Varsity:
Varsity volleyball takes a win on the road defeating Princeville 25-23, 25-22. Amelia Meeker dominated offensively with 11 kills with Eliza Kerley and Ava Warner with 5 a piece. Defensively, the Raiders were led in digs by Ava Warner with 4. The Raiders are back at home Tuesday evening against Dee-Mack.
JV:
The Midwest JV volleyball girls brought the fight tonight, battling Princeville through three hard fought games in an exciting matchup! The scores of the games were 18-25, 25-22 and 9-15. Neveah Cunningham led the offense with 5 kills providing a strong spark at the net. McKenzie Gale came up big defensively, leading the team with 8 digs and keeping rallies alive. Alyssa Gauwitz contributed 4 service points, helping keep the momentum going throughout the match. Great effort and fight from the entire team!
✨Each American Red Cross Blood Drive in Manito is sponsored by the MCHS National Honor Society. Four drives are co-sponsored by the Forman Park District. Each donation helps one or more NHS Seniors earn a scholarship!
🫵 You can save up to THREE lives without spending a dime! ❤️ Make an appointment on the Blood Donor app, at redcrossblood.org, by calling MCHS, or by emailing Bree Kerley. It's easy! You should try it! 😎
As we continue highlighting the amazing members of our Transportation Department, we'd like to introduce Holley!
This year marks 27 years behind the wheel as a school bus driver, with 23 of those years spent at Midwest Central. Holley currently drives Bus #15 and enjoys getting to know students and watching them grow and change over the years.
When asked what she's hoping for this school year, Holley kept it simple: "Everyone stays healthy."
More than two decades of service to Midwest Central is an incredible accomplishment, and we are grateful for the care, dedication, and commitment Holley brings to our students each day.
Thank you, Holley, for 23 years of service to Midwest Central. We wish you a wonderful year on Bus #15!
#MCRaiderNationProud
The Golfing Raiders were back in action in a quadrangular Thursday night at Illini Central. Led by Jackson Smith's low round of the season, the Raiders took two matches out of three including a big win over the Ducks. The Raiders are back in action Tuesday at home.
Great job Raiders!
Varsity volleyball improves to 2-1 with a win against BPC winning 25-16 , 25-13. Eliza Kerley led the charge with 8 kills while Katie Parkin added 6 kills. Addison Friedrich was solid defensively with 6 digs.
JV took a win on the road defeating BPC 25-19, 25-12. Nevaeh Cunningham lead with 5 kills while Nora Jockisch added 3 kills. Kenzie Doty went on a 6 point serving run and secured 4 aces.
This year marks an incredible 30 years working in the transportation department. Over the years, Lori has worn many hats, serving as a school bus driver for 27 years, a School Bus Driver Trainer, a Safety Coordinator, and now, for the past three years, as a monitor on the Schramm/Rogers bus.
Lori's service extends far beyond the bus route. Throughout her time with the district, she has assisted with school registrations, helped route buses, and even delivered meals and homework to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her willingness to step in wherever needed has made her an invaluable part of the Midwest Central family.
When asked what she enjoys most about her current role, Lori shared that she loves interacting with students and appreciates the opportunity to connect with them in a different way than she did as a driver. She is looking forward to "an excellent, safe and amazing year" and says there is absolutely nothing she dislikes about her work.
Thirty years of dedication, dependability, and service is an incredible milestone. Lori's knowledge of the district, commitment to students, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on generations of Midwest Central families.
Thank you, Lori, for 30 years of service to Midwest Central. We are grateful for all you have done and continue to do for our students and schools.
#MCRaiderNationProud
The Golfing Raiders were at Tremont Tuesday afternoon for a Triangular with Tremont and Illini Bluffs. The Varsity dropped both matches but the JV had their season opener and performed well. The Raiders are looking to rebound Thursday at Illini Central.
Midwest Central Varsity takes down Tremont in a 3 set thriller. Losing the first set 17-25 then coming back in set two winning 25-22 and 26-24 in the third. The Raiders were led in kills by Amelia Meeker with 8 & Eliza Kerley with 6 while Mia Warner claimed 22 assists. The raiders were led in defense by Addison Friedrich & Amelia Meeker with 8 and 7 respectively. Eliza Kerley handled Tremont’s tough offense with 4 blocks.
Golf Match Recap from 8/24
The Raiders traveled all the way to north Fulton for their match Monday night. The team took 2 out of three matches in a quadrangular at Wee-Ma-Tuk for their first two wins of the season.
Varsity VB recap from 8/24.
After a shaky start in their first game back on the court, the Raiders lost set one 12-25. However, they showed resilience in the second set and nearly pulled off an upset. Amelia Meeker led the charge with a remarkable 9-point scoring run, but ultimately fell in the second set with a score of 24-26. Ava Warner contributed 5 kills, Kayleigh Herrman added 7 kills, and Amelia Meeker had an impressive 9 kills overall. Addison Friedrich also made a significant impact with 8 digs during the match.
JV Volleyball recap from 8/24.
The JV volleyball team started off their season at Heyworth. They battled hard but was defeated by Heyworth 15-25 and 17-25. Julia Rassmussen lead the team in service points and kills. She had 5 service points and 4 kills. Our next game is tonight at home against Tremont come cheers us on!
Mrs. DeSutter's Chemistry students completed their first lab of the school year, "Penny for Your Thoughts," and did an amazing job!
The activity provided an engaging introduction to laboratory procedures while helping students begin their studies of alchemy and the foundations of chemistry. Through observation, data collection, and critical thinking, students started exploring how scientific ideas and discoveries have evolved over time.
It's been a great start to the year in Chemistry, and we look forward to seeing all the learning and discoveries still to come!
