The Logan County Health Department has just received confirmation from IDPH that they will be receiving some Pfizer vaccine, next week, specifically for targeting the population of 16 and 17 year olds in our county. The first dose will be on April 16th and the 2nd dose will be May 7th. Registration can be completed online:... READ MORE >

COVID-19 Quarantine Update The Logan County Health Department announced today that based on low probability of COVID–19 transmission after 10 days (risk estimate per CDC to be about 1% with an upper limit of about 10%), all people quarantined for contact may end after Day 10 without testing, if no symptoms have been reported during any day of the daily... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the grade school on Thursday, April 1, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Hello Toppers, We hope all is well with you as we approach our spring break on this Easter weekend! The school district will be off Friday April 2nd and Monday April 5th in observance of the holiday weekend. In a normal year we would have very concrete plans for our end of the year commencement and promotion ceremonies, but this has been no normal year. ... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the grade school on Friday, March 26, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the grade school on Thursday, March 18, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

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Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our staff members have tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the grade school on Friday, March 12, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease... READ MORE >

Board Approves Instructional Coach PositionsThe Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 Board of Education called their regular meeting for March 15, 2021 to order at 5:00 PM in the high school media center. All Board members were present with the exception of Mr. Martin. The first item of business was a brief presentation by Ace Sign Company and Firewatch in regard to the potential... READ MORE >

Here are some interior images of the high school from Graham & Hyde.The New Office & Lobby:The New Learning Center:The New Hallway Leading to New Classrooms and the Learning Center:The New Classrooms:The New Multipurpose Room:New Locker Rooms & Restrooms: READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Friday, March 5, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Hello Toppers, One week from next Friday marks the day Governor Pritzker announced that all Illinois public schools would be mandated to reduce student attendance to remote learning only. In the last year, restrictions due to the pandemic have affected nearly every component of our lives from our employment to our social outlets. Here we are 355 days... READ MORE >

Thank you to everyone who completed last week’s Remote Learning Survey in which 25% of our families participated and a majority of our teachers. Eighty-three percent of people indicated email was the manner in which they were notified of the remote learning days, while 53% identified phone/text message and 17% from the district website. Please note that these... READ MORE >

We are looking to update and upgrade the Military Recognition Board at Mount Pulaski High School. We are seeking the names of MPHS graduates who have served in any branch of the armed forces. This includes graduates of former high schools in the communities we now serve. Please email the following information to: service@mtpulaski.k12.il.usNameBranch of... READ MORE >

Mt. Pulaski High School is seeking a friendly and motivated individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. This position will include job-shadowing of the current assistant during May and June. Formal bookkeeping experience is required. Duties include (but are not limited to) bookkeeping, purchase order processing,... READ MORE >

Mt. Pulaski High School is seeking a friendly and motivated individual to serve as an Administrative Assistant beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. This position will include job-shadowing of the current assistant during May and June. Formal bookkeeping experience is required. Duties include (but are not limited to) bookkeeping, purchase order processing,... READ MORE >

Mt. Pulaski High School Staff will be conducting public tours of the new facility on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Tours will run every 15 minutes from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Advanced sign-up is required at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4AAEAC2DA5FE3-open To sign up, go online and choose a time slot. Each time slot is limited to 14 guests. Additionally, all... READ MORE >

2021-22 School Calendar ApprovedThe Mount Pulaski Board of Education conducted their regular meeting on February 17th at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance including Mr. Brown by Zoom and Mrs. Combs by phone. Roll call was taken for the February regular meeting at 6:00 PM. Five attendees were present for the meeting, but no one addressed the Board during... READ MORE >

Due to inclement weather, MPCUSD #23 will not conduct in-person learning tomorrow (2/16). Instead, we will be utilizing a Remote Learning Day. Students will work from home as directed in our Remote Learning Day Schedules.Additionally, all grade school/junior high athletics for tomorrow (2/16) are cancelled.High School sports might conduct practices and the girls... READ MORE >

