🩸The MCHS National Honor Society and the Forman Park District are co-sponsoring a Red Cross Blood Drive on Thursday, November 5, at the Forman Center from 1:00 PM to 6:00PM! 💪Each donation helps one or more NHS Seniors earn a scholarship!
🫵 Give the GIFT OF LIFE without spending a dime! ❤️ Make an appointment on the Blood Donor app, at redcrossblood.org, or by emailing Bree Kerley at kerley@midwestcentral.org. It's easy! You should try it! 😎
Snow Buddies family tags are now available at Midwest Central Primary School! Help make the holidays brighter for local families by adopting a family and shopping for their wish list.
Can't shop? Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Midwest Central school office and will be used to purchase gifts for Snow Buddies families.
Please share this post and help us spread the word throughout our Raider community!
We hope all of our students, families, staff, and community members have a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween. Enjoy the festivities, make lots of memories, and don't forget to save a little room for candy!
Have a spook-tacular day, Raiders! 🖤🧡
🎉 BIG NEWS FOR RAIDER NATION! 🎉
The 2026 Illinois School Report Card is out, and Midwest Central has plenty to celebrate!
Midwest Central Primary School — EXEMPLARY!
Midwest Central Middle School — COMMENDABLE!
Midwest Central High School — APPROACHING EXEMPLARY!
These accomplishments reflect the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our students, teachers, staff, administrators, and families.
We are incredibly proud of our Raider community and the work happening in our schools every day. Here's to celebrating our successes and continuing to raise the bar!
Explore our district's Illinois Report Card: https://www.illinoisreportcard.com/District.aspx?districtId=53060191026
**#MCRaiderNationProud**
From the Primary School to the Middle School and High School, our amazing Food Service staff got into the Halloween spirit with some festive costumes while continuing to keep our students well-fed throughout the day.
We appreciate the smiles, creativity, and dedication they bring to our schools every day. Thank you for all you do for our students and staff!
Happy Halloween from our Food Service teams!
Volleyball Recognition
As a team, our Volleyball Raiders set a new season high for wins with 22. Four of our players have earned Tomahawk Conference recognition this week. Congratulations to Amelia Meeker (1st Team All Conference), Addison Friedrich (2nd Team All Conference), Eliza Kerley (Honorable Mention), and Mia Warner (Honorable Mention).
Great job Raiders!
We love celebrating the accomplishments of our Midwest Central graduates, and today we're proud to recognize 2026 graduate, CJ Ballard!
CJ recently graduated from Air Force Basic Military Training, and his flight was selected as the Honor Flight out of 13 graduating flights after being recognized as the highest-performing group during training.
He is currently completing Security Forces technical training in Texas before his upcoming assignment in England.
Congratulations, CJ! We are proud to see a Midwest Central graduate serving our country and pursuing his goals. We wish you continued success and look forward to following your journey.
Thank you for your service and for representing Raider Nation so well!
#MCRaiderNationProud
Despite the result, the Raiders achieved a remarkable 22–9 season which offers much to celebrate. Thank you, seniors, for giving your full effort to the year. Thank you, Raiders, for making the season so fun and truly exceptional!
Coach Watson
The Raiders took the win in the Regional Quarterfinal against Lexington winning 25-20, 25-20. The Raiders were led in kills by Amelia Meeker with 10 and Kayleigh Herrman with 8 while Eliza Kerley, Ava Warner had 4 a piece. Addison Friedrich led defensively with 11 digs while Meeker added 10 and Ava Warner added 5. Mia Warner had 29 assists, 1 kill and 4 digs.
The Raiders are back on the court tomorrow in the Regional Semifinals against Heyworth (@ Heyworth HS) at 7pm.
Winter Athletic Parent Meeting
If your son or daughter is participating in a winter sport (basketball, wrestling, cheer) please plan on joining us for a brief meeting on Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 PM. Everyone will start in the gymnasium and move to a sport specific meeting with the coach at 5:45. If you attended a the parent meeting in the fall, skip the first portion of the meeting and show up for the coaches meeting at 5:45. Go Raiders!
Good luck to our Raiders as they head to Heyworth High School tonight to take on Lexington, game time 7:00 PM.
We have exciting news! Snow Buddies family tags will be available beginning Monday, November 2, one week earlier than originally planned!!!
By adopting a family, you'll help provide holiday gifts and bring a little extra joy to local families within the Midwest Central School District.
Want to help but don't have time to shop? Monetary donations can be dropped off at any Midwest Central district building and will be used to purchase gifts for Snow Buddies families.
💚 Adopt a family.
❤️ Make a donation.
📢 Share this post.
Together, we can make this season brighter for families throughout our Raider community.
Around a school bus, a few steps can make a big difference.
The areas directly in front of, beside, and behind a bus are called “danger zones,” where children can be difficult for the driver to see.
Remind your Raider:
• Stay back until the bus stops and the driver signals you to board.
• When crossing, walk at least 10 feet in front of the bus, make eye contact with the driver, and wait for their signal. Check traffic before crossing.
• Never walk behind the bus.
• Drop something near the bus? Leave it and tell the driver—never bend down to retrieve it yourself.
Motorists: Stay alert for children around every stopped school bus.
Learn more about bus stop safety: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/transportation
