Hello Raiders,
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a program that provides a $30 monthly discount on home internet. All Midwest Central student households qualify because we are a Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) district as part of the National School Lunch Program. The link below will take you to the site at which you apply. Nearly all internet providers participate in the program.
The application process is fairly painless. Here are some tips for applying.
1. Use your students legal name on the website that matches the name used for school enrollment. Only one student per household is necessary.
2. Call your students school and request a letter for proof of enrollment be emailed to you. They only take a .jpg (picture) or .pdf so we'll send you an electronic letter of proof of enrollment.
3. There may be individual steps your service provider requires. Work with your provider on those.
4. Website link (hit apply now). https://www.affordableconnectivity.gov/
Best,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
Hope to see you!!
Is your Raider missing a pair of glasses? We asked around the building, but no one claimed them. Please get in touch with JoAnn or Jamie in the office (309.968.6464) with any questions.
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Santa’s Secret Shop is returning to MCPS! Next week, during your students library time, students will have the opportunity to shop for their family and friends at our annual holiday shop! It’s always so magical to see kids learn all about giving and to see their faces light up when that perfect gift is found.
Snow Buddies... it's almost time for present pick up!!!
MCHS Youth Cheer Clinic forms are due next Friday!! Don’t miss it!!
Please join us for our K-2 Winter Concert at Midwest Central Primary School! Student performers in Kindergarten, First, and Second grades shall arrive no later than 6:15 PM and go directly to the cafeteria to sit with their class, dressed in their best holiday attire. Doors open to the public at 6:15 PM with first come, first served seating in the gymnasium. When the performance in complete, you will retrieve your children from the cafeteria. See you there!
December 13 - Lunch menu change - Main lunch choice is changing from French Toast Sticks w/Sausage to Spaghetti & Meat Sauce w/Garlic Bread.
December 16 lunch menu change:
We are switching from Baked Potato to Pulled Pork Sandwiches.
Join us!!
Our own Midwest Central/Delavan Girl’s Basketball player Cora DeSutter has been nominated for the Peoria Journal Star athlete of the week. Let’s help her win this honor by giving her our vote. Use the link below to cast your vote. The athlete with the most vote’s wins!
https://www.pjstar.com/story/sports/high-school/2022/11/29/peoria-journal-star-athlete-of-the-week-football-basketball-nominees/69682025007/
Wishing all of our Raider families a very Happy Thanksgiving!!!!!!
Reading Thanksgiving recipes and using their measurement skills, these 5th graders are thankful for Pumpkin Pie in a cup.
We need your help! We currently have 27 families still up for grabs in our Snow Buddies program.
Can you help support a child / family in need in our community?
If you don’t have time or don’t like to shop, we have elves that will do the shopping for you. All you have to do is drop off your cash or check (made payable to Midwest Central with "Snow Buddies" in the memo line) to any of the school offices.
All presents need to be turned in by 12/12/22 to the Primary School.
If you have questions or want to know more, give us a call at 309.968.6464 or email Sally Timm at timm@midwestcentral.org.
Great Job cast, crew, Mrs. Appell, Mrs. Fisher, and parents on the Middle School musical Matilda!!
To all those who have served, and those who continue to serve… Happy Veterans Day!
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Hello Fellow Raiders,
I have just a few quick updates for you:
1. With the publication of the updated Mason County Crisis Resources I received some information for those in Tazewell County. Thank you to those who shared the information. The 800 number below can be used for anyone in IL experiencing a crisis situation. There is also a local 24/7 crisis service serviced by UnityPlace in Pekin.
• 1.800.345.9049 Statewide Crisis line
• https://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/MedicalProviders/behavioral/sass/Pages/sasshome.aspx
• 309.347.1148 Tazewell County UnityPlace Crisis line
• https://www.unitypoint.org/peoria/contact-unityplace.aspx
2. The District and School report cards have been published and the link can be found on our website at midwestcentral.org. For those wishing a paper copy please call 309.968.6868 to request a paper copy.
3. With the holidays approaching I wanted to provide some upcoming event dates.
Primary School
Donuts with Dudes November 10 @ 7:00-7:45 AM
K-2 Winter Concert December 13 @ 6:30 PM
District Band/Chorus Concert at the High School December 11 @ 2:00 PM (5th Grade Band)
Middle School
Matilda Musical November 12 @ 10:00 AM
Band/Chorus Winter Concert December 6 @ 7:00 PM
District Band/Chorus Concert at the High School December 11 @ 2:00 PM (MS Band)
High School
Veteran’s Day Breakfast November 11 @ 9:00 AM Veteran only event RSVP required
Meet the Raider Night November 11 @ 6:00 PM
District Band/Chorus Concert December 11 @ 2:00 PM
Sincerely,
Dr. Todd Hellrigel
