Students interested in joining the MCMS Cheer Team are invited to attend upcoming open gyms and tryouts!
Open gyms will be held on September 22 and September 24 from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Primary School. These sessions will be used to teach tryout cheers and provide time to practice motions, jumps, and tumbling.
Tryouts will be held on September 25, beginning at 3:00 PM at the Primary School.
To be eligible to try out, students must:
• Complete online athletic registration
• Have a current sports physical on file
Additional tryout information and material can be obtained from Coach Davis. Students who are unable to attend the open gyms but would still like to try out should contact Coach Davis.
We look forward to seeing future Raider cheerleaders at tryouts!

⏰ 4:15 PM
The baseball team will travel to Broadmoor this afternoon. .
Best of luck to our players and coaches as they represent Midwest Central. Go Raiders!

A single by Libby Duwaldt put the Raiders on the board in the top of the first.
In the top of the second, Midwest Central broke up the 1-1 tie when Kynlie Hilst singled, scoring one run. Then a single by Sarah Huff followed to extend the lead to 3-1.
A single by Saige Koontz extended the lead to 4-1 in the top of the third inning.
Midwest Central added three more runs in the top of the fifth inning on four hits. Kynlie doubled, scoring one run, a wild pitch scored one run, and Libby hit a solo home run to left field.
Libby earned the win for the Raiders. The hurler gave up three hits and five runs (three earned) over seven innings, striking out eight and walking three.
Midwest Central piled up 16 hits in the game. Kallie Herrman and Sarah each collected three hits for the team. Libby, Saige, and Kynlie each drove in two runs. Mackenzie Campbell and Payton Brienen each collected multiple hits. Mackenzie paced Midwest Central with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. Sarah stole two bases.
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As we continue highlighting the amazing members of our Transportation Department, we'd like to introduce Holley!
This year marks 27 years behind the wheel as a school bus driver, with 23 of those years spent at Midwest Central. Holley currently drives Bus #15 and enjoys getting to know students and watching them grow and change over the years.
When asked what she's hoping for this school year, Holley kept it simple: "Everyone stays healthy."
More than two decades of service to Midwest Central is an incredible accomplishment, and we are grateful for the care, dedication, and commitment Holley brings to our students each day.
Thank you, Holley, for 23 years of service to Midwest Central. We wish you a wonderful year on Bus #15!
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⚾ Home Game
⏰ 4:15 PM
Best of luck to our players and coaches as they take the field. Go Raiders!
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Mackenzie Campbell drove in four runs on three hits to lead Midwest Central past Rankin 16-1 on Friday. Mackenzie singled in the first inning, scoring one, and doubled in the third inning, scoring four runs.
Midwest Central took the lead, 4-1, in the bottom of the first thanks to singles by Saige Koontz, Payton Brienen, and Mackenzie.
The Raiders added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning after Libby Duwaldt doubled, Kallie Herrman singled, Harper Gough doubled, Saige singled, and Payton singled, each scoring one run.
Midwest Central scored seven runs on three hits in the bottom of the third inning. An error scored two runs, Mackenzie doubled, scoring four runs, and Jovie Page singled, scoring one run.
Libby earned the win for the Raiders. The starting pitcher surrendered two hits and one run over three innings, striking out five and walking none.
The ladies tallied 16 hits in the game. Kallie, Saige, and Kynlie Hilst each collected multiple hits for the team.

⚾ MCMS Baseball @ Olympia
⏰ 4:30 PM
Best of luck to our players and coaches. Go Raiders!
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Libby earned the win for the Raiders. The hurler gave up four hits and zero runs over four innings, striking out eight and walking one.
Midwest Central accumulated eight hits in the game. Libby drove the middle of the lineup, leading the team with four runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Kynlie paced Midwest Central with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating five walks for the game. Midwest Central was sure-handed in the field and didn't commit a single error.

