Midwest Central High School would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to two incredible families who continue to make a lasting impact on our students, programs, and community.
Michelle and Gary Watson consistently go above and beyond—not for recognition, but simply because they care. From sponsoring students in youth wrestling to helping secure new mats for both youth and high school programs, their focus has always been on creating opportunities for students to get involved, grow, and succeed.
They are often the first to ask, “How can we help?”—and even more importantly, they follow through. This past weekend was another example of their generosity, as they partnered with Andrea and Darold Byrd to host an event benefiting our Raider Closet, supporting students and families when it matters most.
We are incredibly grateful to both the Watson and Byrd families for their continued support of our schools and community. #MCRaiderNationProud
Michelle and Gary Watson consistently go above and beyond—not for recognition, but simply because they care. From sponsoring students in youth wrestling to helping secure new mats for both youth and high school programs, their focus has always been on creating opportunities for students to get involved, grow, and succeed.
They are often the first to ask, “How can we help?”—and even more importantly, they follow through. This past weekend was another example of their generosity, as they partnered with Andrea and Darold Byrd to host an event benefiting our Raider Closet, supporting students and families when it matters most.
We are incredibly grateful to both the Watson and Byrd families for their continued support of our schools and community. #MCRaiderNationProud
Jack Taylor, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected as Student of the Month in Business and Technology. Jack is the son of Julie and Richard Taylor of Green Valley.
Throughout high school, Jack has been involved in FCCLA, business and technology and welding.
After graduation, Jack plans to attend Illinois Central College in Pekin, IL, for courses in Maintenance Welding. After these classes, he plans to work at Steamfitters 353 as a Pipe-fitter. Jack would like to personally thank Mr. Snider for giving him this opportunity.
Throughout high school, Jack has been involved in FCCLA, business and technology and welding.
After graduation, Jack plans to attend Illinois Central College in Pekin, IL, for courses in Maintenance Welding. After these classes, he plans to work at Steamfitters 353 as a Pipe-fitter. Jack would like to personally thank Mr. Snider for giving him this opportunity.
⚾ Raiders HS V/JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🛣️ @ LVC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:45 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:30 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 15205 IL-100, Lewistown, IL 61542
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🛣️ @ LVC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:45 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:30 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 15205 IL-100, Lewistown, IL 61542
🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🏠 vs Pawnee
🎴 Senior Night
🎴 Ulcerative Colitis Night
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
📅 Monday, May 4, 2026
🏠 vs Pawnee
🎴 Senior Night
🎴 Ulcerative Colitis Night
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
Had a great day on the water. Both boats brought limits to the scale, we just fell a little short of the top 3 overall.
Thanks to the Balster family for sponsoring today’s event, and another thank you to the Booster Club for getting us weigh-in bags and scales to use. We appreciate the support!
Raiders Take Care of Cougars
The Raiders brushed off a tough game on Friday and picked up their first conference win with a 10-0 victory over Illini Central.
A leadoff single was all Joe Proehl allowed to start the game and breezed through all 5 innings to pick up the complete game shutout, scattering 3 walks to go with a season high 9 strikeouts! The Raiders also flashed some leather behind him with a great play at third by Jaxon Tumility.
Tumility also got it done at the plate, going 2-3 with 3 RBI. Dalton Johnson also had a big day, going 2-2 with a double and 4 RBI! Ryan Terrill and Johnny McFarland also had multiple hits, including McFarland’s first varsity hit!
The Raiders move to 7-8 with a non conference matchup with LVC on Monday.
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Tuesday, the HS softball Senior Night will held on Monday night, along with the Ulcerative Colitis Night.
⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🏠 vs Illini Central
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
🕒 11:00 AM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
📅 Saturday, May 2, 2026
🏠 vs Illini Central
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
🕒 11:00 AM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
We had a great time celebrating our lunch heroes today!
Across all our buildings, we recognized the incredible staff who keep our cafeterias running and our students fueled each day. From preparing meals to creating welcoming spaces, their hard work makes a difference we appreciate more than words can say.
Thank you to our lunch heroes for all you do for our students and schools!
Across all our buildings, we recognized the incredible staff who keep our cafeterias running and our students fueled each day. From preparing meals to creating welcoming spaces, their hard work makes a difference we appreciate more than words can say.
Thank you to our lunch heroes for all you do for our students and schools!
Join us for an afternoon of music in the park!
The MCHS Band and Chorus will be performing at Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park. This community event is open to the public, and we would love to see you there supporting our student musicians.
Bring a chair, enjoy the music, and spend a spring afternoon with us in the park!
The MCHS Band and Chorus will be performing at Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9 at 3:00 PM at Memorial Park. This community event is open to the public, and we would love to see you there supporting our student musicians.
Bring a chair, enjoy the music, and spend a spring afternoon with us in the park!
May 1st is a BIG Day at Midwest Central!
Today we’re celebrating both School Lunch Hero Day AND School Principal Day!
To our incredible cafeteria staff: thank you for fueling our students each day with warm meals, friendly smiles, and constant care. You truly keep our school running!
