Panther Families,
Time to get excited about all that's going on this holiday season at PBL! Please see the flyer for reminders.
Have a great weekend!
Time to get excited about all that's going on this holiday season at PBL! Please see the flyer for reminders.
Have a great weekend!
The Ford County Attendance Initiative continues to meet throughout the school year to partner with families, community organizations, and local leaders to reduce chronic absenteeism and ensure every student gets the support they need to be in school—on time, every day.
When students show up, they grow.
When families and schools work together, everyone succeeds.
Here’s how you can help:
👨👩👧 Families: Establish a daily routine, schedule appointments outside school hours when possible, and reach out if you need support—our team is here for you.
🏫 Schools: We’re strengthening connections, reaching out early, and celebrating progress all month long.
🤝 Community Partners: Thank you for stepping up with resources, encouragement, and programs that help our students thrive.
Let’s unite to make November a month of strong attendance, stronger relationships, and even stronger students.
When students show up, they grow.
When families and schools work together, everyone succeeds.
Here’s how you can help:
👨👩👧 Families: Establish a daily routine, schedule appointments outside school hours when possible, and reach out if you need support—our team is here for you.
🏫 Schools: We’re strengthening connections, reaching out early, and celebrating progress all month long.
🤝 Community Partners: Thank you for stepping up with resources, encouragement, and programs that help our students thrive.
Let’s unite to make November a month of strong attendance, stronger relationships, and even stronger students.
There is still time to sign up for free dental services. Orland Park Dental Services and The Illinois Department of Public Aid have arranged for dental services for eligible children. These services may include an exam, cleaning, fluoride treatment, and sealants (a protective coating on the chewing surfaces of back teeth), as well as the application of Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) to treat the progression of tooth decay. Licensed dentists, hygienists, and assistants will come to your child’s school with portable equipment. The form can be filled out on a computer or phone, and we also have paper copies in the main office. Here is a link to the dental program to register: https://bit.ly/3JTxNeo
Please join us for an informational meeting at Veterans Square in Paxton. This meeting is being hosted in partnership with the Developmental Services Center. It is from 6-7pm on December 2nd. We hope to see you there!
Good morning,
Due to current conditions around the PBL school district there is NO SCHOOL TODAY. We will not have an eLearning day. Please stay warm.
Due to current conditions around the PBL school district there is NO SCHOOL TODAY. We will not have an eLearning day. Please stay warm.
Good evening,
We are implementing a new system for receiving bus updates, which will be accessible via our Rooms platform within the PBL App. We encourage you to download the app to remain informed about bus routes and all district-wide activities. Each route will have its own dedicated Room, and the Bus Garage will disseminate updates regarding any changes. This initiative aims to significantly expedite communication. We are pleased to launch this new system on Monday and hope you will download our app at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.pblcusd.
We are implementing a new system for receiving bus updates, which will be accessible via our Rooms platform within the PBL App. We encourage you to download the app to remain informed about bus routes and all district-wide activities. Each route will have its own dedicated Room, and the Bus Garage will disseminate updates regarding any changes. This initiative aims to significantly expedite communication. We are pleased to launch this new system on Monday and hope you will download our app at: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.apptegy.pblcusd.
We would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank Deb Cook, our dedicated School Psychologist, for her outstanding work and commitment to our students, staff, and families. School psychologists are vital members of our educational team, providing essential direct support and interventions to students while also collaborating with a range of professionals, including teachers, families, school counselors, and social workers, to enhance student support strategies. They are key players in improving school-wide policies and practices alongside administrators, and they expertly coordinate with community providers to ensure students receive comprehensive services.
Join us as we honor and celebrate the brave men and women who have served our country!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🕐 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM
📍 Location: PBL High School Gymnasium
We invite all community members, families, and friends to come together for this special event recognizing our veterans’ service and sacrifice. Let’s show our gratitude and Panther Pride as we pay tribute to those who have defended our freedom!
📅 Date: Tuesday, November 11th
🕐 Time: 12:45 PM – 1:40 PM
📍 Location: PBL High School Gymnasium
We invite all community members, families, and friends to come together for this special event recognizing our veterans’ service and sacrifice. Let’s show our gratitude and Panther Pride as we pay tribute to those who have defended our freedom!
