The Raiders took the win in the Regional Quarterfinal against Lexington winning 25-20, 25-20. The Raiders were led in kills by Amelia Meeker with 10 and Kayleigh Herrman with 8 while Eliza Kerley, Ava Warner had 4 a piece. Addison Friedrich led defensively with 11 digs while Meeker added 10 and Ava Warner added 5. Mia Warner had 29 assists, 1 kill and 4 digs.
The Raiders are back on the court tomorrow in the Regional Semifinals against Heyworth (@ Heyworth HS) at 7pm.
Winter Athletic Parent Meeting
If your son or daughter is participating in a winter sport (basketball, wrestling, cheer) please plan on joining us for a brief meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 PM. Everyone will start in the gymnasium and move to a sport specific meeting with the coach at 5:45. If you attended a the parent meeting in the fall, skip the first portion of the meeting and show up for the coaches meeting at 5:45. Go Raiders!
Good luck to our Raiders as they head to Heyworth High School tonight to take on Lexington, game time 7:00 PM.
We have exciting news! Snow Buddies family tags will be available beginning Monday, November 2, one week earlier than originally planned!!!
By adopting a family, you'll help provide holiday gifts and bring a little extra joy to local families within the Midwest Central School District.
Want to help but don't have time to shop? Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Midwest Central district building and will be used to purchase gifts for Snow Buddies families.
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Together, we can make this season brighter for families throughout our Raider community.
Around a school bus, a few steps can make a big difference.
The areas directly in front of, beside, and behind a bus are called “danger zones,” where children can be difficult for the driver to see.
Remind your Raider:
• Stay back until the bus stops and the driver signals you to board.
• When crossing, walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver, and wait for their signal. Check traffic before crossing.
• Never walk behind the bus.
• Drop something near the bus? Leave it and tell the driver—never bend down to retrieve it yourself.
Motorists: Stay alert for children around every stopped school bus.
Learn more about bus stop safety: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/transportation
Aidan and Audrey spent the day job shadowing at the Illinois Biological Station in Havana. With both students interested in conservation and wildlife management, this was a perfect opportunity to experience those fields firsthand.
During their time on the Illinois River, they worked alongside the station’s crew and participated in electrofishing, measured river visibility, flow, and conductivity, and helped identify and weigh collected fish. They were able to see firsthand how aquatic research contributes to understanding and protecting our natural resources.
Even better? Both students walked away from the experience feeling even more confident about the paths they plan to pursue after high school.
Opportunities like this are exactly what College & Career Readiness is all about: helping students explore their interests, make meaningful connections, and gain real-world experiences before graduation.
With continued support from our Board of Education and administration, the MCHS Counseling Department is working to expand these opportunities and connect even more students with experiences that align with their goals beyond high school.
We’re excited to see where those goals take Aidan and Audrey!
February 3 has been added as a half day.
The previously scheduled April half day has been moved to April 14 to accommodate ACT testing.
The updated calendar is available at www.MidwestCentral.org.
Please take a moment to update your calendars with these changes!
Bus drivers activate their hazard flashers, stop, and look and listen for trains before crossing.
If you’re behind the bus:
• Slow down and give it room to stop.
• Never cross the centerline to pass within 100 feet of a railroad crossing.
• Let the bus clear the tracks, and cross only when there’s enough space for your entire vehicle on the other side.
A few extra seconds are worth a safe arrival.
Learn more about school buses and railroad crossings: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/transportation
Students were introduced to several specialized departments, including Patrol, Detective Investigations, Child and Adult Investigations, the Gang Unit, Undercover Narcotics, and Criminal Investigations. They learned about the many different career paths within law enforcement and gained valuable insight into what it takes to pursue a future in criminal justice.
As an added bonus, students were invited to learn more about ride-alongs and the Police Cadet Program, giving them opportunities to explore the profession even further!
Earlier this school year, we shared that Midwest Central received a grant from the Forman Valley Community Foundation to bring this project to our community. Since then, our Advanced Ag Mechanics class assembled and installed the library, and it is now stocked with its first collection of books for readers of all ages, from Pre-K through adult.
The idea is simple: take a book or share a book. Books are free for anyone to enjoy, and book donations are welcome to help keep the library stocked. Our Work Skills class will help keep The Community Chapter stocked and maintained on a regular basis.
The Community Chapter has also been added to the Little Free Library map and can be found through the Little Free Library app.
This project came together thanks to the efforts of Mrs. Teresa Hill, Mrs. Abbie Schneider, and Mr. Steve Snider, along with the students who helped turn the idea into a finished project for our community. Thank you to everyone who played a part in making this project happen.
The Community Chapter is located on school property, with the surrounding area included in the district’s normal security camera coverage.
We’re excited to see The Community Chapter put to use!
When approaching a school bus stop, watch for these four types of hazards:
• Roadside obstacles: Trees, intersections, construction, and other obstructions can hide children from view.
• Weather and visibility: Leaves, snowbanks, ice, rain, fog, darkness, and bright sunlight can create hazards.
• Moving or changing conditions: Traffic, parked cars, pedestrians, pets, and trash bins can affect visibility and movement.
• Distractions and unexpected activity: Watch for children running late, horseplay, and activity around the stop.
Slow down, stay focused, and expect the unexpected. Our Raiders are counting on you.
Learn more about bus stop safety: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/transportation
30 Days until the girls basketball season opener! Practices start November 2nd, hope to see you there!
Raider Volleyball vs. Lewistown 10/20
On the road for their last regular season game and the Raiders took home a win over Lewistown. They dropped the first set 17–25 but came out on fire winning the next 2 sets 25-10, 25-19. Amelia Meeker and Ava Warner had 10 kills a piece while Eliza Kerley added 9 kills and Kayleigh Herrman tallied 7 kills. Addison Friedrich had 6 digs, 3 aces and 8 service points, Kayleigh Herrman and Amelia Meeker both had 5 digs each. Mia Warner finished with 40 assists, 3 digs and a block. Amazing season finishing 21-8!! Next up is Regionals on 10/27 against Lexington (at Heyworth 7pm)