Hello Toppers, We have made great progress this semester on the pandemic frontlines with extending our school day to 2:00 PM for in-person learning, our states return to Phase 4 mitigations and the reinstitution of our extracurricular and co-curricular school activities. The Logan County Health Department has also done a fantastic job rolling out COVID-19... READ MORE >

Parents and Guardians, The COVID-19 pandemic has required a tremendous amount of flexibility and adaptation. Our goal at Mount Pulaski Grade School and High School is to see students in person. However, our ultimate goal is to keep students and staff healthy, and we are working diligently to do so. We are also in constant contact with the Logan County Health... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that three of our students have tested positive for COVID-19, one at the high school and two at the grade school. The high school individual was last in the high school on Friday, January 22, 2021 and the grade school students were last at the grade school on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. We are reaching out directly to... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Thursday, January 21, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Hilltop Faithful, Today, IDPH and the Governor’s Office did an about face and made an announcement to allow all high school athletics in all regions that are in Phase 4. Logan County lies in Region 3, which is currently in Phase 4, and will be allowed to have junior high and high school students participate in athletics as long as region metrics remain... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Heather Fricke Hired as High School Principal The Mount Pulaski Board of Education conducted their regular meeting on January 20th at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. Roll call was then taken for the January regular meeting at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. Four attendees were present for the meeting, but no one addressed the Board during... READ MORE >

Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 is seeking a Cook for the High School. This position follows the school calendar, and is a salaried position that offers health, dental and vision insurance, as well as retirement benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must have a food handler’s certificate. To apply for this position, please complete and submit an... READ MORE >

Hello Hilltoppers, The recent IDPH announcement placing our region in Phase 4 status has opened the opportunity for school activities and athletics to resume under restrictions. While many of the details are still in development, this is what we know at the present time. The IESA has approved the start of junior high volleyball season which will include... READ MORE >

Hello Toppers, Yesterday was a step in the right direction, as the IDPH and the Governor’s Office announced that our region was being removed from Tier 3 Mitigations and placed back into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois Plan. This plan reduces mitigations in a multitude of areas including restrictions on schools. We are waiting to hear from the IHSA to... READ MORE >

Happy Friday, This is a notice to the community that the January regular Board meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 20th in the Learning Center of Mt. Pulaski Grade School at 6:00 PM due to the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday on January 18th. Due to continued pandemic restrictions of ten people per room, the public will not be allowed to attend the... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Monday, January 11, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that three of our students and one employee have tested positive for COVID-19. Three of the individuals were last in the grade school and one was at the high school on Monday, January 11, 2021. We have reached out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that two of our employees tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals were last in the grade school on Friday, January 8, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted employees. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease... READ MORE >

Hello Topper Community, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season despite the restrictions of the pandemic. We were able to open up our schools for the New Year on Tuesday, January 5th with very few obstacles. We continue to have students or staff occasionally test positive for COVID-19, but to date, none of these positive tests are a result of interactions... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! I hope everyone is recovering from the holiday break as we bust into 2021! We hope 2021 is full of positive changes as we leave behind a challenging 2020! One of those changes is our district’s approach to emergency/snow days. We now have permission from the State Board to utilize remote learning on days when Mother Nature makes it too risky... READ MORE >

Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as “being within... READ MORE >

As a reminder to all parents and students, class resumes for students on Tuesday, January 5.Monday is a Remote Learning Planning Day for teachers (and students are not in session that day).Looking forward to seeing you all back at school on Tuesday.Happy New Year Bruins, Honeybears, & Toppers! READ MORE >

Board Adopts 2020 Tax LevyThe Mount Pulaski Board of Education conducted their regular meeting on December 21st at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. Prior to the regular meeting, the Board conducted public hearings for truth in taxation and tuition waivers for district employees. In the Truth in Taxation Hearing, Jeff Beccue commented on the necessity of... READ MORE >

Hello Topper Community, We feel fortunate to have survived the first half of the year without losing a day of instruction. As I have said in the past, this is a real testament to our community and our commitment to our schools. Unfortunately it is a continued side-effect of the pandemic has been limitations on our group meeting sizes. We have the regular... READ MORE >