Clara Peterson Elementary School, PBL Junior High School, and PBL High School staff and students will participate in an earthquake drill Thursday, October 16th at 10:16 a.m. This drill will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will be supervised by building administration and staff.
Good Morning Panther Families,
October is a busy month. Please see the important events coming up.
Have a happy Homecoming week!
October is a busy month. Please see the important events coming up.
Have a happy Homecoming week!
Happy National Custodian Day! A huge thank you for all you do. You make a tremendous difference in our schools and have a great impact on our students. We appreciate you keeping our hallways clean and always lending a hand for school events.
The Down Syndrome Awareness Walk will take place on Sunday, September 28th from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the PBL High School Track and the Back Parking Lot. This event is open to anyone and everyone, including parents, students, staff, community members, and more. There will be free games and activities from 12:00 PM to 1:15 PM, a free hot dog meal provided, Old Salty's Food Truck will have items for purchase, and more. At 1:15 PM, there will be one ceremonial lap (1/4 mile) completed around the track. All are encouraged to wear blue and yellow to show their support. We hope to see you there!
PBL families,
The City of Paxton, with Clark Dietz’s assistance, is preparing a funding application for the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to School Grant Program for the Clayton Hale Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation Project. The Safe Routes to School Grant Program provides funding to improve conditions for school children to walk or bike to school.
In order to assist, we are asking parents to complete a survey about students walking and biking to school.
Thank you for your help!
City of Paxton’s Safe Routes to School – Parent Survey
Join Our Team at PBL!
PBL is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Agriculture
Elementary ESL
Elementary 5th Grade
Elementary Paraprofessional
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
PBL is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated and passionate individuals to fill the following positions:
High School English Language Arts
High School Agriculture
Elementary ESL
Elementary 5th Grade
Elementary Paraprofessional
Ready to make a difference? Apply today!
For more information and to submit your application, please visit https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/careers-at-pbl
Join us in welcoming our interim Superintendent, Jon Kilgore. Click here to learn more about him and his experience: http://bit.ly/4nhL9j7
📚 Every Day Counts: Let’s Tackle Chronic Absenteeism Together 🎓
Did you know missing just 2 days a month can lead to chronic absenteeism? That adds up quickly—and can impact a student’s ability to read on grade level, stay engaged, and graduate on time.
That’s why our district partners with the Champaign-Ford ROE 9 Attendance Improvement Program. This initiative helps us:
✅ Monitor attendance more closely
✅ Identify patterns early
✅ Work directly with families to remove barriers to regular school attendance
🏫 School success starts with showing up—every day, on time, ready to learn. Together, we can support our students in building strong attendance habits for a brighter future.
📞 If you need support, don’t wait—reach out to your students’ school! We’re here to help.
#BePresentBePowerful
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Did you know missing just 2 days a month can lead to chronic absenteeism? That adds up quickly—and can impact a student’s ability to read on grade level, stay engaged, and graduate on time.
That’s why our district partners with the Champaign-Ford ROE 9 Attendance Improvement Program. This initiative helps us:
✅ Monitor attendance more closely
✅ Identify patterns early
✅ Work directly with families to remove barriers to regular school attendance
🏫 School success starts with showing up—every day, on time, ready to learn. Together, we can support our students in building strong attendance habits for a brighter future.
📞 If you need support, don’t wait—reach out to your students’ school! We’re here to help.
#BePresentBePowerful
Graphic for Social Media
Happy September Attendance Month! This is a great time to celebrate the importance of showing up for school every day. When students attend regularly, they're more likely to succeed in the classroom and beyond.
Hello PBL Community! We're excited to announce a new page for Bus Garage Updates, which will be updated daily. Be sure to bookmark the page for the latest information.
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/bus-garage-updates
https://www.pblunit10.com/o/pbl-cusd-10/page/bus-garage-updates
Bus routes 1 & 4 are running 30-45 minutes behind today. If parents have questions please contact the bus garage at 217-673-7036.
Our Fall Musical this year is Alice in Wonderland, Jr., and we're so excited to see all the talented students who will bring this classic to life! Auditions will be held after school on Tuesday, September 2nd, and Wednesday, September 3rd, from 3:15-5:00 PM. We'll also host a Parent Information Meeting about the musical on Tuesday, September 2nd, at 5:30 PM in the Commons Area. This will be followed by a Parent Choral Booster Meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Howard.