Spring Break is here! 🎉From March 30 – April 6, we hope everyone enjoys a fun, relaxing, and well-deserved break. Take time to unwind, have fun, and make some great memories—we can’t wait to see everyone back soon!
April Menus
Spring Band Concert 2026 – Midwest Central proudly presents our 5th Grade Band & Middle School Band in their Spring Concert!
📍 MCMS Gymnasium
📅 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening filled with music, talent, and the hard work of our amazing student musicians. We are so proud of the dedication they’ve shown this year and can’t wait for you to hear them perform!
We hope to see you there for a wonderful night of music!
📍 MCMS Gymnasium
📅 Tuesday, May 5
⏰ 6:00 PM
Join us for an evening filled with music, talent, and the hard work of our amazing student musicians. We are so proud of the dedication they’ve shown this year and can’t wait for you to hear them perform!
We hope to see you there for a wonderful night of music!
MCMS would like to recognize our IESA Sportsmanship Pin winners for Volleyball! The athletes selected showed a positive attitude towards teammates, opponents, and officials and gave their very best effort on the court. Along with being selected as pin recipients, the office always makes the winners cookies! 🍪
Thank you for representing Midwest Central!
7th Grade Regional Championship: Kynlie Hilst
8th Grade Regional Championship: Kallie Herrman
8th Grade Sectional Championship: Izzy Friedrich
8th Grade State Finals: Nora Dierker
Thank you for representing Midwest Central!
7th Grade Regional Championship: Kynlie Hilst
8th Grade Regional Championship: Kallie Herrman
8th Grade Sectional Championship: Izzy Friedrich
8th Grade State Finals: Nora Dierker
Make a Difference. Join Our Team.
Looking to be part of something meaningful? Come join a team that’s dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our students.
Check out our latest opening!
View all current opportunities here: https://www.midwestcentral.org/page/employment
🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Parkview
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:15 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 800 Groveland Ave Creve Coeur, IL 61610
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Parkview
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:15 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 800 Groveland Ave Creve Coeur, IL 61610
🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Parkview
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:15 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 800 Groveland Ave Creve Coeur, IL 61610
📅 Thursday, March 26, 2026
🛣️ @ Parkview
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:15 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 800 Groveland Ave Creve Coeur, IL 61610
Join our team!
🏐 Another Chance to Celebrate Our Lady Raiders
Our girls volleyball team made history with a 4th place State finish—the highest in MCMS history!
We’ll celebrate them tomorrow, 3/24 at 2:25 PM, with a fire and police parade in front of the middle school.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their pink Volleyball State shirts and help us recognize this special accomplishment.
#MCRaiderNationProud
Our girls volleyball team made history with a 4th place State finish—the highest in MCMS history!
We’ll celebrate them tomorrow, 3/24 at 2:25 PM, with a fire and police parade in front of the middle school.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear their pink Volleyball State shirts and help us recognize this special accomplishment.
#MCRaiderNationProud
🏐 STATE TOURNAMENT TROPHY EARNED 🏐
Our eighth grade girls brought home the 4th place trophy from the IESA State Volleyball Tournament this weekend, and we couldn’t be prouder!
After an incredible 28-3 season built on selfless teamwork, these athletes faced off against the best competition in Class 2A. They advanced through the opening round on Friday with a dominant win against Kewanee Wethersfield, then fought with heart and determination on Saturday through two tough losses. First to the state runner-up Morrisonville, followed by a tough match vs. third-place Springfield Christian in a three-set battle.
This team epitomizes what it means to work together, lift each other up, and leave everything on the court. Every celebration, every rally, every tough moment... it was done as one unit.
Out of over 100 teams vying for glory in the 2A division, our girls finished 4th place in the state. From the regular season through Sectionals and into the Final Four at State, the Midwest Central Raiders 8th Grade Volleyball team made history and showed us what championship character looks like.
Congratulations, Raiders! You made us so proud.
Our eighth grade girls brought home the 4th place trophy from the IESA State Volleyball Tournament this weekend, and we couldn’t be prouder!
