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A joint message from MPCUSD #23
and the Mt. Pulaski Police Department
[April 08, 2026]
It's that time of year! High
School Seniors will likely be chasing each other around local towns
with water guns. The "Senior Assassin" game is here this year.
In case you are out of the loop, the game involves high school
seniors "stalking" and "shooting" each other with water guns in an
attempt to be the last Senior standing. Think of "Hide & Seek" with
water guns. Because the game involves a certain degree of hiding &
sneaking around to surprise other players, there will likely be
calls to the police, 911, and/or the school, reporting suspicious
subjects that turn out to be students playing the game.
For the students, the safest thing is not to play. We know it's
“just a game,” but the reality is that it may not appear that way to
the public.
If a student plays anyway, here are a couple of reminders:
School property is completely off limits as policy prohibits weapons
(including toy/fake weapons) on school property. If played on school
property, disciplinary consequences will occur. This includes both
school properties, school parking lots and exteriors, and Veterans
Park.
Don't trespass onto or into other people's property while playing
(especially at night) and, if you're asked to leave, do so.
Use water pistols that are brightly colored, large and are clearly
toys. Hiding in dark places and carrying anything that can be
mistaken for a firearm is a recipe for disaster. Countless tragedies
have occurred in our nation where someone with a realistic looking
(but fake) weapon presents it and a police officer or citizen shoots
them in defense.
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The same goes for wearing masks, camouflage, etc. - Don’t do it!
Keep your everyday clothing on.
If you see the police coming, don't run or hide. Instead,
explain to the Officers what you are doing and cooperate if they
ask you to stop.
The police departments and MPCUSD #23 do not condone the game.
This is a notice to keep the public informed.
If you see something or someone suspicious, please don't
confront anyone yourself. Call 911!
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