⚾ Raiders HS JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
🏠 vs IVC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
📅 Friday, March 20, 2026
🏠 vs IVC
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🏠 vs Pekin
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🏠 vs Pekin
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
Updated Last Day of School
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
Senior Spotlight – Kayla Richter
While attending Midwest Central for the past two years, Kayla has been actively involved in Science Club, History League, Scholastic Bowl, Interact Club, and Yearbook. Before joining Midwest Central, she attended school in New Mexico where she participated in Marching Band, served as a Yearbook Editor as a sophomore, and even had the opportunity to take part in a study abroad tour to France and Spain.
Outside of school, Kayla has stayed busy and involved in her community through Girl Scouts of America (9 years), 4-H (4 years), Scouting BSA (2 years), as well as softball, volleyball, and basketball. She has also been very active in her church community over the past six years.
After graduation, Kayla plans to attend Illinois Central College to study Computer Science, with plans to later transfer to a four-year university to complete her bachelor’s degree. Her goal is to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
We are proud of Kayla’s accomplishments and look forward to seeing all she achieves in the future! 💻✨
While attending Midwest Central for the past two years, Kayla has been actively involved in Science Club, History League, Scholastic Bowl, Interact Club, and Yearbook. Before joining Midwest Central, she attended school in New Mexico where she participated in Marching Band, served as a Yearbook Editor as a sophomore, and even had the opportunity to take part in a study abroad tour to France and Spain.
Outside of school, Kayla has stayed busy and involved in her community through Girl Scouts of America (9 years), 4-H (4 years), Scouting BSA (2 years), as well as softball, volleyball, and basketball. She has also been very active in her church community over the past six years.
After graduation, Kayla plans to attend Illinois Central College to study Computer Science, with plans to later transfer to a four-year university to complete her bachelor’s degree. Her goal is to pursue a career in cybersecurity.
We are proud of Kayla’s accomplishments and look forward to seeing all she achieves in the future! 💻✨
MCHS Girls Basketball is proud to announce that three members of the team were selected to the All-Conference Teams.
Cally DeSutter was selected as a 1st team pick
Emma Junkin was an honorable mention selection
Eliza Kerley was an honorable mention selection
Cally DeSutter was selected as a 1st team pick
Emma Junkin was an honorable mention selection
Eliza Kerley was an honorable mention selection
Now Hiring @ MC — Come Be a Raider!
Scholarship Opportunity – Raider Family!
This is one you don’t want to miss! The Charles A. Beebe Scholarship is available to current seniors and past graduates (Forman & MCHS).
Whether you’re planning to attend a trade school, career college, 2-year, 4-year, or even graduate school — this opportunity is for YOU!
💥 Apply, apply, apply!
💥 Please help spread the word to any current seniors or alumni!
Applications can be picked up at MCHS or Manito Community Bank.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support your educational goals!
This is one you don’t want to miss! The Charles A. Beebe Scholarship is available to current seniors and past graduates (Forman & MCHS).
Whether you’re planning to attend a trade school, career college, 2-year, 4-year, or even graduate school — this opportunity is for YOU!
💥 Apply, apply, apply!
💥 Please help spread the word to any current seniors or alumni!
Applications can be picked up at MCHS or Manito Community Bank.
Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to support your educational goals!
MCHS cheer tryouts are coming!
Think you’ve got the spirit? Now’s your chance to join the squad!
Think you’ve got the spirit? Now’s your chance to join the squad!
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Midwest Central! 🌈💚
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
⚠️ School Cancellation Notice ⚠️
Due to weather/road conditions, Midwest Central Schools will be closed today.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
Raiders Wrestling had two girls compete at the IWCOA State Championships this weekend. Maddy Moore and Kaci Eller. Each bracket was full of 40 of the best wrestlers throughout the state!
Maddy fought hard but came up short on placing. We thank her for her dedication this season!
Kaci finished the weekend with two decisions and two pins placing her 8th in the State Championships!
Thank you to all who came out to support them!
📣 Hey Raiders...here's the announcement you've all been waiting for!! The long-awaited theme for the "Best Day Ever" aka the 2026 Junior/Senior Prom! 💜💛
Today is the end of our 3rd 9 weeks!
Check this write up with Pippin Sports and Recreation about our Lady Raiders.
https://pippindomesports.com/the-dome-journal/f/2026-midwest-central-raiders-softball-team-preview?fbclid=IwY2xjawQf13NleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETFOMThkbnhPV3ZVSWNiR1Vrc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjTaGFmW_7Z9I7ymuAoZ1pqHA1h8F07C_CHKt0mF31iOFA1kLJCWGa__0-___aem_aaMntWPGh_IzPvN5H8LdgA
✨Raiders, it’s time for another hint!✨
The guesses have started rolling in, but the 2026 Prom theme is still a mystery. Here’s your second clue! Any ideas? 👀
The guesses have started rolling in, but the 2026 Prom theme is still a mystery. Here’s your second clue! Any ideas? 👀
The Lady Raiders Track team continued their indoor season last night at Illinois Wesleyan University. All of our athletes had excellent showings at a very competitive meet.
