Midwest Central High School - Home of the Raiders

Midwest Central wasted no time setting the tone Saturday, riding an early power display and a decisive late-inning rally to defeat Edinburg, 11-4, in varsity baseball action. The Raiders struck quickly in the opening inning when Calvin Young launched a towering three-run home run, giving Midwest Central an immediate cushion and energizing the visiting dugout. Edinburg battled back to keep the game within reach through the middle innings, but the Raiders steadily added to their lead before breaking things open for good in the seventh. Midwest Central plated four runs in that frame, highlighted by Dalton Johnson’s second home run of the day — a blast that put the game out of reach. Johnson delivered a standout performance, finishing with two home runs and three RBIs, while also scoring three times. His long ball in the seventh came just after Ryan Terrill sparked the rally with a clutch two-RBI hit that shifted momentum firmly in the Raiders’ favor. Midwest Central’s offense stayed consistent throughout, scoring in five different innings and racking up 11 hits. Young’s early homer set the tone, and contributions came up and down the lineup, including a three-RBI day from Young and a pair of hits and two runs scored from Jaxon Tumilty. On the mound, Terrill provided a strong start, working four innings and allowing just two runs while striking out eight and picking up his first win of the season. Johnson came on in relief and shut the door over the final three innings, helping secure the road win with his first save of the season. With an explosive start and a commanding finish, the Raiders turned in a complete performance in an 11-4 victory to move to 1-0 on the season. They look to keep it going as they host El Paso - Gridley on Monday.

⚾ Raiders HS DH Baseball ⚾
📅 Saturday, March 21, 2026
🛣️ @ Edinburg
🎴 Non-Conference Game
🚌 7:30 A.M.
🕒 10:00 A.M. V; 11:00 A.M. JV
📌 100 E Martin St, Edinburg, IL 62531

💜💛The countdown to Prom has begun! 💜💛 Juniors and Seniors have received their invitations for "A Night Where Dreams Begin." 🎟️Tickets will be available for purchase Tuesday, March 24, Wednesday, March 25, and Thursday, March 26, during 5A. Tickets are $30 per person. ✨The 2026 Prom Committee would like to extend an invitation to our community to join us at our Promenade at MCHS! This free event starts at 3:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. A popcorn bar and refreshments will be available! Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your cameras! 📸 Prepare to be WOWED by our students! 😍

History Comes to Life!

History League had a blast on Thursday with a Board Game Day! Students brought history to the table with their own creative games like historical Guess Who, Oregon Trail, The Timeline Game, and more.

Learning + creativity + a little friendly competition = a winning day!

⚾ Raiders HS JV Baseball ⚾
📅 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

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!

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! 💻✨

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

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!

MCHS cheer tryouts are coming!

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!

⚠️ 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!

✨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? 👀