The Raiders exploded for 9 runs in the first two innings en route to a 14-4 victory in a 5 inning run rule against Hartem on Thursday night!
The Raiders rattled the bats up and down the lineup with Landen Dietz picking up 3 hits and Nicky Frank, Sean Guy, Noah Kohtz and Cade Nelson all picking up 2 hits in the 13 hit attack.
Sean Guy drove in 4 runs and Kohtz added 3 RBI. Ody Hale also picked up multiple RBIs in the win.
Ben Deluhery was terrific on the mound for Midwest Central, tossing a complete game and allowing only 1 earned run while scattering 6 hits and 2 walks.
The Raiders completed the sweep 9-3 in the nightcap with a terrific pitching performance from Ben Gregory. Gregory tossed two innings of shutout baseball, picking up 2 strikeouts and the win in the process. Cooper Guede picked up 2 RBI and Camdyn McAdams also picked up an RBI double!
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Good luck to both of our Raider teams in action today!
⚾ Baseball travels to Hartem for a 4:15 PM game.
🥎 Softball will host Farmington at home with first pitch set for 4:15 PM.
Best of luck to our players and coaches as they represent Midwest Central. Go Raiders!
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This year marks an incredible 30 years working in the transportation department. Over the years, Lori has worn many hats, serving as a school bus driver for 27 years, a School Bus Driver Trainer, a Safety Coordinator, and now, for the past three years, as a monitor on the Schramm/Rogers bus.
Lori's service extends far beyond the bus route. Throughout her time with the district, she has assisted with school registrations, helped route buses, and even delivered meals and homework to students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her willingness to step in wherever needed has made her an invaluable part of the Midwest Central family.
When asked what she enjoys most about her current role, Lori shared that she loves interacting with students and appreciates the opportunity to connect with them in a different way than she did as a driver. She is looking forward to "an excellent, safe and amazing year" and says there is absolutely nothing she dislikes about her work.
Thirty years of dedication, dependability, and service is an incredible milestone. Lori's knowledge of the district, commitment to students, and positive attitude have made a lasting impact on generations of Midwest Central families.
Thank you, Lori, for 30 years of service to Midwest Central. We are grateful for all you have done and continue to do for our students and schools.
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Our Middle School Cross Country teams competed today at Illini Central on a challenging 2-mile course. It was a great day for our athletes, with many personal records set! 💪🔥
Girls Results
🥉 Taylen McLaughlin — 18:10 | 31st Place
🏃♀️ Iris McKenzie — 20:40 | 40th Place
🏃♀️ Lakynn Bohm — 25:45 | 55th Place
Boys Results
🥈 Reid Sidders — 12:42 | 2nd Place
🏅 Carson Campbell — 13:58 | 6th Place
🏅 Liam Frank — 14:08 | 10th Place
🏃♂️ Nolan Bartolazzi — 14:37 | 17th Place
🏃♂️ Tyler Vanderwulp — 15:36 | 25th Place
🏃♂️ Remington Hollis — 17:31 | 40th Place
Congratulations to all of our runners on a great day and for continuing to improve! We are proud of the effort, determination, and many PRs! 👏
Keep working hard! The season is just getting started!🏃♀️🏃♂️🔥








Reya is adapting to 6th grade seamlessly and is asking tons of questions as they arise. Reya always has a smile on her face and is ready to face whatever comes her way.
We're so proud of you Reya, keep walking the Raider PATH!

🏃 Cross Country @ Illini Central
⏰ Meet Time: 4:00 PM
Best of luck to our runners and coaches as they compete and represent Midwest Central!
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⚾ Baseball vs. Athens
📍 Home Game
⏰ 4:15 PM
Let's pack the stands and cheer on the Raiders as they take the field. Best of luck to the team and coaches!
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The Raiders got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Libby doubled, scoring one run, Saige Koontz singled, scoring one run, and Elliot Page singled, scoring two runs.
Midwest Central added to their early lead in the bottom of the second inning when Libby tripled, scoring two runs, and Kallie Herrman grounded out, scoring one run.
They scored five runs on four hits in the bottom of the third inning. An error scored three runs, Libby doubled, scoring one run, and Elliot singled, scoring one run.
Libby earned the win for Midwest Central. The pitcher gave up one hit and two runs (zero earned) over four innings, striking out five and walking none.
Midwest Central tallied 12 hits in the game. Mackenzie Campbell, Elliot, and Kynlie Hilst each collected multiple hits for the Raiders.

⚾ Baseball hosts Brimfield at home with first pitch set for 4:15 PM.
🥎 Softball travels to Havana for a 4:00 PM matchup against the Ducks.
We wish both teams strong performances and the best of luck as they represent Midwest Central!
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The Raiders earned a strong 13-6 victory over Delavan on Thursday.
Midwest Central jumped out to an early lead in the first inning and continued to build momentum throughout the game. The Raiders added three runs in the third inning and broke things open with a five-run fourth inning fueled by timely hitting and aggressive baserunning.
Kallie Herrman earned the win in the circle, striking out 11 batters over seven innings. At the plate, Kallie also led the Raiders with three hits. Jovie Page added two hits, while Saige Koontz drove in a team-high two runs. The Raiders showed patience at the plate, drawing eight walks, and Oakley Charlton swiped three bases.
Midwest Central finished the game with 10 hits and a complete team effort in the win.
Congratulations, Lady Raiders!
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We were also thankful to have Dee-Mack Band Director Andrew Gordon spend time working with our students during camp. Over the summer, Thad Franklin worked with Dee-Mack students during their band camp, and Andrew Gordon also spent time with Midwest Central students during ours. It was a great opportunity for students in both communities to learn from another director.
We’re excited for parade season and for the community to see what these students have been working on.









