Attendance Incentive at MPGS. Starts next Monday, August 31-Friday, Septemeber 4!

Our very own Jan Bowers, MPHS math teacher, will be tossing out the ceremonial first pitch at the Women’s Professional Baseball League game in Springfield on Thursday, August 27, 2026. Ms. Bowers is being recognized as a trailblazer for girls & womens sports as a both a player and a coach. The game will begin at 6:30 on Thursday at Robin Roberts Stadium with the first pitch approximately 5-10 minutes before gametime. Please feel free to come out and cheer her on!

Good evening! Open gym for jr. high girls basketball begins one week from today! All 5th - 8th grade girls not currently playing a fall sport should plan on attending. Dates and times are posted on the flyer. The girls that are attending should wear their reversible jerseys and bring a water bottle. Please reach out to Coach Anderson if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Basketball Skills Camp for 1st and 2nd Grade Boys.

Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 8/24 through 8/29

Picture Day at MPGS is Wednesday, September 16, 2026
Here is the link to order https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
Code: 0532WGF
Here is the link to order https://inter-state.com/FlyerEntry
Code: 0532WGF

It's time to get your Mt. Pulaski Athletic Passes for this year!

📚 Attendance matters—every day counts at MPGS!
Please plan vacations and non-emergency appointments around these scheduled days off:
* Sept. 7
* Oct. 9 & 12
* Nov. 25–27
* Dec. 19–Jan. 4
* Jan. 18
* Feb. 15
* March 26–April 4
* May 20 – Last Day of
Be Here • Learn • Grow • Succeed!
💜💛 Go Toppers!
Please plan vacations and non-emergency appointments around these scheduled days off:
* Sept. 7
* Oct. 9 & 12
* Nov. 25–27
* Dec. 19–Jan. 4
* Jan. 18
* Feb. 15
* March 26–April 4
* May 20 – Last Day of
Be Here • Learn • Grow • Succeed!
💜💛 Go Toppers!

MPGS WATER BOTTLE & LUNCH REMINDERS:
PreK–8th students may bring a water bottle to school.
* Bottles ONLY — no cups with side handles or exposed straws
* Fold-down, snap-shut, or screw-on tops only
* Top handles are OK
* Plain water ONLY
Food is only allowed during lunch and should not be stored in lockers unless it is inside a lunch box or container. If your child brings lunch from home, please practice opening packages and using the microwave independently. If food needs heated, students should know how to prepare it themselves. Cafeteria helpers are available when needed, but we cannot assist every student with every item.
Thank you for helping us keep lunchtime safe, smooth, and fun! 💜💛
PreK–8th students may bring a water bottle to school.
* Bottles ONLY — no cups with side handles or exposed straws
* Fold-down, snap-shut, or screw-on tops only
* Top handles are OK
* Plain water ONLY
Food is only allowed during lunch and should not be stored in lockers unless it is inside a lunch box or container. If your child brings lunch from home, please practice opening packages and using the microwave independently. If food needs heated, students should know how to prepare it themselves. Cafeteria helpers are available when needed, but we cannot assist every student with every item.
Thank you for helping us keep lunchtime safe, smooth, and fun! 💜💛

8/15: Due to the weather and wet field conditions today's baseball game has been cancelled.
8/15: Due to the weather and wet field conditions today's softball game has been cancelled.
Due to wet field conditions today's JH Softball B Game scheduled at Auburn has been cancelled.
Due to today's weather the JH Baseball Game scheduled for today has been moved to a 6:00pm start at Delavan.
Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 8/17 through 8/22

Thursday 8/13 and Friday 8/14 are regular FULL school days with 3:00pm dismissals.
Check out the latest issue of the District Newsletter! Welcome back to school, Toppers!
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August 2026 - Breakfast and Lunch Menus

MPGS Lunch Menu for Thursday 8/13 and Friday 8/14. We will post the monthly menu for breakfast and lunch as soon as we get them. Thanks!

TK and Kindergarten Round-up! 💜💛🎩
Hope to see you all tomorrow 8/11 for our Open House from 5pm to 6:15pm.
Thursday 8/13 is the first day of school!
Hope to see you all tomorrow 8/11 for our Open House from 5pm to 6:15pm.
Thursday 8/13 is the first day of school!


Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 8/10 through 8/15

