🤒💜💛 WHEN IS SICK TOO SICK FOR SCHOOL?
We know it can be tricky deciding when to keep your child home!
🟢 SEND TO SCHOOL IF:
Mild cold symptoms, feeling well overall, and fever-free for 24 hours without medication. No vomiting or watery diarrhea for 24 hours.
🔴 KEEP HOME IF:
Fever over 100.4°F, repeated vomiting, or watery diarrhea.
🩺 SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
Fever with other concerning symptoms, breathing difficulties, dehydration, or unusual rashes or eye symptoms.
❓ WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK!
Contact our school nurse at shickey@mp23schools.com or call 217-792-7220.
💜💛 Attendance matters, but so does everyone's health! Thank you for helping keep our MPGS Toppers healthy and ready to learn!
We know it can be tricky deciding when to keep your child home!
🟢 SEND TO SCHOOL IF:
Mild cold symptoms, feeling well overall, and fever-free for 24 hours without medication. No vomiting or watery diarrhea for 24 hours.
🔴 KEEP HOME IF:
Fever over 100.4°F, repeated vomiting, or watery diarrhea.
🩺 SEEK MEDICAL CARE IF:
Fever with other concerning symptoms, breathing difficulties, dehydration, or unusual rashes or eye symptoms.
❓ WHEN IN DOUBT, ASK!
Contact our school nurse at shickey@mp23schools.com or call 217-792-7220.
💜💛 Attendance matters, but so does everyone's health! Thank you for helping keep our MPGS Toppers healthy and ready to learn!
8th Grade County Girls Basketball Tournament Information for 10/31/26
This week, we are excited to feature Grayson, a 3rd grader, as our Kid Librarian of the Week!
Favorite Book: I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Favorite Character: Lucas
Favorite Author: Lauren Tarshis
Grayson’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read the I Survived series because it tells you about tragic events that happened.”
If Grayson were the librarian for a day, he would “help people find the books they want and help them scan the books.”
Favorite Book: I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001
Favorite Character: Lucas
Favorite Author: Lauren Tarshis
Grayson’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read the I Survived series because it tells you about tragic events that happened.”
If Grayson were the librarian for a day, he would “help people find the books they want and help them scan the books.”
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 10/26 through 10/31
🎃 It's almost time for our Halloween Costume Parade! 👻
🧡 Parade Details:
📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:10 AM
📍 Parade Route: The parade will begin at the main entrance of MPGS. Students will walk along the sidewalk around the perimeter of the school building, making their way back to the main entrance.
☔ Weather Permitting: The parade will take place outdoors, weather permitting. If it is raining, the parade will be canceled.
🏫 Important Dismissal Information:
Following the parade, ALL students must re-enter the school building with their classes. If your child's REGULAR after school routine is changing that day ... PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE PRIOR TO THE PARADE.
Students will then be dismissed at 11:24-11:30AM by their teachers.
🧡 Parade Details:
📅 Date: Friday, October 30, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:10 AM
📍 Parade Route: The parade will begin at the main entrance of MPGS. Students will walk along the sidewalk around the perimeter of the school building, making their way back to the main entrance.
☔ Weather Permitting: The parade will take place outdoors, weather permitting. If it is raining, the parade will be canceled.
🏫 Important Dismissal Information:
Following the parade, ALL students must re-enter the school building with their classes. If your child's REGULAR after school routine is changing that day ... PLEASE NOTIFY THE OFFICE PRIOR TO THE PARADE.
Students will then be dismissed at 11:24-11:30AM by their teachers.
Click the link below for the most recent Lost and Found video from MPGS.
https://youtube.com/shorts/m36K6p9ir5s?si=fV4h1wtZplCWAR58
https://youtube.com/shorts/m36K6p9ir5s?si=fV4h1wtZplCWAR58
Randy Reeter has been a longtime resident and dedicated supporter of the Mount Pulaski community. A lifelong sports fan and former IHSA referee, Randy has spent countless hours supporting local students by attending athletic events and cheering on the young people of our community.
In retirement, Randy has taken his commitment to Mount Pulaski students even further by becoming a much-needed substitute teacher in both schools within the district. His willingness to step into the classroom, support teachers, and provide consistency for students demonstrates an extraordinary commitment to the success of our schools. Randy has become a true staple of the district—not only in the stands, but also in the classroom. His continued service, reliability, and genuine investment in students exemplify what it means to engage with and give back to the Mount Pulaski community.
Congratulations to Randy!
Attendance Matters!
