Hello PLT Families,
This is a quick heads up that we may need to place some bus routes on self-transport tomorrow, Thursday, March 5. There is a lot of illness going around right now, and our bus drivers are doing their best to work through it and keep routes running as normal. We will do everything we can to avoid moving routes to self-transport; however, if we do not have enough drivers available tomorrow, we may have no other option for some routes.
If your child’s route does become self-transport, you will receive additional notification directly from the Transportation Department.
We are sending this message simply as a precaution so families can plan accordingly. Thank you for your understanding.
Sincerely,
Heidi Lensing
Superintendent
The boil order for the middle school has been lifted and we are currently flushing our internal systems. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
The water main break has been located and the city will be shutting off the water to fix it. The middle school portion of the campus will be under a boil order tomorrow, February 27. The high school side is unaffected. We will have bottled water available for staff and students. Students may want to bring a full water bottle with them to school tomorrow.
A water main break has occurred in front of the Middle/High School campus. Ferry Street is currently closed.
Route to campus: Please reroute off Route 78 and use Mosher Drive (north of the campus) to access the building.
At this time, the City has informed us that water service at the campus remains on. They are working to repair the break and hope to do so without shutting off water.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed.
Route to campus: Please reroute off Route 78 and use Mosher Drive (north of the campus) to access the building.
At this time, the City has informed us that water service at the campus remains on. They are working to repair the break and hope to do so without shutting off water.
We will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as needed.
The Lee/Ogle/Whiteside Regional Office of Education will hold a public hearing on the petition to Opt Out of the Summer School Lunch program on February 23, 2026 at 9:30am. More details of this public hearing can be found HERE.
The 25-26 PLT District calendar has been updated to reflect the changes to the end of the year due to the emergency closure day on January 23rd. The current last day will be a half day on Wednesday, May 20th.
Due to anticipated extreme cold, all PLT schools are CLOSED tomorrow, Friday, Jan 23. All activities are also cancelled. Please stay warm and safe!
The heat is currently working throughout the building at Prophetstown Elementary.
Regular student attendance will resume tomorrow, December 2nd.
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for your flexibility and understanding as we addressed today’s closure at PES. We look forward to welcoming students back for a normal school day.
Regular student attendance will resume tomorrow, December 2nd.
Thank you to our families, students, and staff for your flexibility and understanding as we addressed today’s closure at PES. We look forward to welcoming students back for a normal school day.
Due to a heating issue at Prophetstown Elementary School there will be no student attendance at PES tomorrow, December 1, 2025. All other buildings will have a regular attendance day. We are very sorry for the inconvenience this causes our families.
2 hour Early Dismissal - August 18, 2025
Due to unresolved air-conditioning issues and this afternoon’s heat advisory, all PLT schools will dismiss 2 hours early today while final fixes are completed.
Dismissal Times:
PLTMS/HS & TES: 1:00 PM
PES: 1:20 PM
Additional Notes:
No WACC and no afternoon PreK today.
A notice regarding athletic practices will be shared separately.
Thank you for your flexibility as we finish AC repairs this afternoon. Stay cool and safe!
Due to unresolved air-conditioning issues and this afternoon’s heat advisory, all PLT schools will dismiss 2 hours early today while final fixes are completed.
Dismissal Times:
PLTMS/HS & TES: 1:00 PM
PES: 1:20 PM
Additional Notes:
No WACC and no afternoon PreK today.
A notice regarding athletic practices will be shared separately.
Thank you for your flexibility as we finish AC repairs this afternoon. Stay cool and safe!
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Families,
It is with deep sadness that I share the loss of one of our students as a result of the tragic accident that occurred today. This is an unimaginable loss, and our hearts go out to the family and all who are grieving.
As a district, we are committed to supporting our students and staff during this incredibly difficult time. We will have counselors, social workers, and area ministers present tomorrow (May 1) at the 6–12 campus to provide comfort, guidance, and a space for students to process this tragedy.
Please take time to talk with your child, as students may respond in a variety of ways and may need additional support in the coming days.
The district will not be releasing the student’s name at this time.
Please keep the student’s loved ones and our school community in your thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Lensing, Superintendent
Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico CUSD #3 Community,
We are aware of a serious accident that occurred in our community and understand that one of our students was involved. We are limited in what we can say at this moment and will be providing more information as it becomes available.
Please keep all those impacted in your thoughts and prayers.
Heidi Lensing, Superintendent
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!
