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!
Due to the weather our Halloween Costume Parade is CANCELLED!
Early Dismissal at 11:27am.
Early Dismissal at 11:27am.
Friday, October 30th Reminders:
Early Dismissal 11:27am
Please do not park on Garden Street in front of the school.
Halloween Parade starts 11:10am
You can stand anywhere outside along the parade route to watch the kiddos.
Parents: Please notify the GS office if you plan to pickup your child from school after the parade.
Early Dismissal 11:27am
Please do not park on Garden Street in front of the school.
Halloween Parade starts 11:10am
You can stand anywhere outside along the parade route to watch the kiddos.
Parents: Please notify the GS office if you plan to pickup your child from school after the parade.
*Veteran Reader Form:
https://forms.gle/aJ8MzbCyCPt5YUcT9
*Please submit a photo, Veteran's name, branch of service, and MPGS student's name.
*If you submitted a photo last year, there is no need to resubmit! It will automatically be included.
Email: bciaccio@mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Online Form: https://forms.gle/63rSRenUmWQ46CPd9
*Deadline for new photos: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
https://forms.gle/aJ8MzbCyCPt5YUcT9
*Please submit a photo, Veteran's name, branch of service, and MPGS student's name.
*If you submitted a photo last year, there is no need to resubmit! It will automatically be included.
Email: bciaccio@mtpulaski.k12.il.us
Online Form: https://forms.gle/63rSRenUmWQ46CPd9
*Deadline for new photos: Wednesday, November 4, 2026
November Breakfast and Lunch Menus
🚨💜💛 MPGS LOST & FOUND – END OF QUARTER 1! 💛💜🚨
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! 🧥🎒🧤 Please click the link below to watch the video and let us know if you spot anything belonging to your child!
🎥 WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/HboktEA_Jj4?feature=share
⚠️ All unclaimed items will be DONATED after Friday, 10/30!
🏷️ PARENTS: Please label your child's jackets, clothing, hats, gloves, bags, and water bottles! Labeled items can easily find their way back to their owners! 💜💛
Our Lost & Found is overflowing! 🧥🎒🧤 Please click the link below to watch the video and let us know if you spot anything belonging to your child!
🎥 WATCH HERE: https://youtube.com/shorts/HboktEA_Jj4?feature=share
⚠️ All unclaimed items will be DONATED after Friday, 10/30!
🏷️ PARENTS: Please label your child's jackets, clothing, hats, gloves, bags, and water bottles! Labeled items can easily find their way back to their owners! 💜💛
🤒💜💛 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