After an incredible 28-3 season built on selfless teamwork, these athletes faced off against the best competition in Class 2A. They advanced through the opening round on Friday with a dominant win against Kewanee Wethersfield, then fought with heart and determination on Saturday through two tough losses. First to the state runner-up Morrisonville, followed by a tough match vs. third-place Springfield Christian in a three-set battle.
This team epitomizes what it means to work together, lift each other up, and leave everything on the court. Every celebration, every rally, every tough moment... it was done as one unit.
Out of over 100 teams vying for glory in the 2A division, our girls finished 4th place in the state. From the regular season through Sectionals and into the Final Four at State, the Midwest Central Raiders 8th Grade Volleyball team made history and showed us what championship character looks like.
Congratulations, Raiders! You made us so proud.
Congratulations to 7th graders Kayleigh Herrman and Kinley Hilst and Coach Mattson on being selected to represent Midwest Central in the 7th Grade All-Star Classic!
The girls represented Peoria West alongside teammates from Illini Central, Illini Bluffs, Bartonville Monroe, and Metamora Grade. Competing against almost 200 of the top players from across the state of Illinois, their team finished with an impressive 5–1 record and earned 2nd place overall!
What an incredible accomplishment and a fantastic representation of our area, school and community. Congratulations, ladies!
The girls represented Peoria West alongside teammates from Illini Central, Illini Bluffs, Bartonville Monroe, and Metamora Grade. Competing against almost 200 of the top players from across the state of Illinois, their team finished with an impressive 5–1 record and earned 2nd place overall!
What an incredible accomplishment and a fantastic representation of our area, school and community. Congratulations, ladies!
Kindergarten Screening Time!
Midwest Central Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you have a child entering kindergarten, be sure to sign up for a screening appointment.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Raiders!
Midwest Central Kindergarten Screenings are coming up! If you have a child entering kindergarten, be sure to sign up for a screening appointment.
We can’t wait to meet our newest Raiders!
Note - The match scheduled for today has been cancelled
🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🛣️ @ Georgetown Marquette Heights
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:20 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 51 Yates Rd. Marquette Heights, IL 61554
🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, March 19, 2026
🛣️ @ Georgetown Marquette Heights
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:20 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 51 Yates Rd. Marquette Heights, IL 61554
Updated Last Day of School
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
After using an emergency day on March 16, the current last day of school schedule (pending no additional emergency days need to be used) is:
• May 29 – Full Day
• June 1 – Half Day (morning only)
We’ve had some questions about why we can’t simply make the last day a full day to make up for the half day we missed earlier. This comes down to state attendance requirements.
To count as a full attendance day, schools must provide at least 5 hours of instruction. Any time beyond that can be “banked,” which allows planned half days to still count as full days. Our last day is scheduled as a half day, but it counts as a full attendance day because we apply that banked time.
However, two half days cannot be combined into one full day under state rules. In addition, students are required to attend 176 days of school, so when we use an emergency day, we must add another full day to the calendar.
Thank you for your understanding and flexibility!
Now Hiring @ MC — Come Be a Raider!
Yearbook orders are open!
Yearbook order forms were sent home last Friday. Be sure to fill out the form and return it with payment by Friday, March 27th.
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
Yearbook order forms were sent home last Friday. Be sure to fill out the form and return it with payment by Friday, March 27th.
Don’t miss out on capturing this year’s memories!
🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🏠 vs Rankin
🎴 Regular Season Match
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🏠 vs Rankin
🎴 Regular Season Match
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534
🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🛣️ vs Mossville
🎴 IESA Peoria Christian 8th Grade Sectional Championship
🚌 4:15 PM
🕒 6:00 PM
📌 3725 N Monroe Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
📅 Tuesday, March 17, 2026
🛣️ vs Mossville
🎴 IESA Peoria Christian 8th Grade Sectional Championship
🚌 4:15 PM
🕒 6:00 PM
📌 3725 N Monroe Ave, Peoria Heights, IL 61616
🍀 Happy St. Patrick’s Day, Midwest Central! 🌈💚
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
Wishing our students, staff, and families a lucky day full of smiles, fun, and a little bit of magic!
⚠️ School Cancellation Notice ⚠️
Due to weather/road conditions, Midwest Central Schools will be closed today.
The safety of our students, staff, and families is always our top priority. Thank you for your understanding, and please stay safe.
