “Anything Goes.”
Come out and support the Raider Volleyball teams tonight as they take on Hartem. The JV game will start at 6:00 pm, followed by the Varsity at approximately 7:00 pm.
Week at a Glance for October 5-10. Good Luck Raiders!
Lady Raiders took Third Place at the Rushville-Industry volleyball tournament for a 2-1 finish. They lost to Liberty in 3 sets their first match. They were able to rally back and win their next two matches against Beardstown and Brown-County.
Tourney totals:
Amelia Meeker- 19 kills, 8 digs, 5 aces
Eliza Kerley - 16 kills, 7 blocks, 5 aces
Kayleigh Herrman- 8 kills, 4 digs, 12 service pts
Ava Warner- 8 kills, 5 digs, 2 blocks
Hayden Hasty- 5 kills, 1 solo block
Katie Parkin- 4 kills, 6 digs, 7 service pts
Mia Warner- 58 assists, 5 digs, 9 service pts
Emma Junkin- 2 assists, 6 service points
Nevaeh Cunningham- 2 kills, 2 solo blocks
Addison Friedrich- 18 digs, 8 service points, 4 aces
Congratulations to Amelia Meeker and Kayleigh Herrman for making all-tournament team!!
It's a GREAT day to be a RAIDER!
Tourney totals:
Amelia Meeker- 19 kills, 8 digs, 5 aces
Eliza Kerley - 16 kills, 7 blocks, 5 aces
Kayleigh Herrman- 8 kills, 4 digs, 12 service pts
Ava Warner- 8 kills, 5 digs, 2 blocks
Hayden Hasty- 5 kills, 1 solo block
Katie Parkin- 4 kills, 6 digs, 7 service pts
Mia Warner- 58 assists, 5 digs, 9 service pts
Emma Junkin- 2 assists, 6 service points
Nevaeh Cunningham- 2 kills, 2 solo blocks
Addison Friedrich- 18 digs, 8 service points, 4 aces
Congratulations to Amelia Meeker and Kayleigh Herrman for making all-tournament team!!
It's a GREAT day to be a RAIDER!
