Horace Mann sponsored the 1st Annual Crystal Panther Educator of the Year Award at PBL during the 2024-2025 school year. This prestigious award honored one exceptional teacher from each school. This award was a great opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and excellence of our colleagues through peer nominations. The winners of the Crystal Panther Educator of the Year Award exemplified exemplary teaching practices, inspired students, and embodied the qualities of an exceptional educator. We want to congratulate Anna Talbert, Clara Peterson Elementary School kindergarten teacher, Jessie Marquis, PBL Junior High School Special Education teacher, and Andrea Schumann, PBL High School English teacher on their accomplishment as Educators of the Year for the PBL School District.
Senator Chris Balkema & Rep. Jason Bunting are sponsoring a Fishing Derby on June 28th that will be held at Heidecke Lake in Morris.
Congrats to our 800m run Sectional Champion Isaiah Busby.
Congrats to Junior Mason Vaughan for qualifying to State in the 110 High Hurdles. 2nd overall!
Congrats to our first Sectional Champions of the day! Brady Young, Zane Latimer, Danny Boston, Isaiah Busby.
Make sure to tune in to our Graduation on Hudl.
https://bit.ly/3H7cdkN
Join us in celebrating the retirements of two long-standing and truly amazing members of our school family: Kara Harrison and Kristin Oyer!
Kara has been a pillar of our 7th Grade Math department for years, shaping countless minds with her dedication. Kristin, our invaluable High School Guidance Counselor, also served as a dedicated teacher, guiding so many students toward their futures. Beyond their crucial roles in academics and counseling, both Kara and Kristen extended their commitment by serving as dedicated volleyball coaches, inspiring countless athletes on and off the court.
Though Kristin isn't in these photos, their combined dedication to our students for so many years is truly remarkable. Their impact will be felt for generations. We wish them all the best in their next chapter and congratulate them on their well-deserved retirements!
We are looking to add to our team for the 2025-2026 school year with some positions available immediately.
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
Kara Harrison was honored at Monday night’s IEA Friends and Advocates Banquet in Urbana. The PBLEA thanked Kara for her dedication as a teacher, coach, sponsor, and union treasurer. The photo shows Kara Harrison receiving her award from PBLEA secretary Kourtney Brownfield. Congratulations!
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!