Happy Friday Everyone! It looks as if we will have a good weekend to binge a TV show or watch some movies as rain is scheduled to settle in and temperatures dropping. No matter what you do this weekend, I hope you are safe and with family. I have a couple of topics to hit in this edition of “From the Hilltop”. First of all, my vlog last week seemed to... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that two of our students have tested positive for COVID-19. These students were in school, one at the grade school and one at the high school, on Thursday, December 3, 2020. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted students. Close contact is... READ MORE >

Please take a moment to watch the latest VLOG from Superintendent Lamkey. READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Monday, November 30, 2020. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease Control... READ MORE >

Happy Thanksgiving! It has been quite some time since I was able to deliver a purely pleasant message to our community. That is sad, because even in these times we have so much to be thankful for. The Board of Education, Administration and Staff of Mt. Pulaski Schools are thankful for you, our community. There is a great amount of work that goes into... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our students has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the grade school on Tuesday, November 17, 2020. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, of whom we are aware, that were in “close contact” with the impacted student. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease... READ MORE >

On Monday, December 21, 2020, the Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 Board of Education will hold a public hearing to consider a waiver of student tuition for all non-resident employees. The meeting will take place at 6:00 PM in the Mt. Pulaski Grade School Learning Center at 119 North Garden Street Mt. Pulaski, Illinois. This will be an initial application for a waiver to... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon, Governor Pritzker announced a new round of mitigations this afternoon that will not affect Mt. Pulaski Schools. The Hilltop Return to School Plan and current mitigation efforts has our schools in compliance with all executive orders and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines. In short, changes that are coming this Friday will not... READ MORE >

Board Approves eLearning PlanThe Mount Pulaski Board of Education conducted their regular meeting on November 16th at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. Prior to the regular meeting, the Board conducted a public hearing to discuss the e-Learning Plan. Being that there was no public comment, the hearing was adjourned. Roll call was then taken for the... READ MORE >

I am writing this communication to inform the Mt. Pulaski Community that the Governor’s most recent executive order limits public governing bodies to no more than 10 individuals present. I apologize for this late notice, but it was previously understood to be a limit of 25 individuals. You may email the district at flamkey@mtpulaski.k12.il.us if you have comments... READ MORE >

Good Evening Hilltoppers, Today, we learned that one of our teachers has tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was last in the high school on Friday, November 13, 2020. We are reaching out directly to students and staff, whom we are aware of, that were in “close contact” with the impacted employee. Close contact is defined by the Centers for Disease... READ MORE >

Hello Hilltoppers, An item in the news over the past two weeks has involved the Illinois High School Association’s (IHSA) conflict with Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) guidelines that limits student-athletes practice and open gyms to non-contact individual skill activities. Due to Phase 4, Tier 1 mitigation, student-athletes are not allowed to... READ MORE >

Happy Veterans Day! At the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, World War I, the war to end all wars, came to an end. History tells us that this was not the last war, as our country has since endured numerous wars, operations, conflicts and other military operations. The 11th of November would later be known as Armistice Day and after that as... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Hilltoppers, While it has been a beautiful week weather wise, it has been a crazy week as we wait to discover who our new President will be and how the upswing in COVID-19 might affect us. While I can’t offer any answers on the presidential election, I can confirm we are holding our own during the pandemic. On Monday, the Mt. Pulaski Board of... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met November 2nd for a special meeting at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. Two visitors asked to speak, high school teachers Ralph Allen and Jamie Selinger. Mr. Allen explained to the Board how he felt the school day needed to be extended for the benefit of students, while Mrs. Selinger presented test data that... READ MORE >

Good Day Toppers, Bruins and Honeybears, We have had a very busy but successful fall thus far! The Hilltop Return to School Plan has proven to be an effective one as we have been able to keep our students in attendance through the first 8 weeks of school. The success of our plan has us ready to present the Hilltop Return to School Plan 2.0. This new plan will... READ MORE >

Topper, Bruins and Honeybear Supporters, As many of you may know, long time Mount Pulaski High School Principal, Terry Morgan, is retiring at the end of this school year. The school district has begun the process of seeking candidates to fill Mr. Morgan's position. One step in the process is to gather data from Mount Pulaski stakeholders to prioritize aspects... READ MORE >

