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The game tonight at Pekin has been cancelled. Practice will be in the PS gym.
The Lady Raiders travel to Pekin today for a V only game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 320 Stadium Drive Pekin, IL 61554
Update from Dr. Hellrigel:
Hello Raiders,
The sirens have stopped and students are being released and buses are being loaded thank you for your patience and understanding as we take pride in keeping our students safe.
Have a good evening!
From Dr. Hellrigel:
Hello Raiders -
Out of abundance and precaution we have unloaded buses and have instructed our teachers and students to take shelter in our buildings until the tornado sirens stop going off in Green Valley. Our budlings are reinforced concrete and steel and the safest place for students to be at the moment. I will put out an all call when we've cleared the buses for home transport.
Thank you,
Todd Hellrigel
Midwest Central's Spanish 4 class took a field trip to see a Latino music and dance show by the talented Flamenco Ballet out of Miami, Florida. We saw everything from traditional Spanish flamenco to Cuban salsa to Columbian cumbia.
The Raiders open their season with a V game at DeeMack today. Game starts at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
SAVE THE DATE AND COME PARTICIPATE (or watch!)
Saturday, May 31st - Manito Park Baseball Diamond - Gates Open at 1:15 PM | Event Starts 2:00 PM
MC Baseball Home Run Derby is a fun, family-friendly event designed to accommodate any age, gender or skill level.
The goal is for all (kiddos included) to hit home runs and win prizes!
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON on how to register, rules & regulations, t-shirts and prizes!
All funds raised stay local to benefit the entire MC Baseball Program!
Blood Donors Rock!!! Thank you to our students, staff, and community members who helped keep the beat going at MCHS! Every Manito Community Red Cross Blood Drive is sponsored by the MCHS National Honor Society. Come and see us on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the Forman Center. Make your appointment by using the Blood Donor App or by visiting www.redcrossblood.org. Each unit collected helps Midwest Central seniors earn scholarship money!
History League spent a day in Springfield to learn about Illinois' own Lincolns! We toured the Lincoln Home and Neighborhood, then the Abraham Lincoln Museum. The museum had many interactive exhibits for students (we especially loved all of the buttons in the 1860 Presidential Campaign control room)!
Last night, the Varsity Lady Raiders took on the Eureka Hornets in Eureka. Though the girls came short of the win, they showed great potential for a competitive season. Lexi Wood stepped in the circle for 5 innings, followed by Maddie Lowers with Emma Junkin staying strong behind the plate. Wood, Junkin, Grace Meeks, Houston Butler, and Mia Warner each collected a hit, and overall, the girls showed patience at the plate, earning six walks in the game. The Lady Raiders take on Pleasant Plains at home tonight at 4:30. Coaches are excited to watch the girls continue to compete and play as a team!
The Raiders baseball team enjoyed a team event on Saturday afternoon at the Putt Club in East Peoria. While there they enjoyed pizza, breadsticks, miniature golf, bags, and video games. It was a fun event to help kick off the new season of Raiders baseball! The Raiders varsity team opens up on the road against Dee-Mack on Wednesday beginning at 4:30 and the Raiders junior varsity teams opens their season on Friday on the road against IVC.
Remi Kraft, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by the faculty and staff as the Student of the Month of Spanish. Remi is the daughter of Dannie and Jennifer Kraft of Manito.
Throughout high school, Remi has been involved in Student Council, National Honor Society (NHS), Choir, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), Family Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA), Interact Club, Science Club, Yearbook, and participation in Musicals. She was on the Student Council Hopewell District Board as Liaison.
After graduating, Remi plans to attend Illinois Central College (ICC) to then transfer to St. Francis Medical Center College of Nursing (SFMCCON) to become a Registered Nurse (RN) with a Bachelor's in Science and Nursing (BSN).
Remi would like to personally thank Ms. Brodbeck and Midwest Central School District for this opportunity.
The Lady Raiders host Pleasant Plains today for a V game only. First pitch is set for 4:30. Good Luck Ladies!
Congratulations to Midwest Central junior, Zach Highland, and the Pekin Dragons Hockey Club on their Back-to-Back-to-Back State Championship Title! They defeated the McLean County Sharks 4 - 0 at the Grossinger Motors Arena in Bloomington to complete an undefeated season!
The Pekin Dragons High School Hockey Club is a 9th-12th grade program who competes in the Lincoln Land Prep Hockey League. This team is made up of players from Pekin, Midwest Central, Illini Bluffs, Tremont, and Delavan.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!!!
Legend has it... Leprechauns are shoemakers for fairies and that's how they earn their gold. They are very hard to catch and if you blink, they can disappear.
The Lady Raiders open their 2025 season by traveling to Eureka today for a V only game. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 2005 S Main St, Eureka, IL 61530
Marlie Abner competed in the IWCOA State Finals. She ended up with one pin during the state series. Unfortunately she did not place today. We look forward to what she can accomplish
next season!
“That’s a wrap on the 24/25 wrestling season. We had a young team this year. The future is looking good for the MC/IC wrestling team!” - Coach Augi
The Tomahawk Conference recently voted on the girls that made 1st Team All-Conference, 2nd Team All-Conference, and Special Mention All-Conference for girls basketball. Cally DeSutter was nominated for 1st Team All-Conference, Carly DeSutter was nominated for 2nd Team All-Conference, and Maddie Sidwell and Eliza Kerley were nominated for Special Mention All-Conference. Midwest Central is again proud of these ladies for their efforts both on and off the court this season.
Girls basketball had their awards night last night at Hap's Honkytonk in Manito. Food and fun was had and the young ladies were recognized for their accomplishments this past season. Most Improved went to Mia Warner. Maddie Sidwell had the Most Rebounds this past season. Cally DeSutter led the team in Free Throw Percentage, Most Assists and won the Raider Award. Carly DeSutter won the Team Spirit Award. The opposing fans vote on the Rodger Woodley Sportsmanship Award and that went to Cally DeSutter.
