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!
Congratulations to Kirsten Wyatt! Mrs. Wyatt has been selected as an honoree for the FFA Golden Owl Award, nominated by our students and staff. She received a $500 check in recognition of this achievement. Thank you for being such an impactful educator, Mrs. Wyatt!
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
It's School Resource Officer Day! A big thank you to Officer Ryan for his dedication to our students. He keeps our school safe, mentors our kids, and teaches them valuable lessons about safety and community. We appreciate all that you do!
We are pleased to announce that Tawni Buente has joined our staff as school nurse at Clara Peterson Elementary. Ms. Buente brings 29 years of nursing experience, and we would like to introduce her to our learning community!
Do you know an alumni who's made an outstanding impact in their field or community? Nominate them for the PBL High School Hall of Fame! We're seeking individuals with exceptional achievements to honor and celebrate their legacy.
Submit your nominations today via the form linked below and help us recognize those who’ve made PBL proud!
http://bit.ly/4i00vFT
Good morning PBL. As we start our day today, the main roads seem to be in good shape, but rural roads definitely have a small amount of snow on them so they may be slick in spots. Please make sure to allow extra time and drive with a little extra caution as you travel to and from school. Let's have a good Thursday.
Due to forecasted deteriorating weather conditions throughout the day tomorrow, Wednesday, February 12, PBL will have an early dismissal. Clara Peterson will dismiss at 12 o'clock, PBL high school at 12:10, and PBL junior high school at 12:15. If conditions deteriorate quicker than expected then these dismissal times could be adjusted to earlier in the day, which will be communicated as quickly as possible. Pleas be safe out there! Have a good evening.
The Ford County Attendance Initiative would like to give some tips to help students get to school as much as possible and limit our chronic absenteeism! Lay out clothes and pack backpacks the night before school. Establish a bedtime and morning routine. Plan trips and appointments outside of school hours if possible. Minimize screen time before bedtime to help achieve restful sleep. Ask school staff to help if your child is having anxiety about school. Have a back up plan to get to school if something comes up. Let's work together to help better student attendance at our schools. Be Present, Be Powerful!
