Due to incoming weather the Freshman and JV game at Mendota have been cancelled. The Varsity Game will now be played at 6:00 PM.
Due to the forecasted weather, there will be NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12 for the PLT School District. We will continue to monitor the weather in the event there is an impact to the start of school on Thursday.
The PES field trip to the hockey game is cancelled due to the road conditions.
AM PreK is cancelled and PM PreK will run as normal. Please do not send PM Prek students to school at 8:15AM.
Due to the icy conditions this morning, the PLT school district will have a 2-hour delayed start this morning. No AM PreK.
UPDATED! Due to the forecasted low temperatures, the PLT school district will have NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Tuesday, January 21st. All evening activities are also cancelled.
Dear Families,
I want to take a moment to recognize the tireless service and dedication of our bus drivers. These individuals play a critical role in ensuring our students arrive safely to and from school each day, often navigating challenging schedules and circumstances.
Unfortunately, like many districts across the nation, we are facing a significant shortage of bus drivers and currently have no substitute drivers available. This reality puts us in a difficult position when a driver must be off work, which can happen for a variety of valid reasons, including personal or health-related matters.
We fully understand the burden this places on families when a route is shifted to self-transport due to driver unavailability. Please know we empathize with the challenges this creates, and we deeply appreciate your understanding and flexibility during these times.
The Board of Education is actively exploring potential solutions to address this shortage, including alternate job roles and other incentives to attract new drivers.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a bus driver—whether part-time, during specific times of the day, or as a substitute—we encourage you to contact Dawn Fisk at 815-718-2311. Your support could make a significant difference for our students and community.
Thank you for your patience, understanding, and partnership as we work through these challenges together.
Sincerely,
Heidi L. Lensing
Superintendent
Due to inclement weather, the varsity girls basketball game at Abingdon has been cancelled.
Today, we honor our incredible PLT School Board members!
Chad Abell, Teresa Bielema, Tya Boucher, Stuart Malone, James Melton, Whitney Mitchell-DeWitte, and Jessica Wirsing.
Your tireless dedication to providing our students with the best possible education is truly inspiring. Thank you for your countless hours of service, your wise decisions, and your unwavering commitment to our school community. We're grateful for your leadership and support. Happy School Board Members Day!
Reminder - No School on Tuesday, November 5th for Election Day!
ACCEPTING BIDS FOR SNOW REMOVAL
PLT #3 is accepting bids for the 2024-2025 school year for snow removal at Tampico Elementary School located at 304 E. Kimball St., Tampico.
Bids may be submitted to PLT #3, 79 Grove St., Prophetstown, IL 61277.
For more information contact Kevin Everly, District Facilities Manager, 815-537-5161 ext. 1030.
Deadline to apply is Wednesday, October 30, 2024.
Reminder! No School on Monday, October 14th!
We are experiencing some issues with our phone system at this time. We are working on it - however if you call district office, it will go directly to voicemail. At this time the buildings are still able to receive calls as they come in, so please call the building directly:
6-12 Campus: 815-537-5161
PES: 815-537-2345
TES: 815-438-2255
Dear Families,
With the excessive heat today, we understand that some parents may prefer to pick up their children from school rather than have them ride the bus. If you plan to pick up your child, please notify the office of your child's school as soon as possible.
Please also be aware that the reduced number of students riding the bus may lead to earlier drop-off times at home than usual.
Please take note of the changes to athletic practices and rescheduling of golf and cross country meets.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Sincerely,
Heidi Lensing, Superintendent
Here are the 2024-25 PLT Shuttle Bus times. Contact the Transportation Department at 815-537-5161 ext 1030 if you have any questions.
Our students and staff are sheltered indoors at all of our buildings. Our pre-K students who take the bus from Tampico to PES are sheltered inside TampicoElementary. We will bus them to PES when the weather clears and it is safe to do so.
Prophetstown and Erie have participated in cooperative athletics for over 25 years now beginning with wrestling, baseball, softball, and track in 1998. Our partnership continues to grow and has never been stronger.
Both districts have been exploring school reorganizational methods as defined by the Illinois State Board of Education.
At this time our districts are not aligned in regards to the type of reorganization path that should be taken. The PLT School Board prefers a cooperative high school path, however the Erie School Board does not prefer this option as they will lose a layer of local control over the High School Building in Erie for a minimum of 20 years. While Erie would prefer a deactivation or dissolution path, PLT is in a strong position at this time and does not see those as viable options for the district.
Both districts are willing and open to continue sharing resources to the best of our abilities and will continue to discover new ways we can continue to help one another and strengthen our bonds.
PLT School Board of Education
Erie School Board of Education
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Families,
I want to update you on the serious motor vehicle crash involving our students that has shaken our community today.
It is with great sadness that I must inform you that three children have passed away. These students attended PLT Middle School and PLT High School.
Our district is committed to doing everything we can to help our students with the grieving and healing process. To that end, we have activated our crisis counseling team to be at PLT Middle/High School (38 Ferry Street, Prophetstown) tomorrow, Friday, March 29th beginning at 9:00am. There will be counselors, social workers, and area ministers present to support our community.
This loss will affect everyone in our school family and in the Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community. Students may have a difficult time dealing with the loss, and we encourage you to talk with your child.
At this time, the district will not be releasing the name of the student out of respect for the privacy of the families.
Sincerely,
Heidi Lensing, Superintendent
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Community,
Some of our district students were involved in a very serious automobile accident this afternoon that has understandably caused great sadness throughout our community. We are limited in what we can say at this moment and will be providing more information as it becomes available. Please keep everyone involved in your thoughts and prayers through this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Heidi Lensing, Superintendent
Reminder - Tonight's school board meeting will be held at Tampico Elementary School in the gym. Open session will begin at 7:00pm.
Today (March 8) was the original end of the 3rd quarter. As a result of the 5 emergency days we took in January, the end of the 3rd quarter will now be on Friday, March 15.