Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 21st - April 25th. Great job, Panthers!
Our 7th graders in science recently dove into physics and design by building and testing catapults in a unit led by Mr. Rubarts. The students explored force, motion, and simple machines, applying these concepts to construct their own launching devices. The unit culminated in a distance competition, where students tested their creations to see whose catapult would launch the furthest. This hands-on project fostered critical thinking, teamwork, and a deeper understanding of scientific principles and demonstrated learning in action!
Dear PBL JH Families:
Below are two items for Teacher Appreciation Week that we need parents' help with. Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. Please read below for more information.
Stock the Lounge: We'd like to say thank you to our PBL JH teachers and staff for all their hard work! To show our appreciation, we need your help to stock the lounge with snacks, drinks, or any other treats you would like to donate! To ensure we don't duplicate efforts, here is a link to the SignUpGenius for Stock the Lounge: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-56239545-stock#/ . Any donation is appreciated and participation is completely optional. Donations may be dropped off at the school's office by Friday, May 2nd. Contact Julie Foster at (618) 304-4092 with any questions. Thank you!
Cookout: We want to show our appreciation by having a cookout during the lunch hour for PBL Jr. High Staff. If you sign-up, please bring your items the day and time of the cookout, so they are fresh. The cookout is going to be held on Tuesday, May 6th from 11:45am-1:00pm and will be located at the North Entrance outside where the gym is located. We will have tables and chairs set up for the junior high staff to get lunch from 12:20-1:00pm. For any questions, please contact Julie Foster (618) 304-4092. Click on the following link for information and items needed on SignUpGenius: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0B4FAEAE28A5F85-56239513-cookout#/
Miss DeLong's 6th grade science class experienced an exciting connection to the real world during their Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Flight & Space unit. Captain Tim Rehg from Spirit Airlines visited the class, providing students with a firsthand perspective on the aviation industry. Students had the opportunity to ask Captain Rehg questions about his experiences, gaining valuable knowledge related to the science of flight, navigation, and even flight crew scheduling. This special visit enhanced the curriculum and inspired students as they explored the challenges and innovations of aerospace.
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!
🏅 The PBL JH home track meet originally scheduled for Tuesday, April 29 has been rescheduled for Thursday, May 1. The meet will begin at 4 pm. Go Panthers!
Don't forget to set up your student's eWallet account for cashless, stress-less shopping. Friends and family can even contribute funds! Set one up here: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paxtonbuckleylodajrhs
Spring is here, and the members of our 7th grade Gardening Club are hard at work. They have been spending their lunch recess time clearing brush, planting bulbs, spotting early blooms, and weeding. Yesterday, the group walked over to the PBL FFA Greenhouse to check out the beautiful selection of flowers and started daydreaming about colorful annuals to plant around the perimeter of the school garden.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/29wLKKJ2dViEk3PW7
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!
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!
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 14th - April 18th. Great job, Panthers!
The PBL Boys Basketball program will be running a camp for boys May 19th-22nd. This camp is for boys entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grade next school year. Deadline to sign-up and receive a shirt is May 2nd. Late sign-ups will not be guaranteed a shirt. Forms may be turned into the PBL JH office, Coach Gooden, or Coach Hatfill.
Check out the form below: https://bit.ly/4jhCL0S
Check out some of the books that will be at our upcoming book fair! You can watch book trailers here:
https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/apps/video/?vid=hlt8em2587
Check out the digital flyer here: https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/?fb=s25-2-ms-case (English)
https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/dam/fairs/fair-files/S25-Spanish-Book-Flyer-MS.pdf (Spanish)
Congratulations to the PBL Junior High School Students of the Week for the week of April 7th - April 11th. Great job, Panthers!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
Here’s everything you need to know about the Book Fair:
Dates: Friday, April 25th – Friday, May 2nd
The fair will be open throughout the school day and after school until 3:45PM every day in the Junior High Library.
This book fair will be a BOGO Fair, in which everything in the fair will be buy one item, get one item of equal or lesser value for free!
There’s even more info on our school’s Book Fair homepage:
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/paxtonbuckleylodajrhs
The book fair accepts eWallet, cash, check, and credit card payments. To make an eWallet, visit our book fair homepage. If you wish to pay with a check, please make it out to PBL Junior High.
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
Teacher appreciation week is the week of May 5th - May 9th! The PBL Junior High School parents would like to stock the lounge for our junior high school teachers on Monday, May 5th and provide a cookout for the teachers on Tuesday, May 6th.
Here are the signups for the cookout Tuesday, May 6th and stock the lounge due Friday, May 2nd. Please reach out to Julie Foster with any questions.
https://tinyurl.com/pbljhcookout25
https://tinyurl.com/pbljhstock25
Support PBL Junior High School student Jaxen Peacock at Monical's Pizza in Paxton on Thursday, April 17, 2025! Monical's is hosting a Community Day for COTA in Jaxen's honor as he recovers from a double lung transplant. 20% of all carry-out and dine-in orders will be donated to COTA for Warrior Jax to help with medical expenses. Remember to bring or mention the flyer when ordering. Monical's is located at 500 W. Ottawa, Paxton, IL 60957 (217-379-4835).
This week, 6th Grade ELA students took over their classrooms by choosing a topic related to their recent texts to learn more about. Students conducted research and created posters with information about their topic, then completed a gallery-style exhibition to teach their classmates all about what they learned.
It's a beautiful day for a track meet. Our JH track team has their home opener at 4 pm this afternoon. Hope to see you at Guyot Track 💙
