
Hello Raiders,
Since we've moved to an online registration format there have been some questions about how parents will be informed of bus routes and times. Once registration is complete we'll sort through all the relevant information and determine routes and times. All bus riders will get a phone call, email or text before school starts with their bus route information.
Very Best,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.


Hello,
This is just a reminder that online registration is open. The payment portion is now working as well. We've waived all fees for paying online, and we encourage you to do so if possible. If you've already registered and still need to pay fees you can now do so.
Thank you,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.


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Hello Raiders,
We've had a huge response to online registration. That's Awesome! Currently our provider is experiencing online payment difficulty. We've shut that feature off for now. You're still able to register, but you'll need to go back in later to pay your fees. We'll get back to you once we know online payments are working again.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.


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Hello Raider Parents,
This year we are transitioning to an online registration format. Midwest Central has opened the online registration portal. For those individuals that have poor internet access or have other technical issues we will hold an in person registration on August 11th at Midwest Central Primary School from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Note the change from previously advertised 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM). During the August 11th registration we will have you use one of the school computers to complete the online registration for your student. We will have onsite help available from 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM that day. If you are able to complete the online registration in advance of the 11th you will not need to attend the in person registration. If you choose to attend the in person registration, we ask that only one person per household attend in order to limit the number of people. Please do not bring your children to the in person registration.
Although registration is being completed online, we will still need to have physical copies of your student’s health documents. Attached to the email is a list of the documents that are needed for individual grade levels. You can mail or drop off necessary documents at any school in the district for your student and they will be routed to the appropriate building. Health records may be dropped off between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM August 5th through August 11th.
Finally, in order to prepare for the online registration format, you can see below a guidance document with some helpful tips of items that can be done in advance of registration. Please take a moment and review the documents below. For the best possible experience, please follow the instruction documents. Fees may be paid online with a credit card and processing fees have been waived or you may provide cash or check by dropping fees at the school between 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Our goal is to give you and your students the best possible experience we can this fall.
Sincerely,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.





MS Cross Country starts today at 3:00 at the HS. Any 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th grade boy or girl may attend. You must have a physical and be registered online to participate.


Kindergarten Screening Information


MS Softball tryouts will be TOMORROW, 8/4 from 9:00-11:00 AM at the Green Valley Park.
Students interested in participating must have a sports physical and filled out the sports registration at the link below.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CUMWOcaOy0KxKBgbihjfBXNqZPhcbx1GgitYJByQ8nFUN1k3WEJVV0RLQktFSk5XMVhSTjM4U05NRC4u&fbclid=IwAR1fpX3eUlyB0pr3lpx-XYgHXNSqm9foO7n8Cn5XR8QF2Q3praaFdzPke2M


We have received a couple of questions/comments lately about emails from Dr. Hellrigel that are going out to parents regarding school related things. If you are not receiving your emails, please use these tips.


Reminder - Important Date Changes


Here is a link Mason County Health Department shared with us. We thought our Raider community might find it useful.
Stay healthy Raiders!
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/testing-sites

Hello Raiders,
Midwest Central is exploring interest in offering a before and after school daycare program. Parents, if you have not already done so, please complete the following survey to help us better understand the need and interest. It's 2 quick questions.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfg_bUJQS-doKziqg2SLEsTdPRUQQeadEvob11RGDRasogN3g/viewform
Very best,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.

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Preschool Screening reminder... there are still some open time slots! Also, procedures for day of appointments.


Although no one really likes wearing a mask, we're doing what we can to help keep everyone safe. ;-)


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Also, here's a big shout out to the Midwest Central High School Cheerleaders for helping unload food today for Saturday’s give away.


Good morning Raiders. Please remember to register for your MS sports online if you are a 5th grade girl interested in playing JH softball or basketball or a 5th grade student interested in running cross country. Click on the following URL link to get to the registration page.
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=CUMWOcaOy0KxKBgbihjfBXNqZPhcbx1GgitYJByQ8nFUN1k3WEJVV0RLQktFSk5XMVhSTjM4U05NRC4u


Hello Raiders,
I'd like to start by thanking you all for your patience and understanding as we continue to develop our fall plans to return to school. I know you have questions and concerns on many levels. The Board of Education and Administration have been discussing the situation all summer and we continue to be focused on returning 5 days a week to in person instruction. We have the safety of all our students and employees in mind as we look at various options. Naturally, in person learning will look different than it has in the past. We will have to navigate social distancing, face masks, and illness.
I learned this morning that the State Board of Education and the Illinois Department of Public Health will be holding a meeting this Friday to discuss the return of students to in person learning. We expect further guidance to come from that meeting next week. Our intention is to provide families a plan towards the end of next week. I realize many area districts are already announcing their plans; however, I feel many of these are premature and will ultimately need to be altered.
I appreciate all those that completed our survey and we're using that information to develop our plans. Please look for our plan to be published towards the end of next week. It will be emailed to all parents and posted on our website www.midwestcentral.org
Thank you again for your support of our district.
Very Best Regards,
Todd Hellrigel, Ed.D.