Good Day Toppers, Bruins and Honeybears, As fall temperatures take hold of our weather, we begin to focus on what the second quarter and second semesters might bring to our school year. Grade School and High School Building Leadership Teams (BLTs) are working to develop plans that would allow for the eventual transition to extending instruction into the... READ MORE >

Board Abates $140,000 from Construction Bonds The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met October 19th to conduct their regular meeting at 6:00 PM with all members in attendance. One visitor requested to address the Board. Jeff Beccue disseminated past tax extension information to the Board as he reiterated his message from the previous month; that message... READ MORE >

Good Day Toppers, Bruins and Honeybears, It has now been one month since the Hilltop Return the School Plan was enacted and Mt. Pulaski Schools are doing very well! The district has reported our first case of a student testing positive for COVID-19, but the good news is that our protocols have kept others safe and do not require any other students or staff... READ MORE >

Click here to see Superintendent Lamkey representing Mt. Pulaski at a recent Kiwanis Club of Lincoln event. READ MORE >

Hello Topper Faithful! I am once again very pleased to report another successful school week on the Hill! Overall, our students and staff are happy, healthy and COVID-19 free;) As we continue to build on these successful weeks we must consider what lies ahead and what our next steps could be. Throughout the entire pandemic, the Mt. Pulaski Administration... READ MORE >

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Board Adopts 2021 School Budget The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met August 21st to conduct a budget hearing at 6:00 PM followed by the regular meeting in the Mount Pulaski Grade School Learning Center. All Board members were in attendance. The evening started with the annual budget hearing. The public has time during this hearing to make comments about the... READ MORE >

Good Friday Toppers! I am happy to once again report that we have had another successful week at the grade school and high school. There were no positive COVID-19 cases in the district and only a few students have been sent home with illness at this time. Nurse Hickey and our office staffs continue to monitor all students to assure they are symptom free. ... READ MORE >

Good Friday from the Hilltop! I think the first item on our mind as we enter this Friday, September 11th should be the remembrance of those who lost their lives not only on 9/11, but also in the days, months and years after the event. It is a good reminder of the durability of America as we work our way through this pandemic. Together we can battle anything. ... READ MORE >

Our first day of school for Mt. Pulaski Schools was a success! We are working to improve our systems for certifying students are symptom-free, delivering lunches and organizing bus riders, but all else went well. We expect an even better day today! Nearly 95% of Mt. Pulaski students are participating as in-person attendees while the remaining students are... READ MORE >

This youtube video is meant to help students and parents better understand the schedules that all students will be running as we kick off this school year. A downloadable copy of the Odd/Even Day schedule for grades 6-12 can be found here on our website.Please take time to view this video with your student(s) prior to the first day of school. READ MORE >

Check out Mr. Lamkey's latest VLOG to welcome students back! READ MORE >

Good Friday from the Hilltop! We are 12 days away from the opening of school on Tuesday, September 8th! We are excited to get our students back in the classroom after a nearly 6 month hiatus. As the district has communicated and you have read, there are a great number of changes in how we are starting this school year: Families and schools must conduct... READ MORE >

Good Friday from the Hilltop! We had a great start to registration with just fewer than 200 students (out of 525) have being registered on our first night. Registration is being conducted differently this year as we have offered a one stop registration for grade school and high school students in the grade school gym. Registration continues tonight 3-8PM and... READ MORE >

All registration is at the grade school. Check this out: READ MORE >

Hilltop Return to School Plan August 17, 2020 Presented to the MPCUSD 23 Board of Education through work by: MPCUSD 23 Transition Planning Team MPCUSD 23 District Leadership Team MPHS Building Leadership Team MPGS Building Leadership Team MPCUSD 23 Administration Inspire – Engage – Empower Our vision is to be an innovative,... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met August 17th to conduct the regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the Mount Pulaski Grade School Learning Center. All Board members were in attendance. The Board began the meeting by approving the Consent Agenda which included payment of bills, approval of minutes from the June Board Meeting and sales tax revenue report. An... READ MORE >

