Huge congrats to the Girls Cross Country team on making the IHSA state final! This is an incredible accomplishment - it's the first time in PBL history that a girls team has made it this far! The last time we saw a state final appearance was back in 1981 when we were the Paxton Mustangs. Let's show them our support!
75 PBL Jr High and High School Choir and Musical participants enjoyed a trip to see Shrek the Musical at the State Farm Center in Champaign last night! Thank you to the Choir Parents Booster Club for sponsoring and organizing our trip and to the PBL Education Foundation for a $2000 grant to help cover the expenses.
Providing the opportunity to experience a professional musical production inspires students to create an exciting production. It also provides the opportunity to learn about future career options in fine arts.
Yesterday, October 30th, PBL students in my Civics class had the privilege of hearing from Ford County Board Representative Tim Nuss and Illinois Senator Tom Bennett. Senator Bennett and Mr. Nuss provided invaluable insights into the workings of our county, state, and federal governments, offering students a real-world perspective on governance and civic engagement.
We’re grateful for this partnership and the opportunity to connect students with leaders who actively shape our communities and policies.
Thank you again for your time and commitment to supporting civic education at PBL.
Check out a message from some of our JH students for Jax and our game tomorrow!
https://photos.app.goo.gl/MqTxuqxDDbF28UYh8
Let’s rally together to support Jaxen Peacock, a brave 6th grader recovering from a double lung transplant. Join us at the PBL Junior High Girls’ Basketball game on October 29th at 5:30 PM for a night of fun and fundraising for COTA in honor of Jax.
Get ready to be amazed! Our Junior High students have been working their magic to bring you Seussical Jr.. Don't miss opening night on November 22nd at 7pm, with encore performances on Saturday, November 23rd at 7pm and Sunday, November 24th at 2pm.
PBL will play at Monmouth-Roseville in the IHSA 3A playoffs on Saturday, November 2nd at 4 pm.
Congratulations to Brayden Kief, Lauren Krumwiede, Dylan Otto, Aubree Sawyer, and Lauren Sawyer for qualifying for the All-District Choir! They prepared 3 songs along with scales and arpeggios to audition for the choir. The All-District Choir performance is on Saturday, November 9th at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, IL.
Throughout the season our senior football players will recognize a staff member that has Impacted them throughout their time at PBL. This week Conner Vaughn chose Mrs. Duley. Conner said "She is a great teacher that helps everyone out. She also let me stay on the math team after all my missed practices."
Rolen Edison chose Mrs. Fried. Rolen said "She brought life into the classroom no matter what she was teaching. She was always approachable and made every effort to make sure everyone was caught up and engaged in the activities. She was more focused on us learning what she was teaching rather than just giving us a grade and being done with the lesson ."
Program sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance
PBL will be hosting a Protecting our Children meeting with Paxton Police Officers and members of the Ford County CHAOS Team on November 13. There will be food and childcare free of charge. Make sure to fill out the Form linked beneath so we can make sure we have enough food and coverage.
https://forms.gle/xdtF6jcRp71AoE4z9
On October 16, 2024, Alden Harms from Fredrick Community Bank visited Mr. Sinn's economics class to discuss bank loans and borrowing money. He guided students through the process of how the bank determines loan and interest amounts, emphasizing the importance of budgeting.
Thank you to Alden for providing our students with this valuable learning experience.
Our Panther Partners had a wonderful first field trip to Hardy’s Reindeer Ranch today. It was a great chance to bond as a group and make a positive impact.
Have you started thinking about college and questions regarding financial aid? Students and their parents are encouraged to attend Financial Aid Night on October 16th at 6pm, in the Little Assembly (After the College Fair) The filing period for the 2024-2025 FAFSA opens December 1st.
PBL will be hosting a College Fair from 4pm to 6pm on Wednesday, October 16th in the High School Lobby. This will be a great opportunity to gather information for various student services such as admissions, financial aid and any other questions you may have.
Students: If you would like to order a letterman’s jacket from Josten’s, please read your skyward message for details. The deadline for this is Tuesday, October 15th. Use the order form attached to skyward and return with the down payment to the office by Tuesday morning. If you need a form please stop by the office and pick one up.
Throughout the season our senior football players will recognize a staff member that has Impacted them throughout their time at PBL. This week Sawyer Floyd chose Mr. White. Sawyer said "He was very influential on me last year and his class has been my favorite class out of all of them.
Xander Campbell chose Mrs. Wyatt. Xander said "She would always go above and beyond to help me. Another reason why I picked her is she taught me many skills in electrical and mechanics that can transfer into other aspects of my life. Lastly I chose her because she treats everyone with respect."
Program sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance
Throughout the season our senior football players will recognize a staff member that has Impacted them throughout their time at PBL. This week Bryar Cosgrove chose Mrs. Waugh. Bryar said "She understood me when I was little and let me be me. She made learning fun and always made me want to go to class everyday. Mrs.Waugh made me feel special whether it was in school or when I saw her outside of school."
Program sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance
National Custodians Day is a special day to recognize and appreciate the hard work and dedication of our school custodians. These unsung heroes work tirelessly to keep our school buildings clean, safe, and comfortable for students, staff, and visitors. From sweeping floors and mopping hallways to emptying trash and sanitizing surfaces, our custodians play a vital role in ensuring a healthy and positive learning environment for all. Let's take a moment to thank our custodians for their outstanding service and commitment to our school community.
Celebrate our First Responders and cheer on your team! Join us for a special game against Prairie Central this Friday.
Throughout the season our senior football players will recognize a staff member that has Impacted them throughout their time at PBL. This week Robert Boyd-Meents chose Mr. Hatfill. Robert said "Coach Hatfill always helped him with things he needed to work on."
Program sponsored by Grant Kleinsteiber with Compass Insurance
