Luke Rollo met another goal and read 200 books this year! Awesome job Luke!!
Our kindergarten class had an exciting field trip to the Bartonville National Airbase! The students learned all about cargo planes—how they work, what they carry, and why they’re so important.
We were in for a huge surprise when an F-16 jet flew into the base while we were there! The kids, teachers, and parents were thrilled to see it up close. A big thank you to the amazing staff at the airbase for such an unforgettable experience! 🇺🇸🚀
Honor the fallen... Peace Officers Memorial Day is an annual observance in the United States that honors local, state, and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
#PeaceOfficersMemorialDay
5th graders enjoyed learning the history of Manito thanks to the genealogical society and the high school students from Ms. Rousseau ‘s class!
Last week, Ms. Timm had the pleasure of recognizing two outstanding Primary School students during the Illinois Principals Association breakfast for their consistent efforts to go above and beyond in their academic, social, and behavioral expectations. These students are 5th grader Emma Ihnen and 3rd grader Thomas Pettijohn. Way to go Raiders!
Many thanks to Mark Berg for 24 years of service on the Board of Education. His leadership has helped Midwest Central become an amazing district where employees and students feel valued and appreciated. He will be missed!
Happy Mother's Day to all of our Raider moms out there!
Letter L for our ABC Countdown to Summer is, "Learn in a fun Location." Mrs. Nelson's students enjoyed reading in a fort today!
Midwest Central is lucky to have some very talented and caring school nurses! Nurse, Denise, Nurse Niki, and Nurse Candis... you ladies ROCK! Happy School Nurse Appreciation Day!
Join our team!
Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! Thank you to our teachers for being a positive role model, sparking imagination, and encouraging our students to become the best versions of themselves!
Join our team!
Last Friday, all the first-grade classes got to listen to Mrs. Herrin teach about bees. We learned about the life cycle, care, and threats honeybees face daily. She brought some equipment used to take care of bees at their farm. She also brought in a honeycomb to see a bee in the pupa stage of growth (close to turning into an adult bee)! At the end, students got to try a spoonful of honey to celebrate. Thank you, Mrs. Herrin!
Not all heroes wear capes... some wear aprons! Happy School Lunch Hero Day!!
May Menus
Thank you, Five Star Water, for your generous donation to our Picnic with Parents tomorrow!
For the month of April, Mrs. Gough's 5th graders competed in a Bunny Hop Reading Race. The top 3 students with the most points earned for the entire month of April received the treat they were racing for.
Elijah Hummel placed 1st with 125 points and chose a box of Fruit Loops cereal
Quinton Hummel came in 2nd with 120 points and earned himself a large slushy from Casey's
Asalynn Price came in 3rd with 116 points also choosing a large slushy!
Way to read, 5th grade Raiders!
Join our team!
Each day, our Kindergarten students watch a short video as part of the Heggerty Phonics Program, led by the beloved Mrs. Bottari. Throughout the school year, students have built a strong connection with her as she helps them grow their phonics skills in fun and engaging ways.
Today was an extra special day—our students had the incredible opportunity to meet Mrs. Bottari live via Zoom! She read a wonderful story and spent time answering questions from the students. The excitement and joy on their faces said it all—it was a memorable and meaningful experience they won’t soon forget!
Congrats to our April Raider cart drawing winners!
