Wednesday, March 25 will now feature our Easter Dinner: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Dinner Roll, and Vanilla Pudding with Oreo Crumbles
On Friday, March 27, we will serve our regular Friday menu options instead.
Here are the updated options for Friday, March 27:
Pre-K
• Chicken Patty
Primary School (PS)
• Chicken Patty
• Rectangle Cheese Pizza
• Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich
Middle School & High School (MS & HS)
• Chicken Patty or Spicy Patty
• Big Daddy’s Cheese Pizza
• Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your flexibility — we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the ham dinner together!
Senior Spotlight – Kally Richardson
Kally has been a dedicated student-athlete throughout high school, participating in volleyball, basketball, and softball. In addition to athletics, she has been actively involved in NHS and FCCLA, while also gaining valuable hands-on experience through both the CNA and CDA programs.
After graduation, Kally plans to attend Illinois State University, where she will major in Elementary Education. Her goal is to create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and confident in their learning.
Kally’s heart for helping others, strong leadership, and commitment to serving her community will no doubt make her an incredible educator. We are so proud of her and can’t wait to see the difference she will make in the lives of her future students!
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🛣️ @ Cogdal Invite
🎴 Invitational Meet
🚌 2:00 P.M.
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 100 N University St, Normal, IL 61761
📅 Sunday, March 1, 2026
🛣️ @ Normal Community HS
🎴 F/S Regionals
🚌 7:00 A.M.
🕒 9:00 A.M.
📌 3900 E Raab Rd, Normal, IL 61761
📅 Saturday, February 28, 2026
🛣️ vs Hartem
🎴 Hartem F/S Tournament Game
🚌 7:30 A.M.
🕒 9:00 A.M.
📌 400 W. Front St. Hartburg
The Midwest Central National Honor Society is hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, March 5th, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Midwest Central High School!
Students (ages 16+) and community members are encouraged to join our mission!
To make an appointment:
☎️ Call 309.968.6766
📧 Email Bree at kerley@midwestcentral.org
⌨️ Visit www.redcrossblood.org
Each pint collected also helps our NHS seniors at MCHS earn scholarship opportunities! Save lives, DONATE BLOOD!
Sweet treats will be provided by our MCHS Culinary Arts Class! ❤️
🔮 Raiders HS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, February 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Athens
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Tournament
🚌 3:45 P.M.
🕒 5:00 P.M.
📌 1 Warrior Way, Athens, IL 62613
Throughout high school, Joslyn has been involved in Volleyball, Cheer, NHS, CDA, and is Vice President of FCCLA. After graduation, Joslyn plans to attend SIUE and get a bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
Joslyn would like to thank Ms.Palmer, Mrs. Deluhery, and the rest of the faculty of Midwest Central High School for this opportunity.
Mark Your Calendars! 📅
We’ve had parents and staff members asking as they begin planning summer activities and vacations, so we wanted to share that our current last day of school is scheduled for May 28, 2026.
As always, this date is based on our approved school calendar and could change if additional emergency/snow days are needed — but as of now, May 28th is our official last day.
We hope this helps as you start making those summer plans!
Lexi will be attending Blackburn College, where she plans to play both softball and volleyball while studying Physical Therapy. After college, she hopes to become a pediatric physical therapist.
Throughout high school, she has been deeply involved in activities and leadership roles, including softball, volleyball, FCCLA (President), NHS (Co-President), Student Council, and Interact Club. She is also part of CDA, spending time in two different classrooms this year gaining valuable experience.
Her dedication, leadership, and heart for working with others will serve her well as she continues her academic and athletic journey. We are so proud of her accomplishments and can’t wait to see the incredible impact she will make in the future!
Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Monday, February 23, 2026
🏀 vs Delavan
🎴 IHSA Regional Quarterfinal Game
🚪 Doors open at 5:15 P.M.
🕒 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
💵 $6.00 Admission set by IHSA. No passes accepted.
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam95d16f8478
📅 Saturday, February 21, 2026
🧠 @ Masonic Academic Bowl
🎴 Tournament Match
🚌 6:15 A.M.
🕒 8:00 A.M.
📌 301 W. Butternut St., Elmwood
Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Friday, February 20, 2026
🏀 @ Lewistown
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:30 P.M.
🕒 6:00 P.M.
📌 15205 N State 100 Hwy, Lewistown, IL,
🎥 JV - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lewistown-high-school-lewistown-il/gam67a0789964
🎥 V - https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/lewistown-high-school-lewistown-il/gam5dcbbbeba9
These two have been such an important part of our band program. From bringing energy to pep band performances to representing our Raiders with pride, they have shown commitment, leadership, and heart all year long. Their presence has made a huge difference, and they have set a great example for the younger students coming up behind them.
Lilly and Kamden, thank you for your dedication, your musicianship, and the spirit you brought to every performance. We are proud of you and excited to see what comes next for both of you. Once a Raider, always a Raider!
