Attention... Students 8th Grade - Junior who are interested in cheerleading. Here are some great events you are invited to! All are welcome to attend any of the events. However, please note that your attendance does not guarantee a spot on the team.
Be sure to join the Band (which is the app we will use for communication) to stay up to date with any info.
Be on the lookout for registration information for each specific event.
We are honoring our Seniors today at our game vs Dee Mack. Congratulations to Noah, Braden, Cade, Rylan, Collin, and TJ for their HS baseball accomplishments. First pitch is scheduled for 4:30. Senior recognition will be held prior to game time. Good Luck Raiders!
The Raiders travel to Heyworth today for a meet. Field events start at 4:00. Running events will follow. Good Luck Raiders! Meet location: 308 W. Cleveland St. Heyworth, IL 61745
The Lady Raiders travel to Dee Mack today for a V only game. Game time is 4:30. Good Luck Ladies! Game location: 29550 E. Hoffman Rd. Mackinaw, IL
Congratulations to the Midwest Central High School and Middle School recipients of the Illinois Principal Association Award! From the Middle School -Max Dierker and Emalyn Wooding and from the high school - Drew Canada and Courtney Maslana.
The Raider Roast Cafe took their skills on the road yesterday to serve the middle school staff! We served iced coffee, lemonade, and iced tea. Thanks to Mr. Beal and his students for making and transporting our coffee cart to make our jobs easier.
Midwest Central JV baseball picks up the win over Dee-Mack 14-9. The Raiders pounded out 11 hits with Zach Highland, Ryan Terrill, Josh Dawe, and Kam Merrill all collecting multiple hits. Jaxon Palmer had 3 RBIs on the night and Dalton Johnson, Highland and Dawe picked up 2 RBIs. Johnson picked up the win in relief firing 2 innings, striking out one and allowing only 1 run. The Raiders play again on Thursday against Dee Mack as they honor their seniors for Senior night!
Ms. Timm, Mrs. Jackson, Mr. Mooney, Mrs. Matthews, Mr. Welch, and Mr. Norris... simply put, YOU ROCK!
Alaina Askins, a senior at Midwest Central High School, has been selected by the faculty and staff as the Student of the Month in Business and Technology. Alaina is the daughter of Johnnie Askins and Michelle Marshall-Askins.
Throughout high school, Alaina has been involved in FFA, Student Council, Spanish Club, National Honors Society, Band, Cheerleading, Interact Club, Art Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Spirit Committee, and Yearbook. She currently serves as the second year Yearbook Editor, second Vice President for the State Illinois Association of Student Councils, second year chapter FFA Officer, as well as the President this year.
After graduating, Alaina plans to attend Southern Illinois University Edwardsville to major in Nursing to obtain her BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) and further get her CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist).
Alaina would like to personally thank Miss. Sauder and all of her FFA Advisors for pushing her to be the best person she can be and the many opportunities they have given her.
Midwest Central Graduate Highlight
Kevin Chaney ( 2022 ) is a member of the St. Ambrose University cross country and track teams. Kevin runs long distance in outdoor track and has cut times in the 800m and 1500m events. Kevin also participates in St. Ambrose’s cross-country team which is in the fall. Keep up the great work Kevin! #RaiderFAST!
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The Raiders travel to Dee Mack today to play a JV game starting at 4:30. Good Luck Raiders! Game location: 401 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755
Tonight is Senior Night vs Havana. We will be honoring Kylie, Isabella, Karsyn, and Makayla prior to the start of the 4:30 V game. Tonight is also our annual UC Game. Good Luck Ladies!
With the help of Pekin Park District and their golf in schools program we were able to take the students outside and practice their golf skills. We were even able to have Mike Thrasher, the Pekin Park District golf teaching professional, come in and help the students with their swings!!
The HS softball game vs IB has been cancelled for today due to wet field conditions.
The HS baseball game at Cuba has been cancelled for today due to wet field conditions.
Student Council hosted Hope Week! Each day students dressed up in different colors to recognize different forms of cancer.
During lunch, students donated money to different staff members who volunteered to receive a pie in the face..., and our principal, Mr. Welch, was the lucky winner!!
Students raised $100 that will go towards Kellsie's Hope Foundation!!!
Raider Nation!!! We have some exciting news to share following the 2024 SkillsUSA Illinois Championships Competition, April 25-27th. The SkillsUSA Illinois Championships brought together more than 2,000 outstanding career and technical education students who compete hands-on in 100 different trade, technical, and leadership fields.
Five of our Raiders qualified to enter this State Competition: Brennen Alexander, Eric Chaney, John Balster, Dylan Wood, and Nick Reagan-Byrd. The welding sector has both an individual and Fab Team contest for High School and College. Brennen, Eric, and John took home GOLD MEDAL in the College Fab Team and will be representing Illinois at Nationals in Atlanta, Georgia in late June. They will be going up against the winners from the other states in a week-long event. ICC will pay for the hotel and plane tickets along with proving all needed uniforms and fees for the event. The fab team including Nick took home silver medal. Dylan competed in the individual welding contest and took home a top 10 finish.
WTG Raiders!!!!!!
The MCHS wrestling coaching staff will be putting on a weeklong camp this summer! This camp is limited to the first 30 participants. We encourage anyone from Midwest Central Middle and High School as well as our Co-Op Illini Central to sign up! Any questions please contact Coach Augi.
The Lady Raiders host IB tonight for a Tomahawk Conference game. V game only starting at 4:30. Good Luck Ladies!