Both Katie Parkin and Mackenzie Doty started off the action strong in field events. Katie tying her personal best in the high jump and Mackenzie with strong improvements in the shot put.
In the 60-meter hurdles Kallie Trainer and Kendall Gordon both took almost a full second of their previous season best times! Out of 56 runners in the 60-meter dash both Julia Rasmussen and Nevaeh Cunningham finished in the top 25 and Nevaeh for the second meet in a row qualified for finals.
We were able to get two teams entered in the 4x200 meter relay, and both teams ran exceptionally well. The first team of Kendall Gordon, Lilly Illyes, Mackenzie Doty, and Sophia Huff made their debut last night and ran a very competitive time. The second team of Julia Rasmussen, Katie Parkin, Emma Markle, and Nevaeh Cunningham took six seconds of their previous season best time and broke the 2-minute mark.
Both Katie Parkin and Mackenzie Doty started off the action strong in field events. Katie tying her personal best in the high jump and Mackenzie with strong improvements in the shot put.
In the 60-meter hurdles Kallie Trainer and Kendall Gordon both took almost a full second of their previous season best times! Out of 56 runners in the 60-meter dash both Julia Rasmussen and Nevaeh Cunningham finished in the top 25 and Nevaeh for the second meet in a row qualified for finals.
We were able to get two teams entered in the 4x200 meter relay, and both teams ran exceptionally well. The first team of Kendall Gordon, Lilly Illyes, Mackenzie Doty, and Sophia Huff made their debut last night and ran a very competitive time. The second team of Julia Rasmussen, Katie Parkin, Emma Markle, and Nevaeh Cunningham took six seconds of their previous season best time and broke the 2-minute mark.
🏃♂️➡️ Raiders HS Boys Track 🏃
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🛣️ @ St Ambrose
🎴 Invitational Meet
🚌 1:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 12:45 P.M.
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🛣️ @ St Ambrose
🎴 Invitational Meet
🚌 1:00 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 12:45 P.M.
🕒 4:00 P.M.
📌 518 W Locust St, Davenport, IA 52803
✨Hey Raiders…it’s almost time! ✨
Prom 2026 is on its way, and the theme reveal is coming soon…but not quite yet. 😉 Before we tell you, we have a few clues. Think you can figure it out? 👀
Midwest Central High School Partners with Manito-Forest City Rotary Club
Thirty high school students, four club advisors, and eight clubs/organizations work together to make a difference for their community!
On Saturday, March 7th, 30 students volunteered their time to help the Manito-Forest City Rotary Club at the annual consignment sale in Forest City! Students volunteered to put up fliers before the sale, helped set up and tear down, worked a few hours at the sale and some even worked the whole day! Students welcomed people, gave out buyer numbers, ran sheets from the auctioneer trucks, were cashiers, entered data into the computers, helped in the concessions area, sorted tickets and assisted auctioneers holding up items!
It Was A GREAT day to be a Raider and a complete “Raider Nation” effort!!!
Thirty high school students, four club advisors, and eight clubs/organizations work together to make a difference for their community!
On Saturday, March 7th, 30 students volunteered their time to help the Manito-Forest City Rotary Club at the annual consignment sale in Forest City! Students volunteered to put up fliers before the sale, helped set up and tear down, worked a few hours at the sale and some even worked the whole day! Students welcomed people, gave out buyer numbers, ran sheets from the auctioneer trucks, were cashiers, entered data into the computers, helped in the concessions area, sorted tickets and assisted auctioneers holding up items!
It Was A GREAT day to be a Raider and a complete “Raider Nation” effort!!!
School Cancellation Reminder – Wednesday 3/11
Due to a power outage at the Middle School, Midwest Central schools are closed today. An automated call was sent earlier this morning, but we wanted to share this as a reminder for our families.
Because of today’s cancellation, the last day of school will now be Friday, May 29 (pending no additional emergency days needed).
We hope everyone in Raider Nation is safe and that your families experienced minimal to no damage from last night’s storms. Please take care, and thank you for your understanding.
Due to a power outage at the Middle School, Midwest Central schools are closed today. An automated call was sent earlier this morning, but we wanted to share this as a reminder for our families.
Because of today’s cancellation, the last day of school will now be Friday, May 29 (pending no additional emergency days needed).
We hope everyone in Raider Nation is safe and that your families experienced minimal to no damage from last night’s storms. Please take care, and thank you for your understanding.