Happy Friday! 6 days until Registration 10 days until Mr. Morgan begins moving into the high school 17 days until Teachers Report 25 days until our Student’s First Day 130 days until Christmas I started this week’s communication with a few dates to remind us that school really is just around the corner! The Hilltop Return to School Plan will be... READ MORE >

While this article is lengthy, having this knowledge in advance will speed up the registration process, thus decreasing your wait time in the registration line. All families are required to have 1 adult representative register their student(s) at registration. Please, only 1 adult per family needs to attend. Entrance into the building will require wearing a mask... READ MORE >

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Good Friday Hilltoppers, We have had a very productive week as construction and renovations have taken a leap forward and our affected staff is on the downhill slide from quarantine status. I am happy to report that no further positive cases have been tallied and those who did test positive are in good health and preparing to return to daily activities. Starting... READ MORE >

Good Friday Hilltoppers, I hope your week has been productive and finds you ready to enjoy a warm weekend! The school district has taken some tough punches this week as we discovered a positive COVID-19 test resulting in most of our district leadership being cast into quarantine until July 30th. Nonetheless, our teachers and administrators continue to build... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met July 20th to conduct the regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the Mount Pulaski Grade School Learning Center. All Board members were in attendance. The Board opened the floor up for Recognition of the Public, prior to moving forward to the Consent Agenda. High school social science teacher, Brian Erlenbush, updated the... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers,This release is to inform you that another Mount Pulaski CUSD 23 employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has also come in contact with other employees through district work. The school district has contacted the Logan County Health Department as well as Regional Office of Education #17 to inform them of this positive test. ... READ MORE >

Good Friday Hilltoppers, I am happy to announce that as of this morning, the school district has had no further positive test results for COVID-19. While we regret this situation and have concerns for those who may have been affected, it allowed us to develop systems to care for those involved and our community. Those systems involved immediate communication... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers,This release is to inform you that a Mount Pulaski CUSD 23 employee has tested positive for COVID-19. This employee has also come in contact with other employees and students. The school district has contacted the Logan County Health Department as well as Regional Office of Education #17 to inform them of this positive test. The employee has... READ MORE >

Good Day Hilltoppers!Our first full week in July has been a productive one in the office, on the court and at the construction site! In the office we have been preparing for our Monday, July 13th, meeting of the Transition Planning Team (TPT). This team is composed of members from the Board of Education, administration, teachers, community, non-certified staff,... READ MORE >

Check out the progress at the high school through this virtual tour with our Superintendent, Mr. Lamkey. READ MORE >

Good Day, Hilltoppers!Just over a week has passed since the Illinois State Board of Education and Illinois Department of Public Health released the guidance document to reopen schools. District administration has been working through the 63 page document to identify and prioritize necessary tasks to successfully and safely reopen our district late this summer. ... READ MORE >

Good Morning Hilltoppers!I am sure many of you have had the opportunity to preview the guidelines for starting school later this summer. The staffs of Mt. Pulaski Grade School and High School have already taken steps to prepare for the return of your students to school as well as the potential for more remote learning. Each school has a Building Leadership Team... READ MORE >

Principal Morgan Nominated for Award of Excellence The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met June 22nd to conduct the regular meeting at approximately 6:10 PM in the Mount Pulaski Grade School Library. All Board members were in attendance, less Mr. Wilham and Mrs. Mott. At 6:00 PM the Board first conducted a hearing for the transfer of funds from the Tort Fund to... READ MORE >

We are requesting that all households who will have students enrolled this fall complete this online survey. Only 1 survey should be completed per household. If the student lives in multiple households, a survey should be completed for each.The results will help us plan for the upcoming school year and allow us to provide parents and students with needed... READ MORE >

Join the Superintendent, Mr. Lamkey, on a tour showing the construction progress at the high school! READ MORE >

Check out the progress on the high school construction by viewing this video tour with Superintendent Lamkey. READ MORE >

Board Discusses Pandemic and Bonds The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the May 18th regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the Mount Pulaski Grade School Library. All Board members were in attendance, but the audience was limited to Mt. Pulaski Education Association President Wyatt Waterkotte due to COVID-19 restrictions. The Board conducted a Bond Hearing to... READ MORE >