🎃👻 SURPRISE ATTENDANCE DAY AT MPGS! 👻🎃
Our Toppers were in for a SPOOKTACULAR surprise when they arrived at school today! 🧡💜💛
Mrs. Lora, Mrs. Varvel, Ms. Payne, and Mrs. Ford showed up in some hilarious inflatable costumes to greet our students and start the day with lots of smiles and laughter! 🤣🎉
And the surprises didn't stop there! 🧙♀️🍬 EVERY student in attendance today got to pick a special prize from our magical cauldron! 🪄✨
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make memories. We love seeing our Toppers here each and every day! 💜💛
🤫 PSSST... Keep your eyes open! There just might be MORE Surprise Attendance Days coming soon!
🎉 You never know when the next surprise will happen... so you won't want to miss a day!
💜💛 SHOW UP. SHINE BRIGHT. BE A TOPPER! 💛💜
Our Toppers were in for a SPOOKTACULAR surprise when they arrived at school today! 🧡💜💛
Mrs. Lora, Mrs. Varvel, Ms. Payne, and Mrs. Ford showed up in some hilarious inflatable costumes to greet our students and start the day with lots of smiles and laughter! 🤣🎉
And the surprises didn't stop there! 🧙♀️🍬 EVERY student in attendance today got to pick a special prize from our magical cauldron! 🪄✨
📚 ATTENDANCE MATTERS! Every day at school is an opportunity to learn, grow, and make memories. We love seeing our Toppers here each and every day! 💜💛
🤫 PSSST... Keep your eyes open! There just might be MORE Surprise Attendance Days coming soon!
🎉 You never know when the next surprise will happen... so you won't want to miss a day!
💜💛 SHOW UP. SHINE BRIGHT. BE A TOPPER! 💛💜
Next week (10/26-11/2) is RED RIBBON WEEK! Lets have a fun week of dress-up days and learning about Being kind, being safe and being drug-free.
7th Grade Girls Basketball County Tournament Information:
JH GIRLS TOPPER VOLLEYBALL IS ALMOST HERE!
Calling all 5th–8th grade girls!
If your daughter is interested in playing school volleyball this winter, please click the link below and complete the interest form.
Volleyball Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf1l10k-gE7I8l5LJyD71KL3Kh3g-qA74YpRRE1NunBJvpIw/viewform
Calling all 5th–8th grade girls!
If your daughter is interested in playing school volleyball this winter, please click the link below and complete the interest form.
Volleyball Interest Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdf1l10k-gE7I8l5LJyD71KL3Kh3g-qA74YpRRE1NunBJvpIw/viewform
This week, we are excited to feature Avery, a 4th grader, as our Kid Librarian of the Week!
Favorite Books: My Weird School series
Favorite Character: Andrea
Favorite Author: Dan Gutman
Avery’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read My Weird School books because they are funny and fun to read. So I think everyone should read them!”
If Avery were the librarian for a day, she would “pick books I like and other books kids would like.” We love that Avery wants to help other students find books they will enjoy, too!
Favorite Books: My Weird School series
Favorite Character: Andrea
Favorite Author: Dan Gutman
Avery’s Book Recommendation:
“I think everyone should read My Weird School books because they are funny and fun to read. So I think everyone should read them!”
If Avery were the librarian for a day, she would “pick books I like and other books kids would like.” We love that Avery wants to help other students find books they will enjoy, too!
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 10/19 through 10/24
Check out the latest issue of our District Newsletter!
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There has been a change to Friday's lunch menu.
#1 - Corn Dog
#2 - Jammer
#3 - Pizza
#4 - Nachos
#1 - Corn Dog
#2 - Jammer
#3 - Pizza
#4 - Nachos
This week, we are excited to feature Amelia, a 5th grader, as our Kid Librarian of the Week!
Favorite Book: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Favorite Character: Percy Jackson
Favorite Author: Rick Riordan
Fun Fact About Amelia: She says, “I went from reading Dog Man books to reading Percy Jackson!” We love seeing readers explore new books and discover new adventures!
If Amelia were the librarian for a day, she would “request the books for people that I think they would like.”
Favorite Book: Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Favorite Character: Percy Jackson
Favorite Author: Rick Riordan
Fun Fact About Amelia: She says, “I went from reading Dog Man books to reading Percy Jackson!” We love seeing readers explore new books and discover new adventures!
If Amelia were the librarian for a day, she would “request the books for people that I think they would like.”
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 10/12 through 10/17
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 10/12 through 10/17
