Mount Pulaski High School

Here's the first week of school at a glance. It's quickly approaching and we are so excited to welcome the students back to school! Monday: Grades 10, 11, and 12 students who have not yet picked up their Chromebook and selected a parking spot must do so in the office between 10:00am - noon OR from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Freshman bootcamp begins at 5:30pm until 8:00pm. Feel free to bring items to place in lockers at this time. Parents should plan to be in attendance for the first 30 minutes of this meeting. Wednesday: First day of school! The doors will unlock at 7:50am, tardy bell rings at 8:10am. We will be having our back to school bash on this day. We will be utilizing the pool at the Park District so you'll want to bring your swimming attire and a towel. We will enjoy some outdoor games and lunch will be served, feel free to bring a sack lunch if you prefer. This is a 2:05pm dismissal day. **Student council elections and voting will be done on this day. If you want to run for Student Council, bring your speech and present it to your class in the morning before the festivities begin!** Thursday: Doors open at 7:50am. Tardy bell rings at 8:10am. School dismisses at 2:05pm. Friday: Doors open at 7:50am. Tardy bell rings at 8:10am. School dismisses at 2:05pm. **This will be the last day to make a schedule change (drop/add a class). Changes must be made before the end of the school day with Miss Hinson. Students, you may email her to set up a time to meet. Monday, August 18 will be the first FULL day of school with a 3:15 dismissal time.

Season Pass Information for all Mt. Pulaski sports!

Weekly Look At Mt. Pulaski Activities & Athletics 8/11 - 8/16

Joining our Agriculture Department this year is Mrs. Courtney Matheny! We are excited to have this MPHS Alumni on staff. Welcome home!

With school just around the corner, we want to be sure parents and students are able to access the Student Handbook and take the time to read through the expectations for this school year. A few "Highlights" are shown here - which are valuable "need to know" items for all students and parents.

This is in no way a substitution for the entire student handbook. Please be sure to read through the entire book with your student before school beings on August 13. The handbook can be found at:

https://www.mtpulaski.k12.il.us/documents/information/district-information/student-handbook---mphs/95069

Ms. Edwards joined MPHS in January of 2025. She has been a great addition to the MPHS Special Education Department as a Paraprofessional! Welcome back, Ms. Edwards.

Welcome aboard to Miss Hannah Smith! Miss Smith will be an amazing addition to our Special Education Faculty at MPHS.

Topper Alumni, Ms. Wubben, joins the MPHS faculty as our new Spanish Teacher! Wishing you an amazing year, Ms. Wubben!

Mrs. Smith joins us as the new Attendance Officer and Administrative Assistant in the Main Office at MPHS! A Topper Alumni, it's great to say "Welcome Home" to Mrs. Smith!

Mrs. Schneider joined us in December of 2024 as the MPHS Bookkeeper & Administrative Assistant. We are excited to have her with us!

While he's not new to the district, we are excited for Mr. McVickers to be joining us at the High School this school year as our new Driver's Education teacher!

Welcome back, Toppers!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gT-K5glKYxQ

We’re excited to begin the school year with our new food service provider, Organic Life Smart Foodservice! They are bringing a different variety of meal options for our students and staff!

As a reminder, free and reduced lunch applications are in the office if you 'd like to see if you qualify.

Breakfast rate: $1.50 (full price), $0.30 (reduced)
Lunch rate: $3.00 (full price), $0.40 (reduced)

Student Meal Options:
Option 1: Hot/Main entrée
Option 2: Salad, sandwich, or wrap (cold alternate)
Option 3: Pizza Station
Option 4: Nacho Bar
Option 5: Sunbutter Sandwich

DATE Change - Mandatory Parent/Athlete Meeting

In order to keep our students safe, we ask that all parents view and adhere by the pick up and drop off procedures for MPHS students (and 8th grade students - end of day).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRJQw0TNCw8

First day of school - Wednesday, August 13

A lot is happening that day at MPHS! We will celebrate back to school with our swimming party. Bring your appropriate swimsuit (no thongs or high riding bikini bottoms). Picnic lunch is planned. Also, get those Student Council speeches started because you will vote for your representatives that day!

Need to walk-in for registration? or pay fees in person? Check out our office hours.

Incoming 9th Graders & Parents: Mark your calendar - Monday, August 11 @ 5:30 p.m. - Orientation meeting for freshmen and parents (until 6:00 p.m.) - Activities for students 6:00 p.m. until 7:45 p.m.