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
Let’s Go to Costa Rica!
Mrs. DeSutter is planning another unforgettable trip to Costa Rica—June 3–10, 2027! This will be her third time taking students, and she’s excited to share the experience.
📅 Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, April 29
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 High School Library
Come learn about the itinerary, cost, scholarship opportunities, and more! The trip is open to MCHS students who will be in high school during the 2026–27 school year.
Can’t make it? No problem—reach out to jdesutter@midwestcentral.org to get more information.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! ✈️
Mrs. DeSutter is planning another unforgettable trip to Costa Rica—June 3–10, 2027! This will be her third time taking students, and she’s excited to share the experience.
📅 Informational Meeting:
Wednesday, April 29
🕖 7:00 PM
📍 High School Library
Come learn about the itinerary, cost, scholarship opportunities, and more! The trip is open to MCHS students who will be in high school during the 2026–27 school year.
Can’t make it? No problem—reach out to jdesutter@midwestcentral.org to get more information.
Don’t miss this amazing opportunity! ✈️
Scholarship Opportunity for MCHS Graduates!
The Manito-Forest City Rotary Club is offering scholarships to MCHS graduates continuing their education!
Eligible applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours and one year at a college/university (GPA 2.5 or higher) or one year at a certified trade school.
📍 Applications are available in the high school office or can be requested by emailing jdesutter@midwestcentral.org
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Don’t miss this great opportunity!
The Manito-Forest City Rotary Club is offering scholarships to MCHS graduates continuing their education!
Eligible applicants must have completed at least 24 credit hours and one year at a college/university (GPA 2.5 or higher) or one year at a certified trade school.
📍 Applications are available in the high school office or can be requested by emailing jdesutter@midwestcentral.org
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Don’t miss this great opportunity!
The baseball game scheduled for tonight with IC has been cancelled. We are looking at a makeup date.
Celebrating an Outstanding Senior
MCHS was proud to have representation at the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Ceremony, where we celebrated one of our exceptional seniors, Trenity (Jo Jo) Oertle.
Trenity represents the very best of a well-rounded student—actively involved in theater (both in school and the community), NHS President, cheer squad, Interact Club Vice President, and FCA. What stands out most is her heart—she consistently shows up for others with kindness, positivity, and a genuine commitment to those around her.
Her leadership, integrity, and character make her truly deserving of this recognition. We are incredibly proud of you, Trenity, and all you’ve accomplished!
#MCRaiderNationProud
MCHS was proud to have representation at the Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Ceremony, where we celebrated one of our exceptional seniors, Trenity (Jo Jo) Oertle.
Trenity represents the very best of a well-rounded student—actively involved in theater (both in school and the community), NHS President, cheer squad, Interact Club Vice President, and FCA. What stands out most is her heart—she consistently shows up for others with kindness, positivity, and a genuine commitment to those around her.
Her leadership, integrity, and character make her truly deserving of this recognition. We are incredibly proud of you, Trenity, and all you’ve accomplished!
#MCRaiderNationProud
⚾ Raiders HS Baseball ⚾
📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
🏠 vs Illini Central
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
📅 Monday, April 27, 2026
🏠 vs Illini Central
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
Today proved to be a tough day on the water for the team. Owen and Mason managed to put 4 keepers in the boat weighing 9lbs 1oz and good for 14th place. Good effort by all!
#highschoolfishing #fishing #highschool #
Raiders set out on Coffeen today for an ICASSTT event and came out of there with big bass weighing 4lbs 5oz and 18th out of 60 teams!! We have 3 teams hitting Banner Marsh Main Access tomorrow for another ICASSTT tournament. Nice work Mason and Owen!!
Thanks again Dierker family for sponsoring this weekends events!
#highschool #bassfishing #fishing #teamwork #highschoolfishing
🥎 Lady Raiders HS Softball 🥎
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🛣️ @ Delavan
🎴 Delavan Trny
🚌 8:45 AM
🕒 10:30 AM
📌 907 Locust St. Delavan, IL 61734
📅 Saturday, April 25, 2026
🛣️ @ Delavan
🎴 Delavan Trny
🚌 8:45 AM
🕒 10:30 AM
📌 907 Locust St. Delavan, IL 61734
🐟 Raiders HS Bass Fishing 🐟
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Banner Marsh
🎴 ICASST Northern Div Tournament
🕒 6:30 AM
⚖️ 1:30 PM
📌 19721 US-24, Canton, IL
📅 Sunday, April 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Banner Marsh
🎴 ICASST Northern Div Tournament
🕒 6:30 AM
⚖️ 1:30 PM
📌 19721 US-24, Canton, IL
The Raiders shook off a tough conference loss on Thursday night to defeat South Fulton in a thrilling comeback victory 14-11! Down 10-8 going into the top of the 7th, the Raiders plated SIX runs to go up 14-10 and close out the victory in the bottom of the 7th. Colten Watts got things going in the 7th with a double, followed by a Breckin Guy single and a walk by Evan Schmidt. Thomas Berndt then picked up his first varsity hit and RBI with a line drive to left field. Dalton Johnson then tied it up with a bases loaded walk and Joe Proehl delivered the big blow with a clutch 2 RBI single. However, it was the two perfectly executed safety squeeze bunts by Calvin Young and Jaxon Tumilty that gave the Raiders two extra runs and some much needed breathing room.
Thomas Berndt picked up his first varsity win in relief, tossing 4 innings of 1 run ball while striking out 5 and scattering 7 hits.
Dalton Johnson, Breckin Guy, Joe Proehl, Colten Watts and Jaxon Tumilty all had big nights for Midwest Central as well with each player picking up 2 hits. Johnson led the charge with 3 RBIs and Proehl, Young and Tumilty all had 2 RBI.
With the win the Raiders move 6-7 on the season with a conference matchup at home on Monday against Illini Central.
Celebrating Service During National Volunteer Week
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to recognize our National Honor Society members for their dedication to serving our community all year long.
From supporting multiple Manito Community Red Cross Blood Drives—including hosting one at MCHS—to helping organize the Village of Manito’s Trunk-or-Treat, these students consistently step up to make a difference alongside Student Council and Interact Club.
This past year, members also participated in the St. Jude Run (St. Louis to Peoria), volunteered at the Manito water stop raising nearly $1,000, collected supplies for Snow Buddies, and gave their time at the Popcorn Festival fundraiser and Rotary Consignment Sale.
Thank you to our NHS students for your outstanding commitment to service and community!
We look forward to celebrating our seniors on May 6 at 5:30 PM and hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on May 7 at the Forman Center.
#MCRaiderNationProud
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we’re proud to recognize our National Honor Society members for their dedication to serving our community all year long.
From supporting multiple Manito Community Red Cross Blood Drives—including hosting one at MCHS—to helping organize the Village of Manito’s Trunk-or-Treat, these students consistently step up to make a difference alongside Student Council and Interact Club.
This past year, members also participated in the St. Jude Run (St. Louis to Peoria), volunteered at the Manito water stop raising nearly $1,000, collected supplies for Snow Buddies, and gave their time at the Popcorn Festival fundraiser and Rotary Consignment Sale.
Thank you to our NHS students for your outstanding commitment to service and community!
We look forward to celebrating our seniors on May 6 at 5:30 PM and hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive on May 7 at the Forman Center.
#MCRaiderNationProud
