❤️🤍💙 What an AMAZING Veterans Day at MPGS!
Yesterday was a day our students won't soon forget!
We kicked off the morning with a special program honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. Throughout the day, students rotated through fun and educational stations where they listened to stories read by veterans, created patriotic red, white, and blue crafts, learned about the significance of poppies, and played Veterans Day-themed BINGO!
But the BIGGEST surprise came at 1:00 PM! An Army Black Hawk helicopter landed right in our schoolyard! Our students were absolutely thrilled! They had the incredible opportunity to explore the helicopter, meet and talk with the soldiers and pilots, and even visit with a local Korean War veteran. What an unforgettable experience!
And I think one of our 8th graders summed up the day perfectly when they said, **"IT WAS FIRE!"** 🔥😂
Let's be real...if we impressed an 8th grader, we KNOW it was a success! 😂👏
A HUGE thank-you to all of the veterans, soldiers, pilots, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this such a memorable day for our students. We are so grateful for your time, your service, and your willingness to share these special experiences with our MPGS family.
It was a day filled with learning, patriotism, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime!💜💛
Yesterday was a day our students won't soon forget!
We kicked off the morning with a special program honoring our veterans and thanking them for their service. Throughout the day, students rotated through fun and educational stations where they listened to stories read by veterans, created patriotic red, white, and blue crafts, learned about the significance of poppies, and played Veterans Day-themed BINGO!
But the BIGGEST surprise came at 1:00 PM! An Army Black Hawk helicopter landed right in our schoolyard! Our students were absolutely thrilled! They had the incredible opportunity to explore the helicopter, meet and talk with the soldiers and pilots, and even visit with a local Korean War veteran. What an unforgettable experience!
And I think one of our 8th graders summed up the day perfectly when they said, **"IT WAS FIRE!"** 🔥😂
Let's be real...if we impressed an 8th grader, we KNOW it was a success! 😂👏
A HUGE thank-you to all of the veterans, soldiers, pilots, volunteers, and everyone who helped make this such a memorable day for our students. We are so grateful for your time, your service, and your willingness to share these special experiences with our MPGS family.
It was a day filled with learning, patriotism, excitement, and memories that will last a lifetime!💜💛
Pink Out Game Information - 11/16/2026
Come out to support Ashley Combs and her family.
The GBB team is accepting donations for their silent auction and bake sale for this night. They are also accepting cash donations. Please reach out to Coach Anderson with questions: janderso@mp23schools.com
Thank you!
Come out to support Ashley Combs and her family.
The GBB team is accepting donations for their silent auction and bake sale for this night. They are also accepting cash donations. Please reach out to Coach Anderson with questions: janderso@mp23schools.com
Thank you!
Please click the link below for our Veterans Day Slideshow at MPGS!
https://youtu.be/G0ACh3RG8Tw?si=OgOFfTslUuo8TYN4
https://youtu.be/G0ACh3RG8Tw?si=OgOFfTslUuo8TYN4
Nothing Bundt Cakes PASE Fundraiser order forms and MONEY are Due to the GS office by Friday, November 13.
Make checks payable to PASE.
Make checks payable to PASE.
JH Volleyball Tryout Information
MPGS: Show your Patriotism and wear red, white and blue to school tomorrow. 11/11/26
🎄🍪 MPGS PASE COOKIE WALK! 🍪🎄
We need your homemade goodies for Christmas on Vinegar Hill!
💜💛 We're asking each MPGS family to donate 2–4 dozen homemade treats. Cookies, brownies, breads, snack mixes, and more are welcome! No store-bought items, please.
📅 Drop-Off:
🍪 Friday, Nov. 20 – MPGS office during school hours; cafeteria back entrance after 3:10 PM.
🍪 Saturday, Nov. 21 – 7:00–9:00 AM, cafeteria back doors.
Please use non-returnable containers and label special dietary items.
💜💛Thank you for supporting PASE and our MPGS students!
We need your homemade goodies for Christmas on Vinegar Hill!
💜💛 We're asking each MPGS family to donate 2–4 dozen homemade treats. Cookies, brownies, breads, snack mixes, and more are welcome! No store-bought items, please.
