Congratulations to our Scholastic Bowl Team on their first place victory in the Twin County Conference Tournament last night at Tri-Point! Our team demonstrated exceptional dedication, securing an exciting conference title match win against GCMS Middle School. Mrs. Sawyer is extremely proud of the team’s hard work, dedication, and being great teammates. Go Panthers!
Due to safety concerns with the Clayton Hale Bridge, the crossing guard currently stationed near this bridge on Route 45 will be relocated to the intersection of E. Patton and S. Railroad Streets. This change will take effect this afternoon and will remain in place until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
To all our incredible secretaries, we want to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation for everything you do. You are truly the heart of our schools, keeping things running smoothly and always ready to lend a helping hand with a smile. Your dedication, organization, and care make a real difference in the lives of our students, staff, and families. Thank you for your hard work and commitment!
Dear parents bus 8 is running about 15 min late this morning.
Our school district extends a heartfelt thank you to our incredible bus drivers on this Bus Driver Appreciation Day! You are the first smiling faces our students see in the morning and the last friendly faces at the end of the day, ensuring their safe journey to and from school. Your dedication, reliability, and care are deeply valued by our students, parents, and staff. We appreciate your commitment to our community and the vital role you play in our children's lives. Thank you for all that you do!
The PBL High School and Junior High is seeking a qualified musical accompanist service individual and/or provider to support our dynamic high school and junior high choral programs for the upcoming academic year in 2025-2026. If you or your service provides skilled pianists and you are interested in partnering with our high school and junior high chorus programs to enrich our students' musical education, please complete the following Google Form.
We will review all submissions and contact potential service providers to discuss the opportunity further.
https://bit.ly/PBLAccompanist
Happy Assistant Principal week! A massive thank you to our amazing Assistant Principals across the district! Your leadership, support, and dedication to our students and staff make a lasting impact. We appreciate you!
From storytime to research projects, our school librarians provide incredible resources and create engaging learning experiences. Let's show our appreciation for their dedication to our students' success! Happy School Librarian Day!
We recognize our paraprofessional educators, also known as teacher assistants or para pros, for their dedication to students and teachers. They assist in classrooms, support enrichment activities, help with assignments, and work with students with special education needs. Their role is essential to student success. Thank you for everything you do!
Decades of dedication and excellence! 🏅 From his own state championship days to leading PBL's Boys Track and Cross Country teams, Coach Dustin Franckey's impact is undeniable. We're incredibly proud to celebrate his well-deserved induction into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame. His commitment to shaping our athletes, both on and off the field, is unparalleled.
We're deeply grateful to M&P Presentations LLC for the truly impactful assembly at our Junior High and Clara Peterson schools. The students (and staff!) were thoroughly engaged and inspired. Thank you for making such a positive difference!
M&P Presentations, with Matt and Phil, are in PBL today! The junior high has an assembly this morning, and the grade school will have two assemblies this afternoon. M&P Presentations are known as the "Cultivators of Confidence." We're looking forward to a great day, Panthers! Parents and community members can watch the junior high assembly live on the Hudl Fan app at 10:00 AM.
Mark your calendars! Market Street Grill in Paxton is sponsoring a community night for COTA for Warrior Jax on Wednesday, March 26th from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Jaxen Peacock is a PBL Junior High School 6th grader who is recovering from a double lung transplant. 10% of all dine in sales will go to COTA for Warrior Jax to help cover medical expenses. Come join us and support a great cause!
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We would like to invite you to provide feedback to assist us in driving our school improvement efforts. The 5Essentials Survey, which will help schools and districts identify areas of strength and those in need of support, is open until March 28. There is an optional parent survey that goes along with the teacher and student survey. PBL schools will get a report from the parent survey if the school achieves a 20% response rate. We are asking that you please take a few minutes to complete the survey.
The survey is located at: http://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/survey/parent/
Say Something Week was a resounding success, thanks to our dedicated first responders, teachers, and community! Let's continue to "say something" and make our community even stronger.
We are thrilled to announce that Mrs. Audra Nuckols has been awarded the Empowering Education Grant from Eastern Illini Electric Cooperative (EIEC). This grant, provided by EIEC to support schools and teachers, will fund projects designed to inspire and engage students. We extend our sincere gratitude to EIEC and Mrs. Nuckols for their commitment to education.
Our Clara Peterson and Junior High students enjoyed a wonderful lunch today, made even more special by visits from valued community members. We're incredibly grateful for these trusted adults who dedicate themselves to serving and supporting our children. Thank you for creating a safe and welcoming space!
Congratulations to our Math Team Regional Champions!
Front Row: Lilly Schaumburg, Aubree Sawyer, Sydney Pickens, Karley Putnam, Savannah Jones, Jeri Dunlavey, Cole Ostendorf, Samantha Hewerdine
Middle: Cassidy Casteel, Anna Hudson, Lauren Sawyer, Anna Birge, Tanner Graham, Aubrey Busboom, Ava Reinhart, Grace Hughes, Dylan Otto, Jayden Steele, Ella Strebeck, Makenna Stout
Back: Cooper Gattung, Brody Gattung, Gavin Kief, Mason Loschen, Tyler Cole, Johnny Rodeen, Kayden Vance, Sofia Rebollo-Olivares, Meredith Foster.
Boys Basketball will play for a regional title tomorrow night at 7 pm. Let's get a big crowd over to Hoopeston. Go Panthers!
