Midwest Central High School

History League had a Holiday Movie Party on Thursday! They watched A Christmas Carol while making Victorian Christmas cards, cranberry/popcorn chains, and paper snowflakes to decorate the classroom.

about 1 hour ago, Shawnna Rule

High School Senior Highlight - We are excited to introduce our Raider, CJ! He is a student who has worked hard throughout all his years of high school. He is kind, respectful, and always willing to lend a hand.

We’re incredibly proud to share that he has signed a commitment to the U.S. Air Force! ✈️💙 He has been active in supporting his recruiter and helping educate others about this opportunity.

CJ is excited for his next adventure after high school. Way to go... we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do!

about 2 hours ago, Shawnna Rule

Midwest Central has partnered with the NFHS Network to live stream indoor events in our gymnasiums! You
can watch MCHS and MCMS events live on the NFHS Network!

With your subscription, you’ll get access to:
All available Raiders home events
Away events at other NFHS Network schools
Thousands of live events nationwide

Ways to Watch:
Smartphone or tablet with the NFHS App
Computer at www.NFHSnetwork.com
Streaming devices: Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Roku, and Google TV

Bonus: A portion of every subscription goes back to support Midwest Central! After setting up your account, go to My Account > Support A School > Midwest Central Middle or High School.

about 3 hours ago, Shawnna Rule

Vera Weers, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by faculty and staff as the Student of the Month in Social Studies. Vera is the daughter of Steve Weers. Throughout high school, Vera has been involved in Scholastic Bowl and Science Club. After graduation, Vera plans to attend ICC with no current long-term plans.

about 6 hours ago, Shawnna Rule

Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Friday, December 12, 2025
🏀 vs Dee Mack
🎴 Regular Season Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 JV https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamfddc885bd2
🎥 V https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam9e95f42c91

about 10 hours ago, Rodney Norris

The HS Girls Basketball game scheduled for tonight has been cancelled. Our opponents school have cancelled all their activities for tonight due to the weather forecasted.

1 day ago, Rodney Norris

The Raider Closet has grown into so much more than a physical space—it’s become a movement. A heartbeat for connection.

Through this closet, families, peers, community members, organizations, and staff have come together in the most meaningful ways. With every shopping adventure, smiles are shared, laughs are had, and moments of hope and relief are found. Fit checks are made, confidence is built, and community is strengthened.

None of this would be possible without the generous financial support of others. A special thank you to Manito Masonic for your continued commitment to our mission. Darrell Byrd Jr. and his incredible crew have helped countless families, and we are truly grateful for your ongoing support.

1 day ago, Shawnna Rule

Lady Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Thursday, December 11, 2025
🏀 vs Brimfield (V only)
🎴 ICAC Conference Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gamea3edd5f4c

1 day ago, Rodney Norris

High School Senior Highlight - We are excited to introduce our Raider, Kaydence! She is currently working as a caregiver at The Lodge at Manito. Next semester the plan is to start pursuing a CNA license. After high school, Kaydence plans to take the prerequisites at ICC and then apply to Saint Francis School of Nursing to eventually earn her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing). Way to go... we are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all the great things you’ll do!

2 days ago, Shawnna Rule

Attention MCHS students! Come to the boys basketball game on Friday and be loud! If Dee Mack misses back to back free throws and you are in attendance, you win a $5 Country General gift card.

2 days ago, Rodney Norris

Midwest Central downed the South Fulton Rebels 65-55 in Astoria on Tuesday night. The Raiders overcame an 8-0 deficit as well as a big foul deficit to pull away with the victory with a strong second half. Junior Josh Dawe led the way with a double double; 26 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists. Malachi Carroll also chipped in 11 points and the big shot of the night was a late corner 3 pointer by Jaxson Robinson to seal the victory. With the win, the Raiders move to 3-3 on the young season. In the JV game, the Raiders silenced the Rebels from the start as they won with ease 74-34. Cade Brotherton knocked down 4 from deep and finished with 12 points for the now 3-0 JV Raiders, who are averaging 64 points a game, while only giving up 27. Be sure to come out Friday night as the Raiders take on undefeated Dee-Mack in Manito. There will be a student promotion announcement tomorrow!!!

3 days ago, Rodney Norris

Our Raiders cheerleaders attended a tumbling camp over the weekend. We worked on strengthening our muscles & learned some drills for round-offs, back handsprings, & tucks!! The girls had such a great time & are ready to go back.

