Raiders:
We have had a terrible accident involving four of our high school students.
The school will be open at 9:30 a.m. today for anyone who needs to gather, be together, and pray for our four Raiders.
Please keep Raider Nation in your prayers.
#RaiderStrong
Central A&M HS Principal Daly
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- The best custodian in the land had to be honored today, his last with students and teachers in the hallways of Gregory Intermediate and Central A&M High School. However, a pandemic throws obstacles in the way. Ray Odle, a man who began his career as a custodian in 1986
00:00 - 1. Update: Damien came through surgery well yesterday. He is being encouraged to get up and move from the bed to the chair more often. He also had his first drink of water! Kingsley felt well enough to visit Damien today. It was nice to see these friends together again.
- Please continue to pray for our Raiders. They are heartbroken. Sadly, we have lost one student due to the accident today. Pray for his family, friends, classmates, and this community during this time of grief. The other three students are receiving serious medical attention.
- We are pleased to share the news that Damien Smith has returned home to continue his recovery. Damien and Kingsley (who came home a week ago) still have medical appointments and a road to full recovery, but we are thankful that they both have made progress.
- 1. Raider Nation (and beyond): As we endure yet another tragedy with the loss of Conner Rowcliff and Keegan Virden, our Raiders are doing all they can to find peace together. With visitations and funerals this week, we need each other more than ever.
- Thoughts and Prayers to Mattoon High School students, staff and community from Raider Nation. So sad and so close. Peace to you.
- Overwhelming show of love and support as Raider Nation helped the Virden family share Keegan's final gift of organ donation. The Gift of Hope flag was raised at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, where Keegan's organs will help to save the lives of nine people. Family,
- So nice for the students and community of Raider Nation to gather in prayer tonight for the students and families involved. Times like these, we have to remember that we must be there for each other, and we must be that listening ear, that hug, and that hand to hold. We have to,
- No shame with the loss today. No shame with IHSA Class 1A Football runner-up. No shame with a 13-1 record. The better team won today. Congrats to Lena-Winslow on the 58-20 win in the state title game today.
- Heartwarming story from the Shelby County Fair. Keegan Virden showed animals each year. He would have been there this year, too. Brother Logan and sister Kyrie (with HayLee) did the work today. A lot of support for these families from all over. We are grateful. #RaiderStrong
- Replying to @CAMPrincipalUnbelievable. In both OT periods, Tuscola had a 5-point lead with under a minute left. Graham Meisenhelter hit a bomb at the horn. Meridian wins 82-79. Wow.
00:00 - Central A&M stands with our rivals and colleagues in the Central Illinois Conference, @Tuscolafootball @TuscolaAD @MrFiscus_TCHS @TuscolaCUSD301 We know they put the safety of their Warriors first in all matters, just as we do for our Raiders. #CIC
- For Christian. For the first play of this 2021 season, Central A&M took the field without a right guard. Classy move by @LeroyPantherFB for declining the penalty. #RaiderStrong




















