Hello Raiders,
We've had quite a few questions surrounding the P-EBT program. The district doesn't have any control over the program. We've been directed to have people call 1.800.678.5465(LINK) or going to the website for Illinois Link Cardholder (www.link.illinois.gov). The link below takes you to an FAQ for additional information. I hope this helps.
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=137078
Enjoy your weekend,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Preschool staff attended the Illinois Association for the Education of Young Children- Growing Futures Conference yesterday in Springfield
Hello Raiders,
Two quick items:
1. Tomorrow, Friday, October 14th is 1/2 day early dismissal.
2. Summer P-EBT benefits for students enrolled in public school will be issued between October 11th and 21st, 2022. Summer 2022 P-EBT issuance will be $391 per eligible student. Because Midwest Central has the Community Eligibility Option all students enrolled last May will receive this benefit. This benefit is not something you or the district has applied for. It is a program we automatically qualify for based upon our participation in the National School Lunch Program. Benefits will be loaded to your existing P-EBT card.
Thank you,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Congrats to Sydney McDaniels on being selected to receive grant funds to help students improve reading skills!!!
Thank you to the Illinois Retired Teachers Association Foundation (IRTAF) for supporting our District!!
Happy Columbus Day!
Hello Raiders,
I wanted to communicate 2 reminders for next week:
1. Monday (October 10) is Columbus Day, so there will be no school.
2. Next Friday (October 14) is ½ day early dismissal. The Middle School dismisses at 11:20, the High School dismisses at 11:30, and the Primary School at 11:40. There is no preschool Thursday or Friday (October 13 and 14).
Enjoy the beautiful fall weather,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Flu Shot Clinic for Students - Thursday, October 20, 2022
MCPS students will ALL have forms sent home. MCMS and MCHS students will need to request sing up forms from the student's respective school if they would like to participate.
Registered nurses from the Mason County Health Department (MCHD) will come to each of the schools and administer the flu vaccine injection to students who have turned in their completed forms. A list of insurances that can be billed are listed below, otherwise cost will be $40.00. If paying for your child’s vaccination please send cash or check payable to MCHD.
The Vaccine Information Statement for the flu shot can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/vis/vis-statements/flu.html
List of insurances that MCHD will accept:
• AETNA/CIGNA
• Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
• Coventry
• HFN
• Health Alliance
• Healthlink
• Humana
• Meridian
• United Healthcare
• Medicare
• Illinois Medicaid
• Managed Care Organizations:
Molina, Harmony, Meridian, Blue Cross Blue Shield Community Health Plans
Please have your child wear a short-sleeved shirt or dress in layers on October 20th, since the injection will be given in the upper arm. If you have any questions feel free to call the Mason County Health Department at 309.210.0110.
A couple of quick reminders for our Raider Community about bus safety.
Please make sure you are aware and alert when driving around school buses on and off of school property.
Passing a stopped school bus with the stop arm out and lights flashing is illegal at any location.
THANK YOU for helping us keep our students safe!
Breakfast
Thursday, October 13
Mini Cinni's instead of Sausage Pancake Bites
Lunch
Thursday, October 6 & Friday, October 7
Swapping the Sweet n Sour Meatballs with the Pepperoni Pizza. (This way we don't have 2 different pizzas in one day)
Wednesday, October 12
BBQ Pulled Pork instead of Chicken & Waffle
Monday, October 17
Side will be Tater Tots instead of Hashbrowns
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MC has some pretty amazing custodial/maintenance staff! THANK YOU ALL for the hard work you put in every day. You are appreciated!
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October Breakfast/Lunch Menus
Mrs. Herrin's second grade group earned a brownie party today for their hard work and following the Raider Path. Way to go!
Reminder - Today is a student attendance 1/2 day!
Dismissal times are PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, and HS - 11:30.
We were made aware of a threat against the school around midnight. There is a lot of inaccurate information out on social media regarding this matter. Please know that the school and our law enforcement agencies jumped into immediate action.
Law enforcement in Manito, Mason County, and Tazewell County have been involved and have investigated the claim. Law enforcement agencies have informed us that there is no credible evidence to support the accusations. However, we have asked the parents of the accused student to keep said student home today and tomorrow for their safety.
In addition, Tazewell County police department has provided us a large police presence today to offer additional safety and security to our students.
Miss Waddell's 4th grade class adopted a cow! She is a 1-month-old Holstein from Doll Dairy Farm in Greenville, Illinois. The class named her Oreo Milkshake. They are excited to receive monthly updates and watch her grow over the school year!
Raiders - Picture Day is September 27th!
All students will be photographed on this day.
Gabe loves 5th grade!