📅 Drop-Off:
🍪 Friday, Nov. 20 – MPGS office during school hours; cafeteria back entrance after 3:10 PM.
🍪 Saturday, Nov. 21 – 7:00–9:00 AM, cafeteria back doors.
Please use non-returnable containers and label special dietary items.
💜💛Thank you for supporting PASE and our MPGS students!
This week, we are excited to feature Liam, a 5th grader, as our Kid Librarian of the Week!
Favorite Book: The Novice by Taran Matharu
Favorite Author: Taran Matharu
Favorite Character: Fletcher
Liam’s Book Recommendation:
Liam thinks everyone should read The Inquisition because it has everything an adventure-loving reader could want: magic swords, demons, dwarves, elves, and ogres!
If Liam were the librarian for a day, he would tell students, “We can get you any kind of book in the world!”
Favorite Book: The Novice by Taran Matharu
Favorite Author: Taran Matharu
Favorite Character: Fletcher
Liam’s Book Recommendation:
Liam thinks everyone should read The Inquisition because it has everything an adventure-loving reader could want: magic swords, demons, dwarves, elves, and ogres!
If Liam were the librarian for a day, he would tell students, “We can get you any kind of book in the world!”
💜💛 MPGS SIP DAY REMINDER! 💜💛
📅 Friday, November 13
⏰ Early Dismissal at 11:27 AM
🥪 This Lunch will feature a Turkey and Cheese Sub
Thank you! 💜💛
📅 Friday, November 13
⏰ Early Dismissal at 11:27 AM
🥪 This Lunch will feature a Turkey and Cheese Sub
Thank you! 💜💛
Today was a big day for music, hundreds of students throughout central Illinois gathered at Western Illinois University for the ILMEA district festival. We congratulate Jared Davis on successfully auditioning and being selected for this event. Excellent job Jared!
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 11/9 through 11/14
On Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2026, MPGS will be honoring all Veterans and their families with a program in the gym. If you are a Veteran and you and your family would like to attend, please email Tara McLaughlin at tmclaughin@mtpulaski.k12.il.us to RSVP.
The program begins at 8:30am (doors open at 8:20am) and will conclude at 9:00am.
The program begins at 8:30am (doors open at 8:20am) and will conclude at 9:00am.
There is a lunch change for this Thursday, November 5th...
Option 1 - Chicken and Waffles
Option 2 - Jammers
Option 3 - Pizza
Option 4 - Nachos
Option 1 - Chicken and Waffles
Option 2 - Jammers
Option 3 - Pizza
Option 4 - Nachos
The 7th & 8th grade girls basketball game scheduled for Thursday, 11/5/26, at Unity Christian has been cancelled.
It's official, our musical this year will be Newsies! 4th-12th graders interested in auditioning need to fill out the audition form linked here - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdhkLSleJYY9gn9TLd0Z-0kh10LHnwRYKk-FDnGObML8dZVqA/viewform?usp=header
The "Bogg" bags are in the grade school office from the PASE fundraiser. If you ordered a bag, please pickup ASAP.
This week, we are excited to feature Isla, a 1st grader, as our Kid Librarian of the Week!
Favorite Book: I'm a Frog! by Mo Willems
Favorite Character: Junie B. Jones
Favorite Author: Dr. Seuss
Favorite Place to Read: At home with her mom!
Isla’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read Junie B. Jones, because she is funny!”
Favorite Book: I'm a Frog! by Mo Willems
Favorite Character: Junie B. Jones
Favorite Author: Dr. Seuss
Favorite Place to Read: At home with her mom!
Isla’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read Junie B. Jones, because she is funny!”
Beginning November 9 and continuing through November 23, junior high students will be participating in a fundraiser to support our December Angel Tree. Students are encouraged to bring in donations to fill their homeroom money cans. Classes will compete to see who can collect the most while working together to make a difference and help support families in our community this holiday season. Every donation, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you for your support!
November Artist of the Month at MPGS - 2nd Grader Emersyn!
The MPGS Staff understood the assignment! Have a fun and safe Halloween!