And to our amazing principals: thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless hours you pour into supporting our students, staff, and families. Your impact reaches far beyond the school walls!
We are lucky to have such hardworking, caring people serving our school community every single day. If you see one of our Lunch Heroes or Principals today, be sure to share a thank you!
Today we’re celebrating both School Lunch Hero Day AND School Principal Day!
To our incredible cafeteria staff: thank you for fueling our students each day with warm meals, friendly smiles, and constant care. You truly keep our school running!
And to our amazing principals: thank you for your leadership, dedication, and the countless hours you pour into supporting our students, staff, and families. Your impact reaches far beyond the school walls!
We are lucky to have such hardworking, caring people serving our school community every single day. If you see one of our Lunch Heroes or Principals today, be sure to share a thank you!
⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
🏠 vs BPC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
📅 Friday, May 1, 2026
🏠 vs BPC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
We’re excited to share a partnership that continues to grow and open meaningful opportunities for our students!
Over the past year, we’ve been working with Bradley University through the Bots for Education Research Project—a collaboration that began in 2007 when Mrs. Harbourn worked alongside Dr. Kuester during graduate school and continues to have lasting impact today.
We’re especially proud to see that impact come full circle. One of our graduates, Carly, contributed as a STEM participant during her senior year and is now continuing her work as a freshman at Bradley.
We’re now expanding this partnership to include two 3rd grade classrooms, one 4th grade classroom, and our high school STEM and computer science courses (consent forms for high school students will be emailed today).
This collaboration gives students the chance to apply their learning in real-world research and connect with innovative STEM opportunities.
We’re excited for what’s ahead—this is a great step forward for our students and our district.
Over the past year, we’ve been working with Bradley University through the Bots for Education Research Project—a collaboration that began in 2007 when Mrs. Harbourn worked alongside Dr. Kuester during graduate school and continues to have lasting impact today.
We’re especially proud to see that impact come full circle. One of our graduates, Carly, contributed as a STEM participant during her senior year and is now continuing her work as a freshman at Bradley.
We’re now expanding this partnership to include two 3rd grade classrooms, one 4th grade classroom, and our high school STEM and computer science courses (consent forms for high school students will be emailed today).
This collaboration gives students the chance to apply their learning in real-world research and connect with innovative STEM opportunities.
We’re excited for what’s ahead—this is a great step forward for our students and our district.
🏃♂️➡️ Raiders HS Track 🏃
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛣️ @ Athens
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Meet
🚌 1:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 12:40 P.M.
🕒 3:00 P.M.
📌 312 E. Hargrave, Athens
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛣️ @ Athens
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Meet
🚌 1:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 12:40 P.M.
🕒 3:00 P.M.
📌 312 E. Hargrave, Athens
🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🏠 vs Tremont
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🏠 vs Tremont
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
⚾ Raiders HS JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛣️ @ Peoria Notre Dame
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:30 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:15 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 5105 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
📅 Thursday, April 30, 2026
🛣️ @ Peoria Notre Dame
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 2:30 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:15 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 5105 N Sheridan Rd, Peoria, IL 61614
Congratulations to the following students for being selected to the Tomahawk Conference All-Academic Team.
Abrahm Busch
Lilla Simer
Lillian Danner
Alexcia Wood
Vera Weers
Collin Price
Edward Witt
Joslyn Dawe
Karallyn Richardson
Dalton Johnson
Kamden Garman
Lillian Illyes
Zachary Highland
Christopher Ballard
To selected for this award, a senior student must have a 7 semester grade point average of 3.5 or better and letter in a Tomahawk Conference sport or activity.
Abrahm Busch
Lilla Simer
Lillian Danner
Alexcia Wood
Vera Weers
Collin Price
Edward Witt
Joslyn Dawe
Karallyn Richardson
Dalton Johnson
Kamden Garman
Lillian Illyes
Zachary Highland
Christopher Ballard
To selected for this award, a senior student must have a 7 semester grade point average of 3.5 or better and letter in a Tomahawk Conference sport or activity.
Congratulations to Lilly Danner (clarinet), Maddy Moore (contra alto clarinet), and Ashe Miles (tuba) on being selected to perform in the Bradley Honor Band at Bradley University.
These students represented Midwest Central High School Band alongside top musicians from across the area in this honor ensemble. Their selection reflects the hard work and commitment they bring to our band program every day.
Great job, Lilly, Maddy, and Ashe!
These students represented Midwest Central High School Band alongside top musicians from across the area in this honor ensemble. Their selection reflects the hard work and commitment they bring to our band program every day.
Great job, Lilly, Maddy, and Ashe!
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Congratulations to our MCHS Girls Basketball team on earning an Academic All State award from the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA). This honor recognizes the highest achieving academic teams from seven different divisions around the state of Illinois. The Lady Raiders held the top GPA for all of Division 6! We are proud of the hard work you have put into your education! Keep working hard!
Here is a link to the statewide winners. https://app.box.com/s/noa2h0yu04yt5yjxdnxcsohv4000hfk6