All iPads are required to be returned to the school prior to summer break. The device is expected to be in good, working condition within the issued case to avoid a fee. Be sure to include the USB charging box and syncing cable. You should be returning the Apple brand (12 Watt) components that were originally distributed with the device. Please place... READ MORE >

You've heard the phrase, "Good Things Come in Small Packages." Well, that's certainly true when speaking of our 8th grade class of 32 students! Unfortunately, we are unable to celebrate with them in a traditional promotion ceremony this year. However, that can't stop us from paying tribute to the exceptional uniqueness of each of these students. It has... READ MORE >

The Board of Education and Administration at MPCUSD #23 truly appreciate the hard work of our teachers. With so much to say, we've created this video to express our gratitude. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day! READ MORE >

Good Day, Hilltoppers!I know the news yesterday concerning graduations created quite a stir, not only in our community, but across the state. The Illinois State Board of Education and Superintendent Ayala issued the following statement this morning:Dear Colleagues:We have received your feedback. ISBE is acting quickly to develop updated recommendations for... READ MORE >

From: Illinois Department of Public Health PIODate: April 27, 2020Subject: Updated COVID-19 Testing Guidance As testing capacity expands, testing is now available for people who:Have COVID-19 symptoms (cough, shortness of breath and fever) ORHave a risk factor, such as Contact with someone confirmed to have COVID-19 A compromised immune system or a serious... READ MORE >

Good Afternoon Hilltoppers!Governor Pritzker’s announcement last week restricted students from physically returning to classes for the rest of the school year. What this means for students is that remote learning will continue through Friday May 15, 2020. Teachers will continue to make weekly assignments and offer daily help while students are expected to... READ MORE >

Board Tours Construction Site and Approves Plans for LobbyThe Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the April 20th regular meeting at 5:00 PM in the cafeteria located at Mount Pulaski High School. All Board members were in attendance, including Rob Smith who participated in the meeting through video streaming. The Board began the meeting at an earlier time to... READ MORE >

As many of you have heard, Governor Pritzker has officially closed all Illinois schools for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. It saddens the hearts of the entire Mt. Pulaski Community to end our school year in such an abrupt fashion. Please know that the Board of Education, administration, teachers and staff are collaborating to devise plans to close... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski School Board will conduct their first public board meeting since the closure of schools on March 17th. Because of public restrictions, the school district cannot conduct board meetings under normal parameters due to concerns for public safety. The Monday, April 20, 2020, Regular Meeting of the Mount Pulaski Board of Education will be held in the... READ MORE >

Good Day, Hilltoppers, Honeybears, & Bruins!Here is an update on items that may affect you:School remains closed due to the pandemic through April 30, 2020.Remote Learning is up and running. If you have questions, email your student’s teacher or call the school office to speak with your principal. Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to Noon.School will... READ MORE >

Enjoy this virtual tour of the high school construction project: READ MORE >

This letter, from Superintendent Lamkey, gives details on the extended closure (through 4/30/20) and remote learning plans:This letter is a request from the Superintendent regarding the district playgrounds/property:If you have any questions, please contact the district office. READ MORE >

While school is closed, progress is still underway on the new portion of the High School. Here are some pictures, courtesy of CORE Construction, to show what's going on: READ MORE >

Check out the latest VLOG from Superintendent Lamkey regarding our Remote Learning Days. READ MORE >

General District Questions What is the timeline for return to school? Pursuant to Executive Order 2020-10, at this time schools may reopen on April 8, 2020. Future decisions regarding statewide school closures will be made in consultation with public health officials. Are students allowed to enter the school during this time? Students and families should stay... READ MORE >

Hello Mt. Pulaski Faithful, I hope this communication finds you and your family safe as we navigate week two of shelter in place. Governor Pritzker, in collaboration with Illinois State Board of Education State Superintendent Dr. Carmen Ayala, announced that the mandated school closure would be extended from March 30th to April 7th. As of today, Mt. Pulaski... READ MORE >

