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
Girls Basketball Skills Sessions
Calling all Midwest Central girls interested in basketball! Join us for skills sessions designed for all experience levels—whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your game.
Come learn, grow, and have fun on the court!
Calling all Midwest Central girls interested in basketball! Join us for skills sessions designed for all experience levels—whether you’re just starting or looking to improve your game.
Come learn, grow, and have fun on the court!
Last night, the boys and girls track & field teams traveled to Mackinaw for a meet.
The evening started strong with field events. Richard Gilmore and Leelinn Danner finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the shot put. In the boys discus, a trio of Raiders placed 2nd (Leelinn Danner), 3rd (Jonah Evans), and 4th (Richard Gilmore). In the high jump, Devin Greiner earned another 1st-place finish for the Raiders, while Jaxson Robinson took 3rd place in both the long jump and triple jump.
Shifting over to the Lady Raiders in their field events, Nevaeh Cunningham and Kendall Gordon finished 2nd and 3rd overall in the long jump. In the high jump, Katie Parkin placed 2nd with a new personal-best jump of 4 feet, 9 inches.
When the Raiders took to the track, they continued to perform at a high level. For the boys, Devin Greiner finished 2nd in the 100m dash. For the ladies, Nevaeh Cunningham took 1st in the 100m dash, while Julia Rasmussen placed 1st in the 200m dash. The 4x100 relay team of Julia Rasmussen, Katie Parkin, Sophia Huff, and Nevaeh Cunningham earned a 2nd-place finish.
The Raiders will take their recent success on the road again this Thursday (4/30) as they travel to Athens for the Tomahawk Conference Track Meet.
Go Raiders!!
The evening started strong with field events. Richard Gilmore and Leelinn Danner finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively, in the shot put. In the boys discus, a trio of Raiders placed 2nd (Leelinn Danner), 3rd (Jonah Evans), and 4th (Richard Gilmore). In the high jump, Devin Greiner earned another 1st-place finish for the Raiders, while Jaxson Robinson took 3rd place in both the long jump and triple jump.
Shifting over to the Lady Raiders in their field events, Nevaeh Cunningham and Kendall Gordon finished 2nd and 3rd overall in the long jump. In the high jump, Katie Parkin placed 2nd with a new personal-best jump of 4 feet, 9 inches.
When the Raiders took to the track, they continued to perform at a high level. For the boys, Devin Greiner finished 2nd in the 100m dash. For the ladies, Nevaeh Cunningham took 1st in the 100m dash, while Julia Rasmussen placed 1st in the 200m dash. The 4x100 relay team of Julia Rasmussen, Katie Parkin, Sophia Huff, and Nevaeh Cunningham earned a 2nd-place finish.
The Raiders will take their recent success on the road again this Thursday (4/30) as they travel to Athens for the Tomahawk Conference Track Meet.
Go Raiders!!
⚾ Raiders HS JV Baseball ⚾
📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🛣️ @ Illini Bluffs
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 3:00 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:45 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 9611 S. Hanna City/Glasford Road, Glasford, IL
📅 Wednesday, April 29, 2026
🛣️ @ Illini Bluffs
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 3:00 PM; Dismiss athletes @ 2:45 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 9611 S. Hanna City/Glasford Road, Glasford, IL
No HS baseball game tonight. Knoxville could not secure a transportation to get here in time. A makeup date has not been made at this time.
Happy School Transportation Staff Appreciation Day! 🚌 Today we celebrate and thank our amazing staff who safely transport our students each day with care, patience, and a friendly smile. Rain or shine, early mornings and long afternoons—you play a vital role in our school community. We are so grateful for all that you do to keep our students safe and supported!
⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🏠 vs Knoxville
🎴 Regular Season Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🏠 vs Knoxville
🎴 Regular Season Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🏃♂️➡️ Raiders HS Track 🏃
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🛣️ @ DeeMack
🎴 Regular Season Meet
🚌 2:45 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 2:25 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🛣️ @ DeeMack
🎴 Regular Season Meet
🚌 2:45 P.M.; Dismiss athletes @ 2:25 P.M.
🕒 4:30 P.M.
📌 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🏠 vs Heyworth
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🏠 vs Heyworth
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1099 South East Avenue, Manito, IL
