Mount Pulaski CUSD #23

Be prepared for a hot start to the school week! Bring your clear water bottle so you can refill at our bottle filling stations. Don't leave your chromebook or other electronics out in a hot car all day!

Welcome back, Toppers! Here's a few things you need to know before next week: https://youtu.be/iif20N-ZQ3I

Due to no power, the strength and agility workouts with Coach Deibert and Coach Cameron are cancelled today!

Become a substitute teacher!

Please be sure to use the drop-off procedure shown here this school year at MPGS! https://youtu.be/-EJlyDZ1lD0

The Logan County Health Department and SIU Medicing are offering a free school (or sports) physical and immunization clinic! See flyer for the details.

MPGS is looking for Paraprofessionals for the upcoming school year! If you are interested in the position, please contact Danielle Lora at dlora@mtpulaski.k12.il.us.

Online registration for the 2024-2025 school year is now open by logging into your parent/guardian TeacherEase account: https://www.teacherease.com/common/login.aspx If you are new to the district, in order to register online you must first have an account set-up. Contact hfricke@mtpulaski.k12.il.us for an account and include the grade level of the enrolling student, full name of the enrolling student, date of birth of the enrolling student, your physical address in district, and your phone number.

Tomorrow, June 11, is the last day (8am until 3pm) that the school offices will be open before summer break. Online registration for next school year will open on TeacherEase on July 1. Please register your child by logging into TeacherEase in July. If you have just moved into the district, contact hfricke@mtpulaski.k12.il.us for new student registration information. The grade school and high school offices will reopen to the public on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 8am until 3pm. Have a wonderful summer!

Online registration for next school year has been delayed. It will open July 1st. You will be automatically prompted to re-enroll your student(s) when logging into TeacherEase beginning July 1. Emails will also be sent out via TeacherEase when the portal opens.

The Sectional Championship baseball game at Arcola today has a new start time - 2:00 p.m.

Go Toppers!

Parent/Guardian/Faculty/Staff: Mt. Pulaski Schools will be dismissing at 2:00PM on Wednesday, May 22, Thursday, May 23 & Friday, May 24. Scheduled field trips will go ahead as planned.

Each graduate will receive a keepsake copy of the printed graduation program. In addition, we ask that individuals in attendance at the ceremony take only 1 program per household to reduce waste and to allow all households in attendance to receive a copy. The program is also available online: https://5il.co/2m1qr

Join us to celebrate the Class of 2024!

Color Run 2024 - Special thanks to the sponors: Davis Brothers Inc., Trucking Elkhart Fertilizer Meister Services Olson Farms Shelter Insurance https://youtu.be/iYUnaq0y6ek

State Senator Sally Turner Launches 2024 Outstanding Teacher Program To recognize and honor incredible educators who make a difference in the lives of their students, State Senator Sally Turner (R-Beason) has launched her “2024 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District” program. The program seeks nominations for teachers who illustrate dedication and excellence in their teaching practices. Community members, parents, students, and colleagues are encouraged to submit nominations for deserving teachers who have made a significant impact on their students and communities. “I am excited to launch my ‘2024 Outstanding Teacher of the 44th Senate District’ program and recognize an exceptional teacher who has gone above and beyond for their students,” said Senator Turner. “I encourage everyone to participate in this program and nominate teachers who they believe have made a positive impact on their students’ lives. “Nominees must currently teach at a grade, middle, or high school that resides in the 44th Senate District. The winner will be selected based on the quality of their nomination, not the quantity of submissions. Nominations can be submitted online through Senator Turner’s official governmental website through May 17th. The selected teacher will receive recognition from the Illinois State Senate, including an official certificate, an opportunity for special acknowledgment in Springfield, and a gift card as a token of appreciation. “This program is just a small token of the immense gratitude that I have for every single teacher throughout our state and nation,” continued Senator Turner. For more information about the program and to submit nominations, please visit https://senatorsallyturner.com/state-senator-sally-turners-2024-outstanding-teacher-of-the-44th-senate-district.

Sign up for this strength and conditioning opportunity by May 24!

Congratulations to Scout Tschantz, MPHS Senior, and Eva Leonard, MPGS 8th Grader! They were selected as student leaders in their buildings and honored at the annual Abe Lincoln Region Illinois Principals Association event held at the U of I in Springfield, IL. Special thanks to the IPA board and UIS for hosting the event!

On this week's episode of ROE 17 POD, we chat with Ashley Burgard, a PreK/ECE Teacher at Mt. Pulaski Grade School. Ashley talks about all things PreK including the comprehensive (and competitive) Early Childhood Block Grant she helped secure for her district. Listen now at https://blubrry.com/1470642/ or Pandora, Spotify, or Apple Music!