Midwest Central Middle School - Home of the Raiders

🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🛣️ @ DeeMack
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 3:15 PM
🕒 4:00 PM
📌 102 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL 61755

State Bound!!! Congratulations to Colton Hill, Connor Coile, and Irene Buzick who are headed to the IKWF State Finals this Friday and Saturday!

We’re proud of the hard work and dedication these athletes have shown all season. Good luck on the big stage — Raider Nation is cheering you on!

🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🛣️ vs Illini Bluffs
🎴 IESA Beverly Manor 8th Grade Regional Championship
🚌 3:00 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1014 School St, Washington, IL 61571

School Cancellation Reminder – Wednesday 3/11

Due to a power outage at the Middle School, Midwest Central schools are closed today. An automated call was sent earlier this morning, but we wanted to share this as a reminder for our families.

Because of today’s cancellation, the last day of school will now be Friday, May 29 (pending no additional emergency days needed).

We hope everyone in Raider Nation is safe and that your families experienced minimal to no damage from last night’s storms. Please take care, and thank you for your understanding.

🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
🛣️ vs Illini Central
🎴 IESA Beverly Manor 8th Grade Regional Semifinals
🚌 3:00 PM
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 1014 School St, Washington, IL 61571

Reminder - Today is a 1/2 day for students! Buildings will dismiss as follows: PS - 11:40, MS - 11:20, HS - 11:30

Scholastic Bowl Match Update

Due to weather threats, tonight’s MCMS Scholastic Bowl match has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 12.

Here are the updated details:

📅 Thursday, March 12, 2026
🛣️ @ Dee-Mack
🎴 Regular Season Match
🚌 Bus: 3:15 PM
🕒 Match: 4:00 PM
📌 Location: 102 E 5th St, Mackinaw, IL

Game Update – 8th Grade Girls Volleyball

Tonight’s 8th grade girls volleyball regional game has been cancelled due to weather threats.

The game has been rescheduled for tomorrow at 4:30 PM. If our Raiders win, the championship game will be Thursday at 4:30 PM.

🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Saturday, March 7, 2026
🛣️ vs Beverly Manor
🎴 IESA Beverly Manor 8th Grade Regional Quarterfinals
🚌 7:30 AM
🕒 9:00 AM
📌 1014 School St, Washington, IL 61571

Congratulations to our MCMS Band Students!

A BIG CONGRATS to the talented students who represented Midwest Central at the IGMSA Band Competition! Their hard work, dedication, and musical talent truly paid off, and we are so proud of the effort they put into their performances.

Earning this medal is a great accomplishment and a reflection of the time and commitment these students have put into improving their skills. Way to go, Raiders!

🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Thursday, March 5, 2026
🏠 vs Lewistown
🎴 IESA 7th Grade Regional Championship Match
🕒 5:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534

This week's 6th grade spotlight is... Alice Brackney!

Alice is a kind leader who is more than willing to help anyone inside or outside of the classroom. She's a gentle leader who wants the best for everyone around her. Great job Alice for walking the Raider PATH!

Join our team!

We’ve made a small change to the March lunch schedule so everyone can enjoy a special meal together!

Wednesday, March 25 will now feature our Easter Dinner: Ham, Au Gratin Potatoes, Dinner Roll, and Vanilla Pudding with Oreo Crumbles

On Friday, March 27, we will serve our regular Friday menu options instead.

Here are the updated options for Friday, March 27:

Pre-K
• Chicken Patty

Primary School (PS)
• Chicken Patty
• Rectangle Cheese Pizza
• Sunbutter & Jelly Sandwich

Middle School & High School (MS & HS)
• Chicken Patty or Spicy Patty
• Big Daddy’s Cheese Pizza
• Stuffed Crust Pepperoni Pizza

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out. Thank you for your flexibility — we’re excited for everyone to enjoy the ham dinner together!

🔮 Raiders MS Scholastic Bowl 🔮
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🏠 vs Oak Grove
🎴 Regular Season Match
🕒 4:30 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534

🏐 Lady Raiders MS Volleyball 🏐
📅 Tuesday, March 3, 2026
🏠 vs IB
🎴 IESA 7th Grade Regional Semifinal Match
🕒 6:45 PM
📌 121 N Church St, Green Valley, IL 61534

Happy World Social Work Day! Midwest Central is incredibly lucky to have some of the very best social workers around. Your compassion, dedication, and tireless advocacy make a lasting difference in the lives of our students, families, and staff every single day. Thank you for the care, support, and heart you bring to our school community—we truly appreciate all that you do!

Good luck to our MCMS Band, competing in the IGMSA band competition today!!! LETS GO RAIDERS!