A complete and accurate U.S. 2020 Census count is critical for our state and local communities to receive billions of dollars in Federal funding for programs and infrastructure you value most. From healthcare centers to nutrition assistance, school funding, libraries, roads, EMS services, and more, our communities benefit when every person is counted. For each... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the March 16th regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the district office located at Mount Pulaski Grade School. All Board members were in attendance less Doug Martin. No members of the audience chose to address the Board. The Board began the meeting by approving the Consent Agenda which included payment of bills and sales... READ MORE >

Mt. Pulaski teachers spent a better part of the last few days preparing instructional opportunities for our students who will be home from school due to school closures that resulted from the COVID19 Pandemic. The type of instruction varies from building to building and grade level to grade level, but the purpose of all assignments remains the same: to keep our... READ MORE >

Illinois State Board of Education Superintendent, Carmen Ayala, has recommended schools offer all students the opportunity to be served free lunches and breakfast/snack services during the duration of school closures. Mt. Pulaski Schools will create daily packs that include breakfast or a snack with milk and a full lunch and milk that can be picked up at one of... READ MORE >

MPCUSD #23 schools will be dismissed at 11:30 AM today, March 16, 2020.Any families choosing to keep their students home from school today will receive an excused absence with no consequences, including high school students seeking to not take finals. Teachers will have home instruction packets available for student pick up by the end of the school day today (11:30... READ MORE >

Governor Pritzker has announced the closure of all Illinois schools from Tuesday, March 17, 2020, through Monday, March 30, 2020. Mt. Pulaski schools will be in session this Monday, March 16, 2020. School will resume on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Check out Mr. Lamkey’s vlog regarding this closure: Decisions regarding activities and events will be announced on... READ MORE >

On Saturday, February 22nd Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 conducted a District Goals and Direction Planning Meeting that was facilitated by Patrick Allen from the Illinois Association of School Boards. The planning meeting lasted six hours and involved stakeholders from across the district including students, parents, business owners, alumni, teachers, non-certified staff,... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the February 18th regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the district office located at Mount Pulaski Grade School. All Board members were in attendance less Rob Smith and Doug Martin. Mr. Smith did participate via cell phone. No members of the audience chose to address the Board, but Superintendent Lamkey did recognize the... READ MORE >

February 24, 2020 From: Fred Lamkey, Superintendent ASC#A1817-04 Pursuant to the Illinois Asbestos Abatement Act, this is to advise you that there will be Asbestos Abatement at our High School facility commencing on March 23, 2020 through approximately April 3, 2020. The location of this project is in the Locker Rooms & Wood Shop at 206 South Spring Street, Mt.... READ MORE >

At the Board of Education meeting on Feburary 18, 2020, the school calendar was approved for the 2020-2021 school year. Download the pdf version here! READ MORE >

The 8th grade promotion ceremony in the grade school gymnasium has been scheduled for Thursday, May 14, 2020 at 6:30 PM. High School graduation in the high school gymnasium has been scheduled for Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 3:00 PM. Questions can be directed to the school offices. READ MORE >

We’re thrilled to announce Mount Pulaski CUSD #23’s new app! It’s everything Mt. Pulaski Schools, in your pocket. With the new app, you can access sports scores, cafeteriamenus, news updates, and even emergency notifications. Download the app on Android: http://bit.ly/2Z4a5QJ oriPhone: https://apple.co/2ZJtbvI. READ MORE >

Ever wonder how school closing decisions are made? At Mt. Pulaski CUSD #23, the priority is always the safety of our students and staff. READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the January 21st regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the district office located at Mount Pulaski Grade School. All Board members were in attendance less Ashley Combs. Two community members, Willie Rentmeister Jr. and Tanker Wade, elected to speak to the Board concerning high school girls’ basketball. The Board began the... READ MORE >

The Mount Pulaski Board of Education met for the December 16th regular meeting at 6:00 PM in the district office located at Mount Pulaski Grade School. All Board members were in attendance and no community members were present to address the Board. The Board began the meeting by amending the agenda to omit the 3rd and 4th Grade Boys Basketball Position from the... READ MORE >

We're excited to introduce our new website and mobile app! READ MORE >