Mount Pulaski High School

Weekly Hilltopper Events - January 22 through January 27th

There will be an informational meeting for anyone interested in joining the Shotgun Shooting Sports Team on Monday, February 5th at 6:00pm in the MPHS Cafeteria.

It's Pack the Gym Night for the Hilltoppers! The west gym entrance will be closed for entrance during the basketball game this evening. It is useable for egress in the event of an emergency, but will not be available for entry into the event. If you park in the main west parking lot, you will enter the building at the far southwest corner. This is our old, back athletics entrance. It is on the end of the building on the right side when facing the west gym entrance. The front doors by the flagpole will also be open. Doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m. FFA will be selling pork chop sandwiches until they run out! Please spread the word if you have friends or relatives who plan to attend that may not check social media.

The west gym entrance will be closed for entrance during the basketball game this evening. It is useable for egress in the event of an emergency, but will not be available for entry into the event. If you park in the main west parking lot, you will enter the building at the far southwest corner. This is our old, back athletics entrance. It is on the end of the building on the right side when facing the west gym entrance. The front doors by the flagpole will also be open. Doors open to the public at 5:30 p.m.

Congratulations to this year’s scary story contest winners: 1st place—Lupe Andrade, 2nd place—Nathan Golden, and 3rd place—James Stiner! Congratulations also to our other finalists: Kirsten Lindzy, Tanner Bishop, Abby Jones, Liam Smith, Maggie Doherty, Taylor Smith, Alex Rhoades, Emmalee Kelly, and Patience Woodford!!

The freezing and thawing of the fire suppression (sprinkler) system at the west gym entrance caused a fire alarm and evacuation of the building at approximately 2:45 p.m. today. The fire department investigated the issue, professional cleanup is occurring, and the fire suppression maintenance team has started assessing the issue. While our fire suppression system is not currently functional, we have met all of the alternative protocols set in place by the fire chief to go forward with in-person learning at the high school tomorrow (Thursday, January 18, 2024). That being said, the west multipurpose gym entrance will be closed on Thursday, January 18, 2024. The fire suppression maintenance staff will be focused on making the repairs to get the system up and running in a timely manner. Student and staff drivers will need to enter the high school through the southwest doors (by Mr. Waterkotte’s and Mrs. Campbell’s rooms). Thank you for your patience and understanding in this matter.

During 8th hour today, the fire alarm activated and we evacuated the building. Due to the temperatures outside, and the proximity to the end of day, students were allowed into the building to collect their belongings (with the permission of the fire department) and were then allowed to leave for the day. Students left as early as 3:00 p.m. Students who ride a bus were placed on busses at 3:00 p.m. and will arrive home on their usual routes at their regularly scheduled times. All practices at the high school are cancelled for after school.

MPHS is seeking an additional Special Education teacher beginning next school year! Come join an awesome team! https://www.illinoiseducationjobbank.org/Job-Posting/154030/Special-Education-Teacher/job-details

Mt. Pulaski schools WILL be in session tomorrow, Wednesday, January 17th. See you then!

Mt. Pulaski CUSD 23 will be utilizing an e-Learning Day on Tuesday, January 16th due to the severely cold temperatures/windchill and boiler/heating issues at the grade school. Currently, all afternoon/evening practices and events will be held as previously scheduled. Please refer to the Plan for Snow Days/Inclement Weather: https://5il.co/2bvuu.

LTEC students will have an eLearning day on Tuesday, January 16. LTEC students should log into their LTEC classes from home via Google Meets. If you are an LTEC student and have questions, be sure to email your LTEC teacher! There will be no in-person learning at LTEC or LCHS (or transportation to/from LTEC) on Tuesday, January 16.

The girls basketball game at Clinton has been canceled today.

Scholastic Bowl Results: Varsity team pictured: (Captain Maggie Doherty, Lily Woodworth, Nathan Golden, Lupe Andrade & PJ Woodford). Varsity defeated Hartem 210-30 & defeated Illini Central 140-130. JV team : Captain Charity Woodford, Adison Sanchez, Adison Sanchez, Juan Andrade, Joey Benhart & Liam Doherty. JV defeated Illini Central 90-50.

Tonight's JV/V Boys Basketball Game @ Midwest Central has been Postponed. The game has been rescheduled to 2/9/2024 @ Midwest Central with a 6:00 start time and a 4:30 bus/leave time. The MPHS Boys Basketball team will practice after school in the Main Gym until 5:00.

Weekly Hilltopper Events: January 15th through January 20th

Weekly Hilltopper Events:

Congratulations to the Toppers for their 3rd place finish in the Heritage/Bismarck Henning Rossville Alvin Holiday Tournament! And congratulations to Franklin Wade and Eric Cooper for making the All Tournament team!

Congratulations to the Lady Toppers for placing 2nd in the Riverton Christmas Tournament! Mackenzie Chandler and Alyson Murphy made the All Tournament Team. #RollToppers

Topper athletics over break...

Calling recent graduates! If you're interested in serving on a Q and A panel in January, please check this out!