There were 3 winners chosen during our time there:
Best Attitude: Timber Allen
Hardest Worker: Maci Coile
Most Improved: Julia Rasmussen

All girls did an amazing job & represented Midwest Central well. Go Raiders! 🖤🩶🤍 #MCRaiderNationProud

3 days ago, Shawnna Rule

Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Tuesday, December 9, 2025
🏀 @ South Fulton
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:15 P.M.
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 402 N Jefferson St, Astoria, IL 61501
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/astoria-high-school-astoria-il/gam0b93e924d7

3 days ago, Rodney Norris

The Midwest Central Freshman Raiders defeated Olympia 52–34 on Monday night, using a dominant second quarter and balanced scoring to take control of the game. Midwest Central outscored Olympia 22–8 in the second frame and never looked back. N. Coffey led the Raiders with 15 points, knocking down 7 field goals and adding 4 rebounds. J. Hunter added 9 points, while E. Schmidt and C. Watts each contributed 7. Midwest Central’s defense was a major factor as well, forcing 23 Olympia turnovers and holding them to 10-for-31 shooting. The Raiders put together a complete team effort on both ends of the court to secure the win.

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

Students in Mrs. Brodbeck’s Spanish I class recently completed 50-line scripts featuring at least two characters. These scripts required students to incorporate the conversational vocabulary and phrases learned throughout the semester, including greetings, expressions of feelings, personal descriptions, discussions about family and pets, and appropriate farewells.

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

Midwest Central has brought the Pekin Times Tomahawk Traveling Trophy back to Manito. Below is some history on the Traveling Trophy.

The Pekin Daily Times Tomahawk Traveling Trophy has a history rooted in the local sports rivalries of the Tomahawk Conference in Central Illinois.

History and Details
Origin: The trophy has been in existence at least since the 1970s. It was created to foster and recognize the strong athletic rivalries among smaller high schools in the area.
Sponsor: The local newspaper, the Pekin Daily Times, sponsors the trophy, which helps generate local interest and coverage of conference matchups.
Competition: It is a traveling trophy, meaning the winner of a specific rivalry game gets to house the trophy at their school until the next time the teams compete. It is a symbol of local pride and bragging rights.
The "Tomahawk" Name: The name reflects the mascots or imagery associated with the schools in the conference at the time the trophy was established.

The trophy itself is a physical relic from the era it began, adding to its nostalgic and competitive value for the schools involved.

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

Lady Raiders won 48 to 38 over South Fork Saturday.

Cally DeSutter filled the stat sheet with 16 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals, Mackenzie Doty had a 10 point, 11 rebound double double. Amelia Meeker with 12 points. Eliza Kerley led the team with 2 blocks, Emma Junkin 4 for 5 from the FT line and 7 points. Ayla Charlton, Nora Jockisch and Kally Richardson gave great spark off the bench with Charlton having 2 offensive rebounds, Jockisch 3 steals and Richardson with 3 more rebounds

Great job ladies!

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

Lady Raiders HS Basketball
📅 Monday, December 8, 2025
🏀 vs Mt Pulaski (V only)
🎴 Tomahawk Conference Game
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 910 S Washington St, Manito, IL 61546
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/midwest-central-high-school-manito-il/gam2d794c68ce

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

Raiders HS Freshman Basketball
📅 Monday, December 8, 2025
🏀 @ Olympia
🎴 Regular Season Game
🚌 4:30 P.M.
⏰ 6:00 P.M.
📌 7832 North 100 East Rd Stanford, IL 61774
🎥 https://www.nfhsnetwork.com/events/olympia-high-school-stanford-il/gam4adfbb5cb8

4 days ago, Rodney Norris

The Raiders attended the CICC Varsity Tournament in Springfield on Saturday. They were 1 of 20 teams competing! John Payne collected a pin and a major decision to fall in the top 10 for the day. Kaci Eller competed in the boys bracket. She had her first high school career pin! She placed third for the day with the final match being a nail biter triple overtime where she was victorious! Richard Gilmore added 3 more pins to his season. His last match lasted :35 before pinning his opponent and securing 3rd place! Bocephus Schnoor won every way possible with a pin, tech-fall and by decision! This lead him to the championship match where he fought hard but came up short. He placed highest on the team at 2nd place!! “We did great today! Proud of this team. We’ve got a week off before heading to a tough PORTA tournament. Time to heal injuries, go over film and work to get better!” - Coach Augi

5 days ago, Rodney Norris